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Rian, You seem to be hyper critical of your work on the interior, (completely understand because that's how I am with my work too) but in this instance it's totally unwarranted The work you've done so far is excellent and 1000% improvement on the "purchased condition,) Nigel Seconded AND the quality control inspector approves  Thanks Ian, George….. he is not as good at the close inspection and details as Harley and Mollie were, but he keeps me in line. So as long as he is on the team, we are headed in the right direction. I am critical though. |
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Pegasus did not build another canta, more a cardboarta.  Have You started looking for cheap or even better free brown carpet rests for the floor?  Not looked for cheap, free brown carpet. No plan, as I am not going to try remove what is there already. But you have given me an idea for a rear bed floor mat. |
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braaap
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Jul 13, 2023 14:31:40 GMT
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No plan, as I am not going to try remove what is there already. But you have given me an idea for a rear bed floor mat. My pleasure to finally supply an idea that might work for You. Doesn't happen so often. No need to remove the black carpet, just put some brown on top. |
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Thank you very much. It is not in the league you work in, but a quirky kid. I would love a mechanically sound early 50’s Chevy, 2 or 4 door. Prefer coupe shape though. No plan, as I am not going to try remove what is there already. But you have given me an idea for a rear bed floor mat. My pleasure to finally supply an idea that might work for You. Doesn't happen so often. No need to remove the black carpet, just put some brown on top. Thank you braaapI will see how the Canta survives the next few weeks. I am not out of love with it, but miss something more bulky to play and polish with. |
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Been watching a bit of this again this morning.
Unscratched itch.
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brachunky
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Been watching a bit of this again this morning. Unscratched itch. Not sure about this but hey, life is short  |
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Jul 15, 2023 10:01:16 GMT
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A lace paint job! Do it!  |
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Jul 15, 2023 10:47:33 GMT
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Been watching a bit of this again this morning. Unscratched itch. Not sure about this but hey, life is short Small. Simple Square And thats just me. The roof has a simple square panel that could work.  |
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Jul 16, 2023 15:47:39 GMT
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Can I make a suggestion? Instead of a plain brown, how about going for some real Grandma style heavily pattered floral type 70s vibe stuff? I think it would be perfect for this! Pegasus did not build another canta, more a cardboarta. Have You started looking for cheap or even better free brown carpet rests for the floor? Not looked for cheap, free brown carpet. No plan, as I am not going to try remove what is there already. But you have given me an idea for a rear bed floor mat. |
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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Can I make a suggestion? Instead of a plain brown, how about going for some real Grandma style heavily pattered floral type 70s vibe stuff? I think it would be perfect for this! Not looked for cheap, free brown carpet. No plan, as I am not going to try remove what is there already. But you have given me an idea for a rear bed floor mat. Nice suggestion. I am not going to spend any more money or time on this thing than I need to. Not going to bootfairs anymore May not help either. |
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 17, 2023 13:55:10 GMT
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You've got top get a MingHong next! |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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mrbig
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Jul 17, 2023 14:40:18 GMT
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I wonder if there was anything in a nova or corsa trunk to cover the rear lights back? Did a quick bit of digging on this, sadly it looks like the Nova covers are flat plastic which doesn't look like will work in this application: www.ebay.com/itm/363311407202 To go back to an earlier post, don't be so critical of your work. It's already several orders of magnitude better than when you got it and almost certainly how it left the factory too. If I'm reading it right, the mojo is suffering on this one, and it's supposed to be a short term fun project I think? Don't stress too much about it, as always, your ideas and processes continue to entertain and inspire the rest of us on here, and I'm sure it will provide you with some smiles once done! |
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Jul 17, 2023 15:25:37 GMT
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You've got top get a MingHong next! I will take a look later. Watched a few of them tested. And one pickup became part of a ranch’s tool compliment. PS: Aha….. saw this one before, as well as obviously the truck they mention. Within a budget and with some care, I guess these vehicles can be functional, modern safety…? Maybe less so. |
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Last Edit: Jul 17, 2023 16:25:54 GMT by grizz
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Jul 17, 2023 15:27:44 GMT
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I wonder if there was anything in a nova or corsa trunk to cover the rear lights back? Did a quick bit of digging on this, sadly it looks like the Nova covers are flat plastic which doesn't look like will work in this application: www.ebay.com/itm/363311407202 To go back to an earlier post, don't be so critical of your work. It's already several orders of magnitude better than when you got it and almost certainly how it left the factory too. If I'm reading it right, the mojo is suffering on this one, and it's supposed to be a short term fun project I think? Don't stress too much about it, as always, your ideas and processes continue to entertain and inspire the rest of us on here, and I'm sure it will provide you with some smiles once done! Thanks regarding them”quality” of my work. Mojo is a problem right now. Day job stresses and insecurities all add to a spongelike drain on joy and mojo. Glad you are pointing out the common good and enjoyment. True. |
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Jul 17, 2023 15:45:43 GMT
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Well…… Dreams come true. I so wanted to see this little car as a burned out wreck. So..…. Do wishes come true?  This was a Dutch Canta LX, set alight by vandals. A bit of a busy weekend, mainly avoiding any kind of work on the Canta. We had wind storms as well, and the wind does not go with contact adhesive and flapping strips of vinyl. Sunday afternoon by 3.00pm I had done some yard work nd the wind was more of an irritating breeze. So I opened up and got going. Passenger door…..  And of course the intended one piece cover did not work. So I did two strips on the curved sides and then the big surface, followed by the raised section which I had to dismantle partly in order to tuck the vinyl in and get is tightened down.  Starting to look half decent.  And then the final piece, wrapping it up.  I was really pleased with the way this all came out. Way better than I expected. Video: Remember the burned out Canta? Last week this was what it looked like. I am really sorry for the owner, many owners have no other form of mobility or independence.  Back to work. |
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Last Edit: Jul 17, 2023 15:47:47 GMT by grizz
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What?
