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8/70 RALLY RED LC GTR XU-1 REBUILD

Started by _mikecatts_ , Apr 26 2012 11:10 AM
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#651 _mikecatts_

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Posted 19 May 2015 - 07:00 PM

masking off.. Turned out very nice.. was worth the work.. A little over spray on the bottom LH chassis rail.. Ill polish that off later..

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Posted 19 May 2015 - 07:24 PM

Looks nice.

Where did you buy the zinc anode?

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Posted 19 May 2015 - 09:28 PM

Mike. Just Awesome mate
Dying to see chrome and glass fitted
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Posted 20 May 2015 - 06:44 AM

Looks nice.

Where did you buy the zinc anode?

Zinc flashing(hardware shop) works ok.


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Posted 20 May 2015 - 07:20 AM

Thanks, Warren.

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Posted 20 May 2015 - 07:43 AM

Looks nice.

Where did you buy the zinc anode?

local marine shop..$10 each


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Posted 20 May 2015 - 07:44 AM

Thanks Mike.

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Posted 21 May 2015 - 06:35 AM

Hi all...

Now the paint is on and Im letting it sit for a bit.. I can tinker with the bits.. The first item in the car is the wiper motor.. I pulled it apart, cleaned, bead blasted the casing/cleared it,  re-zinced the bits at home, now to put back together and test.. Its pretty easy to do..

Take note.. dont loose the ball bearing at the end of the rotor..

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Posted 21 May 2015 - 09:10 AM

refurbished/tested, works well.. another piece of the puzzle done.. I might rezinc the can as its too bright..

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Posted 21 May 2015 - 12:26 PM

Mike, you could try a mix of 10 parts water to 1 part hydrochloric acid applied to the zinc plating to lightly etch the shine off the surface then rinse off with clean water .

 

If the desired effect is not obtained then you can always remove the motor housing and redo the zinc plating.


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Posted 21 May 2015 - 12:34 PM

Fark man , what a monumental effort you have done on this car,, excellent job, can't wait to see it finished.


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Posted 21 May 2015 - 12:55 PM

Mike, you could try a mix of 10 parts water to 1 part hydrochloric acid applied to the zinc plating to lightly etch the shine off the surface then rinse off with clean water .

 

If the desired effect is not obtained then you can always remove the motor housing and redo the zinc plating.

I tired a few things to get right.. It needs stripping in acid, a light bead blast, a quick linnish, a buff then re do the zinc. i polished the case's zinck to see what it would like.

this was a test one. it was pitted bad from rust.... ill keep the finnish off the tank. Zincking is a bit like painting... Its as only as good as what it goes on..



Fark man , what a monumental effort you have done on this car,, excellent job, can't wait to see it finished.

I see this project as a BIG model kit.. It takes time, effort and the little things matter..


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Posted 25 May 2015 - 11:52 AM

Mike, looking at the photo,s of the engine bay the battery tray is around the wrong way.The hole is not meant to be over the chassis rail.

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Posted 25 May 2015 - 05:59 PM

You seem to be missed on facebook Mike... What prompted your decision ?

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Posted 25 May 2015 - 07:49 PM

Too many wankers. Im over it.

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Posted 25 May 2015 - 07:52 PM

I know the holes in the wrong spot. I didnt want to drill a whole in my inner skirt. I por 15 under the tray. Top of chassis rail and any ware any thing might dripp. Before epoxy. Should be ok.. Im using a plastic liner on top any way.

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Posted 25 May 2015 - 08:06 PM

Yep no shortage of wankers around on fb/forums mike, most of the smart arse comments normally come from people who don't even own a torana or have done minmal resto work themselves, just seem to like commenting to stir sh&t cause they can hide behind a keyboard.

 

Hope you keep posting your tips and resto jobs on here because i found them bloody helpful and inspirational.


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Posted 25 May 2015 - 10:10 PM

Keep up the good work mike your self taught talents are 2nd to none top job mate

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Posted 25 May 2015 - 10:25 PM

Plus Mike has the most Torana's completed, period.  :clap:  :spoton:


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Posted 26 May 2015 - 07:44 AM

Hi all.

All I tried to do was show others whats out there and the work I do, and that its possable to do your self..

Trying to drum up some future work.. With all the wankers/keyboard warriors there.. I dont really want to deal with them.. heaps asked for me to make the panels that I do.. Looks like they miss out.. GOOD, that means our cars are worth more as there will be less out there with out me helping to fix.. Stuf fem.. they can take their cars to the dodgy guys to fix.. Im not interested..

The moderators of the sites have asked me to come back.. I said NO.. Im directing people who I think matter to this site.. way better than frOckbook anyday..

 

On another note..

Ive found the original VIC rego number for my car... KRT-340 28/08/70.... Does any one reconise this number?

 

onto the build again.. I wasnt happy with the marks on the metal dash, so I gave it a rub down and will repaint today. Ill also do the satin on the door jams etc.... Just being fussy..

Mike

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Posted 26 May 2015 - 09:34 AM

More top work Mike.

 

I don't know what it is about Facebook that turns people into instant frockstains, but this forum has always been a relatively dickhead-free place. Some of the comments on Facey are beyond keyboard-warrior status, they are just clearly very unhappy people. I leave them to it and come here only for Torana advice and ideas, I use FB to keep an eye on parts and the odd good post.

 

Anyway, keep up the good stuff Mike!


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Posted 27 May 2015 - 06:11 AM

dickeads there everywhere and social media just brings them to the top faster !


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Posted 27 May 2015 - 07:24 AM

Hi all... yep, it doesnt take long to realise that facebook is full of dicks...

anyways, back to the important things..

 

Painted the dash and inside the window frames in 60% satin.... Way better.. Now the boot today.. Im mixing my own blue/black,, wanting just a slight tint of grey..

Last bit of the body that needs painting then all done..

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Posted 27 May 2015 - 02:18 PM

Nice day here in Adelaide, sunny and warm so I got the boot painted..  PPG D839 as wet on wet, with PPG Cobra 2k mixed by me..

The colour is more blue as to grey,, Pic shows its grey will darken as it dries a tad too...

 

 

Well guys.. It started April 2012.. officially fully painted May 2015...

Countless hours, some cash outlay and now its done.. and my missus still talks to me too.. extra bonus :-).

Im happy. Now to let it sit over winter and harden fully before polishing.. Plenty to do in the mean time.

Mike

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Posted 27 May 2015 - 02:34 PM

That's quality stuff Mike.  Top job!


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