upk Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks to Kev Abbott I could make a start today on the bonnet. First job was to transfer the details from the template to the bonnet. Then a little bit of cutting!! Top skin Frame Repeat on the other side and then cut out for the triangular vents Not decided what to do with the frame here yet, may cut it out but I wanted to keep bonnet latch so need to think on this one a bit more And then see what it will look like Need some tiger seal to bond them in then I will put back the frame work I had to cut out to put rigidity back in before I start with the filler. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangteowens Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Great job we're did u get the vents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lepo5 ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Started off with the bridging filler And a bit of elbow work And more elbow work To end up with this Now it's time for the easy sand filler to plug small imperfections. Then more elbow work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelscott22 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks really good! Will end up much better than a floppy fiberglass one. Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Another day of elbow work and then a covering of high build primer from a rattle can so I can see the imperfections easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangteowens Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 must say that's a very good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) A quick trip down to my unit this morning and a an hour later after a little welding the sump guard was refitted to the 306. That means the rest of the day is manta time!! Cracked on with bonnet including fitting to car so I coud fit the brackets in the right place for the omega bonnet lifters:- I will do a bit of prep on the u deeside of the bonnet first but basically it's now ready to go to the paint shop. Once there it will get a final flat ting and going over by the experts before paint goes on. The end is in sight, I feel sure of it!! Edited April 12, 2014 by upk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well that's it! All ready for the paint shop at long last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's gonna be same colour as the A series I built that now resides in Ireland and can be seen during he summer on the show scene. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) At last! Car loaded and ready for delivery to the paint shop tomorrow!! Edited June 1, 2014 by upk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Just incase your all wondering it's still at the paint shop! Special arrangement I have means it gets done in between insurance jobs. But it's coming along ! In the meantime I have stripped the mk2 escort ready for the group 4 Tarmac build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Good news! (Ignoring the fact it's my last day of sun here in lanzarote it is anyway)!! Just heard from paint shop and all the final prep is complete and everything is now in high build primer getting ready for top coat!! May have it back this side of Xmas !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Cannot wait to the pics of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Cant wait to see this one done! Where did you buy the floorpan repair panels? They look really good but the links to them are too old to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 http://shop.ps-autoteile.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 http://shop.ps-autoteile.de Brilliant thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Collecting at weekend but heres a preview the paint shop sent me 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Nice! Love the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Tucked up at home at last, the rebuild can continue 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) picked up the bumpers and side skirts from paint shop today so I now have everything back bar the rear spoiler. For that he wants to get some paint additive to give it a bit of flexibility to help prevent future cracking! Already replaced door pins , rear lights, boot lock etc but taking my time with the headlining refit. held up at mo due to damaging one of the plastic inserts the wire bars sit in on the roof side rails. I hope I get chance over Xmas to progress the rebuild. Choice of what alloy wheels is currently under consideration?? Edited December 16, 2014 by upk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Headlining refit completed today! Now it's time for beers!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis p Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Looking good mate. What part of Chester are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Looking good mate. What part of Chester are you ? Cheers mate, I'm in hawarden so not too far away from you I would guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis p Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Nope not far. I'm in Prestatyn but spend a lot of time in saltney at my mrs house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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