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Good plan of attack J, only thing I can add is have a VERY VERY clear pic of how its going to look finished and stick to it. Will save redoing things and extra unneeded costs. Although you do have all the basics in and sorted to an extent.

Fingers crossed there are no more nasty surprises.... and don't worry about deadlines just do it right the first time.

Making a list and plan of attack like that is the best first step you can do do Jay. I'm sure you've heard this before...whatever time you think it will take to finish it - double it and how much you think it will cost - double that too... maybe you have done this already but put some rough $ amounts next to the items on your list to see what you're going to be up for.

I had Old Timer bead blasted not sand blasted - that took the worry out of getting warped panels and IMHO you get a better job...but...costs a lot more...

Best of luck with it. Stay focused on the finish line and dont change your plans midway and you'll get there.

Stewart

I'll have a look into bead blasting - if it doesn't warp the panels then that would be awesome. Thanks Stewart!

Blacky if I could steal that headliner off you that would be awesome - let me know what you want for it.

I'll add some pictures when I get home, unfortunately the computer geeks have blocked all "online communities" so I cant get on photobucket, but I can access this one through the vic club website muahaha.

Will post the list in the wanted section and see if I can score any bits cheaper then they are normally off the shelf.

So far I have been working on it every night when I come home from work so if I keep plugging away at it and take my time hopefully it wont take as long as Brodies is dragging on for haha.

If money continues to come I may go all out and put in an LSD, 4 link, HQ Brakes and Airbags.

Good to see you got a plan of attack mate... can't believe you aint going to paint her green though...

i meant to say the other week about custom trims on cars, check out the old 50's / 60's yanks mate plenty of different ideas there, i always like the old impala stuff and thought you could replicate something similar with FB / EK bits and the odd imported american bit

i see what you mean about not being in a hurry for the pedal .... hahahaha

Cheers
Nathan

J wrote: So far I have been working on it every night when I come home from work so if I keep plugging away at it and take my time hopefully it wont take as long as Brodies is dragging on for haha.

Our little boy is growing up .

Sound like you've thought everything out, fingers crossed the body is in good nic ,good luck mate.

Trev wrote:

J wrote: So far I have been working on it every night when I come home from work so if I keep plugging away at it and take my time hopefully it wont take as long as Brodies is dragging on for haha.

Our little boy is growing up .

Hahaha yer it's finally happening - pics are now up so everyone go back to page 6 to see what I'm working with.

Does anybody know who built this car?

Paint is Shamilar blue (0244)
And I'm 99% sure that's the colour of the blue one in your post

Stu

Nothing like a job in front u,

You're welcome to my engine crane, if we can work out a meeting it mite come with an engine

Put your battery in the boot while your at it! looks much better....

Sand blasting is cheap and good for all areas other than flat panel, (pillars, edges etc..) Then paint strip and brush the open areas..

Surprised the green machine may never return to the road!!!

"As green i meant"

J wrote: So far I have been working on it every night when I come home from work so if I keep plugging away at it and take my time hopefully it wont take as long as Brodies is dragging on for haha.

After all the help i've given you this is what i get!

Ken wrote:Surprised the green machine may never return to the road!!!

Ken wrote:"As green i meant"

Suuuuure ya did..... Go easy on him dude, his boyfriend just left him (he pulled the EK apart to help take his mind off it all)

The good thing is that most of the conversion type work is done already, so all you have to worry about is paint and panel for the most part. Good luck,
I thought you were going green again though? Just don't do twilight turquoise or our cars will look like twins!

Good luck with this J- hopefully you've shaken all the gremlins out now - can't wait to see the new look!

Brodie wrote: After all the help i've given you this is what i get!

Ken wrote:Surprised the green machine may never return to the road!!!

Ken wrote:"As green i meant"

Suuuuure ya did..... Go easy on him dude, his boyfriend just left him (he pulled the EK apart to help take his mind off it all)

You only get shit for taking so long because I have nothing else on you... it will have to stop now though because my EK is going to take forever - maybe I should race you haha (in terms of fastest time built not who finishes before the other).

Oh and phuc off and stop fantasising about me being gay - can't get everything you wish for fancy pants, I spoke to you about this before it isn't going to happen. Nothing wrong with you swinging that way but It's just not for me.

Apparently pillar rust is a bitch to get out. Might have to sandblast it all and then decide to keep the body or scrap it.

Thanks for the encouragement guys - I'll save it in the memory bank when Im ready to put an axe through it

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