UPDATE:
Only a several small ones because i couldn't really face going out and getting caked in underseal this weekend (but at least its still moving forward, its all got to be done at some point).
First up was to remove the ignition barrel from the steering rack, as this is a push button start this will not be needed, pretty simple really, pop the ignition barrel out, then cut off the holder and grind to smooth.
sorted, this will get a lick of paint before it goes back in. Talking about paint a few other bits needed tidying up... like this cup brake thingy (bias valve???) i dunno. but it got a decent clean and lick of paint. (after this image). Unsure what i am doing brake line wise yet, whether it will be full hardline or braided.
The headlights were also taking up some room in storage so decided to get these painted, i had already sanded them down once so just made sure this weekend and then gave them a quick cover of primer and some satin black. The lenses were a mess though, i got them a decent way with 600grit but then ran out of grits so have put this on hold whilst i get some more. In the meantime whilst they were drying i started on the brake callipers - again a quick clean up and lick of paint and they are good to go, brake fluid, decent pads and callipers are already stored read to go.
2000grit has now been picked up so will get the lenses sorted and sealed back on. Also picked up some more calliper paint to get that sorted. Happy days.
I also got given a welder by my missus dad (farmer) i didn't know what he was lending me, but i don't think i was expecting this... (this was going to be for seam welding the car as its now in bare metal)
its a bit agricultural shall we say and i have been strongly advised not to use it as it is not only hard to get use to (remember back to my last welding exploits) but it will also not be a clean job... so this has just been put to one side. But this may be a good thing. I had a friend up over the weekend who races in the castle coombe saloon championship and also specialises in restoring classic cars. We chatted about seam welding and he advised against it on the clio saying it could create more problems somewhere else - effectively making the shell too stiff, also am i really going to notice the difference at the level i will be driving it (track days, maybe some hill climbs and entry level racing), would be great to hear the collective thoughts of people with track and race and rally cars???
@Tony Hunter @BIGASH @Pauleds @NorthloopCup @Toastfrenzy @Apg100 @sonny172cup
