candy red resto pics what do u think made bigger

[candy red]

Originally Posted by Mr.G

You're a top bloke Derrick, no problem, I new it was going to be of no fault of yours and an honest mistake after I had met you.

I remember seeing Derricks car a couple of years ago and was amazed at the time his attention to detail, he showed me some engine parts that he restored that looked like new!!! Looking forward to more pics, this car is going to be a good contender for a concurs prize.

thanks george iou

[candy red]

Originally Posted by zpuppy

brilliant job matey! Looking good

thanks zpuppy love your avatar

[candy red]

scuttle panel not looking good,repair needed all round wher windscreen sits and both corners near engine by





not sure how im going to do this one metal so much thinner.


thought about trying to weld this on and cutting old metal off afterwards decided to bend L SHAPE section the length of scuttle panel as both sides curve in different ways
cut away old rusty metal,tack welded L section then cut small Vs every 3 inches or where needed to form the right curves tack each one as i went along very tricky
Once this was done repaired the corners







time to get ready to spot weld it back

[Huw]

Blimey, thats a really nice job. Good to see another 280ZX being restored. Keep the pictures coming.

Huw

[candy red]

Originally Posted by Huw

Blimey, thats a really nice job. Good to see another 280ZX being restored. Keep the pictures coming.

Huw

hi Huw glad you like the pic thanks for you comments looks like you know all about restoring the 280zx more pics soon

[candy red]

now ready to re fit repaired scuttle panel before taking the panel off i took measurements
all across the width and across the diagonals,so when refitting in new it would be right for windscreen,and trims,sprayed where panel is to be refitted.zinc primed areas where going to be welded,then went on to plug weld back in original places.










thank god thats done not fun

what can be next bet i can find more rust guess whats next come on get on your keyboards and reply if you've looked and not replied thats what site and club is about
sharing thoughts:ch eers:

[Mr.G]

Derrick not only can you perform mastery with metal but you are also damn handy with a digital camera! Great pics!

[STEVE BURNS]

Originally Posted by candy red

what can be next bet i can find more rust guess whats next come on get on your keyboards and reply if you've looked and not replied thats what site and club is about
sharing thoughts:ch eers:

If that picie is a clue it has got to be someting to do with the roof next

[candy red]

yes steve the roof lip repair was next this was not too major ,didnt take any more pics of that repair.so moving on to the doors



bottom of both doors rusted away need to rebuild bottom of door frame ,and put in lower door skin repair panel.hurray Mike has got 2 one is for 2+2 one is for 2 seater so will need to extent one.









lower door skins welded on and grinded down welds just need very light skim of filler and then flat doors








feel like im getting nearer the end of welding time for another dig around will be back with more pics soon,of to santa pod show on sunday might see some of you there

[Rob Gaskin]

Great job on the doors, very satisfying work. I've done a bit of that myself on a couple of cars Anglia 105E and my previous 240Z.

The feeling going back into the house after a successful few hours in the garage was worth the aggro. I wouldn't want to do it again though.

[STEVE BURNS]

Originally Posted by candy red

,of to santa pod show on sunday might see some of you there

Some club members will be there with the 300 Guys but most of the drag queens from the club OPPS!! will be at The Shakespeare Speedway for Round 8 of the Clubs Drag Challenge

[Huw]

Nice job of the doors. Mine were to far gone to patch. I had to re-skin mine. A very satisfying job none the less. You will be looking at the backend next then it shouldn't wonder ....

Huw

[candy red]

the


front of bonnet rotten so cut out all rust and remade section and welded in



thin skim of filler and i have a rust free bonnet again

[Ladybird]

My 1979 280ZX Coupe has been in France under going a full body and engine restoration for the past 2.5 years, it's due back this November and I can only pray that the job is as thorough as yours! RESPECT

[candy red]

looked in your pics looks good to me hope your pleased when you get it back

heres some more of mine keep the threads coming to see how it was sprayed 11 coats in all




some of the rust i have cut out



and more



soon ready to be sprayed

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