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Was down on NaT’s manor yesterday, saw a rust n clear, sorry, patinated 
Yank truck, 1950s (?) with Beach Cafe on the sides, and one of those 70s estates that’s as big as a whale/seats about 20*, red with woody sides. Truck looked very cool.
No sign of an MGB or a Pontiac tho
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Yank truck, 1950s (?) with Beach Cafe on the sides, and one of those 70s estates that’s as big as a whale/seats about 20*, red with woody sides. Truck looked very cool. No sign of an MGB or a Pontiac tho
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ratrod 2 said:
aeropilot said:
ratrod 2 said:
Just noticed Budgie's Plum Crazy Challenger RT is entered in Iconic's May Auction,
Its not listed on their website yet for the May auction?https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1970-dodge-ca...
aeropilot said:
ratrod 2 said:
aeropilot said:
ratrod 2 said:
Just noticed Budgie's Plum Crazy Challenger RT is entered in Iconic's May Auction,
Its not listed on their website yet for the May auction?https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1970-dodge-ca...
k up a lot lately since getting a heavy hit in the face at Easter ,After running my hot tap this morning for my bath only to find a forgot to put the plug in so greeted with a empty bath with no hot water left
one of many daily f
k ups , Same company so almost got it right ,got paid by Iconic's for the C2 but sold it through Classic Car Auctions .
-Cappo- said:
Was down on NaT’s manor yesterday, saw a rust n clear, sorry, patinated Yank truck, 1950s (?) with Beach Cafe on the sides, and one of those 70s estates that’s as big as a whale/seats about 20*, red with woody sides. Truck looked very cool.
No sign of an MGB or a Pontiac tho
* copyright B52s
Haha Yank truck, 1950s (?) with Beach Cafe on the sides, and one of those 70s estates that’s as big as a whale/seats about 20*, red with woody sides. Truck looked very cool. No sign of an MGB or a Pontiac tho
* copyright B52s
We were baby sitting!
So keeping the the little one happy,
The B’ s at work in my booth,
Picked up our new car Friday so it’s a little tight in the drive!
Any managed a couple of hours yesterday afternoon and a few this morning on the TA,
As I can’t start to strip it down thought I could start removing some of the paint !
So first up a chemical strip of the roof and make a start with the surface corrosion removal,
It’s a long and finger busting job, all done by hand , once completed I’ll give it a light blasting just to get it perfectly clean before the epoxy goes on,
The roofs got a few depressions and the typical old school grinder marks !
But generally all puka for a nice straight repair,
Given this was the start point it’s looking at good, one never knows how far the corrosion will have penetrated, fortunately the yanks used pretty thick steel,
My main worry was given it’s only repaint would have been in cellulose primer and top coat,
Water almost certainly would have been trapped in the paint and that’s were the rust gets everywhere!
I did scrap a bit off and was reasonably confident that it would be ok , but one never can be sure till the fat lady sings!
As this will be warts and all be prepared for some disturbing pics!!!
My main worry was given it’s only repaint would have been in cellulose primer and top coat,
Water almost certainly would have been trapped in the paint and that’s were the rust gets everywhere!
I did scrap a bit off and was reasonably confident that it would be ok , but one never can be sure till the fat lady sings!
As this will be warts and all be prepared for some disturbing pics!!!
Surprising perhaps when you have owned a car for 20+ years you get to know all its little foibles and characteristics........as yes, it certainly the same with my Vette........however over the obligatory winter 'lay-off' period when perhaps the car hasn't been used for 5 or 6 momths and all you've driven is a modern vehicle........how initially its a bit of surprise using the laid-off car for the first run-out of the season. And so it was this morning......I had spend a few days removing, cleaning and polishing wheels, carefully checking out brakes, calipers etc and all the fluids. Then cranking-over this morning for 15/20 seconds to double check oil pressure and draw some fuel-up into that greedy b'stard Pro Form 950 double pumper..........and off we go to the very local classic car meet. No drama's - no problems - perfect - I'd forgotten how penetrating the exhaust is on idle (good job the usual complaining next door neighbour was away) - I'd also forgotten (in comparison with modern cars) how heavy the clutch and non assisted brakes were......but you do 'feel' everything. Also surprised how tired I was afterwards......gotta be an 'age' thing!
roscobbc said:
Surprising perhaps when you have owned a car for 20+ years you get to know all its little foibles and characteristics........as yes, it certainly the same with my Vette........however over the obligatory winter 'lay-off' period when perhaps the car hasn't been used for 5 or 6 momths and all you've driven is a modern vehicle........how initially its a bit of surprise using the laid-off car for the first run-out of the season. And so it was this morning......I had spend a few days removing, cleaning and polishing wheels, carefully checking out brakes, calipers etc and all the fluids. Then cranking-over this morning for 15/20 seconds to double check oil pressure and draw some fuel-up into that greedy b'stard Pro Form 950 double pumper..........and off we go to the very local classic car meet. No drama's - no problems - perfect - I'd forgotten how penetrating the exhaust is on idle (good job the usual complaining next door neighbour was away) - I'd also forgotten (in comparison with modern cars) how heavy the clutch and non assisted brakes were......but you do 'feel' everything. Also surprised how tired I was afterwards......gotta be an 'age' thing!
After driving a classic at least 3 times in a season to Billing ,around 2/3 hour drive in a classic i was always relieved to get back into my daily ,normally a Saab of little value but felt like state of the ark compared to some 40/50 year old yank.
The Ace, Guildford Cruise ,Wheels Day and the Worthing Sunny Sunday show was a doddle compared,
Hayling Island and Beaulieu shows are the closest , around 20 minute drive.
Now i don't go much further than my local shows in a classic anything further i take my Wagon
Rather than age more like after the Vette not getting much if any use the ease of modern car spoils you with no effort at all needed
'In the day' we bought 'er indoors' a really nice Capri 2 ltr 'S' much like that (except for 'Federal' bumpers). Finished in black too, it was great price, in immaculate condition with a nice driving position and great performance but unfortunately non-powered steering. It was just too heavy for her to drive and had to go..........
aeropilot said:
newsatten said:
Any 'ad today would be the polar opposite of that and would certainly extol the virtues of being a female driving such a car but without actually mentioning anything gender oriented.......much like the tv ads we continually see for all kinds of products featuring happy smiling faces of all colours and creeds.....speaking in perfect English or 'featuring' noticeable regional dialects.Edited by roscobbc on Monday 6th May 14:48
-Cappo- said:
I don't know whether I'm being wound up but apparently my mate has just impulse-bought this at Truckfest:
I'll find out tomorrow!
I’ve a similar thing going on , but I’m going to hide all that shi-! lolI'll find out tomorrow!
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Perfect illustration of old school cellulose/Acrylic
Paint use, hydroscopic so just transfers water to the base metal, puka on a metal bodied motor!
The factor in 70’s rust removal, a angle grinder
And instant body panel damage!
What were they thinking?
Basically this is why modern cars don’t rust!
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