Project EK

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:28 pm

Hi guys well we done the battery section today and with a bit of grinding and a smear of filler and powder coated black i am sure it will look great.A bit of a shame i couldnt get an original fill piece but the battery will hide most of the repair.This was the part of the resto that concerned me the most.

It may look a bit of a mess but i am sure this section will come up great once the new battery tray and surround go in.
cheers
Tony

matchew · Post by **matchew** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:39 pm

looks good to me mate

that blaster did that panel for 20 bucks and all primed, i was stoked

NoMAD · Post by **NoMAD** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:44 pm

niec job there Tony, if your putting the battery back there, no one will probably notice.... i've been using an original section to repair mine...not being the best wlder/fabricator it's been taking some time and how this the original material is so thin, just keep burning holes, re welding and grinding - i think theres more welds in there than original metal!...

looks good mate will come up a treat! you could probably continue and smooth the whole bay

cheers
NoMAD

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:34 pm

Thanks guys hey Mat glad that sandblasting worked out they do a good job at a good price.I know what you mean Nomad thats why alot of braizing was done and that the god lord my old mate next door is a gem at doing it.
Tony

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:43 pm

Hi guys have some great news...just got the subframe back from the powder coaters and i am rapped at the way it come out.The new battery section we put in turned out great.I know its a slow build but i didnt start this to be finished in a year or two i just do it in my spare time (3 kids you dont get much).By the way sandblasted,etched and powdercoated $120.00 to me a bargain....
Cheers
Tony

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:08 pm

$120 is a great bargain, wish I had of done that, well done

, Trev

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t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:01 pm

thanks Trev i thought it was good the same guy did the whole frontend so i will get the diff done as well cause i love the look of powder coating.
Tony

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:17 am

Thats value for money!!!! Looking good.

FB Cruiser · Post by **FB Cruiser** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:56 pm

Hey t950cat, subframe looks magnificent, just rememeber though, try not to spill petrol on it as petrol can react with powder coat and turn it dull. But it doe's look great, Cheers Pat

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:11 pm

Happy new year people as i have been off the air for a while due to house reno,s eg gardens,new plants and roof resto and 4 weeks down the coast at ulladulla.(if anyone see,s a liver on ebay let me know).Well a new year and i am back into the car.As you can see i have got it up on its side and started under the car and what a job but when its done it will (fingers crossed)come up clean.Whats the best way to do the undercarriage as i need a little advice?
Cheers Tony

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:20 pm

Hi all just an update on the project as i have finished the undercarriage and the inside and body.The floor has been done with brushable bituman and has the undercarriage and then a coating of kill rust gloss back.Have started on the panels and just have the two front guards to deal with.The colour of the car will be snowcrest white which looks great with the chrome work.
Cheers
Tony

my70wg · Post by **my70wg** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:34 pm

lookin good

aidan...

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:17 am

with a different colour roof

t950cat · Post by **t950cat** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:19 am

No ratbox if you look at mungroups wagon in snowcrest white i think it looks unreal.I never thought of another colour on the roof.What would you suggest for a roof colour?
Tony

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:36 am

twilight turquoise steve jackson has pics of one, i've got a car here that's suposed to be that colour if it doesn't sell i'll paint it back to those colours, i used to have a real good one years ago in those colours back when they were worth nothing