Finally- its all one colour !
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Finally- its all one colour !
well after nine odd years in all colours of the rainbow, I finally got to spray the first filler Primer coat .
Having spent ages on other things- usual story- 3 new jobs, 3 new workshops, and a distance of a 240mile round trip to work on it, I was finally able to think 'sodit' it was ready for a proper coat of paint.
(Id initially used Halfords rattlecan primer over the bare metal because it was gradually getting surface rust- the roof especially)
My Dad- bless- went to a couple of local agents before he was able to pick up some 2k filler primer. I dont know what brand it was- Ill find out- but it was a 4:1 ratio and sprayed beautifully. Seriously, I have used various types in my job and this paint went on amazingly well considering I was using my old compressor, and sprayed in a barn with the doors open ( I did wear a mask)
Another major step forward was finally getting the flywheel fitted to the engine. The flywheel was sent over to me from a US evil-bay purchase a year ago, just to give an idea how long this is all taking ;-(
When moving to Hove I had the engine in storage with our furniture, so when our furniture was taken out of storage ( a year later!) I had the movers put the engine in the boot of the car as I wouldnt have lifted it in there on my own- where it stayed for another month! (poor car)
I was able to drive up from Hove in East Sussex anti clockwise on the m25 and dropped by at PR Services where I met the team. They did a 'whilst I wait' on fitting the flywheel as well as a quick check on the valve clearances- Many thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, heres some pics ( sorry for the sizes):
Having spent ages on other things- usual story- 3 new jobs, 3 new workshops, and a distance of a 240mile round trip to work on it, I was finally able to think 'sodit' it was ready for a proper coat of paint.
(Id initially used Halfords rattlecan primer over the bare metal because it was gradually getting surface rust- the roof especially)
My Dad- bless- went to a couple of local agents before he was able to pick up some 2k filler primer. I dont know what brand it was- Ill find out- but it was a 4:1 ratio and sprayed beautifully. Seriously, I have used various types in my job and this paint went on amazingly well considering I was using my old compressor, and sprayed in a barn with the doors open ( I did wear a mask)
Another major step forward was finally getting the flywheel fitted to the engine. The flywheel was sent over to me from a US evil-bay purchase a year ago, just to give an idea how long this is all taking ;-(
When moving to Hove I had the engine in storage with our furniture, so when our furniture was taken out of storage ( a year later!) I had the movers put the engine in the boot of the car as I wouldnt have lifted it in there on my own- where it stayed for another month! (poor car)
I was able to drive up from Hove in East Sussex anti clockwise on the m25 and dropped by at PR Services where I met the team. They did a 'whilst I wait' on fitting the flywheel as well as a quick check on the valve clearances- Many thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, heres some pics ( sorry for the sizes):
Contact me if you have any 356b coupe parts !!!!
Well done fella!!
Some light at the end of the long 356 tunnel!
Your car looks great - that's a major milestone - all one colour and all the rust dealt with.
Just got mine mot'd - first one for 37 years!
I can't believe how long these relatively simple cars take to do - esp evenings and weekend working
I'm going to run mine 'as is' (dvla permitting!) for the summer and play about with it again over next winter.
Steve
Some light at the end of the long 356 tunnel!
Your car looks great - that's a major milestone - all one colour and all the rust dealt with.
Just got mine mot'd - first one for 37 years!
I can't believe how long these relatively simple cars take to do - esp evenings and weekend working
I'm going to run mine 'as is' (dvla permitting!) for the summer and play about with it again over next winter.
Steve
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Hi Dan
Odd posts - no thread as such.
I bought the car 2 and a half years ago from linconshire where it had been stripped and laid up (due to rust) by the seller since 1976.
Last mot expired in '77! (sorry 31 years ago not 37)
Passed mot 1st July 2008! after LOTS of work.
Not concourse by any means - built to drive not polish!
Will post some pics soon, Pm or call if you need to, not an expert but far more clued up than I was 2 and a half years ago!
Welcome to drop in for a look if your ever Portsmouth way.
Steve
Odd posts - no thread as such.
I bought the car 2 and a half years ago from linconshire where it had been stripped and laid up (due to rust) by the seller since 1976.
Last mot expired in '77! (sorry 31 years ago not 37)
Passed mot 1st July 2008! after LOTS of work.
Not concourse by any means - built to drive not polish!
Will post some pics soon, Pm or call if you need to, not an expert but far more clued up than I was 2 and a half years ago!
Welcome to drop in for a look if your ever Portsmouth way.
Steve
'72 911T - 212 BHP 2.7, on PMO's
'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
!920's Racing Cycle
1920's Premier cycle
A few vintage Heuers
Member No 381
'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
!920's Racing Cycle
1920's Premier cycle
A few vintage Heuers
Member No 381
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Dunno- he was very helpful though, and his mate makes good coffeePaul @ P R Services wrote:Who’s the devastatingly handsome, over-weight, bald mechanic in the photos
Should have worn some proper trousers if I'd known
My inlaws live in Whitely, so I might take you up on the offer of a visit Steve!
Still lots to do, but itll be a nicer working environment to say the least, now it looks more 'whole'
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Ahhhh you noticed.
Way too much football
I’ve been playing Sunday league stuff since I was about eight
The right leg has had 22 sclerosant injections and the knee has stretched lateral ligaments
The left knee has had the anterior cruciate ligament ruptured and replaced, which was a 3 and half hour operation and you don’t want to know what they do
I retired from the game at 28….was told that I would end up in a wheel chair….
Way too much football
I’ve been playing Sunday league stuff since I was about eight
The right leg has had 22 sclerosant injections and the knee has stretched lateral ligaments
The left knee has had the anterior cruciate ligament ruptured and replaced, which was a 3 and half hour operation and you don’t want to know what they do
I retired from the game at 28….was told that I would end up in a wheel chair….
Dan - Whitley's just up the road - drop the Mrs at the in laws and pop round!
Steve
Steve
'72 911T - 212 BHP 2.7, on PMO's
'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
!920's Racing Cycle
1920's Premier cycle
A few vintage Heuers
Member No 381
'62 RHD T6 B outlaw
'71 Alfa GT Veloce 2000
1929 Indian 101 'bobber' project.
'40 Indian Sport Scout bobber
VW T5
!920's Racing Cycle
1920's Premier cycle
A few vintage Heuers
Member No 381
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