My GTR Torana
#151 _2runa_
Posted 07 July 2008 - 10:23 PM
Yeah Mort it's pretty average I recon, however I have two of these panels, this one has a little surface rust. I will pick the best one and use it. The thing I hate the most is the unpicking doner panels
#152
Posted 07 July 2008 - 11:29 PM
You love it or you wouldn't be doing it.The thing I hate the most is the unpicking doner panels
#153 _2runa_
Posted 07 July 2008 - 11:39 PM
#154 _2runa_
Posted 08 August 2008 - 12:25 AM
this took a fair bit of time to UNPIC i hate it however no rust in the rear window panel amazing
#155 _2runa_
Posted 08 August 2008 - 01:04 AM
just an other shot of where i cut some more rust out
#156 _2runa_
Posted 08 August 2008 - 01:21 AM
#157 _Machine_
Posted 08 August 2008 - 11:03 AM
Theyre rusty bustards the old torries but worth it.
M.
#158 _2runa_
Posted 08 August 2008 - 09:05 PM
Just a mock fit up to make sure it fits
#159 _2runa_
Posted 09 August 2008 - 11:42 AM
I"m glad to have this section of the car completed, it took a while however the effort was worth it. NO RUST
#160 _2runa_
Posted 10 August 2008 - 02:22 AM
Leaded the repair just need to a do a little more shaping an she's done
Edited by 2runa, 10 August 2008 - 02:25 AM.
#161
Posted 10 August 2008 - 09:19 AM
Keep up the good work and the pics, you're an inspiration!
Edited by rodomo, 10 August 2008 - 09:20 AM.
#162 _2runa_
Posted 10 August 2008 - 11:49 AM
#163 _v6locker_
Posted 10 August 2008 - 12:52 PM
#164 _2runa_
Posted 10 August 2008 - 08:31 PM
well jobs done just a little etch primer and then two pack hi fill primer on this section and.... and thanks V6 for your coments
#165 _2runa_
Posted 24 August 2008 - 11:28 AM
I was really surprised how well the R/Spares panel fitted . I plug welded the
edge through the puch holes then fully welded the seam. Then I lead the ....
rear seam Ha Ha ! Just about out of lead
#166 _2runa_
Posted 25 August 2008 - 12:25 AM
There was three layers of Red paint, Blue spray putty, Cream undercoat and the
original Glacer White. I tried paint stripper on the roof but it was to slow,
Five 36 grit sticky back sanding disc did the job stopping short of the last layer
I was happy there was no big surprises under the last layer
#167 _2runa_
Posted 14 January 2009 - 02:49 PM
will post some pics as soon as i down load them. Im at work 6 days a wk from 6 to 6 how do you guys find the time?
#168 _2runa_
Posted 14 January 2009 - 11:47 PM
These pics are some of the surprises that I found when I striped the paint of the
beaver panel, notice the poor workmanship.
Who would do this to a Torana
#169
Posted 15 January 2009 - 08:37 AM
#170 _2runa_
Posted 15 January 2009 - 09:13 AM
#171
Posted 15 January 2009 - 09:48 AM
#172 _2runa_
Posted 15 January 2009 - 07:36 PM
Just a pic to show that I did cut it out completely and it look great inside as well
#173 _2runa_
Posted 15 January 2009 - 09:15 PM
I placed the new panel over the area that it was to be fitted too and further
marked the the exact area that i needed to cut. Could never of done it
without a willing donor
#174 _gtr161s_
Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:02 AM
Does anyone know where to get the Kemtex flux for lead wiping from? I tried Bakers but I feel its to severe. And how do you neutralize it so it does't cause a corrosion problem?
I bought my kemtex thru B J Howes on the central coast nsw..they sourced thru a supplier in smithfield syd
unreal stuff for tinning but one thing i found was to make sure that every part of welded area is COMPLETELY dressed to bare metal or else the tinning wont take properly
#175 _2runa_
Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:41 AM
One of the things about using lead is your arms will know about it I use 80 grit as the final surface prep, then scub with a small wire brush and acid . Just prior to painting make sure you clean the area well after lead wipingI bought my kemtex thru B J Howes on the central coast nsw..they sourced thru a supplier in smithfield syd
unreal stuff for tinning but one thing i found was to make sure that every part of welded area is COMPLETELY dressed to bare metal or else the tinning wont take properly
love using it
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