Bagged Bunny

[sports racer]

When you started this rebuild I thought OK, another kid doing some tidying up and then slap on a coat of paint and hey presto - another good looking MK1. But this is different. This is serious work and you've really put some thought into it.

I'd say goodonya but you deserve more praise than that. This is starting to look like a serious project and you are doing really, really well. I know you claim you're not an expert or even a trained welder/machinist/mechanic but you put most of us to shame with the speed and skill you've shown these past few weeks with the work you've done to your car.

If you're ever down Braidwood way I'll shout you a beer or two.

Cheers

Paul

[Petska84]

When you started this rebuild I thought OK, another kid doing some tidying up and then slap on a coat of paint and hey presto - another good looking MK1. But this is different. This is serious work and you've really put some thought into it.

I'd say goodonya but you deserve more praise than that. This is starting to look like a serious project and you are doing really, really well. I know you claim you're not an expert or even a trained welder/machinist/mechanic but you put most of us to shame with the speed and skill you've shown these past few weeks with the work you've done to your car.
If you're ever down Braidwood way I'll shout you a beer or two.

Cheers

Paul

Well said Paul.

[GeorgeMK1]

When you started this rebuild I thought OK, another kid doing some tidying up and then slap on a coat of paint and hey presto - another good looking MK1. But this is different. This is serious work and you've really put some thought into it.

I'd say goodonya but you deserve more praise than that. This is starting to look like a serious project and you are doing really, really well. I know you claim you're not an expert or even a trained welder/machinist/mechanic but you put most of us to shame with the speed and skill you've shown these past few weeks with the work you've done to your car.

If you're ever down Braidwood way I'll shout you a beer or two.

Cheers

Paul

Wow, thanks Paul! It's times, people, comments like these that give you just that little bit of a smile and motivation to keep going. Thanks mate, much much appreciated, and for a free beer? You betcha I'll have to come around haha

George

[Goon]

You're definitely an inspiration George! Love ya work! I finally got my hands on a welder, I'm joining the welding club!

[GeorgeMK1]

You're definitely an inspiration George! Love ya work! I finally got my hands on a welder, I'm joining the welding club!

Thanks mate! Yeah welding is waaaaay too fun. It's so addictive hahaha, have fun

Bit of an update, taking baby steps, but steps none the less.

Trying to tackle the rust on the passenger side, but its a fair bit and is really testing my skills. I've cut most of it out and now just trying to see which way I should attack it.




welded up one bit of it, the engine bay side didnt turn out as i'd hoped so body filler will have to do its job on that side haha




Also tried my hand at blocking off the chassis leg section. I know a lot of people really plate up the entire leg but I wanted to keep the original lines and shape to some degree. What I never understood was when people welded in the plate, how did they do rust treatment underneath? So i set about using POR15 (first timer with this stuff) and followed the instructions. Its a chemical that creates a zinc/phosphate cover over the metal stopping oxidization I believe.

Was pretty easy stuff to use, apart for when they said 'wash out with water'. Wait what? I'm trying to avoid rust fellas.... anyway once washed out with water I used a heat gun heaps to make sure there's no water left.




Hit it up with POR15 rust preventative paint




Now this is the bit that killed me. I know that when welding, it heaps up the paint and creates a burnt carbon leftover, and this is the part that I dont understand.. how does get it? I have a peak under, and there was definitely a pealing paint that I couldnt do anything about. I just snuck in a can of primer and went crazy... any tips or experience?




Because I removed the orignal bracket for the steering rack, I had to make a support bracket for it. Pretty simple really, and does the job pretty well it seams. Finally finished the pedal box and steering issues (apart from accel pedal).






The old man was home and he gave me a hand with some fibre glassing. I bought the dash pretty cheap and there was a few issues with it. There are bits that have let go and the wood starting to flex. I thought I would re glue it all, and fibreglass it just for some support, only had time for this much today.




And lastly for today, the tanks I bought. 3 Gal each I think. Will be running them both in the wheel well with the 2 compressors.




George

[Petska84]

That's awesome George that's some major development since last time I saw it. I must come past Good work.

[anthony--t]

And lastly for today, the tanks I bought. 3 Gal each I think. Will be running them both in the wheel well with the 2 compressors.

[Jarred]

George, there is a product called, weld thru primer. specifically for use in welding applications, for use between seems, underneath things etc.

[GeorgeMK1]

I've asked around for weld thru primer, but no local shops seem to have it dude. Maybe not looking hard enough.

Been pretty busy lately and with tomorrows "REBUILD" show on (charity event for the Philippines) I had to get the civic ready today for it.

Anyway always wanted to do it just haven't had the time or idea how to pull it off. What I'm talking about is a Miracle X bar. I'll have a small half cage, but thought it would be pretty cool to have one of these in there, and no mk1 has had one before so I had to design it all first. Its all just for bling bling and whatt ever extra structural strength is added .. I guess.

What I started out with




Brackets




Sorry for the crappy photo







Sitting it nicely, I have to go over all the welds, make sure everything is smooth and perfect - will get close up pics when its finished for anyone interested :S




Whats been taking up my day today, hopefully for a good cause and plenty money of raised to donate!

[Stiggy_21]

100% sure there is a pressure pack product that is a weldable primer, i think 3M made it and also a few other mobs.
i've used it at work before and its worked a treat!

and the civic is way too high..