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SubmitterFreakMore Photos from Freak   Last Update2006/3/13 10:49    Tell a friendTell a friend
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The fire wall and wheel arch exist once again.

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Freak
Posted: 2006/3/13 10:55  Updated: 2006/3/13 10:55
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined: 2004/4/5
From: Brisbane, Narangba
Posts: 1356
 Re: progress update
Made some more progress. All rust cut from the firewall/wheelarch/sill area and welded up. Sooo much rust. Its scary to think it was driving around like that just hidden by someones dodgy bog. Both sides too. Just the upper rail to weld back in now(+ grinding welds and stickerflexing) and shes ready for paint. Thank god. Not long sow. Also the floor has been welded up in some areas.

And im happy to know shes at least 95% rust free and solid again. I say that because im sure id find more if it were to be sandblasted. Im been realistic.

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who_your_datty_1200
Posted: 2006/3/13 11:43  Updated: 2006/3/13 11:43
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 Re: progress update
Nice work!!!

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120fly
Posted: 2006/3/13 11:53  Updated: 2006/3/13 11:53
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From: Ipswich,QLD
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 Re: progress update
Ah its done, nice job youll have to bring your magic welder down when you bring the car ,Ive found some nice rust patchs i need welded up

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Freak
Posted: 2006/3/13 12:03  Updated: 2006/3/13 12:03
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 Re: progress update
Thanks.

No worries Geoff. Its coming together now so shouldnt be long. Just weld the top rail back in and put the new struts in and she'll roll once again. It'll be able to get on a trailor now.

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Cable_Tie
Posted: 2006/3/13 22:32  Updated: 2006/3/13 22:32
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 Re: progress update
I hope you gave yourself some extra room for your 20" Bling while you were at it.

Most people would junk a car with this much rust in it. I thought I was the only mad one to take on projects like this. . .

Maybe we are all a little crazy. . .

Another datto about to see the light of day!

What "Tag" was on the top right of the firewall? Beside the compliance plate???

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mad120y
Posted: 2006/3/14 1:57  Updated: 2006/3/14 1:57
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 Re: progress update
Looks good!

Isnt it the worst when u start attacking your car and finding more and more rust...

Looks like your doing really well, too many people give up on cars like this. Good on ya

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Freak
Posted: 2006/3/14 5:22  Updated: 2006/3/14 5:22
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
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 Re: progress update
Thanks for the positive feedback guys. I mean i knew it had some rust but didnt realise the extent until i peeled off all the sticker flex and bog. My heart sunk but I never lost hope, but i did lose patience for a while. Looked at a few other shells and they all had the tell tale rust signs in this area yet were probably worse else where. I couldnt send her to the junkyard. Too many people send cars to the scrapyard because they are affraid of a little work. And especially to a 1200. I mean you cant really pick and choose to find a good sedan anymore.

The other plate was a Mod plate for the A14.

Oh yeah. I moved the wheelarch back about 2cm for extra clearance for bigger wheels. Will be running TRX 15s at first but could end up with 13s again at some stage.