Thanks Everyone,

[keith19]

Smart machine, Redwine. Looks great, worth all the effort. Enjoy driving her for awhile before you get that mig out again...

 

[brightspark]

nice job i hope u have it well insured to a fixed value. if sum bu .,././er bumps it u only get market value 4 it

 

[katbloke]

First time seeing the whole car and it looks awesome, how did she fare in the MOT? welding all good etc etc?

 

[redwine300]

Thanks guy's, I had forgotten just how much i enjoyed driving her, can not get the grin off my face.
Good point Brightspark, I do have the option to upgrade to an Agreed Evaluation on my insurance, now that I have some decent photo's I think I will apply.
As for the MOT Katbloke, on the welding side, no problems at all,
Just loads of issues with track rods and rear break lines etc' Passed on the third attempt.

 

[Sphinx]

Well my laptop broke a while ago and I've been busy with a new job so haven't kept track of this thread for a while.
Came back to say the car is looking great! you must love every mile in it now knowing how sorted it is

 

[JohnMcBob]

Just spent the last 2 hours reading through the whole thread and WOW!

Amazing how much you've progressed during the resto, hope i can get as good clean welds as you

Really like the car as well, i'd end up killing myself in one trying to drift everywhere haha

 

[redwine300]

Hi Sphinx, long time no see, how's the BM?
Glad you like. I have been taking full advantage of the good weather lately. WOW, what a drive!
Having said that, I have lots of areas still to do, so I will be wielding the MIG once the summer has passed.
Welcome to the forum JohnMcbob, glad you enjoyed the read.
As for your welding, if you persevere and get as much help from the guy's and girls on this forum, (and you will) then anything is possible,
it's just a matter of time and patience.
Hopefully you will post your exploits, any questions just ask.
someone will always help.

 

[FranV8]

Nice job - like it in white too. Too many of these have disappeared off the roads with terminal tinworm (my Mum used to have a 280ZX, when that was eventually cut up for scrapping the shell, the front floorpans had structural carpet!)

 

[Sphinx]

I like it a lot!
The BM is fine thanks, recently retrofitted some gadgets (climate control, cruise, pdc etc) but been putting off the job of re-building the vanos...I'll do it one day lol
I must admit, I've barely touched the welder in the last little (big) while so I'm probably pretty rusty these days.

 

[redwine300]

I know what you mean about the welder Sphinx, I hope it is a bit like riding a bike , you never forget, well fingers crossed anyway.

 

[Spot the welders dog]

Who'd man......You, that's who.

Lovely, just lovely; and very comfy looking ta boooot.

Happy, I_bet_you_are....

 

[Add]

Wow....
Iv just read this thread from start to finish
Im impressed to say the least
Inspiration is a bit of an understatement....im all revved up now wanting to go attack my rusty J-Tin Project l .
Great work and perseverance...Thank You for sharing it in such detail so people like me can grow the balls to have a go
Have a hug
Cheers to Spot the Welders Dog for the link to this awesome thread

 

[redwine300]

Glad you enjoyed the read Add,
I know when I first started, I also drew inspiration and hope from existing posts. Not to mention the vast knowledge and help from everyone involved with this forum.
I understand that it will appear daunting for you at this stage, but I found that as your welding improves (and it will) and you get more and more confident, the project will start coming together. Just take your time and you will find things will just happen, and before you know it, you will be done!
Remember, if at first you don't succeed, try try again.
By the way, I have enjoyed reading your post also. I will pop back to it from time to time and offer help where I can. keep it coming

 

[katbloke]

October now missing updates again

 

[katbloke]

Happy xmas bump

 

[redwine300]

Thanks for the bump Katbloke.
Merry Christmas to you too! (and everyone else by the way)
Hopefully you will be glad to know, (now that I have exhausted all of the summer driving opportunities) I shall be returning to the matter of the remaining areas that require some more fabrication and welding.
So I will be back soon.

 

[katbloke]

Thanks for the bump Katbloke.
Merry Christmas to you too! (and everyone else by the way)
Hopefully you will be glad to know, (now that I have exhausted all of the summer driving opportunities) I shall be returning to the matter of the remaining areas that require some more fabrication and welding.
So I will be back soon.

Excellent welcome back

 

[mk1 astra paul]

excellent job i have learn a lot form your thread a very great read a very big thank you. you are the master

 

[Weldinator]

Well got to the point where I was ready to throw in the towel with this piece, drove me mad today but managed to get somewhere close to what I think will suffice. Still a little fettling and drilling to do but should be welded in tomorrow, fingers crossed. By the way Chickenjohn, took your advice with regards to using a jack to hold the plug welding together and my initial set ups looked promising. May manage to get them welded tomorrow also.

Some great work there, well done

I also like the 'Casper the ghost' in the first picture

As for the filler, the more you put on the more you have to take off, filler can be hard to apply smooth and nice. Try to avoid raised edges here and there. It can lead when sanding to pits in the filler etc, so try to apply it smooth and all in one swoop along the area its needed.

Im going to read the rest of the thread now

 

[Chickenjohn]

Thanks Guy's for your continued interest,
I apologise for my lack of activity, I have just been so busy getting her through the dreaded MOT I lost track of time. Mind you, she did pass in the end and has made all the effort worth while.
So for you folk that are just starting a project, believe me, when it is done it feels great.
That said, once the summer fades I have a long list of areas that need more fabrication and mig welding so will be back real soon. I have took the liberty of adding a few photos of her to date.
I hope you like them.

Great to see the results of all your hard work, Redwine! I love the interior of your car as well!