DillV8 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 When I get a chance I will have a look for you Cheers dude,thats very kind. Dill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 another step forward i hope,a lot of work,also removing previous welding,blasting does reveal a lot so be prepared if ur going down this route work[ will start from rear and move towards front,where needs more work,metal that is left is solid,maybe doing waxoyl all of 15yrs ago did some good car now at bodyshop arches will be cut higher very solid in this area,wish it was all like this not so good work will start this week,putting in s/wheel well+bottom rear panel cheers colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 At least now you will have no surprises hope the rebuild goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 All the best for the rebuild, again another good shell, being rebuilt on the forum Should be getting my 400R shell on Monday for the rebuild of the rest of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 up today at b/shop dismantling hatch for all important f/end,a few bits done,repair panel at rear,a few other bits sorted,and some existing bits been cut out and replaced. next work will be new floor panels+sills,work is slow but prefer that way,cause only doing once cheers colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi Colin. Yul bi glad its noo underway. cheers rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz the stig Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 aye ,top work,pity it wasnt me daen it,just something never tackled,but this wasnt time to learn not on this scale colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsi marc Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Nice work going to enjoy this one, Wish i could have mine blassted . Probably would have only got the tailgate hinges back though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 yeah,nothing prepares u for what is left after blasting at least whats left is good metal cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 more progress,started on floor ,panels r an excellent fit, and one u dont see often 24v? cheers colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveopel Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nice to see another one back and on the way to a full resto Colin, i have a little softspot for the 400r 24v funny enough, Have you thought what method you are going to attach the rear arches yet. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 got 1 of martins kit,i presume there are different ways of attaching rears,open to suggestions not being blended,just want boxed look,is there a rubber bead which can be placed between body+arch,or is that just a water trap,or is it better to seal? only doing this once colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsi marc Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 got 1 of martins kit,i presume there are different ways of attaching rears,open to suggestions not being blended,just want boxed look,is there a rubber bead which can be placed between body+arch,or is that just a water trap,or is it better to seal? only doing this once colin Hi what about the classic mini wheel arch beading, Ive used this for all sorts of kits and its not too bulky, Try minispares sure they sell it off the roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hi what about the classic mini wheel arch beading, Ive used this for all sorts of kits and its not too bulky, Try minispares sure they sell it off the roll If you look at devilfish's 400 projrect thread on page 5, his kit had the remnants of cut outs for J clips (It is pictured on the front bumper, but the rear arch is exactly the same), we dremeled them out and drilled and fitted them the way they were done when built. The J clips and speed nuts are the same ones that hold the front wings on. The arches were painted off the car, refitted and we injected a seam of black Sikaflex once it was all fitted up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 cheers long way 2 go yet colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 up 2 day checking out progress of coupe,a bit more done,both floor panels now in and fully welded in place,last time only one tacked in place starting to come together,but im in no hurry here"s some pics looks even better seeing it all important chassis no u can see damage that media does,chassis legs possibly wouldnt be so bad if not blasted,but obviously needing replaced cheers colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelscott22 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Colin, who blasted your shell? Ive just seen an example of the work of the guy I was going to use, not a straight panel left... Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 cant believe its been a yr since update,mint f/end on,new top wing rails,etc,slow progress,but will come together , hopeful to get shell finished this yr,maybe colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I can see now what you were talking about today Colin, A great deal of work but you know what you have when it's done. The car looks nice also when you had it sitting in the drive next to the Carlton, I bet you are itching to get it back lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi Colin, tried to message you on facebook, but not sure you got it. Then tried on here but it's not working! Please let me know if you see this :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 An interesting read and good to compare it then & now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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