G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 17 Mar 2010 11:23 pm

Chris_C wrote:
Any chance you can cut out and refit metal rather than plating? You'll only be putting off the inevitable otherwise!
I know, nothing like a plate welded over a hole to create a water trap :roll: On most of the other areas I have done I've cut out the rust and welded up to the edge, like on the valance and sills where I want the finish to look smooth. I'll try to do it here too.
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Speedy88 » 17 Mar 2010 11:28 pm

Out of interest, how thick is the body metal? I'm thinking 1mm steel would be adequate to buy?
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 18 Mar 2010 12:51 am

I'm not sure, I've not measured it, 1mm looks about right. I don't know if all the steel is the same thickness all over or if some parts are thicker than others.
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 18 Mar 2010 12:58 am

Thanks for the info on poly bushes Dai, I might as well change them while I'm there and check for rust. I'll be in touch about them soon.
360 GLE Saloon (D 86)
360 GLS (A 84)
343 DL (W 80) :-)
340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
440 Turbo (J 92)
Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
R.I.P. 77 343 DL vario :-(

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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by foggyjames » 18 Mar 2010 01:20 am

My welding exploits so far suggest that the bonnet skin is thicker than the material used for the front wings.

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James
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 27 Apr 2010 11:51 pm

Since my last post I've been busy with other things and apart from painting the petrol tank I've not done much :( Untill the last few nights that is :) On Saturday I started welding the cross member in front of the fuel tank and tonight I finished it off and painted the new patches. I decided to patch over the holes rather than try to cut out all the old metal, it just takes too long I have 340's stacking up in the garden to be fixed!
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Just got to paint on the underseal and get the fuel tank back on. A few pipes/clips need replacing as it used to leak petrol everywhere before.
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440 Turbo (J 92)
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Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Speedy88 » 28 Apr 2010 12:23 am

looks good :) Started anything on the mk1 yet?
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by foggyjames » 28 Apr 2010 12:31 am

There's nothing wrong with that approach as long as you're willing to revisit that area in a few years time.

Oh...ready for that GLS yet, by the way? Might be coming up your way with a trailer next weekend...

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James
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 28 Apr 2010 10:56 pm

Speedy88 wrote:looks good :) Started anything on the mk1 yet?
Not yet! I'm waiting to see how well the GL goes with the M.O.T. to see if my welding skills are up to it. I'm going to see if I can get lots of rustproofing wax stuff sprayed in through the drain holes near the welding on the GL to protect the inside. It's going to be a daily driver and I won't be too worried about taking it out in all weathers but I won't be using 'every' day or for huge mileages so I expect the welding will last a while (I'll probably take it off the road for 2 or 3 months over winter anyway due to road tax costs and no caravan towing required, unless we get lots of snow again :lol: ).
I've managed to collect a few panels for the MK1 it but I still need to have a good look at the door situation. It's taking me ages to get the GL done cos I keep having other stuff to do and I'm busy with work at the moment. (The cold winter didn't help either, can't wait till summer!).

James, I'll give a call or PM about the GLS, there are number of bits that could be usefull, thanks

Andy
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by foggyjames » 28 Apr 2010 11:29 pm

Sounds good Andy. You might as well have the whole car to strip. I don't want much for it, and I can deliver it to your door on a trailer next weekend (Sat 8th). I wouldn't mind a few bits and bobs off it once you've started taking it apart, but we can discuss that come the time...

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James
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'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by SteveP » 29 Apr 2010 08:41 am

Foggy you cheeky bugger... you offered me the carb off that :lol:
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by volvosneverdie » 29 Apr 2010 12:05 pm

SteveP wrote:Foggy you cheeky bugger... you offered me the carb off that :lol:
Maybe that's "one of the few bits and bobs he needs to keep off it". :wink:
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by foggyjames » 29 Apr 2010 12:47 pm

Haha...might be ;)

If it appeases you, Steve, I found that chrome trim you need. Brand spankers...and it's the right piece.

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James
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'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
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'79 343 DL
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by SteveP » 29 Apr 2010 03:23 pm

Ah well, it's the wrong type of carb anyway ;) I'll go with the trim though :)
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Re: G89 VFW (Project) Time for some TLC

Post by Hell Driver » 01 Jun 2010 12:51 am

I've been quiet on this thread for a while as I've been trying to spend more time on the car than the computer!! :roll:

I'm now ready for M.O.T. time sm43 tomorrow, tuesday 1st June

So my next post will be :D or :x

I will update with the results and recent work soon
360 GLE Saloon (D 86)
360 GLS (A 84)
343 DL (W 80) :-)
340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
440 Turbo (J 92)
Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
R.I.P. 77 343 DL vario :-(

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