neilthenut Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 started fitting the roof vent, 1st job- tape up door bars and top of cage to stop marking it after lot of measuring- got the fram in the middle of the roof inside- a brave moment- drillering the first 4 holes in the roof how it will look open done- well, just need to cut the large hole, but will odo that when i get my hole saw back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 paint prep so start wet sanding the inside of the car today. i hate sanding.. . after3ish hrs work- managed to do the boot. . going to be a long few days- my "mini " bucket- having to rum down the over spray from painting the cage, but its acting as a good guide coat- so no real issue kept the kettle busy- new bucket of hot water every 20mins- dont like cold hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice update. I always look forward to your additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice update. I always look forward to your additions. i'm not enjoying wet sanding- but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 more sanding. . . i thought this was going to be a long job- but i've done 6ish hrs- and done about 1/6th of the inside... going to be a long long week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 it will all be worth it in the end neil !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 question for for single turbo boys- there is 2 oil feed lines out of the block- one for each oem turbo- when you go single- do you T piece them, block 1 or what? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I've come off the oil pressure switch with an adapter for my oil feed But then Im using a NA block..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 sanding finished. cage masked up. outside of shell bodyworked ready for primer roll on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 right- after a stupid long long week- i got it sanded inside so we got it in, put up a sheet - cleaned it. saturday we primed it, and then sunday- we painted the inside. to say it didn't go well was an understatement the last coat reacted with the ones already on- so it ran badly- and the high gloss finish was well- flat. no shine. so will be repreped this week and re shot next wkd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 sanding dent repair there was 1 little dent on the rear quater- which only appeared a few months ago- so filled it. and smothed over the aerial whole which was already welded up at the same time paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Missile Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 She's getting there. Looking good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 She's getting there. Looking good too. ta.... feels funny, stand there and think its miles off- i;m never gonna finsh it- then i stop and think- its not, quick splash of paint- soon as its painted can have it mechcanialy built- pain underneath, engine gearbox prop rear sub frame on in a day- dash in- start running brake/fuel lines- but then back to the 1st thought- then i've got to bodywork and paint the doors, bonnet boot, both bumers and the sideskirts, and the spats- but thats only a day or two i suppose- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) still not decieded about turbo, i'm toyign with the idea of going straight to a single- but think just need get the car runing, driving and set up before i go again on some parts. already lined up work to do again after its built Edited February 1, 2012 by neilthenut (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I wouldnt advise leaving the masking tape on the cage or too long. slowly taking shape now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) I just read all the way through this with a lovely brew, nice work mate, we the sub frames a pain to get off, my car is in bits and i would consider getting them powder coated, was it expensive? Edited January 31, 2012 by Supra Gaz spelling (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 taking shape neil !! ever need a hand, give us a text buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I wouldnt advise leaving the masking tape on the cage or too long. slowly taking shape now i learnt the masking tape thing the hard way when i preped my r32 4d00r for colour change paint- school boy error. but off this weekend thanks I just read all the way through this with a lovely brew, nice work mate, we the sub frames a pain to get off, my car is in bits and i would consider getting them powder coated, was it expensive? to get off- na. easy. (with the engine out-) could do it with engine in, but would be a bit trickier- there is a very very strong chance i will be selling this sub frame around may time (pressuming car has been built and run) as i need do some mod's to it- so i'd mod the spare and sell this- fancy it? taking shape neil !! ever need a hand, give us a text buddy TIDY! all week this week, all this week- 3 evenings next week, and all wkd after! cheers i'll put kettle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 loving the work on this, remember seing it when you first started i almost feel sad though when they are complete, i love watching them develop! lots of hard work and lots and lots of time too. and money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 loving the work on this, remember seing it when you first started i almost feel sad though when they are complete, i love watching them develop! lots of hard work and lots and lots of time too. and money? think its along way from complete- but turn into an assembly job- most of fab is done- a shed load of hard work- and yeah- have chuncked a bit at it now- but --- hey- cant take it with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) so had a quiet-ish few weeks, but got a few nessery jobs done and out of the way. cars just sat- sadly oout of sight- out of mind! Edited February 26, 2012 by neilthenut (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 cleaned up the gearbox ready to drop in. i droped the bellhousing off to clean it easier all back together now. plenty of elbow grease and degreaser ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) have changed the cam belt and water pump on the 1jz ready for fitting took a few snaps, but nothing really exciting to see in honesty Edited February 26, 2012 by neilthenut (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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