Linton Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 well have been working in my car for a while wish I had more photo's I have repaired most of the rust but I will point out I am not a panel beater or spray painter just learnin as I go just learnt how to make the pictures small as well so here she is in the shed Quote
Linton Posted May 30, 2011 Author Posted May 30, 2011 on the home stretch now OH no How do I fix this :'( Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted May 30, 2011 Moderators Posted May 30, 2011 I know how NOT to fix it...avoid plaster, chicken wire, expanding foam and heaps of bog. keep up the good work! Quote
Linton Posted June 26, 2011 Author Posted June 26, 2011 g'day all can some one tell me if this is colour code 114 or 301 or some other colour 2/76 starting to get a bit closer thankyou Quote
Linton Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Getting close now I met Tom and Gareth from Melbourne the other day had a great chat and they both ripped some green stuff off me I now have the only mods I intend now being wheels and a front spoiler Quote
Riceburner Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Coming along nicely Linton, hope all the driving wasn't too hard! Any more answers on the color code yet? Quote
handsandwhich Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Hey Linton, was good to meet you the other day. Looks like you have done very well getting that shell to the stage it is with no panel experience. Must be now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and getting a bit excited? Quote
Linton Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 thanks Guys I drove into my driveway at 12.15am 14 hrs give or take I was stuffed but :D Quote
Linton Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 been busy lately have done a lot of work to the car , my home business is very quiet at the moment so here is the latest installment of photo's is is ready for paint but I am broke just got the price for the paint so it will have to wait a couple of months she is now in raps hope you like what you see sofar, I am not a panel beater or sprayer this is my first go. Cheers Quote
Linton Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 here are some more, Gareth great spoiler thanks mate Quote
Riceburner Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Looks nice and straight Linton! I used 'flex aid' on my old urethane front spoiler and it never cracked, might be an idea for the Fibreglass one if you haven't Already thought of it... Have you figured out the paint code yet? Quote
Linton Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 no not yet may not go standard paint I think I will be painting it GM orange sunburst Quote
Brabham Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 www.zhome.com for the factory paint codes Quote
Linton Posted February 11, 2012 Author Posted February 11, 2012 ok its been awhile since I got anything done, had a big month on the car business is pretty slow its ready for paint only my finger tips are bleeding so much from prepping the car probably take me another month to get all that lanolin put back in . here it is bare nekid waiting for the sun to shine down here in this cold wintery hole. Linton Quote
Scoota G Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 That's great hey. Some really good progress on this build, i imagine that you would be quite proud of your work! Quote
Riceburner Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Lines look really good Linton, with all that prep you'll have no finger prints left here's hoping the hot weather returns, I wana see the orange sunburst paint on the old girl! Quote
Linton Posted February 11, 2012 Author Posted February 11, 2012 thanks guys appreciate the support it looks even better close up, I have one little area of concern which I will fix today and its ready to rub back one last time, spoiler looks good to Gareth!! I have learn't alot on this build just hope I can manage the paint without stuffing it up there a first time for everything so I guess I am nearly a pro ha ha Joke!! Picky of me with my baby boy, (they grow em big down here) the donor car going to the tip such a shame Quote
Linton Posted March 9, 2012 Author Posted March 9, 2012 Well we have colour :D first base coat bit streaky gotta get on top of that I am putting on the final coat this arvo when it warms up a bit more Quote
Scoota G Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Great to see the progress made in 10 Months and how far she's come along. More pics tonite pllleeaaaseee Quote
RB30X Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 If I learnt anything from my DIY paint job, its to put HEAPS of paint on so you've got some thickness there for when you wet sand to remove any orange peel etc. Any dont be dissapointed when the final coat dries and it doesnt look summernats quality, because a few hours wet sanding then using several grades of polish will have it looking a million dollars. Nice colour. Quote
Linton Posted March 9, 2012 Author Posted March 9, 2012 thanks guys had a great day I will sleep ok tonight. clear to go on tomorrow Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted March 9, 2012 Moderators Posted March 9, 2012 Well done...wish I could give mine a fresh coat of paint! Quote
Scoota G Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Ahh one Zed dies for another to live, it's such a common story. Those rusting roofs on the 2+2 are a real pain hey? Might i add that you guys don't look happy at all with whoever is taking that first photo Quote
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