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Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:02 pm
by Jordi
andyrew wrote:Not a bad fail list Dude.
quarters looking pretty worse for wear.
I'm still more concerned about the gaffa tape.
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:05 pm
by Anton
Jordi wrote:Do i dare ask what the gaffa tape is for?
To stop the tinworm getting any worse before I get around to sorting it out...
andyrew wrote:Not a bad fail list Dude.
quarters looking pretty worse for wear.
Yeah, I feel like a right plonker for not sorting those things out *before* the MOT.
And yes, that bodywork is a royal mess!
Thinking of rebodying, or at very least getting new rear quarters to weld in. But that's low on the priorities list.
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:11 pm
by Jordi
If its not rotten just leave the dents in it.
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:46 pm
by Anton
Some bits (the bits with the ductape) are a bit rotten.
The rest of the dents add character, but the vehicle is a bit embarrassing for the gf right now, it should be tidied up a *little*...
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:50 pm
by Jordi
Do the rust and a lick of paint.
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:56 pm
by Anton
I got a shed load of rattle cans of grey. 20 of them. I'm thinking of just sanding back, throwing a little filler at it, then spraying it. Doesn't need to be perfect, just less embarrassing for the poor gal!
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:49 pm
by ScottieJ
Dents add character
Insert example A.....Tim hardy
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If I keep my SJ I'm sure it would one day look similar to this
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:31 pm
by donkeychomp
When I pass an MOT (medical one) bring it here and we can do it in a couple of days.
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:10 pm
by Anton
I don't mind the dents, it's just that I can't always get the Yaris out to pick up the gf, and she's a little embarassed by my rustheap. I like it, but I can kinda see why she would like it to be a bit tidier!
Ultimately I would like to build up a Jimny to replace the Yaris and the SJ. Although when I say "replace" the SJ, I don't plan on selling it - I'm hoping that my brother will tax/MOT/insure it and go offroading with me.
But that's a few years off, so in the meantime, I plan on doing some minor tarting up.
Alex - might just do that! After the Yaris is sorted...
Re: Anton's build
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:55 am
by kiwizook
I love Tim Hardy's sj!
it started out super clean, and now the only straight thing on it is the axles and rollcage