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Originally Posted by diabolical1
(Post 12352318)
amazing work so far. everything seems to be coming along perfectly.
as a side note: i don't think i can express how much respect i have for guys like you, that can tackle your own body work. Oh, If I was on a schedule this would be a different story. I am working with a guy who does classic restorations. Hate to say it, I'm just a guy who is receiving good advice. |
Small victory today.
When I procured a GSL-SE it did not have the rear calipers or the mounting brackets. Did not take me long to realize what a tragedy this was. Through the magic of eBay I got these. $100. BAM. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f8440733b8.jpg The future is now, thanks to science. electrolysis specifically. I was able to liberate the pistons from the calipers and lucky enough they were from a low mileage car. a very wet low mileage car. but the pistons were good.a bit of bead blasting and a direct to metal high temp clear coat and the Mazda rebuild kit (fuck rock auto in the ear) and I present everyone with this: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ec6c16b9fb.jpg |
Those look like new, very nice! Are you waiting to install the last slide pin boots?
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Originally Posted by Richard Miller
(Post 12352322)
... and a direct to metal high temp clear coat ...
and by the way, thank you, because i've now added that PPG Pitt-Guard stuff to my list of things to use. :D |
Originally Posted by Molotovman
(Post 12352348)
Those look like new, very nice! Are you waiting to install the last slide pin boots?
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Originally Posted by diabolical1
(Post 12352367)
do you mind sharing the brand or a link?
and by the way, thank you, because i've now added that PPG Pitt-Guard stuff to my list of things to use. :D I ordered mine through amazon. This is what I used to protect the underside of the dash. |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0a088226e.jpeg
The hood was not original to the car, so there is no stock blue under the red. That said, the previous respray had to be the shitiest paint off the discount store shelf. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1465fa667.jpeg Untouched fender https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...de3e39d1d.jpeg Not sure how I am going to get into the “ baroque depression “ https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0bc8db0af.jpeg 50% or so done on the top. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...757ede0f9.jpeg Untouched ish rear quarter. |
Not everything can be perfect, turns out behind the right rear wheel the paint chipped and caused some pitting on the metal surface. Not rusted though, so hurray for that.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dc6a10180.jpeg Pink dust from red paint being liberated from the car. Last people really screwed the pooch with the previous paint job. |
my first thoughts was that u had sanded away body filler in that area. keep up the good work.
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Wonderful. Nice looking vehicle. If you would like the name of the person that Atkins referred me to for restoration just let me know.
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Aussie passenger door hinges make for awesome US drivers side hinges
Just look at that. There is no wear on the bearing. Almost like it was hardly used. No play in the hinge. God I am happy with this.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...13d31e09e.jpeg |
Now comes the time where I have to start rebuying bolts... had my rear brake rotors turned and was prepared to install the rear brakes, but I lost the bolts. I also had pitting on the bottom of the doors. Today I bead blasted the trouble spots and filled in with some body plastic.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6b193512c.jpeg I could stand to sand a bit more, but in all it is smoothed out and rust free. A few more photos: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ee7134092.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bbc5f4b2c.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...351efcfcc.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...09edf3fa3.jpeg |
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...700edbb405.jpg
Rear calipers installed and ebrake is functional. |
Looks as if you found seals for caliper slides.
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Originally Posted by GSLSEforme
(Post 12361199)
Looks as if you found seals for caliper slides.
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Should be FC
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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...74cdc37ff.jpeg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...00e5fb391.jpeg Got my basecoat today. Should be hitting primer on Saturday |
This is great! I'm looking forward to seeing it with some color.
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Today’s efforts:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...331892ef8.jpeg
Non polished aluminum foil. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9d329ed75.jpeg Just admire the sky and the lighting. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a38614403.jpeg The primer is EuroPrime. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bd337afb7.jpeg I removed all old trim paint and applied primer. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6f1aa5f82.jpeg Filled in some nicks with body putty. Smooth... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2a853094d.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...30c19c32f.jpeg Really had to work to get up in there. Only if my dental hygiene was as thorough.... |
Why not use stripper for the hard to get parts?
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12362935)
Why not use stripper for the hard to get parts?
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12362935)
Why not use stripper for the hard to get parts?
Originally Posted by Richard Miller
(Post 12362951)
Oh I did, but sometimes there is residual left behind.
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Originally Posted by Narfle
(Post 12363160)
That is the trouble with strippers.
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You're making some excellent progress!! Can't wait to see some pictures with that beautiful new paint on the car!
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More pictures
Need to block sand, also have a couple of spots that could use a quick skim of putty.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7d405ba98.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1b21c5c3d.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b5793e5e6.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fcb456340.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4cb762c64.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d0636926b.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8e1fe7472.jpeg |
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