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[sibhs]

The inner guard piece I made has finally gone in. Also had to guess the rear section shape which had totally rusted away. I used the piece from the right hand side as a guide. This bit supports the rear beaver shape.

I'm lucky I've got a torana to check things with, I almost forgot to put the drain slots in the bottom.

 

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Made up the support angle to hold the boot floor up.

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Marty

 

[claysummers]

Nice work Marty. Can see you are enjoying it.

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[Rockoz]

Awesome stuff.

Cant wait to get back into fixing my un named project.

Its from the same era.

You guys will hate me when I show how little rust it has even after sitting in a paddock for more than 5 years.

 

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[Ice]

Your getting good at this welding kaper ✌️

[Mitchyboy]

Kicking goals Marty

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[rodomo]

Getting there...……………….bigger job than I had

[grumpy xu1]

Marty, can i ask how the Rares outer l/H 1/4 panel fitted mate, good or not ? We're chasing 1 of the bolts like in your brake failure switch for an lc, if anyone has 1 for sale. & there was someone who was making & selling the boot light switch bracket, does anyone remember who it was, chasing 1 of those now to. Thanks, car is looking good to Marty. Gary.

[sibhs]

Thanks guys.

Gary if you're talking about the rear lower Rares quarters, I was happy with both sides. I have read of people not being happy. Maybe I missed something.

I had to join them in between the swage lines.

 

Marty

[grumpy xu1]

Yep, that's the bits Marty. Gary.

[sibhs]

Decided to drop some parts in molasses. This is definitely easier than sand blasting but this did take three weeks in the bucket.

Put a bit of paint stripper on what paints left on then after its all washed clean the bits were treated with KBS rust blast.

 

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[sibhs]

Fixing these lower rear mud guard pieces has proven tricky but they are done and in. This is the passenger side where I used a bit of bitumen coated aluminium to mould into the shape required. Then transfer that to some steel and make up the piece. Had to ad a bit here and there.

 

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[sibhs]

Drivers side next to spare wheel well.

 

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[rodomo]

[claysummers]

Kicking goals Marty


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[meanmachine72]

Marty, can i ask how the Rares outer l/H 1/4 panel fitted mate, good or not ? We're chasing 1 of the bolts like in your brake failure switch for an lc, if anyone has 1 for sale. & there was someone who was making & selling the boot light switch bracket, does anyone remember who it was, chasing 1 of those now to. Thanks, car is looking good to Marty. Gary.

https://www.ebay.com...9AAAOSw3SdeHiAy

[grumpy xu1]

Thanks Johnno, much appreciated mate.

[sibhs]

The Inner beaver which I was going to try and make is a critical part which helps you line up lots of the rear panels.

Thank-fully John donated one to my build and I'm sure glad he did.

After I had cleaned and prepped it. Then it was screwed together along with all the other parts making adjustments along the way.

It's important to assemble all parts in the correct order so you can rust treat bits the best you can.

When it was all ready I applied KBS two coats and copper coated the edges. 

Anyway I hope these photos tell the story.

 

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[mugginz]

That's some nice inner beaver

[rodomo]

That's some nice inner beaver

Said the Bishop to the barmaid?

[Rockoz]

Are you using clecos at all?

I bought a heap of them and they are great for trial fitting things.

Only a 1/8 hole as well.

You may already have used them, if so, my bad memory is my excuse.

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[sibhs]

Hi Rob,

I'm not using clecos. Had a look at them on the net and think they have their place in a build and if I was just starting I might of bought some. They would get it the way a bit being so long and they're a two step fit with a hole needed drilling first. Tek screws are one step and less likely to get it the way.

 

Just finished my longest straight flat weld. Got the rear beaver fitted and very happy with these rear-end Rare Spares rust panels. 

 

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Setting up to paint strip the beaver.

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The paint just slides off way too easily so KBS the internal bits is a must. Wouldn't trust Rares black etch for long rust resistance.

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Getting set-up for the big weld.

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This join deserves a new tip.

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Measured and drilled number plate holes using original as template.

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Part way through grinding, the grind took longer than the weld.

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Applied KBS down into the beaver to flow into this welded area so hopefully will never rust again

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Once its all Rust Blasted it looks pretty good.

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Ran a one inch bead of weld down at the bottom to imitate an original join

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[Shadow17]

Hi Marty, Spot on as usual and great pics of the job gives me the insights over how to proceed with mine that's next after the drivers door.

[Mitchyboy]

Hi Rob,
I'm not using clecos. Had a look at them on the net and think they have their place in a build and if I was just starting I might of bought some. They would get it the way a bit being so long and they're a two step fit with a hole needed drilling first. Tek screws are one step and less likely to get it the way.

Just finished my longest straight flat weld. Got the rear beaver fitted and very happy with these rear-end Rare Spares rust panels.

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Setting up to paint strip the beaver.
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The paint just slides off way too easily so KBS the internal bits is a must. Wouldn't trust Rares black etch for long rust resistance.
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IMG_2144.jpeg

IMG_2146.jpeg

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Getting set-up for the big weld.
IMG_2152.jpeg

IMG_2156.jpeg

This join deserves a new tip.
IMG_2157.jpeg

Measured and drilled number plate holes using original as template.
IMG_2199.jpeg

Part way through grinding, the grind took longer than the weld.
IMG_2178.jpeg

IMG_2208.jpeg

IMG_2209.jpeg

IMG_2217.jpeg

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Applied KBS down into the beaver to flow into this welded area so hopefully will never rust again
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Once its all Rust Blasted it looks pretty good.
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Ran a one inch bead of weld down at the bottom to imitate an original join
IMG_2211.jpeg

Great work Marty.
Big job. Killing it


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[RallyRed]

As usual, great work !!

[sibhs]

Here's the spare wheel well workings. This Rares panel looked very regimented compared to original but only required a few hand formed bends to get it looking good. Plus a bit of hammer work to stretch it to meet the rear quarter.

 

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Marty