Progress

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:44 am

great work Malcolm - are you absolutely sure you want to be employed by the Qld "fenders" - I think people would block your driveway with work by what we see of your "standard"............

I can appreciate however, that this is a passion - when it becomes "work" we tend to become reluctant. I only do my own stuff, unless someone is stuck - I always offer to show or teach but am extremely hesitant to have anything left for me to finish - I have enjoyed sharing the passion in this over many year - I do not consider myself anywhere near your standard but am always sensitive to learn of new/improved technique/products.

With respect to manufacturer fitting standards -my r/hs is untouched - there are cumbersome and uneven gaps around those doors - the l/hs ones I refitted back in around 2003/04 after spending 3 months on each - and am embarrassed to state that I have done an even worse job in fitting - think I lost the plot when the rear one rolled off a support whilst I was doing the final block down before cutting - broke the top corner of the frame and put a great dent into the lower outer half just near the lower hinge - had to put it on to go on holidays - with only 1 day to get the boat ready and pack............ haven't been back to the problem - the stainless trim is also mis-aligned - runs up hill - you'll see..........

frats,
Rosco (the vanishing raccoon)

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:30 pm

Hey Rosco,

I to have been having trouble with my side trim. The original is like a dogs hind leg as far as being straight along the car. I will have to play more with it when I get the front guards on. Hopefully I can get it somewhere straight.

Before I started my business many years ago, I used to do up cars at my parents place, that I enjoyed emensley. But it is as you say, when it becomes work it all turns to crap. Even when I had my business I never enjoyed doing up a car as much as I have enjoyed doing the FB. The only thing that is spoiling this one is the fact that I have set myself a deadline.(Yamba) I get so worried that it won't be finished in time but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel now. I just hope its not a train coming.

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:04 pm

how could you be worried about it not being finished

i know there's alot of little stuff but looking from here the hard bit is well and truley behind you

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:20 pm

You're in like Flynn, Malcolm - I'm more worried mine won't be ready - blocked back that inner rear end panel up until 23:00 last night - now have sanded back the floor of the luggage compartment - these "little" jobs I start "grow"...............

That trim can be a proverbial.......! I haven't had a lot to do with it but have picked up a few "tips" I will employ when I go back into "trimmer" mode.

I intend to POR the rear of the piece to prevent scratching of the duco - I already use stainless clips I fabricated and use the nylon mounting clips as supplied by B"ill Thomson auto rubbers - pity I didn't know how they "worked" when I fitted them - stupid filed them down for a "clip on" fit - they are intended to be "turned" into position from within the door - as mentioned I will re-visit that somewhere when I re-do the rear l/hs door.........

I know stainless can be bent when subjected heavily to the buff - I did that to my first stainless door scuff plate - I had to "work" the obverse side to get the "bend" our again - something to consider.

You're so close to giving this a final wash Malcolm, I'd love to see the joy on your face when the "big" jobs you think you have yet to do are down to polishing wheel nuts etc................ step back and take a look at the forest - maybe you can't see it for all the trees you think you still have to "clear"

- easy for me to say - I'm down here and not watching the hours you're putting in - trust me, I'm putting in some pretty big ones - but they are self committed..................

73 sleeps - you probably only need a third of those.................

you're there, Malcolm...... welcome aboard!

frats,
Rosco

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:41 pm

Tomorrows the day, the last of the painting will be done. Guards are hung and ready for painting. Hopefully will have some more update photos by the end of the weekend.

EK283 · Post by **EK283** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:39 am

Hey Mal,
What the hell are you going to do when your finished???????????
Im just wondering is this the reason many of us just don't knuckle down and finish anything we start? (cause we'd be lost if we had nothing to do)

The car is absolutely awesome well done.

I hope you take the time and tune it on a dyno, Would be interested to see the power output.

Mate will make a big effort to come and see you at Yamba. ( Hey guys how about moving the tracks so the train cant come! )

Regards Greg

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:46 am

Greg - a lot easier just to stop the train - you only have to stop one - those following can't put the blinker on or jump over the top...........

Agree - Malcolm is going to have a lot of time to polish the air in the tyres - soon.........

Hope the paint flows well, Malcolm - can't wait to hear of your success - just check that compressor again.............

frats,
Rosco

karsten · Post by **karsten** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:58 am

plenty of restorers dreams on ebey if you run out of things to do,,when you finish mal,, im looking at a ht for my darling,, she said she might help with it cause thats her favorite model ,,i told her she was a barstard for not helping with the ek just cause she dont like the shape,,,imagine not likeing an ek ,,,thats sick mate,,,ohh i can call her a barstard ,,thats ok its the bitch word she gets out of shape about

your an artist mal ,,,your car is a brilliant achievment and a huge credit to you,,,love to see it in the sun in the flesh one day as no computer screen can do it justice

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:37 pm

after the effort he's put in i reckon kroozen on the weekends (that's why we build 'em, or at least that's why i do) and a bit of sittin' on his arse doin' nuttin'

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:06 pm

Hi guys,

Hey RB You're spot on, I can't wait to be drivin this thing and yes, on the weekends I will be doing jack shit. The
missus has told me that if I even look at another car it will have to be something I can sleep in.

Anyway, today I got the front guards and a couple of other small things painted, and I'm happy with that.
Also, before closing the shed for the night I painted in the back of the guards with black and bolted on
a couple of more side trims.

Guards hung and ready for colour

Guards with colour on. Finished painting at about 10am

Finally black painted in the back

Just a couple of pickies of the car and the side trims todate.

Tomorrow should see the guards buffed and hopefully fitted (all going well)

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:16 pm

You're there Malcolm - turn the gas down now and enjoy - every piece you add after those guards go on will be enhancing the look - well done with your final big task in paint - bet you've got a smile on your face tonight........
and the faithful little compressor was with you for the trip.................give it an oil change and a new filter........

I expect your next project to be a van................? measure it out for sleeping capacity...............and creature comforts............

Thanks for you pix, been waiting to hear of your success............ sleep with a smirk tonight, Malcolm - phoenix is about to take flight.......

great build.....
by a great talent......

frats,
Rosco

ps - trims look fine to me.......

mattymartin · Post by **mattymartin** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:05 am

hey mate,

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet....

i dont know how you sleep....

matty martin

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:59 am

Oooooh so close.... Looking good.

ekv8ute · Post by **ekv8ute** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:56 pm

I don't think awesome is a big enough description! Jawdropping would be closer.

Finish it and enjoy!

Mark

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:49 pm

Hi guys,

Well the end of another weekend and 1 week left of holidays.
As hoped, today I got the front guards buffed and finally fitted. I'm glad I trial fitted everything up prior
to painting. Even though I did that the front was still shit to fit. As per usual 1 side took half
the day and other side took about an hour. Anyway in the end it turned out OK.

A few more pickies of where I'm at with the front fitted. Now, to fit up the grill and lights and so forth.

I'm hoping the front will come down about another 2 inches when everything is fitted up.