Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing Options

[tdgray]

So I figure I better start contributing with some real content rather than stupid jokes and snide remarks. So here goes.

I purchased my 1973 1.7L for $300.00. Damn good thing to because there was about 8 thousand times the rust that I could see (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) (duh!)

Before I tore the car apart I got the engine running. PO said fuel pump was bad. Turned out the relay was bad and in his attempts to fix the problem he reversed the fuel lines. Put a new relay fired right up...ran like crap but still it ran. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

After stripping all interior, electrical and accesories from the car the real work started. Nothing more than expected just a long list.

Some of the problem area identified.

1) Rust in longs
2) Rear trunk and valance panel totally rusted out
3) Floorboards very rusted out - quite a few holes
4) Sill plates and door jams very questionable
5) Typical battery tray and engine shelf damage
6) Front trunk rusted around AC unit
7) Sail panels - bad PO repair with Bondo

Just one note for the rest of this, I am not CptTripps... these pic's are over a years time span. The reason I am finally posting all this is to motivate me to get 'er done.

It may not be realistic but I am still shooting for the FFC this year. I really have to get moving NOW!

[tdgray]

Don't worry... this is only "Rock Guard"

It is basically a textured spray that insulates sound and provides a chip resistant surface.

It is totally paintable. The engine bay will be white just like the rest of the car.

I did realize after I got this on that some of my welds from the previous day looked a little rough... to say the least.

At this point I went and bought an angle die grinder. SHIT if I knew how much better that worked I would have bought one long ago. OH WELL live and learn.

More after the bay is painted... next weekend hopefully.