Hoot. The Leyland Makeover
#1
Posted 18 January 2010 - 02:34 PM
Plan:
Replace right side A-panel
Repair rust at the base of each door
Repair rust at the back right corner of the roof
Paint:
Silver roof and hood stripes
Black shell
Parts.
Keeping it all stock minus some flares for possible 13" revoluitions
1275cc engine to swap out my tired 998
I will keep adding pictures as progress is made. thanks for looking.
Oh, any suggestions on a replacement grill? I see soem listed with trim on ebay for $115.oo US JUNK??
pictures:
Getting the car in the garage.
Stripped of all parts for reconditioning
Parts Piling up.
#2
Posted 05 February 2010 - 04:25 PM
Then another coat of epoxy primer thinned down prior to PPG Silver DBC and concept clear. should look sharp.
I'll then wrap the entire top to protect it while I finish the body.
I cut out the A panel on the right side. fairly easy. I have a heritage replacement. just waiting on a welder to use.
Overall the car is in great shape minus the A panel.
#3
Posted 05 February 2010 - 06:03 PM
#4
Posted 05 February 2010 - 07:20 PM
Nice little project there, looks pretty solid underneath that A panel, I'm guessing it's the warmer climate that protects it.
not sure about warmer climate. expecting 15 inches of snow tonight.
#5
Posted 07 February 2010 - 05:01 PM
#6
Posted 08 February 2010 - 02:40 PM
I applied a wash which turned it purple. it's changes the compound of any rust that formed to primer
I then applied epoxy primer sealer.
Last night I went around the edges with a little putty to even out a few areas. I'll apply High build primer tonight and start with a guide coat and some block sanding.
I partitioned off my garage to keep down the dust on my other car. plus any overspray.
#7
Posted 09 February 2010 - 02:05 PM
I sprayed a dusting of black rattle can over it as a guide coat. I have a 15inch block for sanding tonight. woopeee.
#8
Posted 11 February 2010 - 09:19 PM
Mmmm, by beer supply is first.
block sanding after a guide coat reveals lots of dips and dings
Megablock for sanding. Love it for getting panels straight.
I applied another coat of sealer before applying the final color base coat and clear.
I'm gonna paint it this weekend.
Once this is done the pictures will get better. I know I know it's boring now.
#9
Posted 15 February 2010 - 09:06 PM
I also had the fun of my gas tank dumping 3 gallons on the floor while I was away. yikes. guess the line was weak when I move it.
I got that all cleaned up minus the smell. At the same time I thought it was a good time to prep the trunk for paint. So, I got all the glue "snot of satin" we call it in VW world out of the back using a wire brush and solvents.
It's ready to paint. no rust weee.
#10
Posted 22 February 2010 - 01:50 PM
I got a bunch of welding done on the front along with sanding, grinding and hammer/dolly. the front apron was pushed up and in and I was able to get that nice and straight again. I cleaned the hell out of the paint with wax/grease remover and applied some bondo. I was only able to sand some of it out. I'm gonna do some more sanding tonight and apply some sealer.
pictures.
#11
Posted 22 February 2010 - 01:50 PM
#12
Posted 22 February 2010 - 07:32 PM
#13
Posted 23 February 2010 - 12:21 AM
Andy
#14
Posted 23 February 2010 - 08:58 PM
the Durablock has been the best tool. love it.
I've had great sucess using it in a diagonal motion.
I picked up some real nice 3M chip gaurd spray for the front apron. I think I may apply it to the trunk floor and wheel wells prior to repainting it. Also got some 3M under coat to line the fender wells and bottom with.
#15
Posted 23 February 2010 - 10:01 PM
Where did you get the massive flatting block? iv been looking for one for a while.
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