Mercedes – SLK 230 Revival – Part 1
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?
BXProject@ Rustival 2024
Rustival 2024 – The inaugral edition of the best car gathering I’ve ever been to.
Citroën BX – XPO – Hubs, Brakes and Bearings – Eps36
A brief bitsa article featuring bitsa hubs, brakes and bearings. All seemlessly stitched together to tell a tale of woe and foreboding.
Citroën BX – Reproduction – 16V Bumper Trim
Just 20 years after buying my Citroen BX I finally have 16V Bumper Trim inserts again. But only after having them reproduced from scratch.
Citroën BX – XPO – Electrics Pt2 – Eps35
Moving out of the interior and starting to prepare the engine bay for the arrival of the engine, starting with the electrics.
Citroën BX – XPO – Interior Installation – Eps34
With the interior electrics repaired and reinstalled, I could finally move onto the interior installation. Well most of it.
Citroën BX – XPO – Electrics Pt1 – Eps33
While the A-pillar rebuild on the XPO project seemed like a big challenge, restoring the electrics has proven far more taxing.
Citroën BX – XPO – Tackling the Scuttle – Eps32
With the windscreen surround repaired and new glass in, focus moves to the scuttle. Refitting the blower, washer bottles and a small repair.
BXProject@ Tour De Forty – Part Two
Part two of Tour De Forty will see us reach John O Groats on day three, with a rather unexpected change to the weather.
BXProject@ Tour De Forty – Part One
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.