Mercedes – SLK 230 Revival – Part 1
6 min read I found a nearly end-of-life SLK 230 R170, a great-shaped little car. This SLK revival could be costly. Just how much damage is there? Continue Reading
Here you’ll find articles on my Automotive Adventures. From Land Rovers and Citroens to Tractors and Trailers. If it’s got wheels, I’ll probably have a go. Most of the time the articles are maintenance and restoration, but I also love to upgrade and modify to add functionality and features.
6 min read I found a nearly end-of-life SLK 230 R170, a great-shaped little car. This SLK revival could be costly. Just how much damage is there? Continue Reading
9 min read Rustival 2024 – The inaugral edition of the best car gathering I’ve ever been to. Continue Reading
6 min read A brief bitsa article featuring bitsa hubs, brakes and bearings. All seemlessly stitched together to tell a tale of woe and foreboding. Continue Reading
11 min read Just 20 years after buying my Citroen BX I finally have 16V Bumper Trim inserts again. But only after having them reproduced from scratch. Continue Reading
8 min read Moving out of the interior and starting to prepare the engine bay for the arrival of the engine, starting with the electrics. Continue Reading
9 min read With the interior electrics repaired and reinstalled, I could finally move onto the interior installation. Well most of it. Continue Reading
9 min read While the A-pillar rebuild on the XPO project seemed like a big challenge, restoring the electrics has proven far more taxing. Continue Reading
9 min read With the windscreen surround repaired and new glass in, focus moves to the scuttle. Refitting the blower, washer bottles and a small repair. Continue Reading
9 min read Part two of Tour De Forty will see us reach John O Groats on day three, with a rather unexpected change to the weather. Continue Reading
9 min read As it is not everyday that 40th birthdays come around, it seemed like an opportunity to treat the BX as we head out on Tour De Forty. Continue Reading
6 min read To get the tractor to the Kellsall Steam Rally, I wanted to take the loader off, which meant making my own loader legs. Continue Reading
11 min read Following on from the Citroen BX Sphere article, I will share how I have made a Citroen Sphere Tester for BX spheres. Continue Reading
7 min read With so many correded metal parts on XPO, I took a dive into DIY cleaning and plating. Oh how I wish I had just let grown ups do it! Continue Reading
9 min read Before work continues on the engine bay, I need to tackle the steering rack boots. And they are just the start of the problems! Continue Reading
12 min read 1983 marks 40 years of BX in the UK and the CCC National makes a perfect opportunity for a Citroen BX party. #BX40UK Continue Reading