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Group C Opel Monza build by Dirtbag
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 05:40 AM
Well I did a bit more this week.
I started by cutting the lower rear part of the quarter off.
I'm going to have to replace most of the inner panel, but I'll keep what I can.
I started by cutting the lower part of the inner panel off, then cut off and made a new rear section.
The next bit I replaced was the crusty bit near the wheel arch. I also trimmed the whole wheel arch off so it can be welded.
Then I made and fitted the new lower part with a lip on it so I can plug weld the new outer panel to it when the time comes.
I then made up the new outer panel.
Like the other side I had to put a slight curve in it.
Looks a bit better than the old piece : )
OK, so the next thing I had to do before the outer panel goes on was fix the rust where the inner support was mounted. The support itself was pretty well stuffed so the whole lot came out.
The floor above the support was rusty also so I cut that out at the same time as I cut the support out.
This shows the area I'm working on. You can see where the hole is I cut.
I then cut a much larger hole so I could get to some decent metal.
When I was welding the new support in I had a nice smoke screen coming out of the chassis rail : )
Here's the inner panel finished at last, ready for rust converter and etch primer.
I made the new support a different shape to the original one, purely to make it easier to make. It's about twice as wide as it used to be.
Once the inner panel was primed I could at last start on the outside.
I've punched holes along the lower edge for plug welding.
I then trimmed the wheel arch end and welded the inner and outer panels together.
Last piece of this puzzle was the corner. Again for the sake of ease I made it in two pieces.
So that's where I'm up to. I know it doesn't look much but there's a fair bit of work in that lot. I still have to weld the wheel arch, remove the inner and outer fuel filler holes, replace the inner and outer sill, both A pillars etc etc etc : )
I started by cutting the lower rear part of the quarter off.
I'm going to have to replace most of the inner panel, but I'll keep what I can.
I started by cutting the lower part of the inner panel off, then cut off and made a new rear section.
The next bit I replaced was the crusty bit near the wheel arch. I also trimmed the whole wheel arch off so it can be welded.
Then I made and fitted the new lower part with a lip on it so I can plug weld the new outer panel to it when the time comes.
I then made up the new outer panel.
Like the other side I had to put a slight curve in it.
Looks a bit better than the old piece : )
OK, so the next thing I had to do before the outer panel goes on was fix the rust where the inner support was mounted. The support itself was pretty well stuffed so the whole lot came out.
The floor above the support was rusty also so I cut that out at the same time as I cut the support out.
This shows the area I'm working on. You can see where the hole is I cut.
I then cut a much larger hole so I could get to some decent metal.
When I was welding the new support in I had a nice smoke screen coming out of the chassis rail : )
Here's the inner panel finished at last, ready for rust converter and etch primer.
I made the new support a different shape to the original one, purely to make it easier to make. It's about twice as wide as it used to be.
Once the inner panel was primed I could at last start on the outside.
I've punched holes along the lower edge for plug welding.
I then trimmed the wheel arch end and welded the inner and outer panels together.
Last piece of this puzzle was the corner. Again for the sake of ease I made it in two pieces.
So that's where I'm up to. I know it doesn't look much but there's a fair bit of work in that lot. I still have to weld the wheel arch, remove the inner and outer fuel filler holes, replace the inner and outer sill, both A pillars etc etc etc : )
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 06:05 AM
Was getting worried about you Dirtbag. And then Boom, you hit us with an update like that.
Your work and attention to detail is amazing.
Your work and attention to detail is amazing.
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 04:02 PM
He's back....MINT!
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 05:30 PM
sweet!
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Posted 29 September 2012 - 09:21 PM
Thanks for sharing your work Dirtbag! Great stuff!
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Posted 30 September 2012 - 04:20 PM
We all missed the updates, i cant count on two hands how many times i've checked this section only to be disappointed.
Edited by jabba, 30 September 2012 - 04:21 PM.
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Posted 30 September 2012 - 08:10 PM
wow ,its really evolving into a work of art.
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 12:47 PM
gigity gigity 
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 02:06 PM
WOW. Superb Work.
Thanks for taking the time to show us what you do.
Thanks for taking the time to show us what you do.
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 04:58 PM
must be time for an update its only been 3 months hurry up Mr Bag
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 06:54 PM
I'm very impressed with your skills
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Posted 12 December 2012 - 07:55 AM
Sorry for the delay guys, but I am a slack ass after all : )
WellI have done a little bit more to this car.
