Mick058 Custom Title Time!
1,580 posts ยท joined Jan 2008 ยท
Very nice ๐
My '59 Bug Xmas pressie!!!
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Cheers dude ๐ The pan should look as shiney when done. I've thought up a plan of attack to get it to the blasters. As Jason will know it's hard doing a resto on a budget but I'm really looking forward to getting the pan blasted and start painting it ๐Mick058 wrote:Very nice ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
So, I found these Skyline R33 seats on fleabay and offered $170. Bargain ๐
Gonna have to make up some frames from thick wall square tube. Gonna try and have it so that the frame slides on like the original seat runners and then bolts at the front and back of the floorpan with strengthening plate welded under the pan.
Hmm, Does this mean I need to get that pesky floorpan sorted. Me thinks so ๐ Just trying to find an evening when the works truck is free.
Gonna have to make up some frames from thick wall square tube. Gonna try and have it so that the frame slides on like the original seat runners and then bolts at the front and back of the floorpan with strengthening plate welded under the pan.
Hmm, Does this mean I need to get that pesky floorpan sorted. Me thinks so ๐ Just trying to find an evening when the works truck is free.
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts ยท joined Feb 2009 ยท
R33 seats are comfy as!
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Indeed they are ๐ Reckon I could sit in them for a few thousand k's ๐colonel mustard wrote:R33 seats are comfy as!
I also got the pan back to mine tonite so bit of welding and make some plates to stop the sand getting everywhere and we're away ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
So after a hectic week of getting the floorpan to the blasters during work hours ๐ I got stuck into painting it this weekend.
Here we go. Before
After
Top of the pan managed to get lots of little air bubbles caught in a fair few places so not entirely pleased with that. What comes of painting in the dark and slapping to much paint on. May sand those areas back, not sure yet.
underside came out much better ๐
Summers here and it's getting stinking hot working outside and in the garage but better than the cold ๐
So now I have to finish drilling the holes in my modded SA spring plates and buy some bearings and bushes so I can get the rear rolling again. With the rear rolling I'll strap a skateboard to the framehead so's can move it out the garage easier ๐
Here we go. Before
After
Top of the pan managed to get lots of little air bubbles caught in a fair few places so not entirely pleased with that. What comes of painting in the dark and slapping to much paint on. May sand those areas back, not sure yet.
underside came out much better ๐
Summers here and it's getting stinking hot working outside and in the garage but better than the cold ๐
So now I have to finish drilling the holes in my modded SA spring plates and buy some bearings and bushes so I can get the rear rolling again. With the rear rolling I'll strap a skateboard to the framehead so's can move it out the garage easier ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
ryana89 Officially Full-On Dubber
315 posts ยท joined Sep 2009 ยท
๐คช That black paint is more reflective than a mirror!! Excuse my stupidity if I'm wrong, but would a light sand of the entire painted area, then one final coat ensure that, that pan will last another 50 years? Again excuse me if I'm wrong๐ Very nice work, will be sure to watch this thread
Ryan
Ryan
2.0slow 92 MK2
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Thanks dude. It is very shiney isn't it ๐ryana89 wrote:๐คช That black paint is more reflective than a mirror!! Excuse my stupidity if I'm wrong, but would a light sand of the entire painted area, then one final coat ensure that, that pan will last another 50 years? Again excuse me if I'm wrong๐ Very nice work, will be sure to watch this thread
Ryan
If I had left it too long between coats then it would require a light sand before another coat went on but if you put another coat on within the curing time then it can bond to the first coat. Clever stuff huh?
I may have to sand those darned bubbled area downs a bit and repaint. It was possibly a bit to warm and humid. Shall see what KBS tech have to say ๐
Mike
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard
646 posts ยท joined Jul 2009 ยท
Nice work Mike...its really moving along nicely!!
All the best,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
All the best,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard
425 posts ยท joined Jun 2009 ยท
I got those bubbles on smaller items I painted with KBS. Very frustrating, as it went on smooth and looked sweet. I checked later and a heap of bubbles sprouted on the gear stick and collar. The pan looks awesome! I didn't pull mine out, (Just wire brushed it back to metal) but after looking at yours I wish I had.
Did you find that after washing off the rust blaster, no matter how much you dried it, it still formed a light surface rust? Mine did, in the remnants of the rinse water on top of the new zinc prime.
Did you find that after washing off the rust blaster, no matter how much you dried it, it still formed a light surface rust? Mine did, in the remnants of the rinse water on top of the new zinc prime.
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Cheers guys ๐
YEa, I shoulda painted it back in July when it was cooler. Above 28 degrees the surface goes off too quick and captures the solvent as it flashes off but due to the top surface starting to go off it gets trapped as bubbles. I also put too thick a coat on the top side. No matter as I have 2L left so just a bit of a sand to get it smooth and then paint over that.
Least I'll know next time to be more careful.
Hopefully Mick will give me a price on the rear torsion bushes so's I can get the rear rolling ๐
YEa, I shoulda painted it back in July when it was cooler. Above 28 degrees the surface goes off too quick and captures the solvent as it flashes off but due to the top surface starting to go off it gets trapped as bubbles. I also put too thick a coat on the top side. No matter as I have 2L left so just a bit of a sand to get it smooth and then paint over that.
