Rusty

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Suss, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    I thought it was about time that I started my own restoration thread so I've got an excuse for posting some pictures.
    As you can see from the title his name is Rusty, because he is and because of his colour (and my young un named him that).
    Here he is when I found him in the barn he'd been sitting in for about 5 years (on a driveway for the previous 2 or 3) 01.JPG

    Here he is on the drive after I'd got home home and the interior that was inside
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    And some pictures of him in his new home where he's been for quite a while now up on axle stands.
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  2. Dub and Dubber

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    Hooray! Another ten year thread!! :hattip:
     
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  3. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    As you can see, there was a fair bit of filler hiding a multitude of sins and when I touched it, it came out in my hands. Bugger, didn't really want that to happen!
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    Bottom of the D posts rotten and both of the rear chassis rails were "past their best", so out they came. 21.jpg 21.jpg 20.jpg 17.jpg 16.jpg
     
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  4. nicktuft

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    Doesn't look as bad as some...
    Well done for taking it on.
    Cheers and best of luck.
     
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  5. Suss

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    And in with the new shiny solid stuff
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  6. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    Good God, I hope not!
     
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  7. W.O.B.H.:eek:
     
  8. To work , keep up the momentum
     
  9. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    Here's an action shot of my "apprentice" in action.
    Got to say a BIG THANK YOU to @womball for being the "apprentice"!:D
    Without his help and guidance, I think I'd still be sat in the corner crying and thinking OMG, what have I done!!!!

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  10. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    Plenty to keep you busy there then!


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  11. Suss

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    Cut the left hand underfloor plate out today and the floor looks in great condition (phew!)
    The front jacking point looks a bit worse for wear as does a bit of the top hat section. 43.jpg 44.jpg 45.jpg
     
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  12. whats the crack with the panel behind the seat who butchered that lol
     
  13. looks like your making a good job on it anyway
    good luck dude
     
  14. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    That's how it was when I got the inside of it out!
    Need to find a body cut for that piece at a sensible price.
     
  15. guessing was done to fit a Marmitety bed lol
    its mad what people did back in the day
    sure youll find a cut for it
     
  16. Suss

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  17. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    When it comes to fitting the seals ask @Geordie he's really good at them :thumbsup:
     
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  18. :lol:
     

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