The first fun job was to strip the rest of the tar out of the car. I couldn't get onto any dry ice so had to go with the heat gun. It was quicker than chipping it off but still took ages. Done now though!!!
Then I chopped the whole drivers side sill off.
So then I got to chop more of the bad bits off
Then I remade the bits I'd just cut off.
Once the inside was back to normal it got rust converted and etch primed. Rather than mix up a small bit of 2 pac I just use rattle cans for small jobs. I only use one sort though as it seems to have a good rep as far as spray can etch goes.
I then did a trial fit of the new sill.
Then welded it on : )
Some rust converter.
I still need to finish inside the front of the wheel tub but it's getting there.
Next thing that arrived was a drop tank from a torana that I need to make fit. I haven't mounted it yet but I did prop it up in there to see how it'd look.
The mounts will need a little bit of adjusting : )
WellI have done a little bit more to this car.
The first fun job was to strip the rest of the tar out of the car. I couldn't get onto any dry ice so had to go with the heat gun. It was quicker than chipping it off but still took ages. Done now though!!!
Then I chopped the whole drivers side sill off.
So then I got to chop more of the bad bits off
Then I remade the bits I'd just cut off.
Once the inside was back to normal it got rust converted and etch primed. Rather than mix up a small bit of 2 pac I just use rattle cans for small jobs. I only use one sort though as it seems to have a good rep as far as spray can etch goes.
I then did a trial fit of the new sill.
Then welded it on : )
Some rust converter.
I still need to finish inside the front of the wheel tub but it's getting there.
Next thing that arrived was a drop tank from a torana that I need to make fit. I haven't mounted it yet but I did prop it up in there to see how it'd look.
The mounts will need a little bit of adjusting : )
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Posted 12 December 2012 - 08:02 AM
Next job was to clean the last bits of commodore paint off the rear end and sand all the rust converted areas so I can etch prime them.
Well that's it for now : )
Well that's it for now : )
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Posted 12 December 2012 - 11:50 AM
Great to see you back into this car.
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Posted 12 December 2012 - 11:05 PM
That is awesome work mate. Your skills are amazing. 
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Posted 13 December 2012 - 09:31 PM
That is bloody awesome. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Posted 14 December 2012 - 11:59 AM
Looking good tim 
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Posted 13 January 2013 - 09:10 PM
This is definitely one of my favourite builds... Anymore progress on this Tim?
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Posted 01 February 2013 - 10:16 PM
OK well I've done a little bit more lately.
I started by finishing off where the new sill joins the wheel tub.
Just one more little piece to fill in and this part is done.
I then finished welding the rest of where I cut the wheel arch, and made a start on filling the fuel filler.
I made the new outer piece bigger than it needed to be purely so it gave me access to the inner panel that I need to repair as well.
Once the inner piece was finished I cleaned the inside and etch primed it.
Then I could weld the new outer piece in place and finally be rid of the rusty fuel opening : )
I want to start fitting the rear flares as they're not a perfect fit. To get them to fit though I need the rear guards to be straight, so I've started a bit of the bodywork.
It was good to get the first few coats of primer filler on it.
The rear guards are just at the rough in stage, but they're looking pretty good for the initial work. I'll get them blocked down and touched up in the next few days then reprime them and then start on making the flares fit!
I started by finishing off where the new sill joins the wheel tub.
Just one more little piece to fill in and this part is done.
I then finished welding the rest of where I cut the wheel arch, and made a start on filling the fuel filler.
I made the new outer piece bigger than it needed to be purely so it gave me access to the inner panel that I need to repair as well.
Once the inner piece was finished I cleaned the inside and etch primed it.
Then I could weld the new outer piece in place and finally be rid of the rusty fuel opening : )
I want to start fitting the rear flares as they're not a perfect fit. To get them to fit though I need the rear guards to be straight, so I've started a bit of the bodywork.
It was good to get the first few coats of primer filler on it.
The rear guards are just at the rough in stage, but they're looking pretty good for the initial work. I'll get them blocked down and touched up in the next few days then reprime them and then start on making the flares fit!
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Posted 01 February 2013 - 11:32 PM
Go Tim, Go Tim, Go Tim.
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Posted 02 February 2013 - 10:26 AM
Like everyone else mate I always look forward to your updates. Great work as usual.
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Posted 02 February 2013 - 11:51 AM
good work Tim, here is a bit of inspiration
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