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[benjy_18]

dont think ive commented on here before, but your doing amazingly well!
cant wait to start working on mine again.

is there any chance you could let me know the paint code for that orange, as ive been lookign everywhere for the shade/vibrance.

Ben

[Deathrow]

It's Volkswagen Brilliant Orange.

I don't know what the code is off hand though.

[tedmcedd]

yes yes! oh i'll bet you're excited!!!

looking great man!

Ed

[Deathrow]

yes yes! oh i'll bet you're excited!!!

looking great man!

Ed

Almost Ed, I'll allow the excitement to kick in when I'm putting her back together .

Not sure how MITP is looking at this point in time but I'm still working towards it.

[Deathrow]

I didn't get a massive amount done today yet I still seem to have loads of pictures haha:


Steering rack dry.


And unmasked.


Close up.


Regreased and new gaitors installed.


And packed up until I'm ready to put it back on the car for good.


None of the other subframe mounts are standard so I bought these to replace the standard front tear drops.


I also bought these. Should be ample to cover the underbelly of Elliot.


Todays job was to get on with cleaning the interior for paint.


Including the rear bench.


And then the boot.


I got tired of scrubbing after a bit so I removed the headlining, should have done this years ago (literally).

I didn't get my cleaning jobs finished so I'll carry on with them tomorrow and then post after pictures .

Thanks for looking .

[hughJ]

You are getting there. Keep up the good work Deathrow

Hugh

[Deathrow]

Cheers Hugh .

Carried on scrubbing today and here we are:


Main floors.


Rear bench.

Everything needs a wipe down with white spirit but I've still some areas that need rubbing down which aren't part of the floor. I'll carry on when I'm at the garage again on Thursday.

Thanks for looking .

[analogue_radio]

Did you use a wire wool brush on the drill for that? I need to do the same job

[Deathrow]

It was too harsh Luke, it was taking the paint too which I didn't want. I only used the wire wheel in the areas that needed bare metaling anyway.

In the end I used a paint scraper to remove the big bits and then rubbed like mad with a metal scourer, like you would use to do the dishes. Worked a treat but it's hard work and you'll have sore fingers! I really didn't want to lose the paint though.

Working on moving back home today! Makes working on Elliot look like light work!

[darky32]

Love reading your project Deathrow, the work you have done and your detailed write up's are a big help to us all. Looking forward to seeing more ......Good luck with your move

Mark

[Deathrow]

Love reading your project Deathrow, the work you have done and your detailed write up's are a big help to us all. Looking forward to seeing more ......Good luck with your move

Mark

Glad you're enjoying it .

Here's a bit of progress:


Good coating of red oxide on the floors.


Light coating on the rear bench.


Same light coat in the boot.

I only gave them light coats because the original paint was fine and the boot was already primed in most places.

I'll rub down a few areas tomorrow to smooth them out and then spray some nice black paint!

Thanks for looking .

[hughJ]

Just looks so tidy and fresh. Great to see you this far on.

Hugh

[pickuptruck1994]

The progress looks very good i have been through the whole post in the last two day look very good you have inspireed me and i am going to be taking on a project like yours very soon to have as my first car will be good. i like the way you have been welding in the little patchesto get rid of the rust i might use this method on some small spots. cant wait for the next post as im realy intrested in your resto now
well done

[Deathrow]

Thanks for the comments guys .

It'll look better when it's black . It still won't be perfect but 90% of that will be under carpet anyway, I just want it to be protected.

[GraemeC]

Fantastic - coming alomg really well now.

Have you kept all the metal bungs from the holes in the floor?