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Mr . Towed-
Thanks. I haven't decided on final paint colour yet but toying with idea of painting some deep burgundy or mustard or Old English white. My original idea was black and chrome but I'm slowly drifting away from this colour scheme. Perhaps when I have car on wheels with body bonded etc I will give this a second, proper and final though.
Paul L
- agree and thanks. I will do my best to post some better updates in June with actual progress
I think I bought myself last piece of a jigsaw this weekend. Garage ramps, wheel skates and nice set of paint guns. Now the only thing stopping me is workload.
I shall soon be back
Happy building/planning/dreaming everyone
Till next one (soon)
Kuba
Hi.
I also hope this would be good colour combination.
I forgot to mention that I eventually went with 15" wheels, there was a nice set of wires that came off tvr not far from me in much better condition then 14"s I've purchased recently so I couldn't resist. Paid total of £62 for them so good result. In this paste I will have enough spare parts for second build
Hello,
Yesterday I managed to put few hours on the car.
I started stripping front suspension, and after few hours and lots of swearing I removed entire corner, this was a learning curve for me. Removal and basic paint preparation took me around 4-5h, next one should be much quicker as I know what to do.
I took paintable parts home so with a bit of luck I will paint them this weekend, then I have to learn how to press new bushes and they would be ready for reassemble. I'm going to put spax shocks front and back.
Till next one
Kuba
Hi, Today I spent few hours in my garage.
I carried more work on front suspension as well as front bit of a chassis. I've removed anti roll bar, clips, cleaned vertical links etc. Basically lots of stripping old paint, sanding down, applying rust converter, primer and paint.
Results can be seen on photos.
My diy press kit arrived but run out of time to test it/press any bushes.
All together satisfying day.
All the best Kuba
Today I locked myself in my cave from early morning till about now (11pm)
My front suspension is done, rebuild with all new bushes, new bolts, nuts and washers. I have also decided to add new top ball joints, tie track rod ends and anti roll bar links. Plus spax shocks and uprated springs.
I managed to finished LH that I started last week and also entire RH corner.
Pictures attached to illustrate progress.
Just a quick update or lack of it from me.
This past year was super busy where work absorbed my entire time and energy so since my last post I have done absolutely nothing on my car.
I hope that in 2022 I could put some serious hours in the garage and hopefully have her usable for summer months. Cross fingers...
I wish you all prosperous year 2022 and hopefully see you soon.
Best wishes Kuba
