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Thanks Hef355 its a slow process but its good to have it in the back garden now so i can grab a couple of hours here or there

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Took some time off the engine bay for a change, tailgate taken off which i do have an immaculate painted spare to replace with but think Ill store this somewhere just incase. Wheel arches have some bodged repairs on them so will need to tackle them at some point

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Great work mate


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 Decided to cut the arches to have a look at the inner wheel arch and see how much of it is worth saving but i think its going to be a full new section

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I was in this situation with my old Gti and due to all the intricate angles and pieces I required I just opted to replace the wheel tub in full.

Keep up the good work and progress  :thumbs:

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Yep I agree with Rich, i’m starting soon on my silver campaign resto and already have new wheel tubs to fit!


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totally agree guys, had a look for tubs but they seem a bit scarce

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Rear window out with a battle , both sides out no bother , get to the front and hardly start and ping!

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Ahhh bloody shame matey! Had my 2 last ones out no bother but last one went ping for me too


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Another little bit cleaned up but how the hell do you get corrosion off that aluminium block feel like I've been rubbing it down for hours 

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Another little bit cleaned up but how the hell do you get corrosion off that aluminium block feel like I've been rubbing it down for hours 

Looking good, I feel for you with aluminium. I've cleaned up a couple of gearboxes and they take ages if they are oxidised. I've used Frost Ali clean before with good results https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-ali-clean-alloy-aluminium-castings-cleaner otherwise lots of graft or vapour honing/ blasting for best results :)

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This has to be my favourite project thread here. A real life story of a man trying to find time to get his car finished! Nice to see you haven't fully stripped and abandoned it like so many do.  I'm starting into mine again now and have a plan to tackle in managable sections

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Thanks Rich. Ill look into that!   RustyCampaign Ive always wondered how much interest people take in some of my posts so gives me  a boost to keep uploading the photos and picking away so thanks for looking in

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Few items dunked in the old Bilt hamber

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Back panel tried up to see how good a fit it actually is, chassis leg to sort next  :o

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000dave000

Watching this with real interest Dave as i’ll be starting my own silver Campaign & Lsaha green build soon! Great work and keep the pics going for sure!! Where are you based mate? I’m up in Anglesey, North Wales

Rich.
That’s another interesting tip for Ali cleaning! You are indeed a wealth of knowledge and a great help to me and im sure this forum too

RustyCampaign
Also look forward to seeing another Campaign being saved! What colour is yours buddy?


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Hef355 said

RustyCampaign
Also look forward to seeing another Campaign being saved! What colour is yours buddy?

Lhasa Green. I started a thread a while back in the project section, will post more as i get going. Don't want to hijack this thread

Dave's build is giving me the inspiration I need to be confident that I'll get time to do it outside of real life stuff  :lol:

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Hef355 said

000dave000

Watching this with real interest Dave as i’ll be starting my own silver Campaign & Lsaha green build soon! Great work and keep the pics going for sure!! Where are you based mate? I’m up in Anglesey, North Wales

Rich.
That’s another interesting tip for Ali cleaning! You are indeed a wealth of knowledge and a great help to me and im sure this forum too

RustyCampaign
Also look forward to seeing another Campaign being saved! What colour is yours buddy?


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sorry for the delay mate, west of scotland near loch lomond

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Few things stripped off the of the car today also tried the axle nuts on 1 side and seem to be the only thing on the car thats not seized with rust!


 

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When restoring a couple of motorbikes I've used bicarbonate of soda in a Schultz gun for cleaning up aluminium and blasting the brown rust out of steel, is really gentle on the surface and doesn't cause any damage

Keep up the good work :thumbs:
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