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A9X Hatchback Tribute build
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Posted 07 April 2016 - 08:00 AM
If you're not going to run the brightwork around the windows, definitely paint it like the red one.
Sounds awesome. What style of wheels Dave? Even though they are narrow, the longer diff will at least sit them out pretty well I'd think.
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Posted 07 April 2016 - 05:57 PM
The wheels are these-
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I have stripped all the paint of both sides, and onto the roof. Should be finished tonight with the grinder, and will need a bit of work in some corners where the grinder can't reach. And the garage looks like this. I did put a curtain with plastic drop sheets, so it's mostly contained in one section of the garage.
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I have stripped all the paint of both sides, and onto the roof. Should be finished tonight with the grinder, and will need a bit of work in some corners where the grinder can't reach. And the garage looks like this. I did put a curtain with plastic drop sheets, so it's mostly contained in one section of the garage.
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Posted 07 April 2016 - 09:47 PM
I think you can take the number plate off now David lol
Looks like a good body
Looks like a good body
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Posted 07 April 2016 - 10:34 PM
I think you can take the number plate off now David lol
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Looks solid mate. Not that it looked bad when I saw it with the paint still on there.
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Posted 07 April 2016 - 11:00 PM
It needs a bit of work on the body. I will get a guy I know to get the body straight as he can. Then it will get a few coats of hi fill. Shouldn't need too much bog once he works his magic.
I was going to put a couple of coats of 2k primer on it after I sand it down, but he wants me to use some other product.
What is the general way guys do the paint and panel?
My plan- I will put a couple of protective coats on it. Then assemble it with all of the panels (once they are stripped and have a protective coat). Align all the panels and set the panel gaps. Then when it's all straight and everything looks right, disassemble it again. Paint all the insides, and then re assemble and get the finish coats sprayed in a booth.
It does seem a bit odd that it's still on the car. There really isn't much left on the body besides that. The rotisserie is in the way now, lol.
I was going to put a couple of coats of 2k primer on it after I sand it down, but he wants me to use some other product.
What is the general way guys do the paint and panel?
My plan- I will put a couple of protective coats on it. Then assemble it with all of the panels (once they are stripped and have a protective coat). Align all the panels and set the panel gaps. Then when it's all straight and everything looks right, disassemble it again. Paint all the insides, and then re assemble and get the finish coats sprayed in a booth.
I think you can take the number plate off now David lol Looks like a good body
It does seem a bit odd that it's still on the car. There really isn't much left on the body besides that. The rotisserie is in the way now, lol.
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Posted 09 April 2016 - 09:07 PM
I borrowed some Alfa flares from Heath (thanks), and positioned them on the rear guards. Marked out the cut line, cut them out, and marked a line on the inner to cut to. Did the cuts on the inner, folded them over and welded it together. Not too hard. I had to screw a flare on and sit the new wheel in there to get a bit of a look.
There isn't much left I can do on the body until the mobile blaster comes. So in the mean time I started stripping the motor. I will get it rebuilt to pretty much standard spec. Not sure. I have VN heads here, but want the original rocker covers. So will stay with the old heads. Not sue if I should stay with the oem exhaust, or go extractors. Happy to get the oem ones sandblasted and coat them. Pretty much rebuilding it so it looks like new.
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There isn't much left I can do on the body until the mobile blaster comes. So in the mean time I started stripping the motor. I will get it rebuilt to pretty much standard spec. Not sure. I have VN heads here, but want the original rocker covers. So will stay with the old heads. Not sue if I should stay with the oem exhaust, or go extractors. Happy to get the oem ones sandblasted and coat them. Pretty much rebuilding it so it looks like new.
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Posted 09 April 2016 - 09:49 PM
Goin the way your goin now i cant wait to see the finished product
will be keeping an eye on this rebuild David
will be keeping an eye on this rebuild David
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Posted 09 April 2016 - 09:51 PM
Its gunna look frickin shit hot in that red
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Posted 09 April 2016 - 09:55 PM
I bought this as a runner. But it looks like it needs freshening .
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Posted 09 April 2016 - 11:05 PM
Hmmm... you are not exactly a slow worker
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Posted 10 April 2016 - 06:58 AM
Before my wife cracks it, I will spend as many hours as I can on the car. I want to build the race car, but this needs to get done first. I think the car should be in epoxy primer inside and out, underside painted, and assembled with the diff and front end in 2-3 weeks. Initial body work, and final body work shouldn't take more than a month. Then paint it. So in 2 months it should be all painted and rolling on its wheels. That will be a major milestone for me. And should be enough motivation to finish it so I can drive it.
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Posted 13 April 2016 - 09:21 AM
So, after some advice about 308 cams, I have decided to not use this cam, and get the motor rebuilt to a near standard spec. A mild cam would be nice. Will look into it.
