Wreck Rescue - aka The Notch
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
BRRR, how cold is Cape Town then tonight?
To get slightly back on topic, how does cold affect fresh paint ?
To get slightly back on topic, how does cold affect fresh paint ?
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
im not so sure about out there but in here with my fan heater its all good.
as far as cold and paint go, i think they dont go well together because of the moiture that gets trapped under the paint. i can borrow u my heater if it'll help
as far as cold and paint go, i think they dont go well together because of the moiture that gets trapped under the paint. i can borrow u my heater if it'll help
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
In cold conditios painting SHOULD be done in a spray booth, period. But if push comes to shove, you can take the risk(not recommended though).
BTW, with -5°C you guys are getting there. But dont expect my sympathies until you have reached -15°C
BTW, with -5°C you guys are getting there. But dont expect my sympathies until you have reached -15°C
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
Paint is couple of days old, so we should be ok, I hope.
-15! That is cold, fauresmith -9, kimberley -8 couple of others at -8, -7 , did someone say global warming?!
Hows this, mooirivier and Van Reenen, -7 , margate, 11 and 20 max tomorrow!
Imagine your surprise if you watched soccer in Durbs today, stay in margate, and drive back up country tomorrow. Stop for a refuel in mooirivier ! BRRR
-15! That is cold, fauresmith -9, kimberley -8 couple of others at -8, -7 , did someone say global warming?!
Hows this, mooirivier and Van Reenen, -7 , margate, 11 and 20 max tomorrow!
Imagine your surprise if you watched soccer in Durbs today, stay in margate, and drive back up country tomorrow. Stop for a refuel in mooirivier ! BRRR
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
Lol, not to worry guys, the car was painted on monday. the temp in the sun was 22deg. and i added a little extra hardener just in case. on another note, i missed a step and tore the ligaments at my left ankle. looks as if theres a tennis ball under my skin. damn it hurts.
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what a talent. i didnt know u can spray with yout feetBUGGOFF wrote:Lol, not to worry guys, the car was painted on monday. the temp in the sun was 22deg. and i added a little extra hardener just in case. on another note, i missed a step and tore the ligaments at my left ankle. looks as if theres a tennis ball under my skin. damn it hurts.
just pulling ur leg (excuse the pun ). hope u feel better soon
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
Well, having read through the whole thread to research my response on the T3 bits wanted thread, I can only stand in awe.
Amazing stuff. I look forward to seeing the details. Whatever happened to the dash experiment?
Amazing stuff. I look forward to seeing the details. Whatever happened to the dash experiment?
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
Went to visit Bugoff today.
Almost couldn't get into his place because someone's rusty SC Split was in the way
The sad looking but complete bootlid I found has been painted and "massaged" by Ferdi to fit, and the shutlines look good.
Paint needs a touch up here and there and a good polish (another clearcoat even ?), but she's looking good .
I was asked today to start bringing lights, battery, and other bits and pieces of trim. Time to start reassembly!
Ferdi says he is never tired after work, so the engine will be started soon Hold thumbs all is ok ?!
Engine tin is nicely colour coded, new plugs, plugwires, distributor cap, custom type 3 fanbelt top cover plate made to replace the m.i.a. one.
Won't be using the top engine mount that was cut from the Notch, we, and when I say we I mean Ferdi , will be making an engine bar to support some of the weight out back.
No pictures this time. Only in the next episode. This was just a teaser....
As you can see this was car weekend. My daily got a new tyre and rim to replace the one swallowed by a pothole, fleetline got a seat, Notch got a visit, and I started some work on the beetle's roofrack.
Almost couldn't get into his place because someone's rusty SC Split was in the way
The sad looking but complete bootlid I found has been painted and "massaged" by Ferdi to fit, and the shutlines look good.
Paint needs a touch up here and there and a good polish (another clearcoat even ?), but she's looking good .
I was asked today to start bringing lights, battery, and other bits and pieces of trim. Time to start reassembly!
Ferdi says he is never tired after work, so the engine will be started soon Hold thumbs all is ok ?!
Engine tin is nicely colour coded, new plugs, plugwires, distributor cap, custom type 3 fanbelt top cover plate made to replace the m.i.a. one.
Won't be using the top engine mount that was cut from the Notch, we, and when I say we I mean Ferdi , will be making an engine bar to support some of the weight out back.
No pictures this time. Only in the next episode. This was just a teaser....
As you can see this was car weekend. My daily got a new tyre and rim to replace the one swallowed by a pothole, fleetline got a seat, Notch got a visit, and I started some work on the beetle's roofrack.
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
Have a look around, there are several options available for supporting the engine, you can try to find a hanger bar, or make one, in which case there is a special mountng you can get for engines which comes off the oil pump cover. I guess your problem is the other way around, you've got a lounting point on the engine but not on the body. Maybe you should try to see if you can find one, or even fabricate one...
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
What he said.Majik wrote:???
Update?
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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Re: Wrek Rescue - aka The Notch
+1beetlefanatic wrote:What he said.Majik wrote:???
Update?
If it's too low, you're too old