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[Ice]

Stupid quetion time marty why anti chip under the boot it aint gunne see road use

[sibhs]

Hi Gene, no stupid questions, only stupid mistakes. It's to replace the anti drum material that used to be there.
Just finished it.
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Those other two bits are the splash guards for the front of the guards.

[Ice]

Ok didnt know that learn something every day have all the lc lj got that

[sibhs]

Yep. Sometimes gets removed when re sprayed. I was going to leave the original stuff on but got paint stripper on it by mistake so this is my way of getting it close to original. Not sure if it makes much difference.

[frash da bucket]

Hi Marty.

 

Its looking good keep it up,the boot is the same and so is the inside my bonnet too,mine has been painted and its cracking,i do think its the heat,i have noticed over the last 33 years on different torana's,some bonnets have been done and others not,i hope the 44 degree heat don't wipe you out,got for spraying it dry real quick.....

 

Regards John.

[sibhs]

Really sad day today.
Had to put our 14 year old dog to sleep. Took a turn for the worse last night and had trouble moving and breathing. This is the second dog that I have had this experience and it doesn't get any easier.
Amber you were a great friend and we all loved you.

Photo from yesterday.

[N/A-PWR]

Amber will be with you Marty everywhere you are, all the best.

[sibhs]

Thanks guys, mourning has finished so back to the build.

Block has been bored to 20 thou, decked and cleaned.

First time I've used the fine masking tape.

Little tip, keep it wrapped up so you don't get dust stuck to edge of tape.

 

Re masking car, this time so I can spray inside plenum.

 

Setup my inspector Gadget to help fit stickers to dash. These are eBay stickers, good but not same font.

 

Used a scalpel to peel off backing paper and apply.

 

Getting ready to fit GTR badge to boot. To find where to drill holes I pushed the badge through some card then transferred the holes to boot.

 

For those that haven't read my thread on positioning its 105mm from lip of boot to bottom of badge and 57mm to RH side.

 

Found another section that needed work.

 

Hope to do final acrylic high coat/ primer later this week, then white, and finally Tangerine.
Marty

Edited by sibhs, 19 January 2014 - 10:53 PM.

[sibhs]

Super neat job mate. What do you call that powder you're using as guide coat?

Hi Mick, thanks, here's a pic of the powder. The paint shop said the pros use it. I don't believe everything they say. It is expensive but it saves cleaning the gun, clogging the paper and plenty of time.

[sibhs]

Hi Marty, I hope you remember me from Moto Farm mate..(I was on the Black Bike)  It was really nice to meet you..  Jeez mate the car is coming up a treat..   I love Lone O Ranger, and it's hard for me to say it's not the best color out there, BUT, if I could have any other color it would be Tangerine ......   all the best mate, and I look forward to seeing you again one day...   Cheers Ian..  

Of coarse I remember you Ian, almost had to share my bed with you. (Bunk)
Yes, Tangerine is a cool colour, those oranges and reds etc are what the seventies is all about. See it coming a mile away. :-)

[sibhs]

Hi Grant, might come up with a name for the old girl. My sister-in -law had already called it the Tangerine Dream.
Think a one word name is best.

Hi Adam, I'm confident of my position. Looks like the majority of GTRs.
Drilled the holes and test fitted badge. Looks hot.

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 21 January 2014 - 07:14 PM.

[Ice]

Nup your . 3mm off square marty




Just kidding looking good mate

[sibhs]

Hadn't heard that song before, I now know why. Tangerine, Dream, Queen. Lyrics are predictable. The lights look like LJ tail lamps. Thanks Ian.

Adam, I hope your kidding. ;-)
I marked it up square to the boot edge but drilled the left hole about a proofteenth higher by mistake. This didn't concern me because they look low on the left when positioned perfectly.

Not you too Gene. :-)

Edited by sibhs, 21 January 2014 - 07:34 PM.

[dattoman]

 

Herne's cars been a bit of a tangerine dream too

[Potta]

Got any photos 90 degrees anti clockwise ?

 

Doubt it, it looks like she knows he's there