I don't know why but I can't see any of the pics on this thread anymore!!!!

Any ideas???

Edit - found it was Avira, which is a pain as I've now got to find an alternative virus checker.

Very nice work on the woodwork!

 

While on the subject of "carpentering" take a look at my other little project.

I've always liked the look of a wooden gear knob, but since it turned out to cost quite a substantial amount of money I made an attempt to make one myself.

Action shot- turning the knob from a walnut piece



Turned out nicely, nearly identical to the original



Looks just as I imagined, adds a nice touch to the interior

 

Yup, metal lathe does hard wood perfectly.


Gotta try it on my little Atlas lathe I resurrected.


My car did get wooden knobs soon after I got it.


Mmuch more in tune with the car than mere black plastic!!

Carl

 

My car came to me with very nice walnut shift knobs so I didn't even know it wasn't stock. It would not have been nearly so appealing to me with cheapy plastic shift knobs!

Your work is Outstanding!
(';')

 

Hello,

I've read your proces and what a dedication.
Nothing slips thru.
I've noticed your peak preview of the body.
How did you get the paint from dirty in to that kind of shiny green.
I have a jaguar s1 in the same color, that need the exact same treatment.
Keep going on this way, this is a way for me to learn a lot.

greetz,
Tom

 

Polishing wouldn't have done the trick in this case. Even if it did, faded color wasn't the only issue. Some panels had deep cracks and spots of rust so polishing alone wouldn't have been enough, at least for me
I planned a full restoration anyway, so a full body respray was the way to go.

If you want a decent looking, drivable car though, you can give it a go. If the paint is thick enough it's likely you'll end up with a satisfying final effect.

 

Fantastic work. Love the attention to detail.
Regards Simon