Barbados lx 4door build
#1
Posted 24 January 2020 - 05:19 PM
Car is 4 door rolling shell
For anyone that has done this build i would like to know in what order did they complete the project, just the main steps not expecting step by step just thought it would be good to find out from people that have learnt from there mistakes
#2
Posted 25 January 2020 - 04:49 PM
It is difficult to cut, drill or bend painted panels for me. Wish I had built the car in primer, stripped out the mechanicals and electrics then sent it to the panel shop for paint
#3
Posted 25 January 2020 - 05:02 PM
Make a plan & stick to it.
Get a whiteboard for the shed.
There's always down time waiting for parts etc. Use this time to clean / detail all of the parts , then wrap them up in plastic .
#4
Posted 25 January 2020 - 08:59 PM
Thanks for the replies all help is much appreciated
#5
Posted 25 January 2020 - 10:40 PM
Edited by hanra, 25 January 2020 - 10:40 PM.
#6 _Carcrazy_
Posted 27 January 2020 - 10:18 AM
#7
Posted 27 January 2020 - 02:13 PM
What's people's thoughts on getting car sandblasted pros and cons?
#8
Posted 27 January 2020 - 05:42 PM
Sandblastings OK if they know what they're doing, but don't do the boot bonnet or roof.
#9
Posted 27 January 2020 - 06:52 PM
The rest of the story is all good. You will have all the faults revealed and can work on them at your own pace.
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#10
Posted 27 January 2020 - 07:58 PM
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#11
Posted 29 January 2020 - 06:29 AM
Also what's the biggest legal wheel and tyre size for qld
#12
Posted 29 January 2020 - 07:25 PM
Is there much rust repairs to do on the car?
The way i am attacking mine is to leave the paint that's already on there and just reveal the parts that I am fixing 1 at a time.
The parts that i have stripped back fully and repairs I have completed I have coated in fish oil until I am completely ready for the epoxy primer.
My uncle's mate recommended this way to me and he is a panel beater/spray painter.
If you get it fully sand blasted then primed you will need to be removing the primer anyways in order to make all of your repairs.
Seems silly and will cost more money I believe.
Fish oil is cheap and works well and just wax remover will get it off.
Try and finish each job too, other wise you end up with alot of half done jobs.
Hope that helps bud
Enjoy
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#13
Posted 17 February 2020 - 07:30 PM
Thanks for the tips Mitch and I've been looking at your build which will be very similar to mine keep up the good work mate
#14
Posted 06 September 2020 - 11:01 AM
Any help would be much appreciated car will be running 304 or 308
#15
Posted 06 September 2020 - 12:52 PM
Probably best to source another K frame. If you get the engine mounts wrong, nothing else will go right. If you know a young bloke who is good on facebook, they should be able to find you one pretty quick.
#16
Posted 11 September 2020 - 06:18 PM
I thought removing the paint would show all the areas that require repair, then start the plan.
#17
Posted 13 September 2020 - 11:53 AM
#18
Posted 12 January 2021 - 01:46 PM
Bit of an update on car
removed all drive train and suspension , i built a rotisserie then cleaned under side , pulled everything apart from panels off . Next step is to start some body work including modify tunnel to fit muncie
Trying to upload some pics not real good on the ole computer
#19
Posted 12 January 2021 - 02:01 PM
few pics
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#20
Posted 12 January 2021 - 02:06 PM
not to bad so far no big surprises
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#21
Posted 31 January 2021 - 02:53 PM
I would set a budget for the project and then double it !!! Build the car so it starts,drives and stops then strip it for paint. You will learn all the skills you need as you go. Good luck and just persevere
#22
Posted 01 February 2021 - 09:45 AM
The body looks like LX, but that crossmember is pre RTS I think.
#23
Posted 01 February 2021 - 03:20 PM
#24
Posted 01 February 2021 - 03:26 PM
then paint underside is my plan
#25
Posted 02 February 2021 - 05:23 PM
I measured the uca mount bolts to be 65mm which I understand it makes it rts but im chasing a another due to previous owner removing engine mounts if anyone has one in brissy area
Yep. 65mm is RTS. He may have removed the rag coupling cover as well? Maybe that was later on, but I'm sure at least some LX's had them.
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