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[Ice]

Keep plugging away at it marty looks like this car will be a1 when finished looking forward to the end product
gene.

[a9x868]

breaking bad is addictive lol

yep!
heard that second hand RV's with allterrain tyres
and long range fuel tanks are fetching a premium price
here in w.a
great show that!

[Potta]

Yeah I think it is American Restoration Gong, its on 7 Mate now too on Monday Nights.

 

The name of the shop is Ricks Restorations.

 

Restores some awesome old stuff including motorbikes, coke machines, old railway machinery and pretty much whatever people bring in.

 

They quite often use walnuts for stuff like solid rubber tyres to take the top layer off if they can't get replacements, and soft metals and plastics.

[sibhs]

Finally finishing off some work I started months ago. My mission has been the driver sill which has had heeeaps of work in getting it right.  I don't now how everyone else gets this right unless you have a NOS or expensive sill replacement panel.

Mines a standard locally made unit which needed splitting and spreading, 5mm strip welding to lower edge and the front end cowl made and fitted.  Very happy with the result, I would say close to perfect.

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Needed a bit of persuation to get the sill straight, got a bit of a bend in it when I welded a 5mm strip on the bottom to match original.  Once fitted it was all hit with the three step KBS system then a bit of primer.

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This shows a standard sill and mine with the 5mm strip.

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Had this section above the hinge mount which looked dodgy from where the guard was replaced, I ground back some welds, knocked the metal closer and welded a 5mm strip across the top to match original. Would look better with a bit of primer.

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Cut out some bits from the window. Struggled with how to cut the short side so just used a small drill, cold chisel and file. Worked out ok.

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I must admit, i have used a patch repair.........I just couldn't bare to cut out the dash to gain access to the area of the plynum chamber. So I ground the metal around the hole, welded the patch then the KBS system. Later I will apply sealant around edges from inside the chamber.

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Ground back the welds on the shock mount.

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Got another wiper motor and used the electrical connector and cog from it.

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Marty

 

[N/A-PWR]

Cool work Marty,

You must think, not another rust hole, after fixing the last one. Dave I

[sibhs]

Hi Dave, yeah, just found a few more holes under the dash and into the chamber. These I can cut and fit new metal. Seems like a never ending task especially since I consider this to be a good clean shell. I've just used my first bottle of gas and 5kg wire. I'll do a gas swap today. Cheers, Marty

Edited by sibhs, 03 July 2013 - 08:58 AM.

[Potta]

At least you're getting plenty of practice for the next one 

[sibhs]

Got some of the sh!t jobs done this week thanks to my recovery time off work.

First up is the rear drip rail, had a few suspicious lumps under it so cut it out to find rust in both layers.  Cleaned it up and gave it the rustblast treatment then started putting the layers back.  Used the original drip rail and welded a new strip to it. Ran a crease down the middle to look original.

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Started the last sill, split it down the guts to get the taper and then welded a 5mm strip to the bottom.  This strip welding alway causes a bend in the sill so to fix this I cut a slit in the lower vertical and she springs back into shape.  

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I came up with the idea to use an old sump to make the cowl end, so-far it's looking good and has been easier than making from scratch. Stay tuned to see how it finally looks.

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I've had this rust area in the boot/wheel arch which I was struggling to cut some metal to fit the space..  Another brain wave, using builders damp course (bitumised aluminium) I cut a piece and moulded it to the shape required for a template.  Then back to the sump and using the template I find the best curved area for the job. Cut it out and massage it into shape, problem solved.

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Again stay tuned for the outcome.

 

Marty

[sibhs]

Progress has slowed since I've been back at work but most importantly we still have progress.

 

Repaired the rear boot catch support by fitting new metal to tank support then bending up a piece for the upright. It's cool what bits you can make with a hammer, vice and a few scrap bits of metal bar for bending over.

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Got stuck into the rust around the rear window which was just a series of holes in three areas.

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Test fitted the rear seal to check fit.

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That little repair to the wheel arch using a piece of sump came out great.

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Welded the spare wheel fitting back using previous photo's for a guide.

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Put the passenger door back on to check the sill and lower fender alignment.

