Citroën BX – XPO – Windscreen Surround Repair – Eps29
11 min read Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn’t the only rot at the front of the BX. 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.
11 min read Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn’t the only rot at the front of the BX. Continue Reading
10 min read Since buying the 7610 back in September, I’ve been looking forward to the Kelsall Steam Rally 2023. This year I’m driving there! Continue Reading
7 min read Despite Episode 27s distraction, I really need to push on with the A-pillar painting, again. How well will it come out this time? Continue Reading
8 min read After years of passing hundreds of signs for the event, 2023 saw my first trip to the Smallwood Vintage Rally. And what a rally it is to behold! Continue Reading
8 min read The Trima 1420 loader now adorning the Ford 7610 isn’t much use without implements. First up is a tractor bucket. Continue Reading
8 min read Taking a break from painting, in this article, we will look at wheel arch repairs to the fitch panel and wing bracket. Continue Reading
7 min read Using the spool valves and joystick to control the loader was becoming a faff. What I need is a free flow return. Continue Reading
9 min read Part four of the heater tap overhaul article series focuses on dismantling the valve block and appropriate restoration steps. Continue Reading
8 min read With the tractor now serviced, it could be pressed into service. To move materials around, I set about fitting a loader. Continue Reading
5 min read In the previous article, the repairs on XPO were finally completed and repainted. However, I soon find I’m unpainting the A-pillar! Continue Reading
5 min read After the first wobbly drive, the 7610 is sent of for a minor service that turns major. Several thousand pounds later and it drives lovely! Continue Reading
10 min read With the welding finally finished, attention turns to painting the A-pillar. This several-month stage doesn’t end well! Continue Reading
7 min read Just when I thought I was done with welding, I realised I had best tackle the wheel arch repair before committing to paint. Continue Reading
8 min read While the big cut hadn’t gone quite as I hoped, welding in the repair panel goes a little better. Quickly the car comes back together. Continue Reading
8 min read I simply couldn’t put it off any longer. Time to put on my big boy pants and fire up the grinder. The day had come for the Big Cut. And after all the build up, it could have gone better! Continue Reading