Dnk Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I did wonder how much in weight the zinc adds 10kg 20kg ? more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The platers will have a good idea, basically I think they charge by weight of zinc used and electricity consumed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Shell has been cleaned up and been seam sealed, now getting a coat of 3M body sealer Scuttle is also sorted now and rot free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Loving your determination to do the best job possible Dunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Loving your determination to do the best job possible Dunk! Thanks Kev, it has to be done right or i've just wasted a load of time, money & effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Took the seat control ecu out to check the PCB as they suffer battery leakage after so many years and i'm glad to report all is well and cannot see any leakage or damage to the printed circuit I've ordered the replacement battery from CPC, i found them on ebay first for £13 each, CPC £3.90 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) The shell will be ready tomorrow for painting, just some stone chip to spray on in the engine bay and a few other areas. The galvanisers are dicking me around and i'm not impressed, the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing, they won't be getting another job off me anytime soon. My chassis has sat in their yard for 7 days with no one knowing what to do to it, the phone call i had earlier was interesting to say the least, i've been told it will be done by tomorrow 12:00 hrs Edited October 22, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) So i call the galvanizers and get the run around again, i speak to the sales manager at 9am who is going to call me straight back, i've just phoned them as he's not called me back over 1 hr 30 mins ago and he's gone out !!!! Fantastic customer service, not, how the ***k did he become the manager ? Edited October 22, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 The shell is finished and in the paintshop, eventually got the chassis back this afternoon and it's looking pretty good so was almost worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Feel for you, this stuff can really try your resolve, glad it's coming together with the frame. Onwards and to the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great update Dunk, loving the attention to detail and loads of progress pictures along the way. Should help towards the future valuation of the car. Best you can't wait until it is completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Feel for you, this stuff can really try your resolve, glad it's coming together with the frame. Onwards and to the bank Cheers Chris, the chassis drama is now over and after going over it yesterday it's now come out very well, just a shame about the communication from Howells and no one appearing to know what was going on or being too bothered. Great update Dunk, loving the attention to detail and loads of progress pictures along the way. Should help towards the future valuation of the car. Best you can't wait until it is completed Thanks Abz, i think it's a must when you go this far with a restoration. The sad part is when it's finished it wont look much different to when i bought it, visually on the outside it looked in great shape. Once the bull bar had been removed Edited October 23, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yep, the photos show it looking great now. Hopefully normal service will resume as soon as possible. Is the body on RR's bolted directly to the chassis or via rubber mounts? I guess isolation mounts of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks Abz, i think it's a must when you go this far with a restoration. The sad part is when it's finished it wont look much different to when i bought it, visually on the outside it looked in great shape. Once the bull bar had been removed At least you'll know that you aren't sitting upon a pile of rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yep, the photos show it looking great now. Hopefully normal service will resume as soon as possible. Is the body on RR's bolted directly to the chassis or via rubber mounts? I guess isolation mounts of some sort. Rubber mounts, nothing special but i've got a polybush kit for it. It's been rubbed down to give it a key and cleaned with thinners, then heated it up with a couple of space heaters and sprayed with 3M - - - Updated - - - At least you'll know that you aren't sitting upon a pile of rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Chassis is now flipped over and sprayed the top side this morning, the bottom appears to have bonded to the zinc coating very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 All that nice shiny zinc hidden The platers would be mortified after all that grief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 all that nice shiny zinc hidden the platers would be mortified after all that grief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Those pics look great Dunk. Once finished, this Rangey will be worth a whole load of dosh. The top ones are going for good money these days mate. Great work indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Those pics look great Dunk. Once finished, this Rangey will be worth a whole load of dosh. The top ones are going for good money these days mate. Great work indeed!! Thanks Andrew, tricky to value i guess as it's only worth as always what someone will pay. It would have to be a whole load of dosh for me to sell it as it owes me a whole load now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nice work Dunksta, bring it round when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nice work Dunksta, bring it round when it's done. I shall be up soon with the wheels mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Chassis is going back together nicely and the shell is painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Wow, excellent progress, should be a stunner!! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Cheers Chris, using new nuts and bolts certainly helps and finishes the job off nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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