Nicks LH Restoration
#1
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:10 PM
Been following this forum for a while now and have been really inspired from some of the work you guys do,
and actually have giving me courage to tackle my own rust repairs. I actually have purchased a new rad support and got my self some sheet metal for behind the bonnet hinges. (1.6mm i think i bout to thick) and i started removing my rad today while i was jacking the car to put a bucket under i noticed some really bad rust on the seal under the guard. I got the sh*ts now and though id come inside and share my progress so far... not sure if i am uloading pics right but i will get the hang of it....
this is her getting dropped off...
some rust behind bonnet hinges
a bad repaid on the beever panel. had about 15mm of bog over it..
a realy bad repair job on the rad support, it had a peace of steel welded over the lot to fix it LOL
more coming......
#2
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:22 PM
#3 _gen3torrie_
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:31 PM
#4
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:39 PM
Phillip
#5
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:46 PM
cheers
#6 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:51 PM
1.6 can be a bit of a prick to get to do what you want. Would be good for the hinge area etc though.
Lots of panel shops etc throw out old dented panels, they will usually let you raid there scrap bin and nick some panels if you ask nicely, thats all i use for rust repair sections around home.
Cheers.
Edited by Bomber Watson, 22 February 2012 - 08:52 PM.
#7
Posted 22 February 2012 - 09:03 PM
#8
Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:45 PM
Haven't been able to get much work on the car this weekend been realy busy with work and other comments, I also been on the hunt for a decent mig welder. Not wanting to spend to much but it looks like that's not happening.
Hoping to fabricate some sections during the week and Hopfully get a welder soon to attempt to
Weld them. It actually sounds easier than done.
I have tried bending the 1.6mm into shape but I dOnt think I can manage it. Especially the bonnet hinge repair, if you guys notice it actually goes up over the lip,
I haven't seen any of them like that going trough this forum. So I am a little worried about the final result.
Only time will tell I'll post more piks as I attempt to fix it.
#9
Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:01 PM
some picks below they still need a few more hours tweeking but i am happy with whats done so far..
next is gotta get a welder and practice before i weld them on the car..
#10
Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:04 PM
#11
Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:51 PM
#12 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:56 PM
And is that a massive gap i see around the hinge repair?? Probably not the best, although you have something to weld it to behind so may work.
Sorry to nit pick, figured you might need some hints hehe.
Cheers.
#13
Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:21 PM
To get the basic shape... Still not 100% happy with the shape I will get it as close as I can before I weld it in.
I haven't got a welder yet, thinking of hiring one from kenards for now.
And all feedback is welcomed, I suppose that's why I am on a forum to be able to get as many opinions as possible
And as much info as I can get. All that comes for free so i can't complain. Lol
#14
Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:29 PM
i think thats the part your talking about....
#15 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:35 PM
Cheers.
#16 _Liam_
Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:50 PM
Looks like a good project. Good luck mate.
#17
Posted 28 February 2012 - 09:29 AM
Hopfully when i weld it it comes up ok...
I got a question that I know has come up a million times on this forum.
A welder has come up its a Cigweld transmig 130 twin. Hardly used for 220. Comes with bits an peaces do you guys think that's a good deal?
Cheers.
#18 _Liam_
Posted 28 February 2012 - 05:36 PM
#19
Posted 29 February 2012 - 03:46 PM
I thought it was the section where the heater box sits on the firewall. Yesterday looking at someone else's page I relized it's actually under the dash.
So today when I got home I pulled the box out discovered a nice surprise lol
It's not as bad as what I have seen also not to
Conserned out making the section for it but I am wondering what's the best way to attack it from? Under or on top? I think this one might be out of my league....
Some advise would be good.
Cheers
Nick
#20
Posted 29 February 2012 - 04:18 PM
#21 _LH SLR 3300_
Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:01 PM
#22
Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:46 PM
my dash and carpet are already out so i am half way there...
an other question, does the water come in from the heater motor or not? whats the best way to minimize water from coming in?
cheers
nick
#23
Posted 10 March 2012 - 05:47 PM
plans are take out the red motor and hopfully strip the bay..
i will be getting rid of the motor so if you know anyone that is after one its available! It was running perfect when i bought the car.
#24
Posted 11 March 2012 - 06:55 PM
#25
Posted 11 March 2012 - 07:11 PM
unfortunately its still in the car i had some family commitments to attend to.. so much for a long weekend..
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