Saturday 10.00am
Here goes part 2 of the doors.
Rain forecast today, but it seems I won’t be able to use it as an excuse not to get more done to the Canta.
Coffee first, then head down to the garage and give it a go.
Seem to have run out of excuses now.
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So door number two. Made one small cutting error, thankfully on a 50mm by 700mm strip, so easy to cut another.  Got as far as this, when rain stopped play outright. A great excuse to put everything away. Next few hours rain, but at least I got this far. Only the smaller, complex section to engineer in.  Later, the rain kinda let up for a while and dragged myself away from YouTube where I have been binge watching Peter Santenello travelling the world. His style is travel/people/documentary and the great thing is that he lets people talk and tell their stories, getting into many lesser known communities. So I opened up shop, pulled the Canta halfway out the carport, turned on some lights as the clouds obviously darken things. And proceeded to cut and fit the last piece on the door. Happy with that.  And completed with both doors open. It is coming together now that all the interior surfaces have the same hue of rusty patina brown.  Closed up shop, and my helpful assistant, QA agent was thankful because it meant dinner for him. He had been hanging around all day.  Came in, fed George and chatted with Craig in Shropshire while preparing some handmade meatballs that I cooked and took to Sallys for a spaghetti and Bolognaise sauce dinner. Sat there and did a quick edit of the stuff I recorded, including dropping 47 minutes of getting the big section glued in. Today I am going to attempt doing the roof lining. ALONE….. Wish me luck. Video Link: Sun is out at least, so should be a good day. |
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OUT EARLIER THAN USUAL ON SUNDAY. Started by 9.30, thinking this will be a quicky…….. Errrrrmmmm… NOPE.  As usual, not calculating the three steps forward and two steps back nature of this job, it took a lot longer. So I added a 50mm or 2” strip around all the stepped edges.  Completed the rear door close in, hopefully wont need to go back in there.  Better.  Next up, measure, cut and start on the central part. Managed to get the radio aerial removed, no intention of fitting one again, but may as well leave it there.  Then taped the vinyl to the front edge and started with a 100mm strip of glue to get it to stick to the roof.   WELL….. That was a complete failure. Too many curved in the inverted roof meant bunching and eventually I tore it off, much swearing done. So I had some coffee, custard creamer and watched a bit of YouTube travel video while I rethought it all. Decided to go back, cut it in half down the length and start at the front….. Another fail. So I tried starting in the centre and working outward. Something like this. Not perfect.  And for all of you who zoom in….. unless you were helping me fit the vinyl, which would have improved the look and finish, keep the criticism to yourself. This was as good as I could get it, including a strip along the join.    Next job, after another coffee and cleaning the inside out, was to get the seatbelts and also the grab rails refitted. Amazing how these bits being refitted changes the look because they do manage to some extent to cover up some of the joints etc.   Grab handles look so much tidier as well with the new paint.  Next job will be to figure out where the screws for the sun visor and broken rear view mirror are, and refit them. Followed by refitting the seats. Maybe a new steering wheel too, from the stash. Lastly VIDEO LINK: Have a great week Thanks for checking in. |
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I have to say Grizz, I truly admire your patience with this. Had it been me doing the vinyl work, I'm embarrassed to say that we would've awoken to a pile of smoldering Canta this morning!
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