Xti's 155 Q4

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 13:44

Painting job too...

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 13:52

Few more...

**Steve Webb** · 13-03-11, 13:58

Looks like you have got a load of work done there. Is it all going back together now or do you have more rust removal work to do?

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 14:04

Hi, Steve!
I've done a lot but due to lack of time didn't got much chances to update the thread . And yes, it is all going back together now, thanks.

I'll let the pictures do the "talking", I'm always running out of time lately.

**wrinx** · 13-03-11, 14:14

A huge meccano set!

wrinx

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 14:15

I wanted everything to be like new, well almost...

**Steve Webb** · 13-03-11, 14:23

Originally Posted by wrinx

A huge meccano set!

wrinx

My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping for a picture with it all set out around the bare shell before it starts going back together.

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 14:43

Untill now I used to upload pictures with the whole process for every part but I do not have that time anymore now. And to be honest I don't want to remember it, neither boring you guys. Looking back it was also enjoyable but most of time it was hard, nerv streching.

And again...rear axle and front cross member.

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 14:54

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping for a picture with it all set out around the bare shell before it starts going back together.

Not sure I understand but please let me know if everything is OK here, e.g. loading too much pictures on forum or boring you guys. I hope you to be straight with me, thanks.

More pics...

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 15:06

Painting...

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 15:20

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**Xti** · 13-03-11, 15:25

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**Xti** · 13-03-11, 15:39

Rear diff, winter rims (if I'd ever go out on winter with this car...)

**Steve Webb** · 13-03-11, 16:39

Originally Posted by Xti

Not sure I understand but please let me know if everything is OK here, e.g. loading too much pictures on forum or boring you guys. I hope you to be straight with me, thanks.

More pics...

Keep posting all the pics so we can see where you are upto rebuilding the car.

I just meant it would have been cool to see a picture like this:

before you start putting it all back together.

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 17:35

I see, I must've been missunderstood something.

As for the picture you've posted

, my God...sometimes it really is better not to know much or think too much, isn't it?

I do have some pictures took from inside the garage with everything around me (and have more under garage roof) and I still have bad dreams

**Brul(tm)** · 13-03-11, 18:33

Originally Posted by Xti

I do have some pictures took from inside the garage with everything around me (and have more under garage roof) and I still have bad dreams

If I could affort a place like this, you won't be seeing me on the streets anymore

Keep up the good work.

Regards,
Marc

**Steve Webb** · 13-03-11, 18:50

Its less of a garage, more of a warehouse!!

Jim would have a fit if he had to work in there, we all know how he likes things nice and tidy.

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 20:05

I pay a rent for this garage, it is not the best way but that's it now. I have some plans for the future. Jim's way to do things is so great indeed,. I envy and admire him at the same time.

**jimnielsen** · 13-03-11, 20:12

Great work Xti - loved looking at all the pictures that you posted. Especially the wide shots so we can see the shed! I am amazed at the amount of work that you have put into the Q4 for far. I hope it works out just as you want!

Even though I like to work in a shed with nothing on the floor, i sure ended up with stuff everywhere after i finished my latest engine install (I have cleaned it up now of course..)

jim.

**Xti** · 13-03-11, 21:41

Regarding the time spent on this I am amazed too, Jim. It's been almost 3 years now and I wonder if I could find that time resources ever again. It's true I'd like to do it again with a Montreal sometime in this life.

I have learned much about this kind of job and I'm sure it would get better and better with each project.

At the finish line on this one I will mark some conclusions that might help others not to make mistakes I've made and make their job easier

Cheers,
Cristian.

**RMB-Racing** · 15-03-11, 23:45

Nice to see XTI..

You have done exactly what my plan is with my Q4.

So thanks for the inspiration!

**Xti** · 16-03-11, 20:16

Originally Posted by RMB-Racing

Nice to see XTI..

You have done exactly what my plan is with my Q4.

So thanks for the inspiration!

Ronnie, it feels good to know that my project could be a source of inspiration or support. It is indeed such a pleasant job if you know how to make it easier for yourself.

Lots of moments when whole this was over my head and had to keep up. But it can be done! Looking forward to see your start.

Cristian...

**1NRO** · 17-03-11, 18:36

It's true, you are doing a great job, nice attention to detail. I don't know but you look to be on the home straight and it's not far away you get to drive in a true pride and joy.

**Xti** · 18-03-11, 06:38

Originally Posted by 1NRO

It's true, you are doing a great job, nice attention to detail. I don't know but you look to be on the home straight and it's not far away you get to drive in a true pride and joy.

Barely wait to drive it again, 3 years now since the last ride.