Least I'll know next time to be more careful.
Hopefully Mick will give me a price on the rear torsion bushes so's I can get the rear rolling ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Yea on mine it dried brownie-orange but only in places and not always where the water settled. There definately wasn't rust under the zinc coating but still a bit off putting.t_tuffnut wrote:I got those bubbles on smaller items I painted with KBS. Very frustrating, as it went on smooth and looked sweet. I checked later and a heap of bubbles sprouted on the gear stick and collar. The pan looks awesome! I didn't pull mine out, (Just wire brushed it back to metal) but after looking at yours I wish I had.
Did you find that after washing off the rust blaster, no matter how much you dried it, it still formed a light surface rust? Mine did, in the remnants of the rinse water on top of the new zinc prime.
When painting this stuff it needs to be in the low to mid 20's with less than 50% humidity and you have to make sure you put thin coats on but still thick enough for it to self level. Once you have the knack it goes on pretty easy and gives a very good finish but this heat and humidity we are getting at present is the worst condition to use it in hence my 6am start to do the re-coat ๐
looks heaps better now and properly protected ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Well, I pushed it a bit and got things painted before the weekend ๐
No chance of getting the IRS arms assembled this weekend tho. Family stuff to do.
oh, can you guess my floorpan colour scheme? ๐
No chance of getting the IRS arms assembled this weekend tho. Family stuff to do.
oh, can you guess my floorpan colour scheme? ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
YAY!!!! I got the rear end back together and rolling even with a few setbacks.
I had to use our nice camera to take piccies so took them at points when my hands weren't so mucky.
Here we have the IRS arms assembled and everything ready to go.
Then we have the pan out of my miniscule yard and with the rear suspension all together.
And here we have the temporary wheels on plus Mr Skateboard for easy transport.
The lady in the hardware shop gave me 1.25 instead of 1.5 pitch thread for the springplate/IRS bolts ๐ Fortunately I could still use these for the thru bolts. Spring plates aren't loaded yet as didn't have a chain to be able to compress the buggers. No biggy tho ๐
Oh and I need to makea higher tresle as the pan just fits under and in the garage now with no skateboard on the front.
And our Christmas tree that we decorated this morning ๐
Hey Dirtbag, I may be in need of the front beam fairly soon ๐ but probably not before xmas ๐
I had to use our nice camera to take piccies so took them at points when my hands weren't so mucky.
Here we have the IRS arms assembled and everything ready to go.
Then we have the pan out of my miniscule yard and with the rear suspension all together.
And here we have the temporary wheels on plus Mr Skateboard for easy transport.
The lady in the hardware shop gave me 1.25 instead of 1.5 pitch thread for the springplate/IRS bolts ๐ Fortunately I could still use these for the thru bolts. Spring plates aren't loaded yet as didn't have a chain to be able to compress the buggers. No biggy tho ๐
Oh and I need to makea higher tresle as the pan just fits under and in the garage now with no skateboard on the front.
And our Christmas tree that we decorated this morning ๐
Hey Dirtbag, I may be in need of the front beam fairly soon ๐ but probably not before xmas ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts ยท joined Oct 2008 ยท
I just read this through and you've been doing an absolutely excellent job so far Mike.
Keep up the fantastic work, and more updates!!
I hope those drums do the trick for you.
Smiley
Keep up the fantastic work, and more updates!!
I hope those drums do the trick for you.
Smiley
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Hiya all,
Well with wifey working NYE, NYD and all that weekend I was bored shite-less so decided to strip me steering knuckles down and clean up a few parts for painting. Cleaned the steering column and indicator switch but the main thing I have played with is the colour scheme for the steels, and later to be used on the body.
So lets see what people think of the colours ๐
The colours are from a range of enamel paints. the Blue is Royal Blue and the ivory/cream colour is called lace. Anyone know of a VW/Porsche colour that would be very close to the Blue? I like a nice deep, dark blue ๐
I think looks pretty good and had a quick play with the glovebox lid. Not dry yet ๐ think it will look great with the chrome trim ๐
The hydraulic press at work made the LP bushes well easy to remove. Am now wondering where to get the KP thrust washer as I have 0.3mm of play at present ๐
Laters,
Mike
Well with wifey working NYE, NYD and all that weekend I was bored shite-less so decided to strip me steering knuckles down and clean up a few parts for painting. Cleaned the steering column and indicator switch but the main thing I have played with is the colour scheme for the steels, and later to be used on the body.
So lets see what people think of the colours ๐
The colours are from a range of enamel paints. the Blue is Royal Blue and the ivory/cream colour is called lace. Anyone know of a VW/Porsche colour that would be very close to the Blue? I like a nice deep, dark blue ๐
I think looks pretty good and had a quick play with the glovebox lid. Not dry yet ๐ think it will look great with the chrome trim ๐
The hydraulic press at work made the LP bushes well easy to remove. Am now wondering where to get the KP thrust washer as I have 0.3mm of play at present ๐
Laters,
Mike
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Cheers dude. Just need the engineer to call me back so I can get me seat frames made.smileyman3000 wrote:I just read this through and you've been doing an absolutely excellent job so far Mike.
