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post Sep 17 2018, 05:54 PM
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Stephen, that is a great build and photos. And the day it go's to the painter is heaven. Thanks, MarkAttached Image
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post Oct 6 2018, 04:58 AM
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Another visit to the see the car this morning to catch up and see the progress. The previous project, a plane believe it or not, that was holding up progress on mine has now been completed and shipped out so mine will now move along a lot quicker. Not a problem though as I knew this was the case.

Not an awful lot to see but a few pictures nonetheless.


A frew bits on the floor have been tidied up that I was previously unable to get to.
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Topside a first light skim of filler over the arch welds.

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Over the next week the underneath will be completed and the car will come off the rotisserie. More updates in a week or two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

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post Oct 6 2018, 05:00 AM
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Sep 18 2018, 12:54 AM) *

Stephen, that is a great build and photos. And the day it go's to the painter is heaven. Thanks, Mark


Thanks Mark, it's sure great now the the car is at paint. I'm really please the the painter is going the extra mile too with his attention to detail.
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post Oct 6 2018, 05:54 AM
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Nice to see the progress shots. It is a very exciting time for these projects when they go to paint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 6 2018, 09:51 AM
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Nice to see the progress shots. It is a very exciting time for these projects when they go to paint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's even more exciting when one actually gets painted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tooth.gif)
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post Oct 27 2018, 05:44 AM
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Another Saturday morning visit to the bodyshop and delighted to see some good progress made on the car.

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Of course there's always a few not so nice bits too. Just a few small holes found in the door seal channel a a few pin holes on the boot lid structure. They'll all be welded up.

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And finally a shot most purists wouldn't approved of. I decided long ago that if the car remained Light Ivory I didn't want the wheel wells to be that colour. Personally I'm not keen on seeing body colour in that area, although if the car was a darker colour I'd have probably left it or used an over-paintable product. So underneath and the arches have been sprayed with a black polymer sealer that actually has kevlar fibres mixed in it. It's strong stuff and will provide the level of protection and sound insulation I'm after.

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post Oct 27 2018, 06:48 AM
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QUOTE(defianty @ Oct 27 2018, 06:44 AM) *
And finally a shot most purists wouldn't approved of. I decided long ago that if the car remained Light Ivory I didn't want the wheel wells to be that colour. Personally I'm not keen on seeing body colour in that area, although if the car was a darker colour I'd have probably left it or used an over-paintable product. So underneath and the arches have been sprayed with a black polymer sealer that actually has kevlar fibres mixed in it. It's strong stuff and will provide the level of protection and sound insulation I'm after.

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car looks great, and the wheel wells look great also. I painted my wheel wells black for the same reason as you, although my entire pan and engine bay is also black.

It's refreshing to see even the pros use body filler.
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post Oct 27 2018, 08:36 AM
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Just wondering yesterday about your progress and hadn't seen anything for awhile.
This is a great shot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 27 2018, 09:25 AM
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Looking good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Amazing how much work getting those last bits taken care of. After I thought I was finished welding except for "a few things to tidy up," I blew through 3/4 of a tank of MIG gas.

I debated with myself over whether to go black or body color on the wheel wells and undercarriage. My car left the dealer with black undercoat so I think you could argue that was original. I wound up going body color and really like it, but I think it's hard to argue against black if that's the preferred look. Can't wait for the next update! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 27 2018, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Oct 27 2018, 01:48 PM) *

car looks great, and the wheel wells look great also. I painted my wheel wells black for the same reason as you, although my entire pan and engine bay is also black.


Thanks, yes I'm pleased with them. Although it was a decision that took me a while to make.

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Just wondering yesterday about your progress and hadn't seen anything for awhile.
This is a great shot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I was wondering about the progress too Jim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I haven't seen the car in three weeks. I'm sure to a lot of people it doesn't look like much has been done but to us guys you can see the hours that have been put in.

QUOTE(bbrock @ Oct 27 2018, 04:25 PM) *

Looking good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Amazing how much work getting those last bits taken care of. After I thought I was finished welding except for "a few things to tidy up," I blew through 3/4 of a tank of MIG gas.

