Mike D
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Jun 21, 2007 11:36:45 GMT
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Genius work my friend! That's one fine motorcar you have. Any news on the lump? The old engine and box are out, prop is off, wings, bonnet, front grille and valance are removed, and it’s ready to get welded up over the next couple of weeks hopefully. I’ve got a local sheet metal place making me a new centre section for the rear bumper, and then I’m going to have a go at straigtening the front one out and polishing them up. The chromers can’t do them until August so unfortunately I’m going to have to make the best of what I’ve got at the mo, I’ll get them done over the winter if need be. I’ve got the rear oil seal to do on the gearbox, and then a new clutch to fit and then fit the new engine to it before dropping it in the hole. Engine bay will be painted first though, along wit all the steering and suspension components. Then I just have to put it all back together and get it to my house so I can get it prepped and sprayed in time for August 10th!! Wish me luck! ;D techiner, the rear leaves have been flattened out  |
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Jun 21, 2007 20:49:05 GMT
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hello hello original supplier of bilbos here  (well done for finding out what they are called ;D) celeste looks hot on the technos  what's the new project for the bilbos? I always thought they'd be perfect for a KP or similar dinky J-car |
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Last Edit: Jun 21, 2007 20:50:57 GMT by billyfive
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Aug 27, 2007 22:39:20 GMT
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Finally...it begins Into the workshop at Ratdat acres and strip it out! First examination reveals a fair bit of rot as expected plus it's clear the rear panel has been replaced at some time due to accident damage and the LH rear corner has had some extensive repair work using body solder...  The LH rear arch that looked to be the worst of the two was looking no worse after removing a large quantity of filler from it. it seems the previous owners felt the need the apply 5mm of filler to the whole arch and out onto the rear quarter even though it didn't need it. The rear corner is another story entirely though. After getting busy with the heat it seems there's up[ to half an inch of solder in the rear corner and a lot of nasty rust too...  All the solder finally removed and the corner of looking pretty bad. it's bent and beaten. it's been welded and been ground so thin it's gone through in places and there's rust holes everywhere...  Some close up pics... not pretty!   It might not look like it but there's got be over a kilo of solder on the floor here after melting it all out....  The rear valance is peppered with holes and the RH end of the valance is full of solder too (and rust). looks like I'm going to be chopping the whole back panel out to make it all good then carefully refit it. Unfortunately it's been mig welded in so it's gonna get messy! There's rust in the rear arches, floor pans inner wings and chassis legs plus the bonnet needs repairing but thankfully the doors and tailgate are still solid. The back ends the worst but so we'll get that out of the way first. Post some more pics later this week when it's made some progress. |
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Ether
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Aug 27, 2007 22:49:49 GMT
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Great to see some progress on this. I really can't wait to see this in the metal Oh, you should have something on your doormat tomorrow! M |
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2007 22:50:05 GMT by Ether
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Ether
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Sept 3, 2007 21:28:47 GMT
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I literally can't wait any longer for this to be finished. Please, Mike - tell me it's done. You've teased us all for too long!
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Mike D
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Sept 3, 2007 23:01:55 GMT
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 "You can't rush these things" It'll be worth the wait! ;D |
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Ether
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Sept 3, 2007 23:38:28 GMT
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Blast! I really hoped your reply would be full of pictures of a finished Celeste. But alas  Keep powering on though, it's such a rad car. |
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"You can't rush these things" It'll be worth the wait! ;D RR08?? |
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Mike D
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Sept 23, 2007 21:58:11 GMT
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Well, It's been a busy few days down at RatDat acres, I have got fed up of sanding, and Ed has worked wonders on the holes on the rear corner 5 layers of paint and hi-build:  Removed!:  And the drivers side:  It took a day of sanding either side! The skilled bit: A big hole, and the bottom corner repair panel made and tacked in:  The top corner repair, and outer rear skin repair panels made and tacked in:    The welding force is strong!  Welds ground off:  and sanded:  Top notch job  It's all coming together now |
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Sept 23, 2007 22:08:27 GMT
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looking good should i tune in next week for more of the same ? |
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Ether
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Sept 24, 2007 0:06:02 GMT
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YES!! Quality stuff, mate. Keep on it |
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Sept 24, 2007 0:24:18 GMT
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nice one! the proper repair looks great |
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Sept 24, 2007 7:12:34 GMT
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Fantastic work,.. hats off to you and Ed..
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Sept 24, 2007 9:33:47 GMT
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Amazing Fix.  Thats David Copperfield stuff!!!! |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Sept 24, 2007 9:48:38 GMT
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WOW - For me that is a new benchmark in welded repairs (previously held by Slater and his Metro subframe mounts).
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Sept 24, 2007 16:51:53 GMT
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you lot are legends every where i look a classic is being saved from certain death! i love it! really interesting to see it being done, top job mate! cant wait to see her back on the road! |
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Mike D
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Sept 24, 2007 18:34:57 GMT
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Thanks for all the kind comments guys They should all go to Ed though, Without his bodywork and welding skills it would take me far longer and be nowhere near as nice. Cheers Dude Todays update from me is very small, but i've just won this for it:  Not much but a nice touch for when it's done. |
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Sept 24, 2007 19:55:32 GMT
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Brilliant work you two!
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Sept 24, 2007 20:06:50 GMT
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Ooh, an eierens handbok! Is that Norwegian? I love those old handbooks.
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PhoenixCapri
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OMFG and I thought I could weld. Top notch work guys can't wait to see this done.
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(well done for finding out what they are called ;D)
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Thats David Copperfield stuff!!!! 
