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T2R Bulldog build progress update! <Warning Many Pictures
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:41 pm
by rustyhornet
The epic task has well & truly started...
So this whole process will be documented for everyones viewing pleasure
Before & After Stripping
Glass out Seam Weld Prep
Windscreen Rust LHS, Seam Weld Prep
Windscreen Rust RHS, Seam weld Prep
Door Frame Seam Weld
Rear Quarter Seam Weld
Seam Weld close-up
Mini-Tubs Await!
Rear Guards Prep for Mini-Tubs
Rust & Bog Removed from Rear Guards
T2R Door panel & rear Quarter trial fitting... Pop Rivet Race Look!
Rear Quarter close-up
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:41 pm
by James
Looks good mate, I am currently fixing similar rust in the front corner of my windscreen
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:02 pm
by Hyperblade
bigelboe wrote:Looks good mate, I am currently fixing similar rust in the front corner of my windscreen
Yeah i've just done it on my new one, was lucky to catch it in time, my old T2 was history because of the amount of rust it had around the top of the firewall.
Lookin good gingernuts keep us updated
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:17 pm
by Caleb
Hay nice work gingernuts
, I'm planing on doing this on my new T2 (1day).
Yeah i've just done it on my new one, was lucky to catch it in time, my old T2 was history because of the amount of rust it had around the top of the firewall.
on the topic of rust i just got a quote for rust repairs on my cab & they want $1500 for all the rust on the car *Ouch*
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:28 am
by Mike_NZ
Looking very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing it completed.
on the topic of rust i just got a quote for rust repairs on my cab & they want $1500 for all the rust on the car
Yeah I've just been quoted $1350 to fix all my rust up, not the best timing for me but it'll be good to have it done.
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:42 am
by Brendan
Good stuff mate, keep us updated on the progress!
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:43 pm
by ProT
So once you have removed the rust will you be using anything like POR-15 or KBS Rust Seal before you paint?
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:34 pm
by turbocab
good stuff bro
makes me want to pull my finger out and start on mine watch this space........
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:36 pm
by city_cabriolet
The rear wheels look mighty small back there, and sunken in.
Some serious spacers or special wheels will be in order
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:12 pm
by turbocab
dont want to spill the beans but he has wheels sorted i believe they are just steelies on there so the good rims dont get messed up.
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:38 pm
by James
Are the wheels he got similar to what I found for you matt?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:52 pm
by turbocab
yeah not the same style but theres some nice looking offset involved i do believe.
my project update...tomorow i pour the concrete slab for my new garage that i excavated under the house so the city gets stripped shortly after,i bought a mig welder off ebay the other night.and ime kinda getting all interested again about doing the rebuild.
matt
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:52 am
by James
turbocab wrote:yeah not the same style but theres some nice looking offset involved i do believe.
my project update...tomorow i pour the concrete slab for my new garage that i excavated under the house so the city gets stripped shortly after,i bought a mig welder off ebay the other night.and ime kinda getting all interested again about doing the rebuild.
matt
Sounds wicked man, you should get onto it so I can come over for a drive! Start practicing with that mig as soon as you've got it, panel steel is a bit of a pain to weld
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:53 pm
by kazzee
I'm sorry.
I was busy, and was not able to be seen. You did very good work by using limited information. I(and Daisy) retrieve "Mugen badge" hard for you & matt. ;-)
http://www.colc.info/misc/080119.jpg
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:58 am
by turbocab
wow thank you kazzee i had forgotten you and daisy were looking for them for me.thank you!
i am planning to start my rebuild soon ie the next few days,if not tonight.
matt
