Build Project: Suzie!!

[neckto]

Well no work was done again for the weekend, straightener set me up so hoping for next weekend

[jpec]

noooo .. i was looking forward to some progress ahaha

[neckto]

Doe study it........me too!!

[Black Scorpion]

Hey man very admirable work done so far and informative!!

Can i ask where you got the heat shield to buy? Is it original or was it customized to fit? Looking for one for an older vehicle thats impossible to find

[neckto]

Hey no probs, I bought it at the fabric n upholstry store on cipero st, its around 30 dollars per foot if I can remember, its about 4ft in width, I just bought it to length, and cut it to fit under the hood, bad thing is that its not as hard (like chipboard) likew the factory one, its a bit more plyable (like vinyl) so u have to use all the clips, and maybe more or some double sided tape etc to ensure it keeps the shape for sure, also u may have to be a bit easy on it if powerwashing, I haven't tested it out in that regard yet either, good luck

[Black Scorpion]

Thanks alot assuming its either radica's or rahamans, will check them soon

Will be tuned in for progress n final product!

[neckto]

Oops sorry, u can get it at both, I got mines at Radica Trading, they were cheaper

[Black Scorpion]

^^its also more organized in there too lol

[neckto]

Lol

Lots of different types of upholstry clips too

[neckto]

rel rain, be safe on the roads, too many pickup crashes dese days

[droppa]

aye neckto, wassup bro??? van looking real good from in these pics boi, thats a great resto project you doing there.....


btw pm the welder number nah, ah padna looking for a welder/patchman......

[9YDMS]

just came across this thread ...impressed with the work done! Sent you a PM

[neckto]

thanks man

[SNIPER 3000]

Put up a final shot nah!

[nos_specialist]

Dude...was Suzie ever completed?

[jpec]

like d man leaving us hanging bad boy.... come nah man neckto! the people want an update!

[nos_specialist]

He tell meh it finish and he wud post a pic..come on neckto.

Put it up doh wry

[neckto]

ok
pics not as detailed as before tho, it;s just basic straighten and paint from here fwd


scrapping down to take to paint shop









waiting my on turn - appointments dont mean anything at the mango tree garages



wok start a few days after





final fillering / puttying / straightening / lining up











meanwhile trayliner being cleaned and repaired



keeping engine bay and under carriage white for easier maintenance



color change again........suzi going 50 shades



























ready for clear

meanwhile tims cleaned and prepped for painting.......may change dem to black after





prepping for black





final pics will be posted soon

[Ted_v2]

those rims are the bomb

[Morpheus]

Suzie lives!!!

[jpec]

yesssssss.... finally an update! been dying to see her finished!

[neckto]

Tray liner repaired painted and installed, tray was painted and thoroughly greased before placing liner



also installed a tray cover

















































thanks for everyone's support and those who helped getting this project completed, and for reminding me to post pics lol

Thats all folks!!!

[Morpheus]

Bravo!!!

Suzie looking good

[jpec]

EXCELLENT! looks great, and thanks for the update! lol.

[black start]

good work man!

glad you finished her

[neckto]

no probs

[nos_specialist]

Yessss dawgg....excellent excellent job...

Congratulations.

Suzie lives!!

[TRENDSETA]

Are those white flecks in the interior shots the original colour seeping through after the colour change ?
Considering doing the same so i'd be interested to know how the materials stood up over time

[neckto]

are you referring to the interior body which was left white?.....

or the upholstery?.........if upholstery, there are some spots and scratches where the paint was removed, but it's minimal, i had tried out different plastic primer products.....if you're going to do that, i recommend using the max mayers product. the areas which were applied using the max mayers took a beating with no flakes and scratches, i would also recommmend a clearcoat to protect the paint finish, which i didnt do.

[TRENDSETA]

Thanks for the response man! and yes i was referring to the interior. Appreciate the pointers in the right direction