Keep up the fantastic work, and more updates!!
I hope those drums do the trick for you.
Smiley
Oh and must give Mick motors a ring as not got my replacement buhses yet โ
Cheers,
Mike
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard
617 posts ยท joined Aug 2009 ยท
This is a great project,i am yet to go to this extent with a ground up restore but no doubt will in the future.Once i learn how to weld lol.
As far as i know mick's motors is not open yet.good luck.๐
As far as i know mick's motors is not open yet.good luck.๐
"A car for the people, an affordable Volkswagen, would bring great joy to the masses and the problems of building such a car must be faced with courage."
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard
617 posts ยท joined Aug 2009 ยท
yeah just checked mate ,they reopen January 18.
"A car for the people, an affordable Volkswagen, would bring great joy to the masses and the problems of building such a car must be faced with courage."
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Cheers dude ๐jjwebb123 wrote:This is a great project,i am yet to go to this extent with a ground up restore but no doubt will in the future.Once i learn how to weld lol.
As far as i know mick's motors is not open yet.good luck.๐
The body isn't getting painted for a good few years and the interior will need a re-trim but otherwise she'll be in tip top condition ๐
and thanks for the heads up with Mick Motors. I was wondering but have no access to car/forums websites at work. Bloody poxy server ๐ฌ
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts ยท joined Apr 2003 ยท
Yeah I too like this project. Nice work!
great blue, looks like the plastic chair was influencing your choice ๐
great blue, looks like the plastic chair was influencing your choice ๐
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Thanks dude. I've felt like lately that no ones been following the progress so nice to know that people are.hellbugged wrote:Yeah I too like this project. Nice work!
great blue, looks like the plastic chair was influencing your choice ๐
Those patio furniture chairs were the winning argument in colour choice ๐ two are getting bolted into the front instead of the R33 Skyline seats ๐
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐
ryana89 Officially Full-On Dubber
315 posts ยท joined Sep 2009 ยท
Thanks dude. I've felt like lately that no ones been following the progress so nice to know that people are.
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I subscribed to the thread so atleast I've been in on the action๐
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I subscribed to the thread so atleast I've been in on the action๐
2.0slow 92 MK2
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts ยท joined Oct 2008 ยท
How do you subscribe to threads?ryana89 wrote:I subscribed to the thread so atleast I've been in on the action๐
Sorry for the hijack Mike.
Smiley
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
ryana89 Officially Full-On Dubber
315 posts ยท joined Sep 2009 ยท
How do you subscribe to threads?
Sorry for the hijack Mike.
Smiley [/quote]
PM'd
Sorry for the hijack Mike.
Smiley [/quote]
PM'd
2.0slow 92 MK2
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Made in Germany, Assembled in Africa, 'Migrated' to Australia
Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?
407 posts ยท joined Aug 2009 ยท
Hey Mike. I've PMed you. Your beam and steering arms are good to go. Sorry it took so long. I am very lazy : )
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts ยท joined Feb 2009 ยท
I am!psimitar wrote:Thanks dude. I've felt like lately that no ones been following the progress so nice to know that people are.
Those patio furniture chairs were the winning argument in colour choice ๐ two are getting bolted into the front instead of the R33 Skyline seats ๐
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts ยท joined Feb 2009 ยท
I don't think it is a good idea to bolt the plastic chairs in instead of car seats - if they are bolted in, you can't stack them any more. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff
Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts ยท joined Oct 2008 ยท
You could bolt two in and then stack two more on top each side. That way you always have extra seating if you go anywhere.๐beetleboyjeff wrote:I don't think it is a good idea to bolt the plastic chairs in instead of car seats - if they are bolted in, you can't stack them any more. lol
Smiley
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts ยท joined Jan 2009 ยท
Ah, thanks everyone. I feel much loved now ๐
I think the chair stacking idea is a winner. No more folding chairs taking up valuable boot space ๐
I'm waiting for the vehicle engineer to get back to me as without his OK on my plans I can't continue with getting the seats sorted.
Tim has got my beam ready, thanks Tim will PM later, so once thats back I can rebuild the front end. Then it's just a case of money to get new parts and strip the engine but that won't take long to put back together.
Oh yea, anyone know where I can get some thrust washers made? bout 0.3-0.4mm play in the KP and you can't buy these anymore.
I think the chair stacking idea is a winner. No more folding chairs taking up valuable boot space ๐
I'm waiting for the vehicle engineer to get back to me as without his OK on my plans I can't continue with getting the seats sorted.
Tim has got my beam ready, thanks Tim will PM later, so once thats back I can rebuild the front end. Then it's just a case of money to get new parts and strip the engine but that won't take long to put back together.
Oh yea, anyone know where I can get some thrust washers made? bout 0.3-0.4mm play in the KP and you can't buy these anymore.
madness is in the eye of the beholder ๐