rafikdous Posted 30July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2017 Plan didn't really work that well so went to plan B And while waiting, I started stripping the grill. Someone painted it black. This will be fun (not) Coming off after applying paint stripper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 30July, 2017 Report Share Posted 30July, 2017 Hopefully the original finish under the paint is in good condition fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 31July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 fingers crossed2nd application of paint stripper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 3August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 getting there Rubbers, rear bumpers and centre panel are on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Coming together nicely. Hopefully one more shot with the paint stripper and you will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 4August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 After I was happy with the alignment, I pulled the panel off and fitted the two rubbers as well as the reflectors (which cost a small fortune) 2nd rubber And the reflectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 4August, 2017 Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 Looking great Raf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 4August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 Thanks Craig, amazing how putting bumpers and headlights on make a huge difference to the resto progress Nearly there. Its taking so long because I don't want to use any wire brushing or scrapers on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vl gra Posted 4August, 2017 Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 With paint stripping delicate items like the grille, i find it best to put the paint stripper on and when it's ready blast it off with a pressure washer. Been following since the start, project is looking great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 4August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 Bumper bar guards beading on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 5August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Replated lockTested it to ensure its working correctly before bolting it on Lid onAnd of course replated deck lid bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 5August, 2017 Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Lookin fantastic mate always love seeing your progress on the car ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 5August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 New buffers and clips. And strut ascwell Exciting Not there yet with the grill but closethinking of pulling the mesh off to give it a good clean and lick of paint but not sure where to get new blind rivets from to put it together again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5August, 2017 Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Definitely paint the mesh satin black Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 5August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Did you take yours apart Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6August, 2017 Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 No mate, mine was too ratty and missing a couple of the horizontal bits, so I bought a new one. A friend taped up the polished bits and painted his in situ. Bit of a pain to do, but it came up nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 6August, 2017 Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Restos are really death by little parts aren't they. Missing or damaged clips, trims, rubbers etc. You can't have new paint and shiny bumpers and dried out ratty looking rubber or incorrect clips and fixings. It all adds up but the end product is worth it.Just looking at this little one end of the car makes you realise how advertisements suggesting you re-targa a forward-dated, decapitated convertible are just dreaming. In a way it's easier to fix rust and panel damage than to recover all the myriads of missing parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 6August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Number plate lights dismantledCleaned, rewired and refitted with new rubbers and globes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 6August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Number plate bracket onwouldn't be nice to have those plates for real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 6August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Bumper end caps on. Not really impressed with their shape. Took a bit of persuasion (hammer) to get them to follow the bumper profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6August, 2017 Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Are they the right ones Raf? Thought these werewww.pelicanparts.com/More_I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 6August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2017 Link doesn't work Lee That's what I havehttp://www.sierramadrecollection.com/911-912-65-73-/Bumpers-Decos/Rear-Bumper/Rear-Bumper-End-Cap-Left-69-73-p19533.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 14August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 14August, 2017 Been traveling for work so not much has happened. Only had a chance to fit and align the horn grills I also started padding the windscreen frame before apply the vinyl trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Been traveling for work so not much has happened. Only had a chance to fit and align the horn grillsI also started padding the windscreen frame before apply the vinyl trimSub'd. Horn grills original or repro and if the latter are they good quality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 18August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 They are repros from Sierra. The car was updated to the later black plastic ones at some stage so I ditched themI am happy with the repros, they were US$115 each so good quality ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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