Patch's 53K Silver BULLET Project - DISCUSSION

Questions, likes, dislikes, moaning ... all in here please

Did your old neighbours complain about recurring dreams of always seeing different coloured coupes parked in your front garden?

You're right the chat has cooled down a bit but now you're back I daresay some happy mud-slinging would warm things up again

Looks a great find though, where did you see it advertised?

My old neighbours actually took time to discuss each car, I think secretly they wanted one!! Though they probably got a little freaked out by my incessant wandering around looking at them late at night.... I can imagine the conversation. "Hey, honey, he's out there again just staring at them, weirdo!"

I found this on a Facebook group, it took some time to sell actually, I think I was lucky, especially at the price paid from what he was asking. Now it seems everyone is taking more interest. You snooze you lose! Saying this, it'll end up a fair price being paid out in the end; once things are made to my taste.

So you do that too

Lego has indoctrinated his lads (Legitos) that I sleep in mine......

..at least mine's in the street, he keeps his in his back garden

Only you can buy a Coupe that's been stored for 7 years and yet it only fails on an airbag light and cracked tyres, luck of the devil!

Yes, I have a good eye for a good car - that's what you really want to say

That looks not bad at all you lucky devil

Air bag light.....now let me think

patch looking at his collection of Coops: https://youtu.be/bV-rhtet4Ow?t=7s

On a serious note, how many have you owned in total now?

Hi patch another cheap one

https://www.gumtree.com/p/fiat/fiat-20v-coupe-/1142411871

Hahahahaha! That really made me 'lol' - Funny that not too many people use lol anymore. The world has moved on from lol.

I can't divulge that information JKD, my wife might read this thread one day. If she ever found this place I would be in some serious do do I like to think of it as how many have have I put back to a semi presentable and running condition.

They are really great cars, I wish most other folk could see it.

I bought a 1.8 16V when I lived in Spain (2004). I bought it from London, online. It was on UK plates but left hand drive. My parents were due a visit and they drove it down to 'La Manga' - bottom right of Spain - from the UK and would then fly back later. When they arrived, they had nothing but good things to say about the car and what a nice drive it was. It only takes some time behind the wheel of one of these and then you realise how nice they actually are .... It then never let me down either. From here on, I was smitten

Looks very nice Makka. Bargain for someone!!

Haha I bought this car yesterday for £450!
Very pleased with it. In much better shape than my 20vt that cost a lot more. Paint work has seen better days and the electrics have a few gremlins but drives lovely. Cambelt is 2 years old. Virtually no rust and the two minor advisories on the new mot have been done. I'm taking that as no advisories 😁
Looks like a steal at the moment, fingers crossed.

Well done Paul, I did see that you posted a photo of that on FB, looks great!! Good luck with her

What was the issue with the airbag warning light in the end Phil?

Joe Replaced airbag module. Sorted.

Looking good patch - and look forward to seeing the bodywork done with your touch. Steel seems to be often dismissed as a run-of-the-mill colour but I think (then again I would woudn't I!) think that Silver polished to the max looks fantastic. Really gives a glassy effect look......

Yes, silver polished and refined does have a great glassy look to it. This can be made even better by using a ceramic type coating on the paintwork.

The picture below is of one of my old cars 'polished to the max'. The effect on this was really created because the paintwork (or rather, clear coat) was mopped to remove swirls / holograms / etc. The reflected light is perfectly uniform (fancy huh!).


With these latest coatings you can really add protection against future swirl marking too.

Remember that one patch I really liked that car.

Glad you made it back in one piece Phil, quite a gasper! Not sure I share your love for KFC but am more than happy to agree about coupes, and you must have really felt at home all the way up the M5/M6 - a lovely way to finish your journey






Sounds like you haven't been idle during your stint abroad

Yeah I know, but hey, I'm tired Not for that reason!!!

Looking forward to a rather 'coupe' xmas. I've another one to pick up from my parents house when I make room in the garage .... tomorrows job then! Not complaining though!

Lots of before and after pics please Phil

How many wives have you got, Patch? And is it fair that they have to share one car?

Hahahah, well spotted

Simon spotted it first, too slow Neil.

I'm staying up at my folks home in Lytham after Chrimbo.
Maybe I'll see the bullet cruising up and down the golden mile with the driver wearing a kiss me quick hat and a donkey on the back seat?

I wish! Been in bed for 4 days now with a temp of what feels like boiling point and a throat so sore I can hardly talk! Nightmare start to my long awaited xmas break! Welcome home!!

Great work Phil, right up with your usual standard



.....there must be a few redoable footy pitches round here if you fed up with t'northwest...

How did you get your car in the kitchen? thats dedication!

Plenty of time for the footy pitches Simon Thanks by-the-way

I just knocked the wall down, simples

Is that the DAB one?

Naughty naughty!!! No Simon it's non DAB

It's very similar to the one I got a few months ago, Halfords did me a deal for adding an antenna - pretty pleased with it tbh mainly as I can get TMS anytime time I want as well as looking heaps better than my old arrangement at which a few on here justifiably raised their eyebrows

Edit: just realised I posted in wrong place

(RE: is that the DAB radio?)



It's very similar to the one I got a few months ago, Halfords did me a deal for adding an antenna - pretty pleased with it tbh mainly as I can get TMS anytime time I want as well as looking heaps better than my old arrangement at which a few on here justifiably raised their eyebrows

The one I bought was the 180Ui model. The Plus has the ultimate version (same make but higher spec). This does all the illumination stuff, hands free, and more stuff I have no idea about

Ah mine was this Sony

Good to see you back with some coupes...

Will there be a Plus project thread?

