Update on Tiffany

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Update on Tiffany

Post by S60-MBS » 15 Mar 2009 06:31 pm

Howdy folks,
As some of you know my beloved 340 was trashed by "animals",I didnt go through insurance as apart from premiums shooting through roof they would have written car off.From a twisted door and battered quarter panel me with my very limited panel beating skills have turned the twisted and dented bodywork into very straight panels,Still alot of work to do but as each day off work goes by more and more is done these are the results of today with my minions helping me.I decided to remove the body strip from both sides and personally I think it looks pretty kool without it.Should I decide it needs a body strip then I have got source to buy a brand new one anytime.I also removed mud guards to carry out more rust treatments,Beside I dont like mudguards as they seem to harbour alot of mud which helps with the tinworm.

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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by volvosneverdie » 15 Mar 2009 06:37 pm

lookin good man.
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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by jtbo » 15 Mar 2009 06:45 pm

Best thing about mud guards is that they stop stones beating underside of car, it is much more of benefit than disadvantages, imo.

Looking good, great to see you teach how to take care of cars to your kids too 340pw
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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by S60-MBS » 15 Mar 2009 06:49 pm

jtbo wrote:Best thing about mud guards is that they stop stones beating underside of car, it is much more of benefit than disadvantages, imo.

Looking good, great to see you teach how to take care of cars to your kids too 340pw
My kids are better than me at looking after cars LOL,They are my valeting machines and mechanics sometimes LOL,having small hands they can reach places I can only imagine .Kids in pics done the wet & dry on wing and will be doing same for rest of car ,so far they done very well with little instructions

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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by volvosneverdie » 15 Mar 2009 06:52 pm

are they any good with paint?

i could use a bit of help from people with a higher level of inteligence than me.
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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by Chris_C » 16 Mar 2009 01:25 am

Having been pulling front end damage out of an e30 this week, I'm amazed at what you've managed Mo, that looks great. I hope you are proud.
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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by S60-MBS » 22 Mar 2009 08:47 pm

Done abit more work this weekend on Tiffany.Replaced fuel lines around filler neck after finding a disintergrated line in overflow tank which explains partly why car leaked petrol when i filled her up fully.Bodywork is now turning into a nightmare,after putting on a full coat of primer I found all the imperfections that I have left behind and not noticed,Thinks it going to take alot more effort on my part and alot more time.I am pretty happy with the minimal use of filler which is at deepest point 4mm.The door edges (see pic) is the best possible shape I can make, considering it was twisted so much not too bad me thinks.May have found a friendly painter in my local area ,finance dependant may give him a go.




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Re: Update on Tiffany

Post by volvosneverdie » 22 Mar 2009 09:04 pm

Good work there fella.
Looks mighty fine to me.
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