*Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation Options

[914dave]

Chris and Dion, enough talk about stone chips!!!! Hahaha

[Dion]

Chris and Dion, enough talk about stone chips!!!! Hahaha

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[Dion]

Rear "boot" repair part 2
Went back to rear trunk repair to seal up pin holes from welding. Upon grinding more metal away found some more weak metal. Repairs ensued.
Cut, removed and replaced the original patch panel.
Followed that with an adjacent area repair. Used "all metal" for the pinholes I could not
seal up. Still working on sanding technique. But it's a trunk floor. Not concours worthy
but rust free and strong. I'll add seam sealer later when the primer dries. Working on smoothing the bottom of this area next.

[Dion]

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[Dion]

Primer & seam sealer for trunk patch area. Topside and muffler side.
Onwards and upwards. Slowly getting the hang of this.
Unbelievable how many items one needs to purchase to complete certain tasks.
Didn't really know how many grades of sandpaper existed until I entered
this realm of bodywork. It's far from the best repair.
Constantly learning from experience of what is proper and what was a bad decision as most things in life. One obvious lesson is be patient!!! Don't rush things.
Thanks for looking in.

[Dion]

Ok here's an update for August. Obviously not going to make it for the
deadline of 9-14. I must admit I have been a bit distracted as I just sold
my 1992 VW GTi of which I owned since new on BaT. So that will fund the rest of this
resto. Sad to see it go but I can't afford to maintain a fleet. Especially with my daughter in college. Ok I digress.
I worked on the left long that had a hairline crack in it and also a hole that was adjacent to the seat rail on drivers side rear. Trying to heed advice from the experts here.
I'm getting there! Slowly but getting there.
I ground the welds down and then smoothed them a bit with the "all metal" aluminum
"bondo". Will coat with primer next.

[Dion]

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[Dion]

Seat rail area, sorry pics loaded in reverse order.

[Dion]

Well it's the day before 9-14-17 challenge.
Figure I'd update today as I'm nowhere near done.
Worked on removing rear brakes & trailing arms.

[Dion]

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[Dion]

Rear console will be cut out and replaced.

[Dion]

Engine bay side is nice and clean (rust free?)
Reconditioned arms courtesy of Jayman.

[Dion]

After the work on Sat. had a visit from Dave (914Dave) on Sunday.
Hopefully the good karma from his car will transfer to my U-boat.
He needed a "more flat" floor than his garage had to set up camber/caster measurements.
Before he goes to a final setting at a "pro" shop.
His car is stunning.

[jmitro]

that's awesome; what size wheels/tires in the rear?

[Dion]

Hey Joseph, 225/50/15. 8 up front, 9 in the back.
Daves rims are repops from Group4 of the Campagnolo rims.
Just like the Lancia Stratos ran. They're very,very cool.

[Dion]

Right so Build off challenge is on the simmer. I actually feel less
pressure working on this car now.
Changed gear from body work to working on mechanical
bits. First up removing rear brake lines and "ABS" device.
Will send that bugger of to PMB for an overhaul along with the
front S calipers.

[Dion]

Brake line layout

[Dion]

This evening removed front control arms to replace all the bushings
and give it a good cleanup. The rust that poured from the torsion tubes, unreal.
Makes no sense to have fresh brakes and lines and not freshen the front end.
Taking those arms off was a bugger of a job. Took the whole assembly out
and used the "heavy" lift to keep all still while a nice sized hammer
helped tap out the arms from cross member. Felt good to make mechanical progress.