Project "Fluffing Ferrous"

[TrIcK^]

I'ts not so much a project but a restoration as best i can. Bit of background being i'm trained mechanically with equipment, and have experience with welding. But as far as automotive goes, im still fluffing useless aka (n00b).

So... this should provide some entertainment as i "attempt" to develop what skills i have on the poor victim, err i mean car :D

Just like to thank various people on this board, petrol being the most memorable, for their huge contribution (How to's, write ups etc). The fate of this poor car rests firmly on there shoulders, for the crime of giving me the nerve to have a go :thumbs:

Introductions complete, here is the patient, pretty much as it stands at the moment...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/1dd3_3.jpg

Plenty more pics to come, will need to get some shots of the bad bits..

[Paul_S13]

Good luck mate, just don't rush anything and it will work out well. :)

[TrIcK^]

Bad bits...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0006.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0003.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0013.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0014.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/IMG_0007.jpg

Basically needs a few bits doing to the body, and this is only the visable stuff :eek: For a spanner monkey like me, its a bit daunting, but ill give it a go.

The exhaust pic is to show how low it hangs, to get an idea, its currently at standard ride hight. The lowest point on the exhaust leaves about 3.5 inches. Will be seeking a mongoose turbo back to solve this issue.

First bit of advice is the bootlid. I would like to pull the spoiler off to assess the damage, but have no intention to refit it. What would be suitable for sealing it up temporarily (few weeks max hopefully) while i get the bits i need?

Cheers guys :thumbs:

Just to add, i should be down to only one motor this week, so henceforth, this will be the daily runner. So all work will have to take that into consideration ;)

[alexjj]

flashing tape ;) and then get thee to SRB to get a carbon bootlid and perspex rear window.. ;)

[TrIcK^]

This stuff? http://www.eabassoc.co.uk/Flashing%20Tape.htm
Thought about that, but i dont really want to lighten the back end of the car. From my understanding its slightly front bias with the mass?
Cheers for the ideas :)

[alexjj]

yeah that stuff! totally waterproof... cheap too.
yep slightly front biased - but ths is a popular mod for s13s.. solves many long term problems..

[TrIcK^]

Cheapness for the width! http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=72438&ts=21636

[TrIcK^]

Made a bit of a start today after getting back, and this is what was revealed...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00013.jpg

Fair bit of nasty corrosion, so started cutting out as much as possible..

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00016.jpg

Not looking too good, had to take out a large portion for this one :cry: possibly a bit too much.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00017.jpg

Second was far better, but still leaves me with 2 huge holes.

Sealed up for the mo with this...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00019.jpg

Flashing tape from B&Q (suprised by all the tools in there :eek: ). Tenner for 10m x 175mm iirc.
Looks like crap but at least i can wash the car now :D Tried to refit the spoiler to tidy it up, but one of the studs sheared. Just happened to be the end, so had to remove it :mad:

Just need to source some steel, fiberglass and filler, and we are away :thumbs:

[TrIcK^]

Query, does anyone know the paint code for this colour? Want to get some mixed up. :D

And while looking for the codes here, i have noticed that the paints have changed recently? Something to do with them being water based now on the 2k stuff. Any ideas how this will affect me?
And is mine pearl or mettalic? I really am new to the bodywork stuff :cry:

Codes listed here courtesy of arry http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=187923&highlight=paint+code+blue

Guessing i'm TH1?

[arry]

Th1

[TrIcK^]

The code be TK3 saphire blue....... metallic :cry:
Cheers for the reply Arry, got most of the stuff i need (costing far more then expected :eek: )
So just need a good day when im not stuck at work to have a crack at it.

[TrIcK^]

Update...
Having problems getting much done due to the weather and work, but managed to get some sorted.
Had a mare with the flashing tape that i fitted (see above pic). Took nearly 4 hours to get off. Required peeling back and cutting with a knife. This was an absolute c***, then had to use panel wipe to dissolve the bitumin. Needless to say it leaked due to the way i had sealed it, so i have changed my approach with this material.

Anyway, this is how it stands at present..
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00010.jpg

The right hole i attempted to stitch weld it, but with me being exposed to the elements, didnt work too well.
The left one was tack welded, which i then redid, ensuring penetration into the patch plate for strength. Very little buckling like this and strong. Overall not too bad but could have done better.Ground down to below flush then finished off with Kurust and covered.

Heres hoping for the weather to hold :rolleyes:

Whats the best way to remove the nissan decal? (No heatgun) *Sorted*

[TrIcK^]

Took all day and presently drying as i type this. Certainly not happy with the results, but popped thr bodywork cherry and got a water tight bootlid hopefully.

Anyway, cut & welded up the holes at either end due to the rot like this..

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00011.jpg

Had a lot of 'fun' during the filling part. Used Davids P38 which gave lots of viable pitting. Probably due to my lack of experience, but got the hang in the end. 60, 240 & 1500 grit used.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00015.jpg

(finished smoothing for this attempt)
Running out of time and need the car for tommorrow so had to get on with painting. Not happy with the results, but at leat it wont leak, and i should be able to attack it in the near future.

(First coat)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00016-1.jpg

Did a second coat to smarten it up, but the pitting is still visable :cry:
Coated in zinc primer, hopefully be able to smooth it up better in a few weeks. The welded spots are very strong at least :thumbs:

[TrIcK^]

Minor update, had to splash some cash to sort out my dangerous rear brakes. £87 later and two new discs and a set of pads and i feel safe driving again :)

This is what came off the car....

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00008.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/TrIcK361/DSC00010-1.jpg

[Develop]

how did you get on with the filler work on the tailgate in the end?

[dannyb1986]

them brakes are only half worn! :wack:

[TrIcK^]

them brakes are only half worn! :wack:

Aye, the constant grinding and sparks were pretty weak, plenty of life left :thumbs: :wack:

Not been back to the bootlid as yet, weather cash and work all getting in the way :wack:

[jim-rambo]

acrilon stopper will get rid of the pitting in the filler it comes in a tube its like super super fine filler just scrape in jobs a gd un you'd have 2 get this from a proper paint shop dout very much you'd find it in halfords or normal car stores or use a better quilty filler i never use the p38 its S"*t U POL easy sand is the best stuff 2use again you'd find this in a comercial paint mixing store:thumbs: :thumbs:

[TrIcK^]

Ah no he found my thread *dies with embarresment! cheers matey, that one is getting abandoned i reckon, but taking all the advice on board. And yep, that stuff is sh*te! Should see it now, has shrunk and looks horrid.
Will admit, just as much my own fault, bt it's how we learn :)

[turbo t]

yep thats the way mate get some top stop of fine filler ask your local body shop then 3 coats of primer in your last coat wait 5 mins and spray black gloss paint over as a mist leave to dry over night and then next day sand all the black off and it should be good for paint

tommy