_mikecatts_
Posted 13 April 2013 - 10:52 PM
The bars are Cement pins.. I weld in before I pull apart to make sure everything stays in place.. There isnt much supporting when its apart.. I also make sure not to move the car once I have set up level on jack stands..
Nice repairs as usual are those bars in the door frame welded for extra support?
_mikecatts_
Posted 18 April 2013 - 07:54 AM
Hi all...
Just a quick post..
I have fitted both doors, gaps are good, lines are straight.. I also installed the rear quarter windows to help align the doors..
Now the front window cowl and put back together...
A little closer..
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_mikecatts_
Posted 20 April 2013 - 06:54 PM
Hi all...
Got some more done on this car today..
I fixed the rust in the boot floor.. I was able to patch it.. Ill install a new angled piece tomm..
I sandblasted and POR 15 the LH A-pillar outer that is enclosed by the guard.. and the front window cowl underneath...
When dry Ill install the cowl..
next time.
Mike 
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_mikecatts_
Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:06 AM
Hi all...
I got some more work done on this car...
I attached and sealed the inner window cowl seals... Seam sealed the wet areas/ sealed areas...
The window cowl is ready to go on... I will do that today and hopefully have the front guards on as well.
I finnished the boot floor repairs as well..
Nearly done..
Mike
total hours spent on this car so far is 170 hours.... I estimate another 40 hours to finnish
The roof needs replacing 3 days, fix the door, 1 day and finnish front guards ,, 1 day..
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CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 23 April 2013 - 03:19 PM
Hi Mike,
I always wondered how the Cowl was connected, and by the looks of it, there is plenty of room to get in there and fix bits properly as you do. Dave I
_mikecatts_
Posted 23 April 2013 - 06:57 PM
Hi Dave..
Yep, Ill always take off the cowl when doing a car.. so much easier to get to and no doubt there will be rust in there..
Hi Mike,
I always wondered how the Cowl was connected, and by the looks of it, there is plenty of room to get in there and fix bits properly as you do. Dave I
_mikecatts_
Posted 23 April 2013 - 07:04 PM
Hi all..
I got the cowl on... No problems.. I used a combination of spots and plug welds with some seam sealer behind to seal up...... Its very strong and sits very nice... I placed the guards on to check gaps etc.. Looks good...
I want to lead fill some of the RH cowl area,, Just to even the gap.. It shrunk a little from fixing some small rust holes.. It will do as is.. But while guards are off.. I might as well get better..
I had to use up the opened tube of seam sealer.. So I did the boot repair area..
Next time..
Mike
Oh .. check out the hospital bed I aquired... Should take 400kilos.. they do make em over kill... Ready made trolley that goes up and down.. I will modify a bit.. Me thinks its going to work a treat..
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_Agent 34_
Posted 24 April 2013 - 04:43 PM
That's awesome mike.
they should be lining up at your door
Lotsa Posts!
Posted 24 April 2013 - 05:22 PM
Cool for Catts
Top job Mike
Marty
_mikecatts_
Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:06 PM
Hi Grant... They have been.... Ive booked 2 more.. I have to do some more renos on the other house first.. Or my missus will not be happy...
That's awesome mike.
they should be lining up at your door
Ta Marty.... always a pleasure to share..
Cool for Catts
Top job Mike
Marty
_mikecatts_
Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:11 PM
Hi All...
I ground all the welds down, sandblasted the window cowl and all welds.. Por 15 the window lip and the welds under the seals.... Epotec it to protect from moisture.... Turned out very well.... You wouldnt even know it came off... Im happy, so should the owner
Will need a skim of filler to finnish...
Im taking the extra step with this car and all my jobs.. I only want to do it once....
Hopefully guards on tomm... I ran out of MIG gas..so couldnt do today...
Next time.
Mike
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_mikecatts_
Posted 09 May 2013 - 03:40 PM
Hi All...
Its been a while.. Been busy with house renos and a new puppy...
The rust repairs are done on this car.. The only thing left to do is replace the roof.. Ill do that when Im paid up to date.. Dont want the bill to get out of hand.. ..
I soent a bit of time getting the guard to door gap right.. I welded on a rod, ground back to get nice..
anyway..10 weeks to complete. Total hours for this car are 223.5.. consumables, including 2 x MIG gas, 1 ltr POR 15, Panel bond and all other bits was roughly $1000...
It turned out very well... I fish oiled in places as well... All told an enjoyable job, not too many headaches...
Im going to give cars a miss for a bit and continue the renovations on my sea side home.. Have to keep the missus happy.. Then Ill finnshe the XU-1.. then a new toy.. A LC GTR with matching motor/gearbox/diff/brakes, etc...very original.. Rusty as usual.. But fixable and I got it at the right price..
Stay tuned..
Mike
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_mikecatts_
Posted 09 May 2013 - 03:47 PM
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Posted 09 May 2013 - 03:50 PM
Hi Mike,
Lucky you and the Misses, bet the GTR can wait. Dave I
_mikecatts_
Posted 09 May 2013 - 03:53 PM
the last lot including next car.
