Old School Projects

[Sanctifier]

Question tho: why media blast a fibreglass shell? Not like i trying to uncover rust. Wrt the backbone, I wouldn't try to repair it. That is essentially the structure of the car. Lotus didnt exactly do a wholesome job from the start and trying to repair it is a false economy. I rather put my faith in a properly re-engineered Sypder chassis.

One more thing.....if you had the HSR, would you media blast the bodykit? I personally had planned to just rub it down and repaint. Your advice, as always, will be greatly valued

why media blast a fibreglass shell?... Quicker?... easier?... less gouging of substrate from abrasive disks?...
more accurate visual inspection after? Baking soda isn't used for rust removal.
Its major use is for paint, primer (and gelcoat!!!) removal. It's been used on boats and cars for years.
So you don't have to worry about damaging glass, door rubbers or chrome, etc.
IMHO I would still be careful around (remove) modern plastic headlights (and tail-lights) though.

Here's a 'Vette being Soda blasted for a restoration...
Link--> Soda Blasting - The Bare Essentials.

Soda blasting will reveal any problem areas, such as previous repairs or "rotten" fiberglass. For a variety of reasons, some areas on Corvettes will simply degrade, leaving "hairy" patches that need to be addressed. Hand-sanding may not root these out.

I can see your point about a 28 year old chassis. Maybe a new one would be a safer bet on such an expensive restoration.

For the HSR I don't know if Soda blasting is available locally. AFAIK PanLand only works with Black Diamond.
In your case, "rub down & repaint" may be your only option right now.
Having three projects makes 'DIY Soda blasting' feasible for me... but I have to start from scratch...
in about 18 months... after I build my DIY Sandblast/Spray-booth... at least I have the 24" exhaust fan already.
... My $0.02¢

[MG Man]

I'll be renting your booth in 3 years

[moti]

I'll be renting your booth in 3 years

finish the flicking MG first nah faddah, then think about another project.

[MG Man]

MG should be finished in 2 years pappy..........one year to recover, then do a partial resto on le HSR

[Sanctifier]

I'll be renting your booth in 3 years

It will be ready, if all goes according to plan. I might even do it commercially later.

BTW spot welder should arrive next week. Trying to install by mid-February if all goes well... 90 amp circuit req'd.
I don't want to 'hard-wire' a "fixed" installation, so I'm hunting a suitable "disconnect" (plug). Suggestions will be appreciated.

GroceryGetter is already 2 weeks behind schedule; so hoping to have all other tools & equipment by then too.
M900 upper body measuring system (uprights) should arrive with welder...
Up next, about 3-4 weeks of measurements and drawings... while the GSR gets MoT inspection & sticker.

[moti]

MG should be finished in 2 years pappy..........one year to recover, then do a partial resto on le HSR

you don't just look lazy then

I'll be renting your booth in 3 years

It will be ready, if all goes according to plan. I might even do it commercially later.

BTW spot welder should arrive next week. Trying to install by mid-February if all goes well.
900 amp circuit req'd. I don't want to 'hard-wire' a "fixed" installation, so I'm hunting a suitable "disconnect" (plug) for it.

GroceryGetter is already 2 weeks behind schedule; so hoping to have all other tools & equipment by then too.
M900 upper body measuring system (uprights) should arrive with welder...
Up next, about 3-4 weeks of measurements and drawings... while the GSR gets MoT inspection & sticker.

build tread where, on zorce?

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ Yup, just click ---> GroceryGetter for Page 1.

Also repeated here, just in case...
Japanese Nostalgic Car - Link--> Lancer 1800 GTX (A175X) Prototype...

[moti]

sweet.....thanks man.

[nigie]

TARGA..!!!..TARGA!!!!.....COATS OF CLEAR..

[nigie]

bumppp

[nigie]

THE REJUVENATION......SOON!!!!

[nigie]

No !! its not chicken!!!!

[MG Man]

good stuff man!

[nigie]

BEHOLD!!!! DA FIAT SPIDER!!!....Haselys old car..so it must be associated with speed...

[nigie]

THE MIGHTY MINI ENGINE START....



Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :
998 cm3 ( 60.9 cu-in )
Bore x Stroke :
64.6 x 76.2 mm ( 2.52 x 2.99 inches)
Number of valves :
8 Valves
Aspiration :
N/A
Compression Ratio :
10.3
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :
40 PS (39 bhp) (29 kW) @ 5250 rpm
Maximum torque :
68 Nm (50 lb.ft) @ 2600 rpm

[roadracer7]

THE MIGHTY MINI ENGINE START....
http://youtu.be/

it small buh deadly....

[nigie]

ITS A BUGS LIFE....NEW LIFE THAT IS ...

[9YDMS]

hope this 1985 Z31 counts as old school

[MG Man]

very cool

[nigie]

Sunny day....sweeping the clouds away.....





RESTO!!!!

[bigchief3679]

THE MIGHTY MINI ENGINE START....



Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :
998 cm3 ( 60.9 cu-in )
Bore x Stroke :
64.6 x 76.2 mm ( 2.52 x 2.99 inches)
Number of valves :
8 Valves
Aspiration :
N/A
Compression Ratio :
10.3
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :
40 PS (39 bhp) (29 kW) @ 5250 rpm
Maximum torque :
68 Nm (50 lb.ft) @ 2600 rpm

Come nah Nigie.....all that Wikipedia bizness and you ent realize its not a 998 but a 1275 engine.

[nigie]

Didnt realise was a 1300....actually .....

Engine manufacturer:
BMC Austin A-series 1275
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
2 carburetors
Charge system:
naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder:
2

Valves timing:

Additional features:
SU HS2

OHV

Emission control:

Cylinders alignment:
Line 4

Displacement:
1275 cm3 / 77.7 cui

Power net:
47 kW / 64 PS / 63 hp (DIN)

/ 5800

Torque:
98 Nm / 72 ft-lb

/ 3200

Power gross:
52 kW / 71 PS / 70 hp (SAE)

/ 5800

Torque gross:
108 Nm / 80 ft-lb

/ 3200

[legoRB]

1jelly for that Z31....


Nice stuff!

[Ted_v2]

if anyone looking for a set of wheel finishers

send me a pm. i got a set of 13" almost like new. from the 80s

[moti]

if anyone looking for a set of wheel finishers

send me a pm. i got a set of 13" almost like new. from the 80s

[Ted_v2]

^ correct.

[nigie]

Project Subaru killer coming along ...despite frustration...

[moti]

^^

been there, know what i did?
i fucking-chop up that motherfucker- into two and dump that crap


want help in cutting?

[nismoid]

Renault?

[nigie]

Renault?

yep R12 wagon