Todays progress was the first day on killing and preventing rust. I've not really kept it a secret as to what my plans are, but I haven't exactly been clear either. So here goes...
I'm sure most of you remember RACK. It was insane:
Anyway, since that was broken for parts a couple of months ago, Seb has given me the chance to have the remains. Since I wanted to change the shell eventually anyway, I took him up on the offer as it was far too good to turn down. Perfect sills and arches with a lifetime guarantee. What more could you want?!
So today, three cans of Dinitrol arrived. I've read nothing but good things about this stuff, and safe to say it didn't disappoint. It's brilliant! I would spray the exterior in the stuff tbh. Very Very easy to get a good finish. I've done the drivers front arch and the rear panel so far, and all that really needs doing now are the chassis rails and the passenger front arch. The rears are already done!
Here are some photos anyway.
Dinitrol by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Underseal by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Underseal by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Dinitrol by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Dinitrol finish by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Clean arch by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Clean sill by
j0eyD, on Flickr
As you can see, it's fairly mint! With the shell, I've purchased a Torsen LSD, Manual steering rack, polybushed front end, racing engine mounts, and all the underbody bracing that comes with a 1.8 shell. I'll be keeping my 1.6 engine, though. Much more characterful IMO. That'll be getting 'bodies next year too, hopefully
Aiming to have the engine swapped and back on the road by the end of the month... so we'll see how that goes LOL.
And lastly, a quick snap of Sebs freshly cleaned boosted bus.
Boosted bus. by
j0eyD, on Flickr
Nice.