scottybo Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm very interested in this ill be keeping an eye on this I'm looking at getting a five door and doing this Looks good :thumb: a hell of a lot of work gone into this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Looking forward to the next update top work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 UPDATE.... Fuel pump doesnt work! Just what I f**king need! Will have to check the relay/fuse tomorrow before ordering a new pump. And to think the next day on the car was for spraying purposes! F**k F**k F**k F**k F**k!! :nutter: :vangry: :censored: :nutter: :kill: kill: :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Best leave the updates till you calm down me thinks lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Ok, update and picture time. Still not ordered fuel pump yet but I've been busy none the less. And just so you know it WONT be at Ford Fair now There's too much to do and I've got no more days to take off! I'm not gonna bodge it just to get it finished quicker. I'd rather take longer and do MY best. Now for the piccies: Ok, first up, I wanted to get rid of the top section of sideskirt that shapes into the rear quarter (on a 3 door). As I have a more door this would look a bit out of place. This is what it 1st looked like.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03543_zps2503cd69.jpg Now the line runs along the bottom of the door shut and slightly curves down to meet the top edge of the skirt. The outward facing edge is also blended in too.Driver side.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03595_zps49fdde89.jpg Passenger side.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03594_zps46ffe926.jpg Bit clearer in this pic.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03593_zpsf5e4f7dc.jpg Morettes all fixed, brand new lenses all round. http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03589_zps70da8ced.jpg Trim and wipers with a fresh coat of matt black.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03590_zps4e478eba.jpg This section of boot was like most, scuffed to death and as its seen...means it had to be buzzed down, etch primed ready for spraying. Snapped all my plastic cable clips along here too. Luckily not that much of a big deal, but found some ford ones on ebay http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03592_zps8b2ee95e.jpg Tiny bit of rust coming through by where the boot stopper thing fits.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03591_zpsa41c759a.jpgAgain, was buzzed down and etch primed. This is how we do it, DIY style http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03615_zps81ddfa18.jpg Tack cloth and panel wipe hopefully = problem free http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03600_zpsebf42dbb.jpg Youtube video's are pretty good. I've only ever sprayed primer from a gun or colour from a can. 1st time doing a proper job. Learnt to spray the edges 1st. Quite obvious really, otherwise you'll smother the panel in colour then end up layering it on the edge and getting runs everywhere.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03603_zps0f626c6b.jpg WARNING: Action shot http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03605_zps225a2345.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03606_zps0aaceaa3.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03609_zpsc0105375.jpgDidnt know she was taking these action shots! 3 coats in. Looking ok to me.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03611_zpsaf050005.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03612_zps60946882.jpg Bodged together a frame to hang the smaller bits on.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03613_zps933db8de.jpg Door handles just got re primed and rubbed. No pics. As I was wiping down before spraying I felt a slight ripple where I'd previously repaired Time to refill and sand. Lucky that was before I started spraying........but after I sprayed I found this!http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03610_zps91ab4a1d.jpgUsing a guide coat doesnt help find tiny dents! At least my dent was as smooth as a baby's bum lol You can also see I found another! Was walking down the stairs and just happened to be at the right angle to see it! Oh well, you cant see them untill its got some gloss colour on there which is the problem! As primer is matt you cant see these little things.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03614_zps30b2e2e6.jpgNot the end of the world. They are small but I couldnt leave them.....would drive me mental! 1st light coat.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/DSC03616_zps8dc062d5.jpg And as it is now tucked away back in the garage.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000442_zpsa3ecb795.jpg Arch line has no ripples http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000443_zpsf5fc63de.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000449_zps3bfbc7f9.jpg Wider arch section, can also see the re-worked skirt section blended in.http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000448_zpsdd4bb502.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000447_zps06733dd6.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000446_zps0d94df7f.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000445_zps515612fb.jpghttp://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/the-jonsonator/P1000444_zpsd424f431.jpg Think thats it so far! Door repair needs sanding down. All paintwork was inspected between coats. Gently knocking off any imperfections or bits in the paint with wet n dry. Panels so far have 3 coats, car has 2. I will respray the repaired areas before a 1200 rub down before the final couple of coats. Hopefully makes it a bit smoother in the finish. Then I'll leave everything another week after that, wet n dry again 1200 before laquering. And then another smoothing of the laquer with 1200/1500 before polishing up. Oh and my main gripe Bloody sideskirts have been smoothed over and over, now air pockets in the fibreglass are becoming apparent. Not lots but enough of a problem that it needs addressing before any more paint! I did have trouble early on as the paint came out quite textured instead of nice and smooth. Bit of research on gun controls meant after adjusting the volume of paint going through and adjusting the spray pattern, it came out lots better. Probably not from a professional point of view though! Im happy though, its all about learning. Think i'll get a pressure regulater with a moisture trap too as i had to fire some air 1st to get rid of moisture from the tank! Think that's it for this installment. I feel better that its not going FF now. My bank would be on empty after just about affording tax, ins and even petrol to get up there! And thats after buying a new fuel pump at £150 ish. I think now I can enjoy it more as the pressures not there to get it done. I cant rush because it'll be crap. Even if others dont spot mistakes, I'll know. Comments welcome, Finally after this big ol update.....I can enjoy my cider P.s sideways pics were adjusted on photobucket..and saved....and they still came out sideways Edited July 25, 2013 by lee grout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Mega! Love it. Looks really good to see some colour on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 spot on job my man. you can spray a few.bits for me if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrebus Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 have you got a pump now as i think i still got one left if you havn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 have you got a pump now as i think i still got one left if you havn't Fuel pump.....No mate I havnt! Would be ideal if you got one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Awesome update never ceases to amaze me what people are doing to their escorts with some pretty basic facilities. Real shame this won't be at ford fair but like you say the pressures off now and you can enjoy doing it and getting it spot on a big up from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalelc16 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 So the car isnt going ff .what about you you going? Car looking good.i would like to come see it some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Cheers chaps So the car isnt going ff .what about you you going? Car looking good.i would like to come see it some point. Yeah I'm still going mate, just as a bog standard spectator Well if I get some more done soon and it more resembles a car then yeah shoot on up and have a butchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalelc16 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Ideal! So whats your goal on the car before ford fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 fantastic job mate and hats of to you,i might be doing this next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksofstichill Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Nice work, good on you for tackling the work yourself, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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