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[RallyRed]

hey Marty......you have some serious talent there mate......very  nice.

[sibhs]

Thanks Colin and Craig, now it's off there is so much more room to move. Already got two guys wanting the rotisserie, should be sold today.

[gad05]

Hey Marty,
Great work,looking good.
Cheers Graham.

[N/A-PWR]

Very Good Job Marty,

You will need a floor mirror so you can admire the underside when parked up. Dave I

[sibhs]

Thanks Graham and Dave, yeah I am happy with the underside.  There are a couple of runs and dry patchs I might fix later but all in all it looks nice.

 

Just sold the rotisserie, great deal, I bought it for $630 and sold it for $700 a little worse for wear. Happy days.

[Potta]

Yeah but you did have to modify it before you used it so the extra is for your time spent minus wear and tear 

[sibhs]

Got the panels on and she's starting to look like a car again. I've been checking and adjusting gaps, positioned grill and bezels and may have to remove and move a support between grill and headlight.  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1381048875.930295.jpg   69.79K   33 downloads  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1381048926.712930.jpg   43.59K   34 downloads  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1381048990.196796.jpg   66.71K   33 downloads

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[sibhs]

The RH grill side piece which I thought I might have to move is OK, I tried another grill in the hole and that's fine, my grill has a bend in it which I heated and straightened, all good now.  Big tip....triple check before jumping the gun and doing something drastic.

Now that the front is clear it's time to sort it out. Firstly mark out the bigger bumper bracket holes.

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Make up the chassis strengthening plates and fit, then cut out for bumper bracket.  

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Drivers door gap was wrong so I've welded a rod to the front guard and now the gaps are even. I'm looking for gaps about 3-4mm. Not a fan of the real narrow gaps, I have a concern that when painted it would be too close and cause issues when the car is in use and chip paint off.  

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Stripped the rear of the car and etched that after a couple of minor welds.

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Found some rust I missed while sand blasting, I blew a small hole in the drip rail and stopped hoping I could weld it up. Found the rust was bigger than expected so after a quick call to Mark (thanks Mate) I had a piece to weld in.  IMG_3970.jpg   33.06K   32 downloads

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Gave the k frame and diff a rust convert then etched them the next day. You can also see I've drilled the lower holes for the suspension in K Frame.

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Cut the rear of my stone tray to match 73 model, re-drilled holes, welded up dis-used holes in chassis, fitted strengthening bars. I think I'll leave the welding of this once the engine is in so I'm sure it wont catch on anything.

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Got my paint, wow, it's bright. Looks like a fluro work vest.  I asked for GMH Tangerine, it says on the can Turnpike/Tangerine. I think Turnpike is a LC colour, are they the same tints?

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I had bonnet gap issues, back to cowl is square, good gap LH side but drivers side was too narrow. What to do?

Had a panel beater come over for a look and he helped with a twisted door, a guard sitting high, but what was suggested for this problem worried me.  Hit the top of the guard with a bolster then hit the guard out. (sounds bad, and it was) I started this process but after 5 mins I realised this isn't working, plus There will be a visible crease in the top of guard when looking from below. I decided to cut the guard, pull the edge over and weld it up. Then ground weld under guard so no visible sign.  Was some scary shit there but now I'm satisfied.

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Door catchs fitted and drivers side is straight.

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Etched the lower dash panel.

Welded in the gusset

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Masked up ready for another coat to check my work.

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Cheers all

Marty

[gad05]

Looking good Marty.
Cheers Graham .

[Potta]

When will we see some of that orange on the car?

[sibhs]

Hi Craig,
Not sure when the tangerine goes on. When I'm happy with the body I suppose. Maybe a good job for between Christmas and new year. I'd like to test it on something first so maybe the boot lid? Marty

Edited by sibhs, 25 October 2013 - 08:47 PM.

[a9x868]

sensational work marty
can't beat good gaps
your going to love the colour

[madtoranajzedded]

great thread marty, great workmanship through the build,not shy of having a go

 

I truly admire youre dedication,it is an outstanding

 

job you have done,anyone would think this is your 10th buildup

 

cheers

jason

[71xu1]

Hey Marty have you trial fitted the door rubbers? If not make sure you do.

[sibhs]

Hi Guys, thanks for the encouragement, great to see people are reading this.  I appreciate all the advise too. Remember, I don't know what I'm doing here so just cause I do it doesn't make it right.

Dave (71XU1) I got the door seal out of the bag last week and was going to fit it.  Then it looked like I might damage clips when removing it and having to join and glue it looked like something I only want to do once.  So,  what's the go? Is it really necessary?  How do I remove it once fitted without tearing rubber or pulling/damaging clips out etc?  The panel beater who came over didn't think it was necessary, but I have found his advice questionable to the end result I'm trying to achieve.

Cheers

Marty

[71xu1]

Trial fit them they sometimes alter the fit of the door.i will post a pic up of the tool to remove the clips when I get a chance. Ps are you attending the club run tomorrow?

cheers Dave

[sibhs]

No Dave, I've got a car to finish. I'll be at the next meeting though.  

I'm doing "Jog for Jugs" tomorrow morning, it's a breast cancer money raiser. Could be and eye opener ;-)

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 26 October 2013 - 07:51 PM.

[71xu1]

Cool

[sibhs]

Hi Grant,

 

Yeah "Crazy 6" 's colour was very nice, a combination of Tangerine and LonoRanger I think he said.

 

So how did you go getting the clips out, did it damage them at all?

 

How's "Lucky" going? Haven't seen any updates for a while.  Got those carbies sorted I hope?

 

Just finished painting the diff and K Frame, they've got a bit of orange peel but might just leave them as is. I'm still getting used to my new spray gun, I had the air to low I think.

 

Cheers

Marty

[gad05]

Marty if you're careful you remove the seal while leaving the clips in the door .
Just be gentle and you won't tear the seal.You can buy new clips separately if you need them,cheap to buy.
Worked for me.
Cheers Graham.