I pulled down the front end. Took longer than I thought it would take. I bought the bits down to get the bushes pressed out and noticed that the upper arms are different to each other. So went back home picked up the spare pair, and it turns out, even tho I bought 3 UC hatches, I only have 1 UC UCA. Might have to track down another. I am getting the bushes pressed out of all 4 anyway.
Most likely buy a complete front end kit from Kingswood country.
And I went down and bought the epoxy primer, and a bunch of other bits. Almost bought the colour. But thought I would wait. Just in case I change my mind. But pretty sure it will be Red Hot, or Sting Red. Pretty sure it's the same colour. I did have my old VE SV6 touched up after someone hit it while parked and never left a note. The paint was darker on the repair. So there might be 2 shades..
With the wheels, they are HQ pattern and the new diff and front brakes are commodore. What is the best method for making this work?
I was thinking of having the holes drilled oversize at the correct pcd. Then using a ring insert, or thicker nuts. It's only 0.65mm difference. So the wheel will bolt on as is.
I pulled down the front end. Took longer than I thought it would take. I bought the bits down to get the bushes pressed out and noticed that the upper arms are different to each other. So went back home picked up the spare pair, and it turns out, even tho I bought 3 UC hatches, I only have 1 UC UCA. Might have to track down another. I am getting the bushes pressed out of all 4 anyway.
Most likely buy a complete front end kit from Kingswood country.
And I went down and bought the epoxy primer, and a bunch of other bits. Almost bought the colour. But thought I would wait. Just in case I change my mind. But pretty sure it will be Red Hot, or Sting Red. Pretty sure it's the same colour. I did have my old VE SV6 touched up after someone hit it while parked and never left a note. The paint was darker on the repair. So there might be 2 shades..
With the wheels, they are HQ pattern and the new diff and front brakes are commodore. What is the best method for making this work?
I was thinking of having the holes drilled oversize at the correct pcd. Then using a ring insert, or thicker nuts. It's only 0.65mm difference. So the wheel will bolt on as is.
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Posted 13 April 2016 - 03:55 PM
Bushes are pressed out. Apparently was a shit job, and they charged accordingly :(
I dropped the bits off to get sandblasted, and will pick them up on Saturday. The guys said I should paint them, not powder coat them.
The motor is being pulled down today too. They had it mostly apart when I was there. It is a 30 thou overbore, so hopefully just needs a hone.
I dropped the bits off to get sandblasted, and will pick them up on Saturday. The guys said I should paint them, not powder coat them.
The motor is being pulled down today too. They had it mostly apart when I was there. It is a 30 thou overbore, so hopefully just needs a hone.
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The front end and trailing arms are sandblasted now. And I have prepped the garage for the sand blaster guy to come and finish the shell, and everything else with paint on it. He should be here soon. I had another guy do the blasting of the front end, as he was close to where my mechanic is that pressed out the old bushes. And I figured this will speed things up. The bushes and arms are all at my mechanics now. Should be able to pick it all up tomorrow..
Will be a busy couple of days coming up. Cleaning, prepping and epoxy coating everything.
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Will be a busy couple of days coming up. Cleaning, prepping and epoxy coating everything.
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Posted 20 April 2016 - 10:02 PM
Finished the black paint. What a pita it is to paint these parts. I would get them powder coated next time. Still, it came out very nice. It's a good product, just a shit shape to paint.
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Posted 21 April 2016 - 09:05 AM
I assumed you brushed them rather then spray as they suggest- did it go on smoothly without brush marks?
Very interested as I'm a month or so from doing mine.
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Posted 21 April 2016 - 09:11 AM
The brush marks flatten out completely. But you can't put it on too thick, or it will run. And get a good quality brush. As you will be pulling out brush hairs forever with el cheapo ones.
But I would go powder coating next time. Powder coating will find its way into all the shapes. Brushing is very tricky and time consuming. About 5 hrs to do 2 coats on the front subframe and all suspension arms.
But I would go powder coating next time. Powder coating will find its way into all the shapes. Brushing is very tricky and time consuming. About 5 hrs to do 2 coats on the front subframe and all suspension arms.
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Posted 21 April 2016 - 04:04 PM
Thanks mate, love the project to.
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Posted 21 April 2016 - 05:45 PM
I thoroughly cleaned the steering rack, but couldn't get the tie rod off. So painted it as is. Once it's on the car I can get a bit more leverage on it using two hands. So will put the new rubber boots and tie rods on after.
I prepped and painted the clappers and uprights too. I should have the front end completely assembled tonight. Then I can do the prep and paint on the diff.
Still waiting on the sand blaster. He said Saturday now.
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I prepped and painted the clappers and uprights too. I should have the front end completely assembled tonight. Then I can do the prep and paint on the diff.
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