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by **ianandjess** » 13 Aug 2008 12:35

a bit more progress all going well so far it took days to get the paint off this thing it had 5 different resprays done over the years & boy did they cake it on the paint was about 5mm thick but its coming together now ill keep slugging away
cheers ian

by **Eddie** » 13 Aug 2008 13:28

by **Eddie** » 13 Aug 2008 13:31

Wow, that is thick Ian. Most OEM jobs are less than 1mm with the modern urethane based paints. You are doing a great job. Keep it up! :lol:

by **DAYLEY/CHALLENGER** » 13 Aug 2008 13:42

Looking good Ian.......You are putting some $ into your ride. It will be worht it.......The big smile when you fire it up and take your first ride.....

by **ianandjess** » 14 Aug 2008 12:06

another day closer its not as straight as would have liked on the drivers side but i got it better than the last guy before the i started bogging it
cheers ian

by **patrick** » 15 Aug 2008 5:14

DAYLEY/CHALLENGER wrote:Looking good Ian.......You are putting some $ into your ride. It will be worht it.......The big smile when you fire it up and take your first ride.....

I agree!

Look's great, Ian! :biggrin:

by **Hezzel** » 16 Aug 2008 12:47

Nice work Ian :thumbsup:

,I know how hard it is .

by **ianandjess** » 21 Aug 2008 14:15

yee bloody ha its finally all in primer just a few little bits to do then rub it down & paint it im just about knackered ill have to go back to work next week for a rest
cheers ian

by **DAYLEY/CHALLENGER** » 21 Aug 2008 14:27

Comming along nicely.......Looks like you are going to have a nice ride....

by **Eddie** » 21 Aug 2008 14:59

Ian, are you going with new/rebuilt door hinges?

by **dave-r** » 21 Aug 2008 15:47

Looks better already. :thumbsup:

by **ianandjess** » 22 Aug 2008 0:48

thanks guys im going to rebush the hinges i got a pin & bush set off ebay thats 1 of todays jobs
cheers ian

by **ianandjess** » 26 Aug 2008 13:15

well guys i didnt quite get it painted before i had to go back to work but its been wet sanded & ive painted the back side of the panels & door openings & put them back on if the weather is good this weekend i should have no trouble getting it done so lets hope its fine warm & no wind ill post more pics as soon as ive got it all 1 colour again
cheers ian

by **thenuke1** » 26 Aug 2008 21:42

wow yours looks exactly what mine did when they primered it and went back to fix a few bumps

by **ianandjess** » 29 Aug 2008 13:32

gday this is where i got to last weekend ive done a bit during the week but mostly just fixing bits i wasnt happy with a couple of bits to fix then ill be happy enough to put the paint on i really hope its this weekend im getting really impatient to see it in paint after so long looking like crap
cheers ian

by **christer** » 29 Aug 2008 13:50

Great progress! Is the air still working in your car?

by **ianandjess** » 29 Aug 2008 14:03

gday christer no the a/c doesnt work but will get replaced with a more modern compact unit so it fits when the six pack goes in
cheers ian

by **christer** » 30 Aug 2008 7:51

ianandjess wrote:gday christer no the a/c doesnt work

It is not more than 10 years ago that A/C became standard equipment on cars over here in my home country. A couple of guys I know have had quite a lot of problems with their A/C-systems (European brands). For some time I have wondered if the A/C-systems are more dependable in American cars compared to European cars. (I guess it is understandable that the A/C in your car does not work since it is an old car.)

ianandjess wrote:when the six pack goes in

by **ianandjess** » 04 Sep 2008 10:04

finally got it painted it still needs buffing ill give it a week then rub it down & buff & polish it then the major task of putting it all back together
cheers ian

by **DAYLEY/CHALLENGER** » 04 Sep 2008 12:41

Now you are getting somewhere.................looks great

by **Eddie** » 04 Sep 2008 14:58

Looks super Ian!! :thumbsup:

by **Jimiboy** » 06 Sep 2008 9:36

Can't wait to see the car assembled

Looks nice Ian :thumbsup:

by **ianandjess** » 29 Sep 2008 11:21

gday guys i had to put a clear coat over it coz the paint doesnt seem to cover very well & while i was cutting it back to buff it i kept rubbing it to thin so i gave it a recoat then cleared it today i think it will make a much better job of it
ill post pics after ive got it buffed up should be next weekend
cheers ian

by **ianandjess** » 05 Dec 2008 12:47

i finally got my computer sorted out its nearly all new now so i can post some pics a bit late but hear they are

by **drewcrane** » 05 Dec 2008 13:06

nice ian i like that alot , a nice freshly painted car,ill bet you cant wait to start assembling your scale model! :s007:

by **Jon** » 05 Dec 2008 15:27

Looking good Ian. :thumbsup:

What's your timing on getting her done?

by **ianandjess** » 06 Dec 2008 0:38

thanks guys im not sure how much longer itll take ive still got to build the engine & redo all the suspension & ive got another truck cab to work on in a couple of weeks so thatll hold me up again
but its getting closer i cant wait to put it on the road
cheers ian

by **ianandjess** » 06 Dec 2008 1:48

a couple more i took these with my phone

by **Eddie** » 06 Dec 2008 3:48

Looking Super Ian! Keep it going and the pics coming!!! :thumbsup:

by **ianandjess** » 11 Dec 2008 10:18

gday i was going to do the vinyl top last weekend but i found i have the wrong top so ill have to take it to a motor trimmer to have it altered & ill get him to fit it while hes got it but that wont be till the new year now hes booked out bummer hey
cheers ian