Nope the lead filling joins the back piece onto the door itself - It's pretty much like soldering
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Nope the lead filling joins the back piece onto the door itself - It's pretty much like soldering
Mind that lead doesn't sag. That's one of the reasons that modern bodyfillers were invented...
I agree with your methods, in theory. Who's doing the lead loading mate?
College Lecturer is doing the lead loading for me :) He said that's the best and only way to do it
Cool. job for a pro, no question.
Definately, I had a shot at soldering wires and it didn't quite go to plan
Never mind using Oxy Acetylene and a bar of Lead lol
Definately looks good and he assures me it won't crack or whatever :) WIN
I know you like comments to your threads good or bad? So:
1.Your lead loading larger holes on the tailgate but still skimped areas with filler? Waste of lead IMO.
2. Thought this was staying all Mk1? A Mk2 spoiler on a Mk1 fronted car is all wrong IMO.
Other than that kidda good work...
Cheers fella - Nice to hear/read something constructive from you for a change :)
1. Lead loading was for the locks and washer holes so they don't crack but overall the boot is full of wee minor ripples and dents and it would be pointless lead loading them...
2. Karl Rowntree's Nova looks awsome as a Mk1 with a GSi spoiler...So why can't mine
Cheers though :thumb:
nah the mk2 spoiler will suit it besides its his car if he wants it to be different so be it
connor
looking good lad!
good work man, mk2 spolier on mk1 boot = mint
Remember all IMO;)Quote:
Originally Posted by vaughanmc
1. If plated i.e. filleted and filled they dont crack..
2. In your opinion, when you get that bit older your will realiselol They are not age related so dont suit. Or so a purist will say;)
I gave him my opinion, a freedom of speech so to call. Read my thread reply correctly and understand it;)Quote:
Originally Posted by saloonmad
I reckon the spoiler/Mk1 combo will work as Iain's Sport looks good and Karl's does as well
It's what I want just now - I can't fast forward time to see me in 10 years saying 'F*ck I wish I'd put a wrap around on this now'
But that's your opinion mate, not wrong :)
in 10 years time you might realise that youve made a mistake putting that spoiler on ??
Is it actually going to take you 10 years to finish the car then ? lol
Anyway IMO the GSi spoiler is the best spoiler, and it goes nicely on the early boot i have one myself.
The wrap around spoiler is better for special models like the GTE and SR.
I like how youve done the locks with lead aswell quality job there, but i would of left the keyhole in the boot, only reason i filled mine in is because there was a dent around it and it would of been easier to just smooth it out than to fix it lol
Keep up the good work man.
I'm wondering how you can mod an all in one bumper to make it look "better"
Other than debadging, however thats a matter of opinion - i think they look better with.
Looks some good progress, lol at the layers of paint!
smooth early boot ftw :)
If it takes 10 years to make the car pretty much perfect then so be it lol But I want it done as soon as possible without cutting any corners really
I wanted it very smooth and clean and un-cluttered looking so the locks had to go and side repeaters probably will as well
That boot had 3 layers on top of the original China Blue...One being black Hammerite
Whoever painted that on there must have been out there tits!
Made a start on delocking/lead loading the passenger door this time - Got it all done the same way as the drivers door:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00686.jpg
Drivers door after a light skim of filler:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00687.jpg
Passenger door in filler (Not rubbed down)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00688.jpg
Semi rubbed down passenger door:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00689.jpg
Drivers door getting DA'd:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00690.jpg
Bootlid is starting to take shape, still to be lead loaded:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00691.jpg
Passenger door into the spraybooth, panel-wiped then tack-clothed ready for some High Build:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00692.jpg
In primer:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00693.jpg
One primered passenger delocked door ready for flatting on Monday:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00695.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/DSC00696.jpg
Hopefully get everything primered for the Wednesday next week and maybe have some updates on the car tomorrow
Cheers, Vaughan
those doors are a good job lad nice subtle mods keep up the good work
Just dodging away with it mate :) Got insurance to pay on the K reg Nova so not wanting to splash out too much on this yet
how much is your insurance was wondering how much mine would be in a 1litre
They look dam good mate, me likes..
im pithering about whether i should paint my bumpers or not, as my sprayer was saying the only thing is you can always tell they have been painted, he said as they are "OK" im better trying to restore the finish on them...
Humm...
Scott
Mine for the 1.2i Nova, 1 years NCB TPFT is £700 :)
Got £300 put by so far but the parents might help out :thumb:
thats good i got an online quote for a 1.3,but 1.0 on the book at E4200:wtf: :confused:
that connot be right but shes a classic shes an 85 chistlenose:roll:
the nova going to be a wee fun sort of summer car :cool:
connor
looks good! keep it going
forgot to say shes a starlet mate it wont lat me edit
4200 Euros to insure it mate ?
And did you say the cars a 1985 ?
Will do Jack :thumb:
I'm going for as close to original coloured bumpers on the Mk1 Scott but I'm kinda wanting to lose the texture
yeah insane the feckin things only worth about 50 quid at the minute
lol The joys :thumb:
fairly coming on matey
It is so mate - 1400 8v engine is ready to drop out the orange Nova any time and go down and slot into this beast :)
Brown dash should be back with me sometime soon as well and the loom can go in then the dash fitted back up with the clocks etc then put the engine in
Going to be busy busy over the next wee while :)
was a good engine lol will go well with the twin carbs mate
Hope so mate, also got a Corsa B SRi box on it now as well :)
Great work Vaughan, really impressed with your bodywork skills for your age.
iv been thinking that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
well done chap.
Edd.
Works looking good, you're learning very well.
My self i'd have welded at plate in a hole then lead loaded it to smooth. But only watched it being done so.. Didn't get the chance tho have a go my self..
Good work.
some good progress there Vaughan.
Jamie
I can't take the credit for the lead loading if that's what you mean but I did rub the doors down with a body file, sand paper, DA and also done the priming myself in the booth with a gunQuote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
Done pretty much everything except the lead loading
A boy in my class has been hard at work on the tailgate as well (Hence minimal pictures of that)
Really can't wait to crack on, I feel like I'm getting somewhere
After reading that last post i have this picture in my head of a class of about 15 lads your age all slaving away in a practical lesson on your Nova, so your getting it all done for free!! lol lol
Out of the class there's been myself and 2 other boys working away on the panels plus the lecturer lead loading for me
If I didn't bring these in we'd be twiddling our thumbs lol Plus it helps me out too ;)