[Big Boy Al]

well finally decided it was time too start making the rest of 241 up too scratch after spending alot of money on the exterior.

got all four wheel arches to do and then all of underneath.

i want to get all the surface rust de-rusted and prepared to try and keep the rust away, and then waxoyl all the bits that need doing.

when looking underneath now its all got surface rust on it and i want too catch it before its too late.

after alot of tips from ed and vas i thought id start this weekend as i want a quiet one due too two weekends of stag do's coming up

anyway the rear springs are better than the fronts and they still had lots of surface rust on them and the rest of the chassis parts and things were looking tatty too.

time to get too work.


how they looked.



After a good hour of wire brushing



All surface areas with brown rust colouring treated with KURUST made by hammerite, turns blue when its fighting the rust.






After Kurust all rust colour turns too black and it leaves a strong rust protective layer over the metal.



A couple of hours after painting all metal parts that used to be black and re-painting the arch like it used to be






And the finished project;




im very happy with the results but not looking forward too another three and all the underneath, but it will be worth it in the long run.

brands hatch tomorrow though so it will have too wait till monday woo woo.

[mikey2cv]

Good work!

[Trix]

Excellent work...

I really wish i had you patience Al...

[Big Boy Al]

Good work!

Excellent work...

I really wish i had you patience Al...

thankyou

i would rather be out doing things but its getting too the stage where it needs doing.

was quite relaxing actually took about 6 hours in total but i was out there with the stereo on having a sing along while doing it so it was quite good.

lots and lots too still do though.

next is the other side monday

[happy-kat]

good job Al but why I'm paying someone to do mine

[Big Boy Al]

good job Al but why I'm paying someone to do mine

good plan kate

would be so much easier but gives me something too do and ill feel better for it.

dont worry im still gonna make vas and ed doo some

thanks kate .

[happy-kat]

well worth the effort much better than wax on the paint

[V4FRP]

Looks good Al and a good guide for Sian as to all the work SHE has to do to keep FRUP up to scratch. After all FRUP is her daily work carriage so she should make sure he's fit and well.

Seriously however can you confirm that the jacking points are the sill areas infront of the rear arches and under the front of the doors .

Cheers Sian sends her best wishes having just read this thread and wants to know when she's going to see you next

Ps we're back from hols to give you lots of grief.
Dave & Sian

[Big Boy Al]

hi ya dave thanks.

i never use the jacking points on the seals as dont want too damage the underseal paint.

do not use a jack on the front of an frp either mate.

the frp can fall off of the jack as when you lift the front the back wheel lifts off to.

use a trolley jack.

the points i use are just behind the back of the front wheel on the chassis/lower arm and the rear i use the strong section of chassis thats there in front on the back tyre.

get working dave lol.

[Del 66]

Nice work Al, your a star to your car. Well worth the hard work.

[Big Boy Al]

thanks del mate,

glad to see you about again

still not got that yellow frp kit on yet

[Del 66]

thanks del mate,

glad to see you about again

still not got that yellow frp kit on yet

Not yet mate, may do in the future, but I'll wait till the Milly needs some work doing, then get it done, but knowing me, it'll never get done and i'll be to old.

[Big Boy Al]

well if you do one day then make sure you let us know as it would look lovely .

[vaspetrol]

Hey Big dog! I'm proud of you mate, I'm glad my Valley HQ instruction sheet has paid off. I told you it would be looking good in no time Ooh, one more tip, when you've done underside etc, put a pad on trolley jack so as not to damage new paint

I cant wait to see 241 when you've finished At last we have another concours type person on PP

Keep it locked down in da hood big Al

[suckindiesel]

no harm mate but the brush mark's look wa*k. (my little sister could of done better with her finger painting) for the effort you put in you should of striped and painted each part with coach enamal. i did mine last month and came up a treat. but you only geat what you put in i !!!! better luck next time

[David]

I agree, it looks rubbish.

Na, just kidding, mate. Looks really good. My version of complicated suspension cleaning only extends as far as spraying inside the wheel arch with a hose.

[Big Boy Al]

no harm mate but the brush mark's look wa*k. (my little sister could of done better with her finger painting) for the effort you put in you should of striped and painted each part with coach enamal. i did mine last month and came up a treat. but you only geat what you put in i !!!! better luck next time

well done, perhaps dont bother replying next time nob head if your just going to slag off people.

sorry for not being a master at doing up cars.

oopsing oops.

This post has been edited by Big Boy Al: 27 August 2006 - 06:22 PM

[vaspetrol]

no harm mate but the brush mark's look wa*k. (my little sister could of done better with her finger painting) for the effort you put in you should of striped and painted each part with coach enamal. i did mine last month and came up a treat. but you only geat what you put in i !!!! better luck next time

You could always post pics of yours to show us all what a professional you are

If you cant say something nice, better to say nothing

[pau157]

Nice worl Al . I should really think about doing my wheel arches as i don't wan't the dreaded rust coming through. What paint did you use mate?

[Big Boy Al]

hello mate

used what mr vas told me

smooth black hammerite.

calipers i painted with silver hammerite and the disk centres are sprayed with high temp silver paint from halfords.

disks are rusty only because i sprayed them with water and have not drove it since. itll come off as soon as i brake.

i was amazed just how rusty the underside is after 6 years once i started wire brushing things.

This post has been edited by Big Boy Al: 27 August 2006 - 06:56 PM