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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:32 am
by mec
bandit wrote:Perhaps your car had the optional liquorice linkage rod mec



:lol: :lol: :lol: :dance:

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:48 pm
by Darren C
mec wrote:Yes that might be a good idea Mr T, il get the blow torch on it :dmcdoors:


Yep, & in the vice, protect the balljoint with a wet rag & give it a tug.

What could possibly go wrong? ;)

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:16 pm
by mec
Right then, today is a Good day !! The welding is complete !!! Somehow in just 45 days Alex has managed to get it all done !! :dance: :jzd:

I'm so Chuffed !! :D

Here's some pics ..

From this...

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from this...

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to this...

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Cross member closing plate on...

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and the biggest part.. the front end ! ...

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Fully welded...

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So next step is, I'm picking up the chassis next Sunday (16th) and then it will be going in for Galvanize and powder coat on the 17th, not sure how long this is going to take as yet but I'm guessing after xmas/new year, then its all down to me to get the thing put back together :shock:
Watch this space :dance:

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:46 pm
by cis6409
That is fantastic to see there mec and Alex.. Exciting times that welding is work is truly epic what a turnaround!
It ll be stronger than ever
Brilliant!

Are you going with a different colour for the powder coating of the chassis or match the original?

Cheers
Shane

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:48 pm
by mec
thanks mate, it is an epic turnaround

Different of course ! lol
Not much different though, possibly a metallic grey so it has a bit of sparkle ;)

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:55 am
by Darren C
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:08 pm
by mec
Darren C wrote:
My little pony.jpg



:lol: :lol: :dance: :dance:

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:00 pm
by Admin-bloke
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Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:20 pm
by Dan 6511
Looks like a really nice job. Looking forward to the rebuild :thumbsup:

Re: MEC'S EPIC RESTORATION

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:28 pm
by mec
Admin-bloke wrote:Simply







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Lovleh !!!



Ohhhh Yesss :dance: