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Hey mate - just a note on the chain covers. I did something similar on mine, but used bike tubes. The problem with anything 'watertight' like rubber or the treated canvas you have used is that the covers fill up with water and rust the chain, then when you open the tailgate you get rusty water spilling all over the place! I recommend punching a couple of holes around the halfway mark of the covers to prevent this.Quote:
Originally Posted by grey_ghost
Cheers,
Adam
Hi All,
I did more more work on the Ghost this weekend...
Installed all of the tread strips (approx 100 rivets later):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0765.jpg
Installed the spare wheel holder:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0771.jpg
Removed the door stoppers:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0763.jpg
Removed washers, nuts, bolts for door stoppers and clean (old vs new):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0772.jpg
Sand/Clean/Clear Coat - Battery Holder brackets and Door Stoppers:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0776.jpg
Sanded/Cleaned/Painted - Drivers Foot-well:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0768.jpg
The pop-riveting was fun - I'd never used a pop rivet gun before...
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
Did some cosmetic work during the week..
Removed the Grill:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0783.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0781.jpg
Sanded it down, painted with 3 coats of clear coat, new Fly-Wire:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0791.jpg
Installed (with repainted original Land Rover badge):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0793.jpg
That's about it for the moment,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
Another cosmetic job - which still took over an hour to do.
Oil Dip Stick (before):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0798.jpg
Sanding (by hand), cleaning, 2 coats of Clear Coat (after):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0799.jpg
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Looking really good now!!:cool::thumbsup:..Keep going
Must be getting closer too hitting the road?
Loving the thread thanks Grey Ghost, fantastic inspiration!:)
keep it coming
Cheers Simon
Hi All,
Managed to do some more work on the car this weekend - fitting the work in around a wedding and the usual chores...
I decided to remove the cover for the steering box (before):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0801.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0800.jpg
Spent about 2 hours sanding & cleaning it:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0809.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0807.jpg
And then painted it:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0817.jpg
Installed the sanded/cleaned/painted towbar (all new bolts/nuts/washers):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0819.jpg
Installed the sanded/cleaned/painted front valance + bull bar:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0811.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0814.jpg
Installed the drivers floor repair panel (new nuts,bolts,washers) and installed sanded/cleaned/painted go! pedal:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0816.jpg
There are basically 4 big jobs left:
Re-install brake/clutch pedal boxes (I'm not too worried about that)
Replace clutch slave cylinder (nervous)
Bleed clutch + brakes (has me worried)
Tidy-up wiring (has me worried)
I don't suppose any Victorian members feel like a day showing a beginner how it's done?!? :wasntme:
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
Managed some more work on the Grey Ghost this weekend - finished painting the chassis (the inside of the rear cross member).
The Bigger news is - thanks to a very generous bacicat2000 - we started removing the old wiring, running new wiring.
When I say we - I really mean HE!
Here is a pile of the old wiring stripped out of the car:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0868.jpg
A MASSIVE thank you to bacicat2000! :D
Progress is slow but steady!
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
Hi All,
With help from a friend - we had a massive day working on the Grey Ghost yesterday.. The car is getting very close now...
Windscreen wiper - BEFORE:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0756.jpg
Windscreen wiper - AFTER (cleaning, serviced, re-greased, painted):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0873.jpg
Fuses covers - removed and cleaned:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0871.jpg
All Seat Knobs + Buffers installed:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0882.jpg
Seats (have been re-covered) are now in:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0875.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0877.jpg
Steering wheel/horn (sanded, cleaned, painted) - back on:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0879.jpg
All new gear knobs:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0880.jpg
Pedal Boxes in:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0889.jpg
Number plate light ready to go:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0891.jpg
Sand/Clean/Paint - bonnet arm:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0894.jpg
Sand/Clean/Paint - starter button:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0897.jpg
Install various rubber for gearbox cowling:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0895.jpg
And last - a bit of fun:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0886.jpg
In summary the list of jobs done yesterday (it was a big day):
* Modify seat bracket and re-fit
* Install seat buffers and seat knobs
* Install seats
* Paint horn surround
* Install steering wheel/horn
* Install number plate light
* Install windscreen wiper - grease internal, clean and paint outside bracket before fitting.
* Fit front chassis bush and tighten all suspension points
* Sand/Clean/Paint - bonnet arm
* Sand/Clean/Paint - starter button
* Install Battery Holder
* Install new Gear Knobs
* Fit various rubber to gearbox cowling
* Clean + fit fuse covers
Regards,
The Grey Ghost! :p
Looking fantastic.
Can I ask what paint you used and how you applied it?
Does the paint have a rust inhibiter in it?
Cheers
Duncan