Acid Dipping

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Visited an acid dipping place in Dudley yesterday, thought I'd share a few photo's.


356 just after being removed from the Acid tank and getting jet washed clean. Floor is non existant due to rust so a bit of work to do.


not sure which 911 this is with the oil filler on the rear wing


having been e-coat primered and ready for collection. Every minor imperfection is revealed.


possibly an SC which needs a lot of work doing, waiting for the treatment next to a 924

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PHOENIXUK said:

Should bring your T.Shirts up a treat there fella.

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PHOENIXUK said:

I know change the record but I just can't help it sorry...

It was begging for it I guess so you can have that one, and it made me laugh ya git.

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thegoose said:

The rear arch looks very pronounced, doesn't it?

Was that typical on cars of that vintage?

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Silver993tt said:

I can just imagine sending an old Alfa there and after they call you up to come and collect afterwards handing over a small bag of dust

Thats waht I was thinking when I saw this there, but it did look in good order considering.


And.....I dont know how much Ford Granadas fetch in Poland but this had been brought over on a purpose made box section trailer to be dipped. Had had some repair panels welded in but its obviously worth the trip and the money - or they're completely loony over there


And a few more....

A nice Mk1 Cortina


Mk1 Escort


And a big yank tank - you cant appreciate how big this thing is from the photo.

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bass gt3 said:

Wooo!! Thats my 924 shell ready to go! She will be transformed into my new Hillclimber/GTR rep.
Cost fo the basic dipping is about £800. and that again if you want the e-coat.

Steve

And another shot of it. What sort of mods are you doing and be sure to post some pics when its done

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bass gt3 said:

Fantastic, thanks for that. Would you be able to mail me that pic. Be nice to add to the albulm.

So that's what K-9 from Doctor Who looks like without its coat on

Happy to mail you the photo Steve and sounds like your building a serious car. Cant wait to see it finshed. Are you going to run a topic showing progress as it happens?

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thegoose said:

The 356 (?) in the background gives a clue

Knew I should 'ave cropped that photo.

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bass gt3 said:

Would you be able to mail me that pic.

Sent you a PM Steve. If you didn't get it, PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you the photos.

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Malcolm MacAdam said:

Am thinking of doing this to my mazda race car to save weight. Makes no financial sense but will improve the quality of the race car build no end! Do you have any idea on what weight you will save on the 924 by dipping it?

You could lose around 30kg in underseal alone.

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bennno said:

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Visited an acid dipping place in Dudley yesterday

now that is a top day out for the family

bennno

Dont knock it 'til you've tried it

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spenny_b said:

Is there any advantage to getting it eCoated then powder coated?

Getting it eCoated means it's dipped in a vat of primer so every nook & cranny will be covered, including all internal faces of hollow sections. Powder coating will only cover where the guy can get with the spray gun.

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wildoliver said:

Awwww it's the 924! He looked a bit different last time I saw him! I imagine your getting a bit excited now aren't you Steve?

Took you long enough to catch this one