Hi John. I've got parts of my firebird which have been in rust converter for over 5 years that are still OK. When it comes to priming those bits I'll rub them back with 80-120 grit dry then reapply the converter. The next day when it's dry I'll sand it again and etch over that.
I hope that helps.
Mick, which kombi are you talking about?
Not fixing my brothers UC hatch
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Posted 14 November 2011 - 09:56 PM
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 10:33 PM
The one that had the corn cobs in it. It was looking pretty sweet in the last lot of photos.
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 08:25 PM
Dirty, not to tell you how to suck eggs, but here goes anyway...
Welding stainless to mild steel causes a reaction between the 2 metals and will rust. I'm not certain but I think it has something to do with the nickel content in the stainless. Anyhoo, it's just bad practice.
That's what I've been taught from well experienced boilys and fitters alike anyway.
I know you know what you're doing and well experienced yourself, but I just wanted to put it out there in case you think it's worth a reconsideration.
Love ya work as always mate, you're a credit to the muscle car community and to this forum!
I'm still trying to get a weekend leave pass so I can come up and see ya some time soon too!
Welding stainless to mild steel causes a reaction between the 2 metals and will rust. I'm not certain but I think it has something to do with the nickel content in the stainless. Anyhoo, it's just bad practice.
That's what I've been taught from well experienced boilys and fitters alike anyway.
I know you know what you're doing and well experienced yourself, but I just wanted to put it out there in case you think it's worth a reconsideration.
Love ya work as always mate, you're a credit to the muscle car community and to this forum!
I'm still trying to get a weekend leave pass so I can come up and see ya some time soon too!
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Posted 20 November 2011 - 04:48 PM
Contact of dissimilar metals will cause oxidization yes, but you need an electrolyte (water usually) for this to occur.
They look fairly easy to seal properly, ergo there shouldnt be an issue???.
Cheers.
They look fairly easy to seal properly, ergo there shouldnt be an issue???.
Cheers.
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 07:21 PM
Is the Esky going to look like this little beauty!!!
I wish I had some spare coin.
http://www.ebay.com....984.m1438.l2649
I am pretty sure he is a forum member as well.
It has to be one of the best examples i have seen.
I wish I had some spare coin.
http://www.ebay.com....984.m1438.l2649
I am pretty sure he is a forum member as well.
It has to be one of the best examples i have seen.
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 07:45 PM
FLOCK!
That esky is awesome!!
I think that might be Halil.... I would own that for 20K (if i had it!) - and.... if i could fit in it!!
That esky is awesome!!
I think that might be Halil.... I would own that for 20K (if i had it!) - and.... if i could fit in it!!
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Posted 22 November 2011 - 05:00 PM
Contact of dissimilar metals will cause oxidization yes, but you need an electrolyte (water usually) for this to occur.
They look fairly easy to seal properly, ergo there shouldnt be an issue???.
Cheers.
You're probably right there... Boilys and fitters don't like painting stuff.
I'm sure Dirty knows what he's doing.
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Posted 14 February 2012 - 04:04 PM
Any updates on this gorgeous little machine?
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 06:40 PM
Afraid not. The plug has been pulled on the build. Hopefully I'll get around to building it for myself one day. Until then it can just wait : )
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 06:56 PM
awsome mate this was my first car a white mark 1 escort except mine had a 2 litre cortina motor same as an rs2000 quick little cars.
wish I had have kept it for a daily would bit the crap out of the camry I drive .
what colour mate?
love your work mate have to come check out your work shop one day.
wish I had have kept it for a daily would bit the crap out of the camry I drive .
what colour mate?
love your work mate have to come check out your work shop one day.
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Posted 03 February 2014 - 12:58 PM
Well I've been mucking about with this little beast again.
I scored a decent 2 litre with a bit of work done, extractors, twin webers and a 4 speed. Will do nicely : )
Then finally got to fitting the flares.
I also made a bit of a start on the roll cage. I've only done the main hoop so far but it's still a start hahaha.
And at last the wheels. 15x8 and 15x10 superlites. Very happy : )
That's it so far.
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Posted 04 February 2014 - 03:40 AM
Here is a little inspiration from the last Fast and Furious movie. I like it.
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Posted 04 February 2014 - 05:22 AM
Tuff! Are the flares an off the shelf thing or do you make em?
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Posted 04 February 2014 - 06:52 PM
The flares are just bought ones.
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 02:40 PM
My first car was a mk1 escort but unfortunately it caught fire one night and was stuffed I've always wanted another one but now that would mean selling the torana and I can't bring my self to do that yet lol
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Posted 08 July 2014 - 04:11 PM
I was told a fuel hose used to pop off the carby on Escorts on to the manifold causing fires ,a mate lost his Mexico this way.
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Posted 09 July 2014 - 05:50 PM
Pretty sure he sold it, was advertising it for sale on facebook quite a while ago
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