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solo Jedi Hopeful
Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 249
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:00 am Post subject: |
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MG Bee wrote: | so wah about me? |
Allright pallie, yuh geh yuh salute too right?
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~Street Sleeper~ Pumpum Conqueror
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Good read pal...
I am also currectly working on a Lancer project that i started around October last year.. only Sunday I got around to doing the flare kit..
I seriously need a front grill though.. this baby getting brand new lights all round..brand new GSR upholstery (ordered from Japan).. and a bunch of goodies.. heheh |
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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There is a shop on Cipero street in Sando that had new grilles up to the other day, a little way down from Carplus on the same side going South. The normal type though, not the louvered type. _________________
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Rick Pumpum Conqueror
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 14
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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I still lookin for ah rear left sidedoor for mine |
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~Street Sleeper~ Pumpum Conqueror
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Got me a brand new front grill and reverse lights on the weekend
...now thinking I should bolt up the intercooler.. hmm nm
*sigh.. |
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Rick wrote: | I still lookin for ah rear left sidedoor for mine |
My rear left back door is just a shell of its former self
^Great sleeper, where did ya get the parts?
Gonna start the bodywork on mine soon hopefully, will start with that back door and move on to the other bad parts from there.I have a replacement door, it needs work though. It will look like a rat rod for a while I guess since I will be driving it while working on it, but it would be in better condition and safer as well. _________________
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Changed tires this past Saturday, old set was like slicks. Luckily I had a set of hardly used Dunlop SP Sport GT tires that were formerly on our 98' lancer befor we switched to 14'. Car handling a good bit better now _________________
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MG Man Zorce Klingon Warrior
Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2683 Location: usually on the back page
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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fast becoming best project thread _________________
I know it's so, for I told me so |
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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Car seems to be burning more and more oil. Possibly the Valve seals have gone really bad by this time.
On a lighter note, made me some "euro" style license plates since my dog ate my front one. She can't eat these I hope, aluminum _________________
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Sanctifier Zorce Moderator
Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1794 Location: Good question!
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: |
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zodiaque wrote: | ...Gonna start the bodywork on mine soon hopefully, will start with that back door and move on
to the other bad parts from there.I have a replacement door, it needs work though.
It will look like a rat rod for a while I guess since I will be driving it while working on it, but it
would be in better condition and safer as well. |
How did you sort out the rusty "A-pillar" and flexing windscreen issues? _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick! |
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MG Man Zorce Klingon Warrior
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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huge gobs of filler _________________
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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MG Man wrote: | huge gobs of filler |
lol, nah, not when it comes to structure. They were replaced with new metal. Fair job, but he did not get the door line up right _________________
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MG Man Zorce Klingon Warrior
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:07 am Post subject: |
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I have resigned to the fact that there are no more craftsmen....hence I am doing all my body prep myself
I will do all the stripping wrt the MG, and I will do final assembly. Similarly with the HSR next time around....hopefully by then I'll be handy with a spray gun too _________________
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zodiaque Dude where's my Car?
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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^ If I have the right equipment to paint by then perhaps I can help. All I have now are low preasure guns and a 3/4hp compressor, good for lacquer and enamel, not as good with 2K. _________________
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Sanctifier Zorce Moderator
Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1794 Location: Good question!
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: |
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^ ^ ^ zodiaque don't try to paint with a small portable compressor if you can avoid it.
More mistakes, headaches and work in that direction IMHO.
Problems include OIL, WATER and DIRT in paint. Itz ah b!tch to correct these IMHO.
Why compressor in the first place? You WILL also need ... Regulator... (Pressure control)...
Water Seperator... Dessicator (both needed to remove water in the line.)
Not trying to give you a "hard sell" pitch... but why not HVLP turbine?
I can get you a reasonable HVLP Turbine. No regulator, water seperator etc needed.
It's CHEAPER and gives less overspray and paint application headaches.
Why not get together with MG in a "Group Buy"? That will cut the cost in half.
... and you can help with each other's cars to finish in HALF the time too.
Also, use water-based paint system (eg. Auto Air.) MUCH easier to use for a novice.
Mistakes and blemishes MUCH easier to correct. Best feature for novices and
MOST important is... NO RUSH TO APPLY SECOND COAT AFTER "FLASH-OFF" TIME.
It's compatable with urethane clear coats too. Use urethane last, then colour sand/buff.
Try to stay away from "metallics" and "pearls" for your first attempt.
This is the most important advice I can suggest...
Whatever you use... please use a TOP-QUALITY RESPIRATOR from 3Ms etc.
Respirator MUST protect from ISOCYANATES (Urethane clear coat)
and PARTICULATES (all paint overspray.)
My $0.02� _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick! |
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