Daisy 1973 full resto "5 years on"

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by 1973daisey, Sep 8, 2013.

  1. Razzyh

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    I’ve got a garage (heated if I wanted it to be) and even I’ve sacked off doing work!
     
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  2. It's just a bit of cold snow it is cold but t
    On a drive isn't great but I gotta get the job done


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  3. Poor effort raz get on it u pussy


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  4. Just had a few hours sanding the long middle panel is not to bad allso the window frames again bar 1 small bit was all ok so chopped it out !! Was getting snowed on to [​IMG]
    Who said u need a garage
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    Gonna be a long weekend in there


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  5. Hero
    Carry on brilliant
     
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  6. No stopping me now I want this side finished and engine out and onto the rear by the weekends out !!!


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  7. Made it to work in this deep snow but came back early and smashed a good few hours in there repaired the little hole and skimmed the nasty area not far off done there allso the last long panel fully sanded it just need to 320 it all ,also skimmed the b pillar as I made all that area !! Then masked off and seam sealed to dry over night !!
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    The snow is very heavy now but big plans again tomoz its engine and gearbox and tank all stripped out and strip off the rear balance and start on the last area of welding (I hope )


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  8. nicktuft

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    Staggering as usual Si:hattip:
    Well done and such tenacity.
    Love it can't wait to catch up in the future.:)
     
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  9. Yes deffo matey gonna miss u guys this year !!


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  10. Was out in the tent bright and early today and just came in got loads done !! Engine,gearbox,fuel tank and cv's all stripped out allso all wiring and fire tech out !! Then cut out the rear valance and stone chipped behind ect and cleaned it up duct treated ect then sanded down the rear corners new rust free engine lid and boot lid, properly got well on it today and got a massive step forward,actually think Iv completed all the welding now just gotta make it look smooth and paint all underneath ect !! 2 weeks today I'm in the booth actually looks like I'll be ready at this rate !!
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    Heritage filler hose 3 years old still Like new !!
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    Probably a stone from every country behind here
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    Back out there bright and early in the morning !! Another big day !! Think Iv earned a few gins !! (No carling on a diet !! Training for a triathlon for McMillan)


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  11. Heavy rain and melting snow stopped play today had a bloody river going through the tent !!! But managed to get nearly all the rear end sanded down and engine bay sanded allso rear safari window ..... love it !! Seals tight to !! Removed rear shelves as never use em . That's gonna be a gin dispenser and glasses
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    Not much to show as sanding


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  12. Spent a few hours cleaning and degreasing underneath rear end and archs and painted up as got some hardener today and had some 2 pack left I'll get some pics tomoz but got a few before I finished [​IMG]
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    Not finished this ran out of paint and started to ******* down need to move my tent when it rains and we're I work gets a river now !! Will finish it tomoz and paint the black bits ect !!


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  13. Suprised you`re still alive - top man :)


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  14. Not gonna lie I'm getting a little sleepy and tired of the wind rain snow and boltic conditions but I gotta keep going every night after work !!!!


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  15. Flakey

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    It's warmer in the Baltic :rolleyes:
     
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  16. Fantastic work Si! Neighbours must bloody love you! Lol!
     
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  17. Neighbors don't say much luckily next door is deaf as a post


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  18. It's not that bad now really mate just gotta move the bus out the puddles !! Not long now


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  19. Fair play to you carrying on in those conditions si
     
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  20. Hoping to get the rear suspension all cleaned and painted tonight if I can mate then drop the beam re furb that


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