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_mikecatts_
Posted 09 May 2013 - 03:55 PM
Yep..got to keep her happy...
Ill do the house over winter and get back into cars later..
Hi Mike,
Lucky you and the Misses, bet the GTR can wait. Dave I
Forum Fixture
Posted 09 May 2013 - 10:06 PM
I bet you got that green GTR in melbourne right? Pretty sure that was the one I was bidding on and lost it twice!!
Love your work
cheers
Glenn
_mikecatts_
Posted 09 May 2013 - 10:19 PM
nope..country nsw
I bet you got that green GTR in melbourne right? Pretty sure that was the one I was bidding on and lost it twice!!
Love your work
cheers
Glenn
_Agent 34_
Posted 10 May 2013 - 06:05 PM
Mike,
that's crazy what ur up to, you need help !
your outa control !
what's going on with the rally red Bro ?
_mikecatts_
Posted 11 May 2013 - 04:37 AM
Hi Grant.... How u going? Your car done yet?
Seems Im a gluten for punishment. might be a bit crazy, Always up to a challange and ANY car is fixable, just how much has to be replaced/fixed.... ... I couldnt help myself with the GTR.. It was the right price and has ALL original running gear... Has rust, they ALL do.... This GTR isnt as bad as My XU-1..... The boot area is fine, the engine bay/chassis rails are fine, rear drip/roof is fine, rear parcel is excellant, LH door is fine, RH will need work... All the work is in the floors and seal panels and rear beaver.. The LH chassis rail is stuffed.. Thats about it... Not too hard to do.. Just time..
The XU-1 is primed in epotec and all straight... Its under cover waiting for the weather in Oct-Nov to paint....
Im going to do some renos on the missus house, Im going to reclad and render the front and new veranders front and back. Tile inside and paint an new fencing.. Should take 2-3 months.. Then hop into the GTR, That way I will have 2 cars to paint in summer....
I do have some cars booked... Ide like to spend some time on my cars before I do theirs.... Maybee... Depends if I need the cash or not...
I need some insperation... I want to work on my cars as all ive done this year is other peoples... After the renos..
Mike
.
Mike,
that's crazy what ur up to, you need help !
your outa control !
what's going on with the rally red Bro ?
Edited by mikecatts, 11 May 2013 - 04:38 AM.
_mikecatts_
Posted 11 May 2013 - 05:20 AM
Heres some pics of my new toy...
Original motor, gearbox and diff.. ALL running gear/ brakes front end, wheels and spare wheel, mechanicals all original.. No interior/carby...
Gaps are very good.. so no messing around their.
I have most bits to finnish.. I have a FULL LC GTR interior.. It came out of the XU-1..
Looks like it had a viyl roof as well...
I havnt the trim tag... Its the funny green colour.. I will be changing that.. Dont know what colour yet..
It is an original, untouched GTR that has lots of FREE rust, lucky me
Has 2 tags, verified by Bazza as date correct, has the identifiers for a LC gtr.... Over all in my opinion.. good buy... Needs work, They all do... It will keep me off the streets for a bit Thats another story to be completed...
Also.. The cars at the back at the moment.. I have another 3 complete LC's at my mates house under cover, One is a coupe... This lot should keep me busy for a bit
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_LONA-CK_
Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:23 AM
gee mike you have plenty there mate.
the car is a brisbane built veredo green met gtr with bvr.
cheers gong
_mikecatts_
Posted 09 June 2013 - 06:05 PM
Hi John... Your a man of much knowladge
gee mike you have plenty there mate.
the car is a brisbane built veredo green met gtr with bvr.
cheers gong
_mikecatts_
Posted 09 June 2013 - 06:12 PM
Hi all...
Its been a while... The house renos are keeping me away.... Nearly done..
I did some more on the RH door today.. wanted a break from fixing the house, and it needs doing.....
As usual.. a little rust hole ends up being a big mess... Nothings changed ...
Did the usual.. Cut out, sandblast, POR 15, make a new piece , fit and weld up ALL the small pin holes..
The roof next..
Mike
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_mikecatts_
Posted 09 June 2013 - 06:19 PM
Also..
I picked up another LC 4cyl coupe today... cheap as, done a swap for a sedan I had.... Rear end panels are good.. Doors are stuffed but can be used for pieces... Drip rails are good and boot has surface rust.. RH front floor is has holes and inner door sills are salvagable.. Rear beaver is good... boot is good and roof is good, window cowl is savlagable or for pieces, rear parcel is untouched and rust free, rear window sill seems ok,, probably rusty..
Motor, etc is in a box..
ALL the panels for my GTR, when I get to it that is...
But most important for me is it has a decent salvagable metal dash panel that I need for my XU-1...
Dont like the colour... poo brown after a pissup...
Had to add..its registerable, has papers.... But a 4 banger :( its a bit sad to think...
Im happy
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