No, no Plus project with the Electric blue; there is not enough to do with it. Just improve the paint, the leather, clean the engine bay more, add a sticker set to the engine bay and keep up the maintenance.








There is another Plus I own that I will be doing a thread on though

Reading the thread and you mention some tuning goodies, will you go front mount intercooler or stick to standard or upgraded sidemount?

Just fishing for ideas off someone who has a lot of real coop ownership experience.

What I really want is the FMIC that is underslung behind the bumper, long and not so tall. To prevent any bumper cutting. But this is hard to find. So, may need to go the normal FMIC route and do some modifying to the front bumper.

The current plan (subject to change like all my plans) Will be GT28rs, FMIC, larger diameter downpipe, fuel pump mod, FPR, map and some kind of boost control.

I am only after 300 bhp (only, hahahaha) and I am not too sure if the bigger bore SMIC is up for this. Will need to find a clever person....

I don`t think an uprated side mount is up to 300bhp.
Does Flea not do a no cutting front mount kit?

Gorgeous. I'm very jealous.

Any videos Patch?

No Jon, hopefully in May if I get the time on my next break back in the UK. I would of done one over Christmas but I got a virus and doing this lot was hard enough!

Another new house? Garage threads are good! You bringing silver to Brooklands?

Yes he does. This is the kind of thing I am on the lookout for. But these mods and the installation of the GT29rs will need to wait until I am home next time.



Yes Ruebs. We have had two rented houses since we sold. One in Malvern whilst we waited for Brooke to finish school and one here in Thornton Cleveleys whilst we we looking for one to buy here. Now found and bought.

Interestingly, we were all supposed to exchange today (29th) but a day ago my solicitor emailed and said it was delayed due to the chain further up to early next week. Real pain as I have limited time home!!!

GT29rs whats one of them Phil

Awwwwww crap!!!! :))

Looking forward to seeing those wheels on the car Patch. I love the darkened LE wheel against my Steel.

Phil I followed you right up to FK100P paste wax, and then you went over my head higher then an Airbus

Hopefully see what they look like later

Yeah, it's actually FK1000P paste wax, I put a typo FK100P so I can see why it seems confusing

Cracking job on the Bullet paint so far Phil, you realise I'm investing in (half of a) machine polisher because of this

Go for it Simon, if you need any starter tips drop me a PM. Saying this, it's easy anyway

I've just bought a machine polisher too, hoping to reduce that slight mismatch due to all panels not being resprayed at the same time.

Check out this guy on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-eAddv2sk

I found a starter kit with the exact same pads and polish as he's using there.

I'm loving seeing this come on after you usual attention to detail and hard effort.

In today's pictures you managed to catch a tram in there too, a bonus.

I'm also surprised about your Buxus sempervirens placement. Where I live that wouldn't be there for more than 10 mins

Nothing to worry about around here Tony, only the odd Pirate attack but those days are gone

More to come on this project yet ...... lots more.

Polished Bliss machine arriving in about an hour's time

Ooooh exciting!!! Is it a FLEX machine?

Dual action....nothing flashy

That's what I started with. Good choice and a safe bet

Arrived...it's the Kestrel. Reassured

Good choice Don't go crazy now Simon!!

Yes but the full story is that it's a "go-halfers" purchase with a certain VIS owner in this area who is clandestinely working up to becoming a Patch rival (and not doing too badly at that, considering various parts of the bodywork have found their way into intimate parts of his house for Xtreme close attention ) so seeing as I have possesion of it at the moment maybe all I have to do is to keep forgetting to take it over to his bit.....

Then the Bee can be SHINEY hahahahaha mwahahaha

Set aside a day .... try not to do it in direct sunlight if possible and go for it, pictures before and after are also a requirement of the club for such duties

You said a day. Have I gone too far?

Hahahaha!

Is that a yes or a no!

That'll be a yes What's going on with the fibreglass? You creating again?

Am missing the point of the "red"..

Yes.
Not wanting to hijack your thread, I will make one sometime.

Look forward to that DLS

Hey- I've got to hand it you:

Refitting the boot badge is something most people seem happy to miss out- my car didn't have it when I got it.

Well done - I never forget the heritage!

Just caught this thread Phil, great work and well documented

My eyes have been popping out at all your efforts today Phil, that will make a great barn find for somebody haha!!

Safe journey back to Az and we'll keep you up to date with all the mileage we put on while we borrow it gossip

Cheers my friend. See you on the other side (further east than Iraq)

Car sold - End of thread. Until the next one comes then :))

Gone to a very nice lady who has lots of Italian classics, will be in good company

Sarah sounded like a true petrolhead with a passion for Italian vehicles, hopefully I'll get a chance to meet her.

Until the next one

All photos are gone aswell..sad day. welcome the new owner

Hmmm, problem with my account on Photobucket, I tried to upload one early and I could not copy the link...... I thought it was the new Sierra OS on my Mac, obviously not!!

Thank you, Phil!

It has been a real pleasure and you have been incredibly patient with me and my 1st time buyer wobbles......we got there in the end though!

Thank you, Joe - for all your reassuring advice over the phone!

I shall definitely be bringing Phil's (my!) Silver Bullet to see you very shortly. I already have a mental "to do" list going......and I've only just got home from picking the car up

Patch. What happened? Last post you were going to update the turbo now it's gone ?

Zam - enjoy !

The turbo will be for sale sometime soon. Along with a boost controller. As for the future, we'll see what occurs One thing is for sure, there will be another little coupe project in my garage in the future.

Thank you Downhillryder.....it is a cracking car (well, it does have Patch'd on the rear screen!)

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Here we are Sara, the pic you took of your new car; on the forum.....

It's amazing what can be done even being 3000 odd miles away!

Good luck with her.