Project Dacey

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So it's been about 8 years since I picked this old girl up and she's been slowly rusting ever since - but I finally got off my arse and actually did something. It's not much - but it's a start!

I'm planning to video it so I've got a record when it comes to putting her back together, as well as for a bit of fun, and as a way to keep myself encouraged and motivated.

So let's see if a computer geek can restore an old G60!

Introducing Dacey - video from when I first purchased her back in 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOX_bH88DYQ

Video 1 - Dacey's condition before I start (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqpxVmlx-vc

Video 2 - Actually starting the project - removing the bonnet and soft-top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Zy4obdHPY

Video 3 - Blowing out some cobwebs and seeing if she'll fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG9C_96n9Kw

Video 4 - Front Panel and wiring harness removal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB46dk6EEDE

Video 5 - Windscreen and Door Removal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxvtAX9lab0

Video 6 - Prep for Body Removal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShNnWFGvIco

Video 7 - Saucer Separation (body removal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBI_Fza5s0g

Video 8 - Below the Body (stripping down to chassis)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YHXGCvyxEQ

Video 9 - The Chassis Returns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uk5oNFaROE
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Re: Project Dacey

Post by Esteban »

Great videos! Fun to watch. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Good luck with the restoration.
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I like the project Dacey logo :D
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Well done videos. :clap:
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Great stuff mate
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Blowing out some cobwebs and seeing if she'll fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG9C_96n9Kw
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In this un-thrilling episode I remove the radiator and front panel and pull out the wiring loom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB46dk6EEDE
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Video 5 - Windscreen and Door Removal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxvtAX9lab0

Video 6 - Prep for Body Removal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShNnWFGvIco
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The videos are done very well. :handgestures-thumbupright:
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Post by mad4hws »

It's going to be fun watching you and this project
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