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[S pack]

Weld 'em up Marty.

 

May have had a CB radio mounted there.

[gad05]

Hi Marty,
Had a couple of holes in almost the same place.Previous owner had mounted a switch for windscreen washer.
Definitely not factory.Break out that mig.
Cheers Graham .

[Ice]

How come you didnt paint the dash before the exterior Marty

[N/A-PWR]

Good Question Gene,

So, is that the Norm. Dave I

[sibhs]

What a car. What craftsmanship. I wish I had the patience,skills and perseverance to do this. I think if I had a couple of boxes of Ritalin I might be able stay focused enough to actually finish a project like this.

Again, nice work Marty. 

Thanks for that. I'm no craftsman but do have patience, persistence, time and hopefully perserverence to finish this project.

I now remember it had a radio mounted under the dash.

Didn't paint the dash first cause I don't really know what I'm doing, I'm just wing'n it.

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 07 April 2014 - 09:18 AM.

[sibhs]

Hi Mike, Marty's panel and paint will be shutting up shop when my car's finished. Don't want to piss-off my good neighbours.

Painted the dash and a few extra bits.

Masked up for the engine bay re spray.

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 09 April 2014 - 06:46 PM.

[frash da bucket]

G'day Marty,

Did you get the photo's I sent you of the standard rims!!!.
Its a outstanding job you doing there and the attention of detail and looking good.

Regards John.

[Ice]

Didnt you repaint the engine bay twice already

[sibhs]

Hi John, yes, I got the rim pics, thanks. I'll be putting sprint masters on though.

 

Yes Gene, twice already but since I found that dent in radiator support and had to drill extra holes in chassis, also a bit of overspray under lip where it joins guards. Nothing better to do. :-).

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 10 April 2014 - 08:54 AM.

[N/A-PWR]

Has to be Right Marty, Hey,

You are a Great Master of Masking too. Dave I

[sibhs]

Engine bay done.

Wow, the fresh black paint looks awesome next to the tangerine. Hope I can keep it this crisp and clean.

 

 

 

 

 

Painted the grill.

 

 

 

The holes that I missed first and second time around.

 

 

Dropping off seats to upholsterer tomorrow.

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 10 April 2014 - 06:24 PM.

[Ice]

Now the fun starts Marty putting it all together without one scratch

[frash da bucket]

Hi Marty,

Get a pair of mudguard covers in vinyl to protect the paint work when you start putting it back together!!!

Regards John.

[stevemc32]

Spot on!

[sibhs]

Hi Mark, sure can. Give me a call day before, home most arvos.

 

Cut the spout off the new water pump and polished the grind.

 

Painted the exhaust manifold. I've heard this stuff is good. Definately looks good. Only time will tell. Still got to bake in oven when wifey not home.

 

 

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 12 April 2014 - 05:44 PM.

[sibhs]

Grill is finally ready. There's been a lot of repairs to the plastic. Missing fins, cracks, bent and stainless needed dents tapped out and sanding and polish. I should of bought a new one really but they don't look original and trying to save money.

 

 

Cleaned all the tags up. I'm reusing the old rivets but would also like use an adhesive under the tags.

Any ideas? Seam sealer, mastic?

 

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 12 April 2014 - 07:57 PM.

[N/A-PWR]

Mint Grille Marty,

Condition Under TAGS is a great Idea. Dave I

[Stinga]

how did you go about cleaning up the tags Marty?

[sibhs]

Hey Stinga, firstly they were blasted with walnut shell. (A gentle media) then dipped in a aluminum deoxidising solution. Finally bit of Ali polish rubbed over. I'm happy with the result. Just don't get too close with blaster gun and wave over quickly. Otherwise they tend to curl up. Marty

[N/A-PWR]

Yep, don't want to do peening - stretching the Metal in other words

[gad05]

Hi Marty,

I see you're water pump has a cast iron impeller,did you buy it new.
I didn't think they were still available .
Car is looking great ,love the attention to detail.

Cheers Graham .