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Post by jgilbert on Dec 2, 2012 22:07:28 GMT
Hi, in the spirit of trying to keep up some momentum. Spent Friday night melting bushes out you the wishbones. Very messy. So a limited amount of time on Sunday saw us playing with bits of the suspension. Can't say to much at the moment,however a bit of fabrication involved.  The boy did well. Also a bit of a clue to our colour scheme.  Hopefully pick up the shot blasted sub frames in the week  |
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Post by welshy1 on Dec 2, 2012 22:16:06 GMT
Can't wait to see the plans to the suspension arms looks like your making some progress i really need to get back on to mine and finish it. But i did fit the roof yesterday 100% better than what came off  |
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Post by jgilbert on Dec 2, 2012 22:24:34 GMT
Chris glad the roof works for you! As you know my Donor was BRG, I have most of the panels (not the wings) so let me know if you need anything.
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Post by driver on Dec 3, 2012 8:00:01 GMT
Where did you buy that orange paint? I brought some om ebay and it turned out more red!
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Post by jgilbert on Dec 3, 2012 23:28:25 GMT
Good question. Like you I ordered some "pure orange" paint from eBay. Have only spot dried it on the lid but looks more red than orange. A real disappointment. I'm a great fan of hammerite smooth paint. So while in Halfords found that they sell a aerosol enamel spray paint called "warehouse orange". What's interesting is it quotes a RAL 2003 number. I'm hoping this is the same as the orange MEV use for there body panels and I can match with powder coating? Tin of paint  I also applied the white enamel primer which Halfords sell first as a base coat. In terms of results it's still not as bright an orange as the sample colour on the tin. It's only had one coat so may deepen when I give it a second coating. This picture may show the difference. Hope this helps.  |
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Post by driver on Dec 4, 2012 12:18:33 GMT
It is a nice orange! But will it take well to heat? Can you paint the brakes with it?
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Post by stubbers on Dec 4, 2012 12:33:41 GMT
I used halfords red enamel high temperature paint on a lot of my stuff. Found the spray didnt give a deep enough red so went for the pot and brush, did my rocker cover in it and it seems to be withstanding the temp okay.
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Post by jgilbert on Dec 4, 2012 23:13:15 GMT
The tin doesn't state it's high temperature. Although in my experience providing the surface is well prep'd and clean enamel does a pretty good job of standing up to engine block temperatures. So hopefully the stub axles should be ok. I can't see these get to hot. I also found he following web site www.rawlinspaints.com/Metal-Easy-Maintenance-Paint/c1_15/p1186/Teamac-Metalcote-Plant-Enamel/product_info.htmlThey sell an enamel which can be used on tractors and marine applications. It can be mixed in most of the RAL colours so I may give his a go. Only £15 for a litre. |
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Post by driver on Dec 5, 2012 9:35:16 GMT
Interesting find, may give it a go too. Thx
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Post by jgilbert on Dec 11, 2012 22:12:25 GMT
Can I be the first one to say 'I think it's Christmas' I base this statement not on the fact that its cold enought to freeze the soft bits off Brass Monkeys! But I think Father Christmas must have paid a visit to my garage!  Nice shinny bits have arrived  On a serious note, chuffed to bits, hopefully front wishbones will be ready next week. Just hope Santa (Freaky Parts) has some good news on the poly bushes before chrimbo! Fingers crossed. |
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Post by welshy1 on Dec 11, 2012 23:30:47 GMT
Looks like new very nice. Right about the cold the highest it got in work was -2 and at one point was -5 really need to get on with my build haven't touched it in a month. But good news moving in to a new unit this weekend so should have more room to work on it.
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Post by jgilbert on Dec 11, 2012 23:36:44 GMT
Looks like new very nice. Right about the cold the highest it got in work was -2 and at one point was -5 really need to get on with my build haven't touched it in a month. But good news moving in to a new unit this weekend so should have more room to work on it. Chris shame progress has been slow your end. I'm off to Swansea on Saturday to pick up number two son for Christmas. It would be good to meet up in the new year when I take him back and see the JPS in the flesh. |
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Post by welshy1 on Dec 12, 2012 20:53:45 GMT
As long as it's a weekend day as im working throughout christmas and the new year. But be happy to meet up and give u a look round hopefully be a bit more finished state than now.
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Post by trident on Dec 14, 2012 19:36:35 GMT
Hi, in the spirit of trying to keep up some momentum. Spent Friday night melting bushes out you the wishbones. Very messy. So a limited amount of time on Sunday saw us playing with bits of the suspension. Can't say to much at the moment,however a bit of fabrication involved. I have a feeling I know what you are talking about ....   |
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Post by welshy1 on Dec 15, 2012 18:00:35 GMT
Hi, in the spirit of trying to keep up some momentum. Spent Friday night melting bushes out you the wishbones. Very messy. So a limited amount of time on Sunday saw us playing with bits of the suspension. Can't say to much at the moment,however a bit of fabrication involved. I have a feeling I know what you are talking about .... I know what he is doing. |
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