And so it begins ..., Restoring a left for dead /6 |
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And so it begins ..., Restoring a left for dead /6 |
McMark |
Dec 21 2016, 09:33 AM
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Kaeferfreund |
Dec 21 2016, 10:11 AM
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Well, the body seems to have the best base colour for a great project Andy!
YPAF (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Good luck! |
SirAndy |
Dec 21 2016, 12:44 PM
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PS: What's all that white stuff on the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
gms |
Dec 21 2016, 12:53 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) PS: What's all that white stuff on the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Don't tell the DEA, we have tons of it up here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Eddie914 |
Dec 21 2016, 01:01 PM
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HAPPY HOLIDAY!
DO NOT open until XMas. |
Larmo63 |
Dec 21 2016, 01:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
This will be a fun project to watch unfold!
Next year's Christmas present to yourself, Andy? |
SirAndy |
Dec 21 2016, 01:07 PM
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sixnotfour |
Dec 21 2016, 02:59 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,659 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bet that CA 914-6 saw more weather on the transport, then it had in its life time..safe and sound in Wisconsin ??
oops Michigan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
6freak |
Dec 21 2016, 03:52 PM
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whats with the 4 lug hubs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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SirAndy |
Dec 21 2016, 04:16 PM
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whats with the 4 lug hubs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It rolls just fine on 4 lugs, last time i checked, you don't need 5 lugs to be able to roll a car around the shop ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Dec 21 2016, 07:40 PM
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6freak |
Dec 21 2016, 10:14 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
whats with the 4 lug hubs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It rolls just fine on 4 lugs, last time i checked, you don't need 5 lugs to be able to roll a car around the shop ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) and 4 lug hubs..a bit puzzling but I figured it out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ..good idea for transport and rolling around in the shop...Looking forward to the end... and dont go red (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) |
whitetwinturbo |
Dec 26 2016, 08:01 PM
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McMark |
Jan 2 2017, 02:31 PM
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Work started on some of the beginning stages today. First some overall shots to record what we're starting with.
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McMark |
Jan 2 2017, 02:33 PM
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Cleared all the tar off the floor to see what we're working with. I'm actually REALLY surprised how good the floors are. Since the chassis was sitting outside in the weather for years, I would have expected more holes. This is the sort of experience that reinforces my understanding that rust is not the voracious predator everyone seems to think it is. Just because a car gets wet doesn't mean it'll rust away in a year. I'm considering keeping these pans and just patching a few small areas..
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SirAndy |
Jan 2 2017, 02:42 PM
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euro911 |
Jan 2 2017, 03:14 PM
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McMark |
Jan 3 2017, 04:16 PM
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Continuing prep for putting the car up on the Celette bench. Trying to remove as much 'bad' metal as I can now. I had wanted to put off media blasting the car, but now I'm thinking it might be better to go ahead and get it done now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I opened up the PS rear fender because of the rust holes, and I think I'm going to open up all the areas that rust from the seam sealer/foam. It's the best way to get all that crap out, and chances are they're rusty on the back side, so if they're not showing now, they will in the future. Nows the time to nip it in the bud. Also removed the rear section of the front PS fender. The door pillar is tweaked and rusted. So I'll need to replace that. I had a spare panel for that, but it must have gotten tossed in the move. Anyone have a PS door pillar or a car they're cutting up? |
McMark |
Jan 3 2017, 04:22 PM
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Oh, I removed the fiberglass GT flares as well. Looks like there'll be plenty of material left to install the steel flares.
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McMark |
Jan 3 2017, 04:26 PM
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Finally, removed the rusty engine shelf, and homemade battery tray. You can see the mangled suspension ear at the bottom of the second photo.
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