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Post by tommygunn on Apr 28, 2024 6:04:46 GMT
Fingers crossed for your father in law.
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Post by SteveM on Apr 28, 2024 6:57:52 GMT
Wishing him a full and speedy recovery Boots.
We had the same problem with my Father in law, we popped round for a cuppa and found him at the top of a 30ft ladder cleaning the gutters of his house. He was 83 with a knackered hip and knee. Nearly had to call the Fire Brigade to lift him off the ladder!
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Post by Boots on Apr 28, 2024 9:36:48 GMT
Thank you very much fellas...........`tis very much appreciated  Steve.....yep, he`s exactly the same.......unless he`s got his overalls on he`s not a happy bunny! |
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Post by Boots on Apr 29, 2024 12:24:50 GMT
Well after some extensive repair work and cleaning of the engine chain housing and front hub we now have some primer.........this is a special heavy duty bare metal etching primer... Some pics of before, during and after on the casing.....
This had some really nasty gouges taken out of it which i have rectified using the cold weld treatment...
  
lots of hours of cleaning and buffing...
And after a good few coats of primer...(sorry pic a bit blurred)
And the hub...before
After...
More soon when my wallet allows me entry...  |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 29, 2024 13:24:48 GMT
You're doing a great job mate
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Post by Boots on Apr 29, 2024 13:45:30 GMT
Cheers Robbo...... |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 29, 2024 14:23:30 GMT
Looks new now  |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 29, 2024 14:26:22 GMT
Bravo,Lad. The right stuff in all the right places.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 29, 2024 14:34:16 GMT
Nice and tidy, brandnew!
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Post by Boots on Apr 29, 2024 17:34:31 GMT
Paul, Jeff and Guybro.........thanks chaps |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 29, 2024 18:06:45 GMT
You'll be using a fair few cans of primmer on this build mate
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Post by Boots on Apr 29, 2024 18:30:40 GMT
Won`t be to bad mate..........the bigger stuff will be primed when the parts go for powdercoat, mainly the small stuff i`ll deal with....the hub and casing done and i still have over half a can plus a full one left |
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Post by nito74 on Apr 30, 2024 20:10:49 GMT
Lovely work with that Primer Boots !!
Going quite well your restoration my friend !!
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Post by Boots on Apr 30, 2024 20:19:45 GMT
Thank you John ........it`s slow going with the prep work and also the financial side..........i have to budget myself each month and get the parts that are the most important at that time |
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Post by nito74 on May 1, 2024 17:26:39 GMT
Thank you John ........it`s slow going with the prep work and also the financial side..........i have to budget myself each month and get the parts that are the most important at that time I see, it will take time.
Not an issue, take your time there's no need to rush things.. it looks great so far. It's not a Miniart 1:1 kit, so you're ok ! |
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Post by Boots on May 1, 2024 17:47:52 GMT
LOL...........thanks John Well i`ve ordered some bits and pieces ready for this months work so i can crack on with a few bits when they arrive, believe it or not it`s only half a dozen small bits but that`s cost me near on £200  |
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Post by nito74 on May 1, 2024 18:30:09 GMT
LOL...........thanks John Well i`ve ordered some bits and pieces ready for this months work so i can crack on with a few bits when they arrive, believe it or not it`s only half a dozen small bits but that`s cost me near on £200 ...Wow... that's expensive... I'll stick to my plastic for sure.. I would love to restore classics like these... but they would drain me for sure.
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Post by Boots on May 1, 2024 18:50:55 GMT
The Ford Capri is one of my all time fav cars...............rubbish to drive in the wet tho but a beautiful design........they certainly ain`t cheap to buy thats for sure. Some of the MK2 Escorts can reach up to 45-50,000 once restored  |
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Post by SteveM on May 1, 2024 19:18:55 GMT
I'll have the BMW! Nice prep and primer Boots  |
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Post by Boots on May 2, 2024 20:01:11 GMT
Cheers Steve
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