GAN 340J 1971 series 2 V8

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All the biggest jobs are only ever done one small step at a time and in your case patch by patch, some great work there rectifying bodges of the past that would now days see a car written off ie structural chassis work.
I look forward to seeing some ongoing pics and of course the completed car.

Graeme
 
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Hi Graeme,
I think you are right and I am going to set 'movable goals' to keep momentum and not get side tracked.

Mark
 
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Great story Mark, so cool it belonged to your Granadad! Nice tidy work you are doing there too! Wish I had the skills myself, as that is what lets me down with my projects. I have 3 P6's, all needing work, and whilst having the best intentions in the World, I dont have the skills or facilities, so by the time I have paid out to restorations shops, it costs more than the cars are worth! The only way, is to be able to do it yourself, so until such time as I have acquired the skills, I have decided to sell my 3 projects, and buy 1 good P6 which is on the road, ready to enjoy! I look forward to seeing your progress, keep at it mate, you clearly have the skills and facilities, and with it being Grandad's old car, you also have the motivation! :D
 
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Thanks for the encouragement Liam.
Hope you are making the most of the good weather this weekend for your 'Rover hunting' !! - Good luck!

Regards Mark.
 
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Progress slow due to work commitments - but I have found some excellent outer panels.
Original wings and drivers side doors looked good - on close inspection they all need rust repairs.
With the amount of base unit repairs I opted to buy rust free outer panels.
e bay - Won a set of rust free front / rear doors which had been dry stored for 24 years - one will need a 'thumb' size repair.
Rover forum - Bought both rear and n/s/f wings which are new old stock - painted Almond - probably fitted during a restoration and later removed ( no signs of ever being on the road)
Meanwhile I still have a base unit to repair.

Mark
 
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Re: Restoration of early series 2 V8 GAN 340J

You're doing a great thorough job... When you've done it I can recommend the epoxy-mastic sold by rust.co.uk. Based on my experience with slipper it seems to really work...

Rich
 
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Thanks Rich,
That sounds like a good call - I like the idea of a durable 'smooth' coating rather than the original bitumen for the base unit and inside of wings.
I will try brush for nooks / crannies and mini roller with fine pile sleeve - a sponge 'gloss' sleeve might break up.if this product is quite thick.
Has anyone tried this method ?

Mark
 
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I've only ever brushed it on Mark. With a bit of practice I've found that painting the first coat on reasonably thick and quickly allows it to settle and removes the brush strokes. Don't be tempted to go back over it a few minutes later though as this drags the settled skin off the surface and makes a mess.
 
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Thanks for the tip Paul - I will practice on the inside surface of wings first as less visible - then tackle the underside.

Mark.
 
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Another long period of inactivity and a reality check.
To avoid becoming another 'unfinished project' for sale - I am farming out metalwork / paintwork (but will be stripping out / donkeywork etc)
Works are being carried out by a friend who restores classic cars for a living.
Metalwork should be finished in a month - or so - as it fits in with other works in the shop.
Outer panels are at blasters to remove paint.
Prep and paint to panels should be complete before Christmas - will post pictures of progress.

GAN moves under its own steam for the first time in 6 years waiting to be trailered to workshop.

Mark.
 
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A lucky find....
A later V8 with badly damaged front has had large sections of metalwork removed and dissected ready to use as repair panels - these have been sand blasted and zinc primed.

Mark.
 
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Pictures showing sections being dissected and after blasting.
These panels have really helped - fabricating from scratch would have been extremely difficult and costly to say the least

Mark.
 
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I can't claim credit here - all done by Jamie - I am really pleased with the results.
I have been doing a good deal of the donkey work though - removing fuel tanks - loom - large sections and dissection from donor car - it helps and keeps me part of the project.

Mark.
 
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New sill and closing panel being trial fitted.
I have chosen to delete tube jacking points - instead steel box section is being used - these protrude below cover sill and will be fitted with caps.
Cover sills have had bung holes welded up as no longer needed.

Mark.
 
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D post outer trial fitted.
Inner D post - inner arch - outer D post welded.
Roof pillar repair section welded.
The D post position and wheel clearance were checked against an original unrestored base unit.

Mark.
 
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Allow me to join the list of forum regulars congratulating you and your panelcrafting colleague on the great work you're doing.
 
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