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[sibhs]

I'm getting all my GTR Badges re-chromed so I stripped the paint first.

 

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When I removed the badges from the door trim I drilled off the holding rivet which was a mistake. If you're ever stripping them  it's better to make the card hole bigger and pull badges through leaving rivets intact.

To fix this I had to drill out stem and fit a screw. Once I was happy it was at the right depth I glued it and ground the screw flat. Once fitted a cir-clip will used to hold them in position.

 

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I took measurements off the original trims and taped out their position before drilling holes in card. Don't make a big hole in vinyl because there's not much room between edge of badge and hole.

 

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Here are some measurements for those that might need.

 

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Marty

 

 

[sibhs]

There's been a bit happening on the car recently.

 

Fitted the fuel tank after painting it 3 times.

 

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Test fitted the chrome rocker cover.

 

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Cleaned up one of my coils.

 

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I finally got more creases out of the hood lining, still a few to work on around centre pillar and got a guy out to fit the screens. New glass at the front and a good genuine rear. I asked for the joiner in the mylar to be put at the top on this build, I heard that was factory position to reduce water holding.

 

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Things are finally starting to speed up on this build.

 

Marty

[Heath]

It is all looking fantastic, Marty!

[claysummers]

Good stuff Marty. Runs painting the tank first two times?


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[sibhs]

It is all looking fantastic, Marty!

 

Thanks Heath

Good stuff Marty. Runs painting the tank first two times?


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Cheers Clay, yep plenty of runs. Managed to get it done by only painting one side at a time instead of the whole thing at once.

 

 

 

The dash was in really good condition but did need some tidying up.

 

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Work my way around with a screw driver to release the cover.

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Brasso worked well to polish the plastic lenses.

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Painted the needles and required bits.

 

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Chrome pen used to re-do the surrounds.

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Had a fellow forum member check the operation of the gauges. Connected them up to his tester and flicked the switch to test.

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I want to get the speedo serviced and re-set to zero. Just got to find a instrument person north of Perth.

 

 

Marty

[rodomo]

Getting there Marty! What did you use to "swish" the fuel tank out with prior to fitting?

[claysummers]

Funny I had the same problem. Ended up using a 1.2mm touch up gun. One shot 2k metallic over Epotec.


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[sibhs]

Getting there Marty! What did you use to "swish" the fuel tank out with prior to fitting?

Hi Rob, I used KBS tank treatment system. Works really well fixing pin holes and eliminating rust. Used on the LJ and still good 8 years on.

[Rockoz]

Thanks Heath

Cheers Clay, yep plenty of runs. Managed to get it done by only painting one side at a time instead of the whole thing at once.

 

 

 

The dash was in really good condition but did need some tidying up.

 

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Work my way around with a screw driver to release the cover.

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Brasso worked well to polish the plastic lenses.

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Painted the needles and required bits.

 

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Chrome pen used to re-do the surrounds.

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Had a fellow forum member check the operation of the gauges. Connected them up to his tester and flicked the switch to test.

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I want to get the speedo serviced and re-set to zero. Just got to find a instrument person north of Perth.

 

 

Marty

 

 

Quite a few years ago I got some really good advice from a VDO rep in Perth.

He managed to point me in the right direction for parts for LH LX Tachos

Probably too long ago to find an email address or the shop, but you might find something by searching.

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[bat 53]

looking good marty 

still waiting for my door cards 

instrument tester and refurbisher 

Speedline instruments in malaga

did a 48 kb3 cluster for bro came up spot on 

[sibhs]

Quite a few years ago I got some really good advice from a VDO rep in Perth.

He managed to point me in the right direction for parts for LH LX Tachos

Probably too long ago to find an email address or the shop, but you might find something by searching.

 

Cheers

 

Rob

 

looking good marty 

still waiting for my door cards 

instrument tester and refurbisher 

Speedline instruments in malaga

did a 48 kb3 cluster for bro came up spot on 

Thanks Guys, I'll give Speedline a call.

 

 

Gearbox is back from builder.

 

It needed another cluster gear and kit put through it. Luckily I had a good second hand cluster and kit.

 

I cleaned it up before masking and painting. Decided to paint by hand due to temperatures, time and who's really going to see it.

 

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Fitted the linkages and tested the shifter. Got all the slack and wobble out of them.

 

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Next step is getting this under the car. 

 

Marty

[yel327]

Your overspray is too neat! Looking good.

[LJ RB30]

Hi Marty,

Impressed as always at your motivation & attention to detail.

You have given me ( a few months ago initially now) the motivation to  try something i never ever wanted to do ie rust/panel repairs, inner & outer sills.

Its on a rusty patina 4 door that's destined for drags only & its definitely not going to be a show car buts its given me great practice to repair some long avoided repairs on a couple of my other vehicles that i want to fix.

But my question now is what have you painted the gearbox with?

