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HI fowks :)

I'm Phil and I've just picked up this genuine barn find, been off the road for 11 years!

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01028.jpg

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01823.jpg

She's properly rotten so a re-shell could be the only way forward I think :o

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01820.jpg

Looking forward to getting stuck in here 8)

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Nice find, the rust can be ground out, treated and replated if required......it'll be fine ;)

Good luck with the rebuild, check my LX project thread and Johns (Rabbit) Calibre protect thread for the potential sources of the dreaded tin worm.

Current mk2 stock: 4 LXs: white c20xe, blue & red std, blue LX parts car, blue GLi, Richies Saabilier & monaro VXR

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV daily (joyous planet saver.....well carbon offset for the ro)

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Thanks everyone :)

I went back today to get it ready to be transported on Monday, had a good look over it this tiem and I don' think this shell is saveable, of the many cars I've owned this thing is extremely rusty, beyond repair I reckon. Here's just a few pics:

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01038.jpg

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01039.jpg

The rust list so far after a quick gander today:

Both inner and outer sills

Both front strut tops

Fuel filler neck is non-existant

Sunroof

Rear Inner Arches

Boot floor is completely gone

Chassis legs feel soft as well.

All in all a pretty decent list! On the plus side the engine seems like a cracker, ooks very clean inside and turns ove with lost of compression 8)

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01037.jpg

Still love the damn thing though :-X

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01040.jpg

[img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01041.jpg

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