chop top mk2
29-08-2015, 08:09 PM
#203
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car is now mostly done bar a couple bits of welding so thought i would take it out for a weekend in the sun at the nsra supernats.
car being stripped for body and paint this week. more soon
car being stripped for body and paint this week. more soon
14-11-2015, 07:32 PM
#207
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been awhile but car has been blasted under neath and the body sanded back to bare steal ready for rust repairs.one of the first jobs was to sort the front wings where they fix to the sills as they will be bolted not welded.
and the final fitment of the exhaust.
moor soon
and the final fitment of the exhaust.
moor soon
03-01-2016, 08:15 PM
#209
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well into the body work now, both sides skimmed up and should have some primier on by tuesday.
put some side indicators in the front wings
also managed to get the last panel for the boot seal area i need to finish up the welding
before i weld it on going to put the car back on axle stands then i can check all the gaps before final prep can begin.
more soon
put some side indicators in the front wings
also managed to get the last panel for the boot seal area i need to finish up the welding
before i weld it on going to put the car back on axle stands then i can check all the gaps before final prep can begin.
more soon
03-01-2016, 09:18 PM
#212
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I love the detail on the indicators.
Looking forward to seeing this in paint,
What colour have you chosen?
And what's happening to the metal in the boot?
Looking forward to seeing this in paint,
What colour have you chosen?
And what's happening to the metal in the boot?
03-01-2016, 09:32 PM
#213
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thanks,
car is staying purple but a lot darker ( going to have it custom mixed ) all the insides will be painted body colour and the roll cage is going another colour.
car is staying purple but a lot darker ( going to have it custom mixed ) all the insides will be painted body colour and the roll cage is going another colour.
16-01-2016, 03:51 PM
#215
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car is now of the rotisserie to sort the front slam panel, window scuttle panel and the roof. got them skimmed up and blocked out, little bit more work tomorrow and then should have them in primer.
16-01-2016, 07:43 PM
#218
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thanks guys,
not alot being done to this engine as its just to get it on the road. cant afford to build the car and engine at the same time so more power will come later.
not alot being done to this engine as its just to get it on the road. cant afford to build the car and engine at the same time so more power will come later.
17-01-2016, 02:57 PM
#222
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thanks for the comments,
3.9 engine with all the right bits inside so it will rev right quick but a mate who is in to his rover engines keeps telling me to go 5,0 litre so not sure yet.
3.9 engine with all the right bits inside so it will rev right quick but a mate who is in to his rover engines keeps telling me to go 5,0 litre so not sure yet.
17-01-2016, 05:37 PM
#224
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im not a fan of the bigger rover lumps even though they have more torque i would rather have a bit more of a revy engine that picks up quick and gets into the turbo but you can drive it around town with out the turbo spooling up if you know what i mean.
20-02-2016, 04:10 PM
#225
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been very busy on with the body work.after alot of sanding and filling im finally getting somewhere. blocked car with 120 grit today with just the roof to do tomorrow and then in more coats of primer.
really feels like im getting some where now. got some paint samples coming through the week, get them sprayed and see how they look.
more soon
really feels like im getting some where now. got some paint samples coming through the week, get them sprayed and see how they look.
more soon
21-03-2016, 06:43 PM
#228
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as said prep takes forever but finally made some good progress, bonnet and boot lid are now at the same stage as the body after getting all the gaps to look right.
it now wants spot putty to get all the little nicks, then more primer and blocking and then hopefully its last coat of primer before its wet flatted for paint. theres still the inside to prep and the underside which will be as the top.
pics all look the same at the moment so will leave it a few weeks and the next pics on it should painted.
it now wants spot putty to get all the little nicks, then more primer and blocking and then hopefully its last coat of primer before its wet flatted for paint. theres still the inside to prep and the underside which will be as the top.
pics all look the same at the moment so will leave it a few weeks and the next pics on it should painted.
08-05-2016, 06:51 PM
#231
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been awhile but finally have some colour on. done the boot, underside and the bulkhead. crap pictures as it looks more blue but it is very purple exactly what i wanted.
let it dry for the reat of the week before putting it on axle stands so i can paint the interior.more soon
let it dry for the reat of the week before putting it on axle stands so i can paint the interior.more soon
08-05-2016, 07:20 PM
#232
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first time i've seen this thread...
man your car is BADASS
!!!
i love that colour.
great metal-work and job in general
!
man your car is BADASS
!!!i love that colour.
great metal-work and job in general
!
30-05-2016, 03:07 PM
#238
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awesome!
