Glad to see I'm not the only daft person doing such things!
How far have you gents got to on your projects? I'm afraid I'm not brave enough to do the bodywork/trimming myself. But, once the body is off I shall start on the chassis and running gear. Whilst none of this is started, the things that are exercising my brain are suspension and engine refurbishment. Have either of you found any services that you could recommend? I'm not intending to do a full chassis strip down but rather to remove bits, get them sorted and sort out (wire brush and Hammerite) as I go.
I'm hoping to get this completed this year and then reunite the (immaculate!) chassis and body.
We will not mention the garden and other domestic projects.
Retirement eh! What larks!
New Member starting a restoration project
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AdrianGoodyear
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Re: New Member starting a restoration project
I'm not a fan of Hammerite for chassis, better with something like Frost Chassis paint.
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AdrianGoodyear
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Re: New Member starting a restoration project
Interesting comment - what's your objection to Hammerite? I do have some reservations about Hammerite - mainly on the grounds that it's too glossy and therefore not quite as the car left the factory. But I would be interested to know if anybody has any (other) suggestions. My main concern is to keep the car as close as possible to its original finish and durability. So far, no paint has been purchased so I'm open to suggestions.
Re: New Member starting a restoration project
I've used Hammerite on a few metal objects over the years and when it gets chipped/scratched and water gets in/underneath it retains moisture and causes rot