I was going to do a 2 pac red oxide color equivalent on a box I've had in bits for a while so im curious to know what yours is as it looks basically like it should.

Keep up the awesome work mate.

Will have to catch up again & see your handy work in person.

[sibhs]

Hi Marty,

Impressed as always at your motivation & attention to detail.

You have given me ( a few months ago initially now) the motivation to  try something i never ever wanted to do ie rust/panel repairs, inner & outer sills.

Its on a rusty patina 4 door that's destined for drags only & its definitely not going to be a show car buts its given me great practice to repair some long avoided repairs on a couple of my other vehicles that i want to fix.

But my question now is what have you painted the gearbox with?

I was going to do a 2 pac red oxide color equivalent on a box I've had in bits for a while so im curious to know what yours is as it looks basically like it should.

Keep up the awesome work mate.

Will have to catch up again & see your handy work in person.

Hi Trev, Rust repairs and painting can be very rewarding. That 4 door sounds like perfect practice for you. 

The paint is a two pack I had matched up to red oxide colour. I used it on the interior of the body shell and the gear box. I've got a bit left over if you want some when you drop by for a chat.

 

Marty

[LJ RB30]

Thanks Marty that would be great.
Yes it was daunting at first but having two others to compare to the shed helped as the tin termites were definitely hungry.
Panel work is definitely an iceberg scenario! There’s ALWAYS more below the surface😂😢
I seen the inner sill you got and thought I would use barely 1/5th of that to fix the good car and barely 1/2 & 1/3rd to fix the rusty one so I decided to make my own.  00F59BAD-C633-44D3-9E68-68FE74CF9325.jpeg   112.22K   6 downloads

I can make left & righthand panels with this.
Certainly not perfect as they require straightening & flattening but it’s perfect for my beginner attempts😁
I’ll PM you about catching up.
I look forward to seeing your awesome work 👍

[S pack]

Thanks Marty that would be great.
Yes it was daunting at first but having two others to compare to the shed helped as the tin termites were definitely hungry.
Panel work is definitely an iceberg scenario! There’s ALWAYS more below the surface
I seen the inner sill you got and thought I would use barely 1/5th of that to fix the good car and barely 1/2 & 1/3rd to fix the rusty one so I decided to make my own. 00F59BAD-C633-44D3-9E68-68FE74CF9325.jpeg

I can make left & righthand panels with this.
Certainly not perfect as they require straightening & flattening but it’s perfect for my beginner attempts
I’ll PM you about catching up.
I look forward to seeing your awesome work

Nice work Trevor.
 

[claysummers]

That's the way...

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[sibhs]

Excellent Trev, I hope you got the same buzz I get when a complete amateur creates something cool like that.

 

Another big step ticked off this build. The engine and gearbox are in with the help from neighbours (good ones) and Sally.

 

With a lack of space I had to lift car from the side then prop it with chassis stands, slide the engine under then move the lifter to the front and lower it down. It all went smoothly and the K-Frame bolted up well.

 

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The long walk from the back workshop to the front garage.

 

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The first time the LJ has seen the LC in Amethyst.

 

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Next task is to get the engine fired up.

 

Marty

[LJ RB30]

Fantastic 😁
You are certainly a master at using the space you have👍

[jpxu1]

That old adage- where there's a will, there's a way!

 

Excellent work.

Edited by jpxu1, 25 June 2023 - 12:40 PM.

[sibhs]

With the engine in it's time to get the dash pad and gauges fitted. I fitted the crash pad and realised I couldn't secure the three nuts on left side because I'd fitted the glove box. This was a pain it the arse because I had to remove the glovebox, heater control panel, lower dash and the demist ducting. Fit the three nuts and put it all back in.

 

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Thanks to Albert for recommending Speedline Instruments. I dropped the speedo off for a service and set the odo to zero. They said they stripped it, cleaned, replaced worn bushes, assembled, calibrated and tested. They are very professional company and only took three days. Cost was a bit more than I was expecting ($200) but happy it wasn't lost or broken.

 

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Setting up the Rares bumper and fitted.

 

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Rear trims in and back seat fitted. I've made a cut out rocker cover to keep an eye on valves and oil pressure.

 

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Marty

[Indy Orange]

Looks mint Marty!

[sibhs]

Seem to be gathering a collection of grills and want to have a go at restoring them. I've made enquiries about re-anodising and I've done some tests on aluminium braising. Next is making a jig to get them straight and have correct profiles to tap out the dings and dents.

 

Jig is made from using a nice straight sample and from my quick little tests it looks like it might work. If this is another one of my 'Fail' ideas I have a cool Mad Max style grill for the shed wall.

 

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Marty

Edited by sibhs, 14 July 2023 - 10:09 PM.

[Ice]

Looking fantastic Marty love the dash and that colour trim is the bomb 

but i think you need some fuel you’re empty 

[bat 53]

glad to help 

you have more patience than me for repairing delicate stuff 

looking good 

 

albert