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#511 REVVIT

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Posted 07 June 2020 - 07:57 PM

This just keeps getting better,Is that sound deadening on the floorpans?

Thanks appreciated..yes its all cut by hand so it sits on the raised sections of the floor and around the various curves etc..



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Posted 08 June 2020 - 08:44 AM

May have been a pain, but the carpet looks great. 



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Posted 14 June 2020 - 08:29 PM

Making steady progress on the interior..fitted the isolator and made good the carpet around it with a couple of stainless finishers for the cable and carpet where it touches the floor support..Headliner had the usual glue stains so decided to cover  it with some Alcantara and the rear light cluster covers ..came out really neat and easy to apply...

 

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Posted 14 June 2020 - 10:06 PM

more top-class work as usual - the detailing is exceptional!

 

headliner looks really good.  was it really a straightforward job ?  tempted to give it a go myself but it's uncharted territory for me



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Posted 15 June 2020 - 09:27 AM

Making steady progress on the interior..fitted the isolator........

 

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That isolator looks looks neat, I like that.



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Posted 15 June 2020 - 11:11 AM

more top-class work as usual - the detailing is exceptional!

 

headliner looks really good.  was it really a straightforward job ?  tempted to give it a go myself but it's uncharted territory for me

 

Thank you..its time consuming but  little features like these make all the difference..As for the headliner it was one of the easiest jobs so far ..i was unsure myself at first as it has all the potential to go wrong ..The material is very flexible so follows the contours nicely..i simply cleaned  the face of the headliner with brake cleaner ..cut the alcantara oversize to allow for trimming later..applied some spray contact adhesive from screwfix to one half of the headliner first just incase it went wrong ..held the material slightly taught and worked from the middle out..just where the headliner noticeably dips i made sure i used a bit more glue..any creases came out with gentle pressure..repeat for the other side.. trim off he excess and i even re-used the metal clips which hold the original headliner to the frame ..job done in roughly 1 hour..give it a go you will be fine.. :-)



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Posted 15 June 2020 - 11:53 AM

Ok - i get it; you just glued the alcantara over the existing headliner

 

i had to take the headliner off mine to straighten the frame out, so may have to get my wife to show me how a sewing machine works

 

just ordered some alcantara samples to see what works  :proud:



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Posted 21 June 2020 - 07:42 PM

Spent this week of evenings fitting up the doors glass/runners/felts etc..another easy job !..looks more or less complete with the glass in..

 

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Posted 22 June 2020 - 06:22 PM

Looking awesome. Amazing work!

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Posted 22 June 2020 - 08:24 PM

Looking awesome. Amazing work!

Thanks grant nice of you to say...



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Posted 26 June 2020 - 10:25 AM

Excellent work on this build. When you repaired the rear doors, what did you do regarding protection on the inside to stop the weld from rusting?

I am looking at the bottom 7" repair kits for mine but not sure how to best protect it after welding as access is limited.

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Posted 26 June 2020 - 08:28 PM

Excellent work on this build. When you repaired the rear doors, what did you do regarding protection on the inside to stop the weld from rusting?

I am looking at the bottom 7" repair kits for mine but not sure how to best protect it after welding as access is limited.

Thanks.. I had to replace one door as it was to rough..and the other just required the return edge repairing..both have been treated inside with dinatrol so should stand up for a few years..



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Posted 28 June 2020 - 12:13 PM

Another job off the list ...seats are in a trip around the block is getting closer once I can decide on a battery .!

 

 

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Posted 28 June 2020 - 12:30 PM

very nice.  static belts are a nice period touch too !!

 

..maybe a period (non-sealed) battery to finish off and provide the inevitable yet authentic acid stains and odour  :lol:



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Posted 28 June 2020 - 02:24 PM

very nice.  static belts are a nice period touch too !!

 

..maybe a period (non-sealed) battery to finish off and provide the inevitable yet authentic acid stains and odour  :lol:

Thanks..the belts are jag not sure which model..they have been in my brothers stash for years..as for the battery I've seen a neat small one used by a guy on another car forum ..he has used them on all his car builds and never had a problem ..power sonic PG-1221B..Have a look see what you think you being a wiring guru.. :-)






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