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1974 LH TORANA RESTORATION

Started by _LH SLR 3300_ , Dec 04 2010 05:58 PM

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#201 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 05:44 PM

Ty thats great mate, i got sweet F/A too. only a rentee, but still keen to help.
120, 120, 120, do we have ? we need to get enough to send this torry to the booth.

#202 _heapa_

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 07:10 PM

if its done on a week end can help get it up ther e too

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 07:25 PM

Not good, as above I am glad that your car wasn't in the booth when the fire started.

I don't really know anyone first hand or well enough that would lend out a booth, but I will ask around.

If you need an extra set of hands to help in any way let me know I am not far away.

Also, happy to chip in for trailer and booth hire.

Edited by BCR42Y, 06 January 2012 - 07:34 PM.

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 07:45 PM

Yeah, why not? Count me in for $20. If it were me in your shoes, Matt...

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 08:40 PM

Matt

plenty of us are willing to help in any way, just ask

cheers mate

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Posted 06 January 2012 - 09:54 PM

looking good guys, $140+ Matt. now how do you want the $, straight into your account ? sms all of ya details if you wish mate. :clappin:

#207 _MRS LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 10:45 AM

Hello all Belinda here. I got Matt down to the Nats in the orchid car. The car is now insured for more that $3000 which Matt is happy with. The car will be painted next weekend in Morriset and yes I will be getting my hands in and dirty. We really appreciate everything you guys have done and your kind words. You are a great community.

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 11:08 AM

Hi Matt,

PM sent about booth hire in Sydney.

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 12:08 PM

hey matt " karma can be a bitch when she decides who is next on the firing line" i hope you get to paint the car soon
you are doing a great job and i am learning alot from your project plans thanx mate

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 01:31 PM

Good news Belinda. Still good for my Lobster if needed!

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 06:05 PM

ok its all sorted then thats great news Belinda,well done :clap: :spoton: all the best with it too Matt.
bugger that Sam i'am off to the bottle shop :rockon:

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 06:48 PM

Ha ha, arm twisted - me too.

Good on you for getting it all going though, reckon we would have got there!

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 11:54 PM

belinda or matt if ya need a hand let me know please as more than happy to lend a hand where i can

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 09:15 AM

any news as to when we will see this painted Matt?

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 04:51 PM

Thanks for all the offers of help & encouragement, it is very much appreciated. This is where the car is at as of today.
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Photos didn't really show it, but the car had some damage from paint oven roof filters melting & falling over the car. I had to rub the top panels back & re-prime the roof & bootlid. Bonnet i just re-blocked. The car has been blocked back for the third time & i'm hoping it'll be painted this coming saturday. Big thanks to Ruts for organising a paint oven to hire. Car will be going to Bargo south of Sydney to be painted, was able to get my brother-in-law's turbo diesel Pajero to tow but no luck in organising a car trailer so it's looking like i'll have to fork out for a tilt tray. Has turned out to be a very expensive excersise trying to get this car painted, hoping it'll be worth all the headaches by saturday afternoon. Thanks again to all those people who offered help & encouragement, i hope some day i can return the good will.

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 05:09 PM

good luck with it mate, sometimes these things can get you down but it looks like you have pushed through the dramas. I wish you smooth sailing from here to finishing it off.

its looking awesome by the way, love your torries

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 06:48 PM

... was able to get my brother-in-law's turbo diesel Pajero to tow but no luck in organising a car trailer so it's looking like i'll have to fork out for a tilt tray. Has turned out to be a very expensive excersise...


How about a U-Haul or similar car trailer - must be cheaper than a tilt tray by a fair margin?
I used one myself a few months ago and it was relatively cheap as chips - since you have a tow vehicle, surely a hire car trailer will suffice over a tilt tray for which you have to cover fuel, driver's time and running costs plus the owner's profit margin?
Most pertrol stations are agents for U-Haul or similar nowadays and booking is on-line; you just turn up, swipe your card, collect your electrical plug and away you go!

Good luck with it and I look forward to seeing what comes out of the paint booth.

Cheers, TB

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 07:10 PM

See you Saturday.

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 07:14 PM

+1 for U-Haul. I used one to pick up my Torana three years ago, and it cost around $110 for 24hrs, which is pretty good. Worth looking up, just google U-Haul or car trailer hire. Good luck with it. It'll all be worth it with paint on it!

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Posted 11 January 2012 - 09:57 PM

Matt, im very happy to see you have it all back on track. looking forward to see it painted.

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 07:59 PM

Well today the car finally got it's coat of paint. Must say a big thanks to Wayne, Dennis, Keith, my Mrs, my painter Mark & Karl for all the help i had today, couldn't have done it without you guys & i owe you all big time. THANKS!! :spoton:
On it's way to the work shop.
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Nearly ready for the colour to go on.
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Base coat going on.
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GMH Torana peep show :P
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All done ready to go home.
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Back home.
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Thanks again for all your help guys.

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:15 PM

Wayne looks like one of those French mimes leaning up against a window in that first shot.... :tease:

The car looks great Matt :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:16 PM

Beautiful Matt and Belinda! Great job and hopefully it was worth the wait.

Its awesome to see that their is always someone from here willing to help out and everyone in the peepshow picture (except Dennis. He just picked on me :P) has helped me out in some way and I hope at some point I can return the favour somehow.

Cant wait to see it back together!

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:28 PM

Great to see a smile on Matt's face and watching him stand outside just looking at the car. If he could he would be putting it back together tonight. Thank god the rain was not too bad once we hit Sydney. From me thank you so much for all your help and for Tony's family for looking after Nathan today. Even I can't wait to drive it. Watch out boys next drag day.

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:55 PM

Hi Matt and Belinda,

The car looks fantastic!

Looking forward to seeing it in person.

If you need an extra set of hands in any way, feel free to let me know.
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