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Seam sealer added to inside the guard. 

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This is my chassis repair section with the crush tube I added to it.

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L/H front fender repair section I made.

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Next update we'll have some flutes in.  The body is almost rust free with just a few sections to weld in, then the doors need work.

 

Cheers

Marty

[N/A-PWR]

Great Metal Work Marty,

Rust Free sounds good. Dave I

[Potta]

Looks like you're learning a few tricks along the way Marty.

 

Great to see you still getting stuff done.

[ribz0]

Hey Marty.... WOW!!! you are getting into it mate!!! and doing a great job!!

 

Keep the pics and updates coming mate... Id love to catch up and have a good look!!

 

Cheers

[sibhs]

Hi Eric,

Yeah PM me and we can organise something.

 

For a bit of a laugh you can watch me fit my first flutes.  I can now see how people get them in the wrong way, easily happen. 

Very happy with the result, this took about two hours.

 

Marty

 

[lxsstorana]

Nice metal work Marty.

 

Also watched the video and gotta say you move quick.  

[sibhs]

Thank's Mick, thats one frame taken every 10seconds. I'm not really fast. :-)

Evening all,  for those that didn't view the vid, heres some pics of the flutes and lower guard fitting.

Firstly I positioned the splash guard, this helped get the lower fender on the right angle and position.

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Then it's a slow process of tack welding it all together.

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Fitting this chassis repair has proved challenging, getting the hole in the correct place is the hard part. I tried using a steel rod through the holes but they don't all line up, it's too hard to explain in writing but I think i've sussed it out and have tacked it in place and will next test fit the K-Frame.

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My sump end worked but was a lot of work and not as good as the other side.

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Marty

Edited by sibhs, 25 July 2013 - 10:19 PM.

[sibhs]

Time to find out what's going on with these seats. Stripped them down to reveal LJ seats with a welded headrest. Once the head rest is cut off I'll need some springs added, sand blasting, painting then off to the trimmers.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375620121.466479.jpg   77K   34 downloads  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375620152.516622.jpg   80.05K   30 downloads

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Got some goodies for painting.

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Cut out the sections for Stonetray and test fitted.

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Marty

Edited by sibhs, 04 August 2013 - 10:53 PM.

[sibhs]

Welded the repair to seat runner.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376225407.717064.jpg   89.15K   32 downloads  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376225502.034150.jpg   88.66K   35 downloadslast of the flutes is in so that's almost all the hard stuff done.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376225647.199710.jpg   81.09K   36 downloadsChassisrepair finished.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376225697.799992.jpg   75.5K   35 downloadsUsing some dampcoarse I folded up a template to make the chassis supports. Once these are made there not much before it gets some paint. Marty

[N/A-PWR]

G'Day Marty,

Again you have shown how commitment can produce instant results ( Marty's Robot Works Video ),

also you keep a very clean Workshop as this sort of Work produces a lot of Carbon and can get out of control hey.

The LJ headrest was dodgy looking as in an Accident those two vertical rods could snap off and spear your neck, ouch.

Good thing you got rid of them. Regards Dave I

[Ice]

I reckon you got a bit of priming and shit loads of sanding ahead of you before you even think about paint ha ha ha ha ha true
keep up the good work marty im very impressed with your skills
think i just found my new panel beater

[sibhs]

Hi Gene, yeah, when I say paint I mean etch, when I get close to final coat I'll say COLOUR. Marty.

[Ice]

Ok cant wait to see colour i bet

[Potta]

This thing is flying along Marty, you should be proud of what you've achieved so far.

 

Can't wait to go crusin together.

[sibhs]

Gene, ill be very happy just to see etch. Hi Craig, thanks. Cruising is still a dream away but hoping things speed up once I start the paint prep. Must be painted before April. Where's your GTR at? You need a thread with updates. Marty

Edited by sibhs, 14 August 2013 - 09:27 AM.

[Potta]

Haha, when there are updates I'll put them up 

 

A few factors are contributing to it not getting sorted as quickly as I'd like, but it is really only a good days work away from being ready for rego.

 

My main problem is a seat dilemma, but I'll work it out.