Chris Wilson Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Have you considered a full shell strip and having it dipped? Or should that be dunked? I have seen some very impressive results by chemical stripping and then immersion phosphating, and it is cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Have you considered a full shell strip and having it dipped? Or should that be dunked? I have seen some very impressive results by chemical stripping and then immersion phosphating, and it is cost effective. Yes Chris i had thought about it but then your into doing a 100% restoration and the costs start going a little silly, with the rot we've found i'm quite happy it doesn't need this. There is a brand new chassis and shell in the workshop for Phils next project once mines out the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Boot floor is now out and i'm pleased to say the chassis is in great condition, only very light surface corrosion, just needs a good clean and a fresh coat of paint. The only place on the chassis that needs more attention is next to the nearside down pipe where the cat sits next to the chassis, the corrosion there is a lot heavier but once the exhaust is off it should be pretty easy to cut out the rot and weld in a new piece. The finished 2 door with a 4.6 in it, a 4.2 LSE Overfinch and a new body waiting to be built that's going on the new chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I've been locating some of the interior trim parts i need, on the door casings there are whats called finger pulls as you can see in the photo. All mine are cracked or got a part of the edge missing, i trawled ebay for a while and found a guy selling 3 of them in perfect condition for £30 and nearly hit the buy button. Another place wanted £20 each for them !! I gave LR a call for a giggle and would you believe it they can still supply them, i have 4 new ones coming on Wednesday, £4 each + vat Another item crossed off my list Edited August 20, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Rear cross member is out along with the rear axle, petrol tank etc Really happy with the condition of everything so far and only surface corrosion on chassis which i'm really pleased to see. The diff oil was drained and just nice clean oil came out, no signs of anything nasty, it'll get cleaned up, painted then refilled with fresh oil along with new discs, calipers, airbags and brake lines. Once the rear cross member is in the back end of the chassis will be cleaned up and painted and the axle can go back in The balance weight has come off the rear propshaft so i'm just searching for somewhere local to do that Edited August 20, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 There are plenty of modern adhesives that would glue the weight back on nowadays if it makes things easier. or is it fastened in some odd way other than spot welded? It's coming along very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 The weight has actually gone Chris so really needs to be balanced, i think i've found a place near Coventry http://www.davemacprops.co.uk I shall give them a call in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Wow this is coming along great dunk !! Can't wait to see the finished article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cheers Mike, things are progressing well and hopefully continue that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Recoprop are great, never had a problem with anything they've done. Good luck with it, keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks for that Chris, i'll add them to my contacts list. I should be paying Ibrar a visit soon to get the 5 spoke wheels refurbed Edited August 28, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Rear axle has been stripped cleaned and painted, just awaiting new parts to get rebuilt. Front axle is also off the car, it's been jetwashed and now being stripped, new swivel housings are on order as the old ones are scrap, got some Teflon coated ones coming. It should be rust free and painted ready to be re built by the end of the day. Again nice clean diff oil has come out of it and the half shaft splines look in very good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Project is coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great progress Dunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks guys, got a lot of parts to media blast now to remove surface rust, then some bits will be powder coated and others painted with chassis paint, the same stuff going on the axles. Not sorted the paint for the exhaust yet and also have the rocker covers and plenum to do but they can be done later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Spoke to soon regarding the front diff as it needs a re build and one cv joint is scrap but i'll replace both of them. Looks like it had a problem and someone just did an oil change hoping it would fix it. The drive shafts are fine though so that's good news Had a good result down at the shot blasters though and their doing a large pile of stuff for a very sensible amount of cash The rear axle case will get done as well as the pile in the photo along with the Y piece and manifolds Edited August 22, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Collected the first batch of parts from the shot blasters this morning and dropped off the rear axle case along with the manifolds and exhaust Y piece . Had 2 studs in the drivers side cylinder head break but when the inner wing is removed there should be enough room to carefully drill them out, fingers crossed Have also spoke to a good mate of mine about re skinning the lower tailgate, i shall be dropping that off at his workshop tomorrow for him to have a look. I'm contemplating replacing the steel skin with aluminium Edited August 27, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) A few parts i collected yesterday from the shot blasters which will be painted this afternoon. Clean and paint the front axle then rebuild with new diff, cv's and swivel housings. The rusty Y piece is at the blasters so we'll see what state that is in tomorrow Edited August 28, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looking good! Are you painting or powder coating? Do you mind me asking how much you are paying for blasting? My local place are more into very coarse work and the finish is very rough, they aren't keen changing abrasives to something finer unless I send them a LOT of stuff to do in one hit. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Everything i've had shot blasted so far has cost £160, pics below and includes the Y piece which i'll collect tomorrow Edited August 28, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) The shot blasted parts getting a coat of zinc primer prior to being Black Edited August 29, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great work Dunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Painting to begin then the day then i'm on chassis duty removing old flaky paint and surface rust with my trusty Clarke die grinder kit. Tailgate is at my mates body shop and should be getting a new skin on it soon Edited August 29, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Change of plan today, body is coming off the chassis once the rear cross member, sills and front end panels are welded in, the chassis is then off to be chemically stripped inside and out followed by being galvanized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Good move, IMHO, should last you out! Nice to see a proper job being detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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