T.A.P Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 I took the plunge today, cant stand those bubbles and bog areas any more plus my car needs a new paint. So with lots of swearing and sweat I managed to strip off pretty much of its cloths. Found some awesome rusts behind the fenders near the wheel arch, some underneath the rubber seals at the rear quarter windows.... Quote
T.A.P Posted December 21, 2009 Author Posted December 21, 2009 More pics of the lovely FeO, gotta love rusted bolts that just snap in half when you try to screw with it...and the paint-over just made the whole process even worse. I had to chainsawed-Texas a lot of those bolts, not fun. Just a word for anyone whos planning to bog their car with out the rust treatment first, DON'T DO IT. Found heaps of rust underneath those bogs...now where did I put that disc cutter? Rest of the car is in good shape, I do have the suspicion that white is not the original colour, scratched some paints and I see burgundy underneath:rolleyes:...confirmation will be made when I start stripping the paint off. Quote
T.A.P Posted December 21, 2009 Author Posted December 21, 2009 it would be good if more attachments were allowed. Quote
T.A.P Posted December 21, 2009 Author Posted December 21, 2009 I need some tips on how to remove the chrome plate behind the rear quarters, it looks like its held in place by 3 pins, tried to pry it but it doesn't budge. Should I Hercules it? ..and more pics Quote
Gyra Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Oh dear - it's annoying how little fix-up jobs can snowball! And I thought fixing a little bump on the bonnet was a pain. Good luck! G Quote
Mr Camouflage Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I need some tips on how to remove the chrome plate behind the rear quarters, it looks like its held in place by 3 pins, tried to pry it but it doesn't budge. Should I Hercules it? ..and more pics What that thing? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6236.0;attach=12903;image They should be held in with plastic rivets similar to the ones used to hold the interior panels. You should be able to punch the center in and all the way out, then the whole clip will come out. A picture might make it clearer. Quote
T.A.P Posted December 22, 2009 Author Posted December 22, 2009 My bad, its not behind its AT the rear quarter windows, they are metal pins. It seems that they're not meant to be removed..but I bet there are more surprises for me hidden underneath it :'( Quote
Mr Camouflage Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 They are pop rivets by the look of it. Thought they were supposed to be screws, the 260Z I wrecked had them screwed on. You will have to drill the heads off them. Find a drill bit thats just a bit bigger than the hole in the middle and drill until the head separates from the rest of the rivet. A 3mm drill should do it. Quote
T.A.P Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 Here is a small update on the progress, anytime now. There seems to be a copper weld near the rear quarter, interesting. Quote
T.A.P Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 Taking a break I went ahead with the projector conversion, found a pair of OSRAM HID projector from a previous project so I done a test fit on one of the headlight housing. If you are competent with angle grinder, this will take you about and hr to finish and remember to upgrade the headlight harness while you're at it. Quote
T.A.P Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 Lightning output is way better than stock. Quote
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