NickTheFox Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Discuss - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/38218-nicks-1985-mr2-aw11/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hachi-ichi Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 cleaning and deatailed repair, really good start on a cool chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Good choice! I wanted to buy this car... Well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Cheers guys. Cars just at the panel beaters now getting some rust repaired. Was driving it around for a couple weeks with no wipper motor or fan unit but winter has put an end to doing that. Ive got a warrant in a few weeks just got to hope the list aint to long as its my daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Awesome to keep an eye on my old baby , looks like you're doing her proud. Put up the list of existing mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Ape Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 maybe you could do a tech thread showing how you cleaned up your wheels? Looks like a good system you use and my wheels could do with the same love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Yes you can fix it yourself if you can find a panelbeater who will put their stamp to your work. You'd be best off to talk to a few panelbeaters and ask them if they will do such a thing. Then you'll most probably need to provide photos AND/OR go see the panelbeater at pertinent stages of the repair for them to check they are happy with your repair. Once you are all done then get them to stamp your shit and go back to the WOF guy.. It's no big thing really - just a bit of a PITA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for the reply man, Yeah it is a bummer, ill go around to a few place to see how much it will be for them to do it or if they will sign it off. The repair itself shouldnt be to hard as it is all pretty isolated and basic shapes. Ive got a mig welder I can get my hands on and my old mans a fitter and turner although hes never done any panel work. You wouldnt happen to know any good places to a get a CO2 bottle checked and filled in Wellington I heard wormalds do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 You wouldnt happen to know any good places to a get a CO2 bottle checked and filled in Wellington I heard wormalds do it Go to Porirua Cylinder Testing Station - http://www.pctl.co.nz/ Or go to Wards RV Dreams - http://rvdreams.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks man ill check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 You don't actually require a Panel Beater to sign off your repairs. The repair's just need to be done in a workmanship like manner / standard. The decision rests on the person who failed the WOF to deem the repair acceptable when you take it for a recheck. There is no magical database where your rust has been photographed and stored as evidence. The form you just received is just used by WOF inspectors to be able to clearly show the customer where the affected areas are so they don't come back having not repaired it. Some WOF inspectors will require you to get a professional panel beater to look over the repair as a means of peace of mind. But this is by no means a legal requirement. Some WOF inspectors just don't like making decisions, and prefer someone else to do it for them. Hope this helps. Just as a note it is in your best interest to get a thorough WOF that is up to the required legal standard. You will be glad that your car is solid when a learner driver T- Bone's your ass and your car folds in on itself squashing you or your passenger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thanks for your reply man, I owe you a beer. That makes much more sense considering the WOF guy didnt even mention it to my dad who took it in just showed him the spots he wasnt happy with. I guess I should really go over and check with the warrant guy before I make any decisions. Im definatly not one to do shitty repairs though, I was just hoping I could get thorugh a warrant so I could still get to uni and back and fix it in the holidays when I have time. I understand why it failed as I would fail it as well. Again thanks for your replies it really helps. Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheFox Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just got a warrant, super stoked. Ill update the buildthread tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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