It was more to do with not getting the filler wet in case it ruins the painting process. Hopefully Monday might be the day
have fun!
Got my MOT today!!
.....so on monday and tuesday I'll be doing a bit more filling and sanding - then gotta find someone to paint it - really hoping I can get it done before the kit car show in a couple of weeks!!
Ha, yeah.
I did take a couple but need to put them on Flickr before I can get them on here.
I think it was a pretty 'easy going' place as it was unpainted - they knew it was going to paint next week so 'let me off' luckily
Unfortunately I've only driven it once - about 25 foot down a driveway! The mechanic drive it off the tow truck and into the Mot.
However even on the tow truck it was turning heads
LOL - like I said - a very sympathetic station!!
I'm still thinking about colours, rosso Barchetta or maybe nissan clear red are both pretty close.
as regards naming it - I don't know if I stand an easier chance as a 'triumph special' than a 'Fiorano' - basically I'm happy with whatever they will ask less questions about - not sure if the name will make any difference to that though?
ok some more pics - firstly another 'catering themed' hack
- used a fish fryer tool to make a grille for my bonnet bulge
DSC_0109 by
paul ward, on Flickr
DSC_0107_1 by
paul ward, on Flickr
next - an idea for my grille - made out of balsa wood as a test ..... I seem to have got the wheel tracking / alignment sorted now too
DSC_0111 by
paul ward, on Flickr
DSC_0113 by
paul ward, on Flickr
and finally - the last thing holding me up before it can go to paint - the side holes we cut to allow for a full wheel lock on the steering have been shaped and are being filled - hopefully when painted they will look ok
DSC_0098_1 by
paul ward, on Flickr
so it looks like I'm going to have to brush paint the car if I'm going to get it finished before the kit car show - wish me luck!!
Thanks,
yeah, I spent most of yesterday visiting almost every body shop in Birmingham, they all said they were too busy to do it in that short amount of time.
so I figured I'd try this way.
So today we are taking all the bits off the car and possibly going to do an etch primer layer from spray cans,
then friday maybe we will paint the high build brush primer on, fingers crossed!!
I honestly don't know about the shot blasting prices. I'd say maybe just contact a few places and get other quotes too.
yes I did get the paint on - I made a few fatal errors, which have resulted in the paint finish looking shit close up.
I brush painted the bonnet and boot which resulted in the paint being too thick and causing runs - then I rollered the body which although it had less runs - didn't cover the primer properly (due to my lack of time and prep), so that has an uneven surface too. - if the paint hardens enough to sand it in a week or so I think it may still be retrievable - however if it always remains this tacky - it's going to be a nightmare .... I'll have to wait and see.
- so if I do make it to stoneleigh I reckon I need a rope barrier so no one can get too close
The car looks great from a distance though - I'll upload a pic from home later if I get a chance.
Really not sure if it was cellulose - it was brushing paint, from Jawel paints but not sure what it was made of.
Ok here we go ....
DSC_0156 by
paul ward, on Flickr
IMG_20160427_183057 by
paul ward, on Flickr
still got to do the grille properly (this one's only a balsa wood mockup), and do some stuff with the interior. also I need to flat and repaint if the paint goes dry at some point.
Cheers guys,
The paint close up really does look pretty bad - so go easy on me if I do make it to Stoneleigh
I'm not sure about finishing bits - I have a bonnet badge, chrome prancing horse and side stickers but tried them all today and I only really thought the bonnet badge looked any good, so not sure yet, maybe I'll bring them to Stoneleigh to get some opinions.
BAD NEWS... I'm afraid it looks like I might not make it now - on the drive back from the workshop the back wheelarch support bracket broke it's weld - I don't have welding equipment or the knowledge needed - so unless I can think of something it looks like I may be grounded!
Not happy
Update - got it welded, but not feeling that confident now - i think if I come in the car or not will depend on the weather
Well I'm here - unfortunatly not in the car though - just felt a little bit nervous of taking it that far on its first run, also I wasn't sure what the weather was going to do - very sad I couldn't bring it
Good stuff,
it's really cool to think in a few months time that forgotten chassis will have a new life once again as one of the best looking cars on the road
I've booked mine back into the garage next week to have some of the niggles sorted, and hopefully getting the aluminium pieces tomorrow to make the new grille with