I debated with myself over whether to go black or body color on the wheel wells and undercarriage. My car left the dealer with black undercoat so I think you could argue that was original. I wound up going body color and really like it, but I think it's hard to argue against black if that's the preferred look. Can't wait for the next update! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks Brent. My car was also black undersealed too on delivery so you're right, it's original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 28 2018, 10:35 AM
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Stephen - from your recent experience with the spit can you tell me exactly where the C of G of the car is vertically and relative to the bumper mounts - or the boot and trunk lips if that's easier ?

Thanks

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post Oct 28 2018, 02:29 PM
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Stephen - from your recent experience with the spit can you tell me exactly where the C of G of the car is vertically and relative to the bumper mounts - or the boot and trunk lips if that's easier ?

Thanks

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I don't think I know the answer to that to be honest Andrew. I borrowed the rotisserie from a friend I only made the mounts myself. The painter said to me that it was difficult to roll the car over until he raised the car using the height adjuster built into the rotisserie so all I do know is the getting the center of gravity correct was key to this. Unfortunately I don't have any measurements but I do know it needed to be raised some than the photo I posted and you quoted.
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post Oct 29 2018, 02:17 PM
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Stephen - from your recent experience with the spit can you tell me exactly where the C of G of the car is vertically and relative to the bumper mounts - or the boot and trunk lips if that's easier ?

Thanks

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I don't think I know the answer to that to be honest Andrew. I borrowed the rotisserie from a friend I only made the mounts myself. The painter said to me that it was difficult to roll the car over until he raised the car using the height adjuster built into the rotisserie so all I do know is the getting the center of gravity correct was key to this. Unfortunately I don't have any measurements but I do know it needed to be raised some than the photo I posted and you quoted.


OK cheers - I'll see what I can work out from the other pics. It would be a big help if you could tell me in which pictures the pivot point was coincident with the CG. Is that possible ?
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post Nov 18 2018, 03:34 AM
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More progress this week as the outside is now at the high build primer stage. Looking great for it too.

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Rather frustratingly I noticed that when I replaced the sail panels I forgot to drill the holes for the rear sail trim. On my next visit I'll take the trim along with me and get those drilled before the car is painted.

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Getting close now :cheers:
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Your car is looking great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Way to go Stephen. Exciting times now. Glad to see it close to paint!
I thinks it’s a smart move for black in the wheel wells with regards to all the debris
Kicked at them. I would only do colour if a car was only for show or a really all original.
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I took a few minutes to re-read your thread. I appreciate you sharing all of this, I remember now where I got most of the inspiration to do some of the projects I have done on my car.

I will say your weld grinding/finishing skills and patience with it are fantastic. When I am grinding down mine I always get a spot or two where I slip and grind into the parent metal.
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 18 2018, 01:18 PM) *

Your car is looking great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks, appreciated

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Way to go Stephen. Exciting times now. Glad to see it close to paint!
I thinks it’s a smart move for black in the wheel wells with regards to all the debris
Kicked at them. I would only do colour if a car was only for show or a really all original.
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Thanks Dion, that's exactly my thinking regarding the wheel wells. This car is going to be driven!

QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Nov 18 2018, 03:11 PM) *

I took a few minutes to re-read your thread. I appreciate you sharing all of this, I remember now where I got most of the inspiration to do some of the projects I have done on my car.

I will say your weld grinding/finishing skills and patience with it are fantastic. When I am grinding down mine I always get a spot or two where I slip and grind into the parent metal.


Thanks Travis, it's nice to know I've inspired others as many have inspired me also on the World. That's one of the great things about this platform.
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More progress this week as the outside is now at the high build primer stage. Looking great for it too.

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Paint guy looks to be doing a very thorough job and one that all your beautiful metal work deserves. The waiting must terrible but this is not the time to rush. Looking forward to the next installment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Paint guy looks to be doing a very thorough job and one that all your beautiful metal work deserves. The waiting must terrible but this is not the time to rush. Looking forward to the next installment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Thanks Jim, he is indeed doing a fine job and yes the wait is terrible! However it's great to see progress every few weeks. Time has slipped a bit unfortunately but for the right reasons. I won't be getting the car back until after Christmas now and that means I'll be starting the rebuild in the coldest months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

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