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this isn't going to be easy!
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this isn't going to be easy!
Staying with blue then..lol Think i'd be tempted to go a lil darker...
Not decided yet, just got some test cards to see how I feel
What a fantastic thread and loverly car, I am a little concerned about the rust coming through even after the e-coat as that's exactly the route I was thinking of going down only my shell is already showing signs of rot in the wheel arches and front valance so if that's what happens to a mint starting shell I'm going to give it some hard thought wether I do or not as I had got my heart set on it, the colour of he coat seems differant to what they use now though maybe they have had problems with the mix?
Also I know how frustrating ordering panels and they arrive dented can be as i am currently having the same problem with some doors I've ordered, even the replacement one I had sent is folded at the bottom (should straighten but not ideal I thought I'd just been unlucky with the delivery driver but maybe it's not the currier.
Parsnip brown
Haha I'd never thought of it like that but it is a very parsnip colour lolQuote:
Originally Posted by BRoadGhost
That Porsche mint white green.... Hhhmm wait might be close to Matt's.
The vast majority of the shell is still absolutely perfect, however I wrongly assumed that it would last forever, given that it was a perfect as/new shell which had no previous repair. Do your research before you do anything. The internet is flooded with stories of similar issues now, which wasn't around at all when I had it done in 2007. If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't do it, and I wouldn't recommend anyone do it either.Quote:
Originally Posted by clemo
Keith
Seen everyone has issues. 2 cars here, seen a evo that has major probs and a Porsche too.
As Benn says lots of stories about this process. My dad had his race car shell done by spl Birmingham an the shell seems ok so far but the doors an bonnet are starting to rust as the acid weeps out. As Keith says be very wary of it a think hard before you do. Again the stories weren't around when my dad had his done in 2008
I hope the strip down an rebuild deal with the issues you have Keith. looks like the end result will be even better with no issues in the future an piece of mind
Rich
Cheers for the input guys its deffinately doing a good job of putting me off the process, I was going to use S.p.l as they are only an hour away but I think I might reconsider, you may have just saved me thousands lol
HouseAtreides was telling me about soda blasting a couple of weeks ago I'm thinking maybe this might be a safer method.
i was mainly concerned with any blasting that your only getting where the gun can get but I guess they only seem to rot in certain places and those places are usually where the weather and road salt etc can get so do the crevices you can't get to really matter, after all the car is 22 years old and only has isolated rust spots. at the end of the day if it ain't broke why fix it I suppose.
If these are the shades of blue you've narrowed it down to, I (personally) think the blue second from the end towards the rear of the wing would look spot on! Nice bit of depth to it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
SPL are incapable of doing a decent job imo
There process is second rate, pretty much like there customer service
ProStrip have a far superior process
The chap I spoke to has had countless customers who have work done by SPL that he has had to put right
My shell has had to have things done to it by previous owner and me to rectify shoddy work by SPL
but my arches are starting to look not great, no rust but starting to look a different shape, probably need doing in 2/3 years
Your arches will be rusting in between the panel, thats what happened mine. They started to warp/go out of shape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edd
Check out dry ice blasting. This leaves zero residue and doesn't bring in heat which in turn could warp panels. I've seen a demo on video and think it's quite impressive. (sorry for hijacking your thread Keith)Quote:
Originally Posted by clemo
Now that my loom is ordered, it was time to remove the engine and gearbox.
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Engine now on it's stand, ready to sort some minor leaks and replace the timing belt.
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Put it on a dolly
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Back axel, fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel lines and brake lines removed:
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Lots of parts, ready for a clean up/refurb:
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Few more things to do tomorrow, then it's ready for cleaning and prep to get repairs done.
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Keith
A part of me feels sad that you've had to do this to such a brilliant Nova but needs must and it's bound to be yet again a high class Nova Keith, so good luck :)
Proper job mate... :thumb:
Looking back now, I could have just had arches put in. But it's kind of got out of control now and there's no going back. I'm looking forward to an even tidier loom and even more reliable running.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southie
Underside still looks greats. No rust in sight.
Keeping it body colour?
Yeah the entire shell will be repainted. Even though I won't be keeping it concourse and will be driving it's nuts off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
Perfect, perfect and perfect.
Go red. Deep velvet dark met red.
This makes me happy!
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Who made the loom
A fella who used to make the looms for DTA themselves.
Does he call him self loom solutions?
Loom looks very tidy! :) Be interesting to see what colour you go for on the respray ...
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Originally Posted by krobinson
Ah, I was going to say it looks like my bodies loom which runs DTA.
whats that other plate on your ball joint? Is it part of an old one trimmed down to act as a clamp?
Nice work!
My wishbones are boxed in with crush tubes in between. So I run my balljoints below the wishbone with that spacer then to lower the tie bar even further to clear the F28. Works well as the wishbone runs level even with the car nice and low :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Chap
Hhmmm that sounds much better. MY ball join is on top of the arm, which doesn't help my arm angles.. Why have i never thought of moving it down?Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
With the shell away, it was time to finally sort out all the bits I removed. The crank oil seal was leaking so essentially everything underneath the car was covered in oil.
Engine on the stand, degreased / steam washed:
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I'll repaint the block and replace the crank oil seal, sump gasket and replace the timing belt before going for mapping.
Gearbox degreased, cleaned and ready for fresh paint:
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Flywheel degreased:
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My girlfriend kindly helped all day, sorting things into boxes and bubble wrapping things like the doors:
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Will gather bits for powder coating now, repaint the fuel tank, gearbox and generally get everything sorted for refitting next year when the shell is painted.
Keith
You should fit steel rods in the engine while its out incase you fancy more power in future
Rocking it Sir..... Will be back to its best in no time. ;)
Just from seeing the pic. Remember flywheel bolts are stretch bolts and need replacing.
Dipping cars is a bad move
Small update
New front lower panel
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All the old loom holes welded up
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And on the spit now to inspect everywhere else
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Keith
Loom tuck? Still looks good, was the front panel that bad?
Theres 3 layers on the panel at the top and there was corrosion inbetween. Easier to just replace the lower section.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
Not much progress, Christmas eating up all the funds :(
Should have the shell back from welding in January, then I can finish cleaning off all the underseal, ready for a fresh coat. Then it'll be off for paint :D
What welding? Did i miss that?
New underseal too? Is that just incase? Cant be much wrong with what you have surley?