Looking good. Did you remove the door handles? I can't tell from the photo.

Also it looks like you've filled in the side holes, or is it just back masked?

Andrew

It is always nice to get that first coat of primer on. It makes a world of difference to have one solid colour all over rather than patches of filler/primer/orginal paint etc etc.

No expert but looks like a good job there. Can't wait to see the notch with colour

looks good dude, but dont rush it !
side holes meaning the air intake holes intot the engine - notches dont have them venderaj

i think the side indicators came in on the 68/69 change over period but i am probably wrong

somethis to drule over, and to aspire to

Check out my ugly holes! They're just in front of the door and in this shot, just behind the fuel door, and similarly on the other side. Right now, there's no tape on them, so there's just a big ugly gap.



Don't worry, I have plans for them...

If you have metal (and not bog there) then you are Correct to have none.

Side indicators are a later thing I reckon.

Anyway, you've given me fresh impetus. I'm getting the resto underway tomorrow by stripping my baby down and then going to town with my orbital sander.

Andrew

hey
dad has them on the 70 fasty they are either red or orange and are "parking lights" there not blinkers they only turn on when ignition is off and blinker arm is switched in either direction!
looks good buddy did u do the inside?? what colour you painting it?
cheers
rhys

Don't worry, I have a small 1 litre pot of paint stripper and a 500 ml pot of etcher for a test of the final paint removal. I didn't buy too much in case it didn't work as well as I'd like. And by comparison to paint and primer, this stuff is cheap.

I am going to test how it looks and feels first and then decide if I want to reassemble the trim and drive it to the sandblasting shop for the last bit of bare metalness before filling and priming. I could also be talked into getting myself a sandblaster head for the compressor I'll need for the painting if I'm going for a non-two pack finish.

But hearing the stories of never ending media being *everywhere* I don't really think sandblasting in my garage is such a good idea. I can easily get good quality drop sheets, but...

Andrew

hey
just a warning with paint striper make sure before you put ur primer on that all the paint stripper is off!!! or it will make the final product bubble!
and i found the best paint stripper is made buy CAMS
cheers
rhys

can't wait to see them pics man

good work!
:bounce

congrats ads!
looking good matey!

Hey Adam,

No need. Rub it with 800 wet & dry if you going to paint it again. 800 will get the peel down faster and it wont be too fine for good adhesion for your next coats. Try not too get too much peel as this only makes the rub down process longer and harder. Also, dont rush, it takes time for the paint too settle and "sink back", all the solvents also take time too evaporate out of the paint.

Sound like you are doing fine, I am a qualified painter/panelbeater but my first respray ( a HQ panelvan when I was 16) was a shocker. Now lets never speak of that again.

Cheers.:thumb

Adz it looks real good

Did the colour change a little when it dried? You seem pretty happy with it anyway:thumb

You guys put so much work into your rides, it must feel so good to see it come together:kiss

Its hard for me too tell without seeing the first coat go on etc, how heavy it was , that sort of thing. If you only plan on giving it three coats then there is not enough paint to cut it back. If I was painting the notch, I would probably givin it about 7 complete coats around the car, waiting a short time between coats which would have used aroung 3 - 3 1/2 litres of paint, then let it sit a few days then cut it back, compound & polish. The general idea is 7 coats on then when you cut it , it takes about 3 off leaving 4 - 5 on. This leaves easily enough paint but not too thick.

But as I said i didn't see the 1st coat go down. If you have used a fair bit of paint allready the first coat must be fairly thick. If this is the case I would give it a light scuff with 800 before the next coats. Just knock the top off it. When colour sanding, after giving it a rub wipe the water straight off with a rubber bog applicator, then you will clearly see what has been rubbed ( the low spot will still have a shine ). Also, another tip when using wet and dry, soak the paper in the water 15 min before using it. This softens the paper and reduces grooves left by any paper edges. Man, now I have started I could bullsh#t here for ages.


Good luck,

Damien.

Looks great man...

Top effort...
Im sooo jealous lol - i wanted to make a project out of it..
Well at least its gettin a good home!!

As you can tell I don't get into the Tech section nearly as much as I should. I plan to paint the Dog sometime but I'm sure it will be a pit rougher than what your up to for sure. Might wait and see it it get any Grafitti on it from my first days laying down the law at my new school. I'm sure there will be some kid out there who would be quite happy to give me a free spray job. Lets hope s/he chooses a good colour and does a good job.

I love the red mate. Its hard to see well but looks very good all the same. I will have to kep coming back in here now and see how your progress is going. Thanks for sharing - keep up the good work!

Did you find seats???:bounce

Can't wait for the pics, but have to

Go back to school "And Adz what did you do on your holidays?" :thumb

Adz what's happening?:bounce

Were are you at now?

Did you find seats?

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Adz I love your page!!!!!!!!:thumb

The pic of the dog up front is so good, what did he make of it all???? LOL

Other crap as a lead in to your link to the forum, but so you

Love the bit about your mum and 'the perfectly good shed'

Hey you have been a busy lad. Restoring the notch and a website:o

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Doesn't look bad at all, I was only kinding. It is fun!!!!!!