Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2022 This showed up in 7 days! And spotted this MF 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 looking glass acquired! ouch, but kinda need one 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2022 Marketplace comes through with the goods again, brand new 15x8s for a steal. I was planning on running steels or something more mongrel up front but couldn’t pass these up! Couple of tiny rust spots but what bloody Cragars don’t! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2022 There was only one place doing a suitable rebuild kit for my brake distribution block and they can’t ship to NZ at the moment. You can get a whole new setup for about $300 delivered. I pulled it all apart to clean and be nosey and it’s only really o-rings and some cup seals so I took it to CBC and they were hesitant but managed to match them all! Assembled it last night and gave it a half assed polish, painted the brackets and caps. Looks lots better for something that nobody will notice. Wasn’t happy with the VHT job I did quickly on the dash top so went and got some nice stuff (Concept @ RJP) and resprayed it. Fried up on the front edge but luckily that’s covered by the pad. Had to then install the new vents! Made a start on sanding off that fucking enamel black, 60, 80 and strip discs to finish should see a result. It’s been a month since the repair cert guy came over, sent an email to see where he’s at so I’m still like 19 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2022 one side down! lots of bog on the door, most of it wasn’t necessary..worked in my favour as I could plow into it and took off that shit EnameI at the same time but I smeared it around every other panel. ironed out a few lumps especially around the handle. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2022 Since my back is already screaming, might as well do some more. I knew this side wouldn’t take long as all the shit paint flicked off and left nice primer layers exposed 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2022 Picked up paint & supplies today too. 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2022 Boot lid and front valence done as well, we’ve reached nudity milestone! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 Welded a couple of pinholes and cleico holes we missed, welded a patch in the drivers door..the rust had got in between the frame and skin and swollen outwards. 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 Glad that’s sealed up! Can see the lumpy nature of the RH side now 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2022 Free bit of Weekend spent hanging/ aligning the doors, guards, valence and bumper for good. Pretty OK! Sorry the pics are shit, was in a rush. I’ve had this B310 panel-steel chin spoiler for years and finally bit the bullet and decided to run it. I could have gone Camaro style and had it inset, but the ends made problems when it came to mounting. We made the call to chop it, and the ends practically fit the sweep of the valence after all! just used a random number plate to fill the gap (lol) but it works well so I’ll make a bracket. Not finished but you get the idea. I took the 20 degree angle of the indicator to set the spook angle. And the tyres flipped and lathered in tyre shite to help lift the new-tyre scum and release agent Then, started blocking and bogging. Fucking Joy 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2022 Blast’n’bits Vapour blasted my wipers, photos don’t quite do justice but they are like new..the satin finish means I’d never be able to clean them up nicely without polishing but vape to the rescue again, it’s just a magic process. There some finger prints I need to clean then I’ll clear them 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2022 I did clean and clear the wipers and they still look tits. Boring update, but you never know who it might help. there’s no swage in my door and it relies on the crown for strength. I noticed when opening and closing doors to align them that the skin flexes way more than you’d like. Today I saw these on another forum and though it was brilliant and easy. 20 minutes later slam some epoxy glue on them & bolt them back up and they will stick to the inside of skin and spread the load..no silly cracked paint/undesirable distortion! 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2022 Don’t worry, Haven’t been resting.. we’ve now got the front guards, drivers door, valence and scuttle/engine bay bogged and first coat of 2K epoxy primer. Engine bay rubbed back ready for some paint.. I will go dark grey and terminate it along the guard edge and the seam across the firewall.. so it’s a neutral colour with whatever outer schemes I do down the line and I won’t have to tear everything out and hand sand it again which is aids. But not as aids as black enginebays. Other door torn off because it needs a good skim and it’s less back-breaking sanding flat as opposed to vertical.. always like to leave the car together as much as possible but I really hate this stage so anything to ease the dreadfulness will prevail. Bonnet rubber bump/rest kit arrived too (4 wee wedges that locate into edge of guards) old ones literally shattered, lol Interior guy sounds keen to get started next month nobody cares for bodywork photos so here’s a parting shot as I walked away for the evening. Chairs 35 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2022 Refer to page one, said I wanted to get a proper wheel for it.. Well I couldn’t believe it when one popped up in my daily trademe favourites! $500, buy now! I’d have liked to spend less (as always) but they are a bit skint second hand and are usually rooted. The aftermarket ones are over a grand and buyers have said they weren’t too happy with the quality. This presents perfectly for a used/driver car! Glad to tick this off. The factory wheel was all green, cracked and pretty ugly so a no-brainer to skip putting work into it. I’m a sucker for a skinny, big factory wheel. I got the passengers door under control and in primer, ended up putting the other hinge pin kit in it since it was off the car..it was pretty good but now it’s better and the metal-on-metal factor didn’t sit well with me. Broke 2 hinge bolts but managed to get the captive plate out of the door and into the vice..drilled out just undersize and picked the old threads out. Mate finally dropped my caulking gun back so I’ve seam sealed the engine bay. For a change I’ve opted for quick and thick production line style. I usually go overboard, mask and smooth everything and finish with thinners so you don’t end up seeing any sealant. I kinda dig being able to see it on this car. I’m leaving the character wrinkles in the bulkhead and things too.. it’s not a show car and I’ve had to remove and replace so much car; it’s cool to preserve Dodges slap-happyness where I can Made the filler for the front spoiler too..only 280mm wider than a Datsun sunny..lol Offered the rear bumper up for the first time, brought some new bolts, trimmed some of the rear valence for bracket clearance and it fit. I’ll bugger round and see if I can get it to sit tighter than factory. 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 Back to the blasters today for him to shoot the repairs, removing weld oxidisation and making a huge mess….thoughts and prayers for some nice drying weather when it’s back next weekend but knowing my luck it will rain until September 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted May 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 She came back on Sunday morning. despite putting bungs in all the holes then electrical tape over the bungs, and stuffing plastic into the rear quarters; still managed to fill the rails and quarters with wet sand. If it wasn’t wet it was ultra fine silica sand and goes every fucking where especially eyes..it’s been in the shed with dehumidifier on ever since and I’ve spent hours blowing, vacuuming, slicing around down seams with a hacksaw blade, digging it out with my fingers through the holes and sweeping it. It looks grouse though..did expose about 20 pinholes and a few weak areas I needed to address. Feeling confident, I booked the repair cert inspection for Wednesday and started into it the evenings. Several engagements popped up which will hinder progress but yesterday I got the call to say the garage company wants the shed levelled by Wednesday to rip up the pad and start our new 4-car garage which is months late (summer) but earlier than their next ETA (deep winter). FUCK I should have the car done after the weekend, then have taken leave to pack, move and demo the current sheds. Having a bare metal car at this time of the year is shit. Not having somewhere at home to store it, or etch primer it after inspection (all going to plan) is shit too! Fear not: git ‘er done now, die of stress related health issues later..and try not to damage all our possessions it the damp weather 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2022 We’re on schedule, couple more bits tomorrow and some hand-held blasting to merge in the repairs/ take the shine off grinds then I’m calling it. First time I’ve had all the wheels on it, Shame it’s got no panels hung! Looking pretty clean but there’s still cuntloads of sand 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted May 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 And proof the roof was blasted, cause I realised I hadnt taken any shots. Sounds scary but the sand is suspended in water so it takes away that friction-heat on contact that roots flat panels with traditional sand blasting. Just having a coffee and a feed then suit up and spot-sandblast where I’ve been this week. 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Mk1 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 Slung the engine and trans in so I don’t have to store that heavy shit outside on the lawn while the sheds being built 23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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