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by ian_s
Fri May 17, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Ok so I have started to tackle the front valance as it is rotten in the usual places. I did look online for a replacement :o I quickly decided that a replacement wasnt necessary and decided on reflection mine was repairable. Now I haven't done any panel forming before and this is a learning curve fo...
by ian_s
Tue May 14, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Cheers took a couple of days to get it to this stage and I think I might take it back again and stretch the metal out a little more to get the crease line better but for a first attempt at panel repair i am quite pleased with it and the perfectionist in me enjoys the process :D
by ian_s
Mon May 13, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Ok so a couple of updated images. I have started doing some work on the wing that was accident damaged and someone had covered in rough filler. Behind it was dented and a bit battered however tapped out quite well. It's not perfect yet but only a thin skin of filler was required to get to this stage...
by ian_s
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

https://i.postimg.cc/NGSKRY0N/20181223-100627.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/5ts5w0jH/20181223-100635.jpg Got there in the end with the images. Well just a little update as foul weather stops play. Managed to get the bumper end brackets done and think they will look rather smart once painted up. Will con...
by ian_s
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

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by ian_s
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

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by ian_s
Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Ok so just a quick update. I have been working on the bonnet leading edge and I know I was advised not to bother too much with the detail like the depressions for the bonnet trim but the perfectionist in me wanted to try to recreate it as original as possible so this has taken a little time and a li...
by ian_s
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

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by ian_s
Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Under bonnet leading edge
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

Re: Under bonnet leading edge

Blown with rust! From above, that's where the water runs off the bonnet channels & into the gap between plastic trim & bonnet in rain or when its washed. Here it will find its way into any paint defect or tiny rust spot etc. accelerating corrosion more than at other points. The bonnet front...
by ian_s
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Under bonnet leading edge
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

Under bonnet leading edge

I was hoping someone could possibly help me. I am going to repair my bonnet where the old tin worm has had a feast. It's under the front edge as all of them do. But I'm trying to find out how it should look. It has gone at the same point either side. It seems like it had a bulge possibly for drainag...
by ian_s
Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Thanks chaps. Well I have been stripping the bonnet ready for repairs. The problem I have is that under the leading edge the old tin worm had created a couple of holes. Same position on each side and it looks like the was a bulge like it had some drain holes possibly? It might just have blown with t...
by ian_s
Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

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by ian_s
Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Thanks Paul. I must admit I thought they were beyond saving however I am really pleased with the result. And for £10 it has saved me a fortune!
by ian_s
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Right here we go. The textured paint for my bumper ends arrived yesterday. It is pro tex https://s15.postimg.cc/xtnz6jgez/20180630_091113.jpg It has two nozzles one for fine texture and one for a rougher texture. I used the red one which is the finer texture. So starting with a Smooth surface this w...
by ian_s
Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Ok ok i Couldn't resist a little fitting work tonight. It just Feels like a little achievement :cheers: to have completed a section of the car having had the car so long and for so long not been able to just crack on. (Note the older bolts and washers used here will be replaced when the new ones arr...
by ian_s
Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

D366Y wrote:Looks like you've done a great job so far with it! Let us know how you get on with the textured paint, I'm curious to see how well it works :)
Thanks I will. I am curious myself how well it will work. Fingers crossed
by ian_s
Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

And finally a couple of pictures of the bumper (I like pic heavy threads) I am really pleased with the hole look of the back end now https://s15.postimg.cc/v5iuy9b2z/20180628_190451.jpg https://s15.postimg.cc/phck7f46j/20180628_190458.jpg https://s15.postimg.cc/9j3uhbk97/20180628_190509.jpg https://...
by ian_s
Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:58 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

They don't look too bad, just a little faded. If you spray with either normal black paint or Halfords flexible vinyl paint and apply in thin coats it should keep the texture nicely as well, has worked for me on two or three sets Cheers Danny Yeah I think the photo doesn't do it justice to how bad t...
by ian_s
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

And these look well past their best. I think this could be a lost cause but I have nothing to lose by trying to repair them.
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by ian_s
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62911

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Back in grey. Sanded down the bumper again after the reaction to the previous primer. It's taken well so hopefully we will be good this time
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