[Body_Work] Rust Rust And More Rust!

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Farmer,Tom thanks for the info. Appreciated. To be fair to the workshop I have told them to replace anything that's worn as I want to get the car as good as possible so they are probably following the spirit of my instructions

[welshpug 1,621]

not had any issues with firstline boxed bearings, last few have been SNR ar far less than £300 each.

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

Last 3 Firstline items I have had and I know others who have had as well,no brand stamp on bearing so as per usual you must be a special case 

 

 

[Tom Fenton 1,524]

I've a few used ones, split and regrease them (easy job) and they will probably do another 100k miles. £40 the pair inc post if you are interested.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

thanks Tom, ill see whats happening at the workshop and let you know

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

more activity, doors, wings and bonnet getting an epoxy coat and various parts getting a fresh black coat

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Rear beam and front calipers off to be cleaned and power coated

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

A few parts back from powder coating. 

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

In other news ....

 

Apparently the engine bay and underneath is going to be sprayed red on Thursday....

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

And the driveshafts are all stripped ready for a refresh and some paint.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Anybody that might be following this thread prepare yourself!!

 

It's finally happened...

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Can you guess what?

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Ta da!

 

 

Red paint.

 

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

A slightly clearer image

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

It should start to take shape pretty quickly now. Looking nice. 

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

hopefully yes!

 

[Philpooma 30]

Looks great Telf. I have been following this thread and think you are doing a great job.

Resto’s are hard work, I know from experience.

 

As Pugdamo commented, the rebuild should come together nicely now, always more fun rebuilding than taking stuff apart, just dont scratch the paint

[Leslie green 81]

Great too see some paint on at last ,makes the struggle worthwhile.

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

New shocks and struts arrived today.

Bilstein B4

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Many parts back from powder coating!

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Shell and engine moved to a new workshop today.. it did arrive safely!

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

I had to leave before it got moved, which was good as I couldn't bear to watch!

[205 RYP 1]

Hi Paul, Ive pretty much read all 14 pages and fair play to you sir. Well done for sticking at it.Ive also read about your engine build so can imagine its been an emotional couple of years. You will certainly know that car very well when its all back together. Problem is id be a nervous wreck driving it once its all done.

anyway just wanted to say thanks for posting everything on here.Coming from someone whos just starting out where you were a couple years ago ive really enjoyed reading your thread and gained a lot from it.

Look forward to seeing yours all finished (dare I say next year?)

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Thanks very much. I'm expecting to see it back on the road by February. (But who can say for sure). It's been my daily since I bought it about 8 years ago and it will go back to being that again although i may give it a break in the depths of winter. 

I'd say whatever you have budgeted double it and you might be near the mark cost wise. I totalled up last weekend and it's now running at £6500. The seats,trim and afew other bits still need buying..

Edited November 16, 2018 by Telf

[Telf 222 2 Cars]

Also make good use of the forums! The guys on here have all helped enormously with all kinds of questions in many threads . I can't thank them enough really.