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Post by Kenr on Feb 11, 2012 17:04:41 GMT
I think it will mate. I might put a smear more on the tank and then see how it goes. I might try and take a day off in the week and crack on a bit more. Too cold tp paint though grrrr. Actually brrrrrr.
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Post by thebear54 on Feb 11, 2012 21:23:17 GMT
Really Good progress Ken. Well Done!!! I see you have found Mr. Tin Worm's hiding spots... Carry On, Goldie is in good hands. Can't wait to see her in person again. John
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Post by Kenr on Feb 14, 2012 13:01:11 GMT
Cheers John, I am becoming pretty proficient with regards to identifying Daf rust spots now hehehe. Luckily I am more than used to that with the Triumphs, so very little shocks me nowadays. I look forward to catching up with you soon enough.
I managed to spend some time on Goldie today and finally managed to rust kill the exposed metal and then red oxide the bits that aren't going to see any filler (which is in the majority thankfully). The rear end looked vastly improved just by doing that to be honest.
The n/s rear 1/4 is pretty bad and after having a further look at it I will have to let in some metal. I have enough sheet to effect a repair without sacrificing a Daf panel, so that is good news.
More action scheduled for the weekend. Piccies will be taken then.
Cheers
Ken
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Post by mattsdafs on Feb 15, 2012 8:42:21 GMT
Ken,will look for a repair panel if you wish at the w/end m8 and sorry Goldie has turned out to be a little frilly
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Post by Kenr on Feb 15, 2012 10:20:48 GMT
If you could mate that would be helpful, if there isn't then don't fret. I am sure I can sort something out. I look at it like this, it is better for me to find it now and sort it out. That way Goldie's long term future looks more viable and she will look even vbetter than she did before. I hate rust with a passion and am always happy to do what I can to eradicate it. Don't sweat it.
Ken
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Post by thebear54 on Feb 15, 2012 19:02:06 GMT
Ken, I beleive you a good enough "bodyman" to handle these little problems with Goldie without resorting to chopping out great chunks of slightly rusted metal. I have faith in you..... John
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Post by Kenr on Feb 18, 2012 14:32:53 GMT
More time down the garage today and this is what was done: The non-filler areas had been rust killed and painted with one coat of red oxide paint. Filling then started on the main areas, but only after a high spot on the rear panel had been tapped down: This was then given a skim of filler and already looked all the better for it: Next saw the O/S get the treatment: Finally ending up like this for today: Next job was the N/S: The end result today was this: Not bad for a couple of hours, I would have preferred to use lead loading but I just cannot afford to splash out on a kit just yet. I will do for my birthday hopefully. Thanks for the comment John. Obviously long-term it would be the better option, although filler will do for now.
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Post by Kenr on Feb 18, 2012 14:38:04 GMT
Forgot to add that tomorrow will see some basic shaping and more filling taking place. Progress is progress, no matter what.
Thanks
Ken
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Post by thebear54 on Feb 18, 2012 16:46:43 GMT
You made some good progress today Ken. The body will be as smooth as a Baby's bum when you are done. ;D ;D ;D ;D Filler is just as good as lead...only safer! As long as it is properly applied and primed it will last just as long. Carry on old man. ;D John
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Post by Kenr on Feb 19, 2012 15:51:10 GMT
I took John's advice and did carry on today. The weather was beautiful but it did get quite windy and colder as the afternoon progressed, so work today was slightly time limited. So, this is where I left off yesterday: This is where play stopped at today. I don't want to eradicate every single little lump and dent because that is part of the character of the car. Pristine cars are lovely but sometimes a little sterile and Goldie definately has character. I might dress that lump in the wheel arch and skim it, however, that bulge on the rear 1/4 O/S will stay. I will need to skim the already filled bits slightly more, especially the flat section at the rear of the car as it it still a little low, not hugely though. Otherwise I am pleased at how things are progressing. I am unsure if I will be able to paint the body colour until the weather warms up and that wind sods off somewhere else. It may be red oxided, not pretty but it will protect everything and it will mean that I can actually use Goldie a bit more. Cheers Ken
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