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my first build

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:03 pm
by jabfb
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Not sure what I'll do yet everyone tells me to leave the paint
Very confused! I like rat rod style but also like a nice painted one.

Re: my first build

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:51 pm
by Blacky
Whatever you decide to do , it looks like you have a bloody good blank canvas to work with !

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:15 am
by Cal
Up to you, though if it was me I'd bring the old girl back to her former glory.

In other words, paint it :mrgreen:

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:26 am
by Aussie Bob
I like it .... :D

Yes, I would paint the panels that have grey missing..... :wink:

Can you please post up a pic of the ID tag, chassis number and engine No?

Thank you,

Steve

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:49 am
by thropzed
First build and a new shed! Gotta luv it.
Paint it original
Keep it grey (Motor)
Cheers Theo Z....................

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:29 pm
by EEKAY
I'd keep it as original as possible "just me" a good general tidy and freshen up, but it's really upto you goodluck with it tho'

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:34 pm
by oldnek
Mate, how good is that!. Just as Theo mentioned, New shed or in the early stages, New car to refurb, Bloody brilliant.
Can't wait to see some progress.

Regards John

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:41 pm
by jabfb
yep new attachment to shed is nearly there then i can get working on car!! ill keep updating pictures as i go if i can decide what to do that is :D
thanks for comments
jourd

Re: my first build

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:17 pm
by jabfb
:lol: i wish :!:

Re: my first build

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:01 pm
by jabfb
Steve Jackson wrote:I like it .... :D

Yes, I would paint the panels that have grey missing..... :wink:

Can you please post up a pic of the ID tag, chassis number and engine No?

Thank you,

Steve

sorry it took so long
ive pulled engine out and is at my brother in laws because i plan to replace with maybe
161 or 202 not sure yet and i got some prices to repaint white flash because
it has already been touched up, im thinking a metallic sparkle white metal flake
:P
and fix rust, NO bog and keep the rest of paint as is
havent checked chassis but id tag i took pictures of its not super clear
but numbers are
FB 2259515M
TRIM 604 815
PAINT 585 9900
INSERT 585 9891
TOP 585 9900
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Re: my first build

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:09 pm
by jabfb
i have the regluar original spats off my brother in laws ek
but does anyone know where to find the longer larger ones that sit over top :P
thanks

jourd

Re: my first build

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:25 pm
by Blacky
Send smooth customs on this forum a PM for the spats mate.

Re: my first build

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:41 pm
by Sputzwagon
What Blacky said.....
Easy to install too...I did the diagrams. :roll: :lol: :lol:

Scotty.

Re: my first build

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:23 pm
by wot179
Hose on some 2K clear to preserve that finish.

Red motor,stick shift and dump it.

Re: my first build

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:41 pm
by Mick Jagger
rear springs reset level and some 50mm blocks
take 2 coils off the front at least