Dozzas 67 project panel

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:30 pm

Photo of my cargo doors welded up.

Now I have stripped them back to bare metal and working on getting them straight. Not an easy job!

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:33 pm

littlerubberthings · Post by **littlerubberthings** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:34 pm

good stuff - i was considering this bus so im keen to see your progress!!

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:38 pm

Heres what she looked like when I bought her....

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:44 pm

Heres what she looks like now.....

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:07 pm

I just came back to have another look at these photos after posting them earlier today....... Flamin galah, she looked a lot better when I bought her!!!!

winerot · Post by **winerot** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:15 pm

maybe but when you finish her she will be spot on

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:18 pm

Ye but how good will it be at the end

I am at the same stage with Rhino (66 panel)

What paint are you using to prevent rust between work?

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:34 am

I use an etching primer called Etch pro on bare metal.... need to put on at least two coats to stop the humidity getting to it....

For areas that are not going to be seen, I use a product called Xtrol rust proofing. A local panel beater I know swears by it. Much better than any fish oil substitute.

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:57 pm

Thanks Dozza

marmite_on_toast · Post by **marmite_on_toast** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:38 am

dozza, sorry to ask,but howcome you have welded up your cargo doors?

cheers Marm

littlerubberthings · Post by **littlerubberthings** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:54 am

ahhh cuz its a panel nt some tosser cut oles innit so he cud ash his post coital ciggies wtout openin doors nthat!

Dozza · Post by **Dozza** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:46 pm

Egggggzactly....

Some idiot in an obviously moment of madness decided to cut holes in the doors to fit some cheapo windows causing me hours of pain and strife, welding, metal filling and bogging..... I have so far spent about """''''@@##$$$^% ? hours/days and just about finished one bloomin door, down to the final strages, shes flat, very flat and smooth - my sanding file has become my best friend in what seems to have turned into a marathon sanding session..... Might have a sanding party at the weekend. Anyone foolish enough to want to come ????

D O Z Z A

Volksmuller · Post by **Volksmuller** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:30 pm

welcome to the real world of restoring a split ...keep the faith its all worth at the end.....a fat panel is hard to beat,keep the progress pics coming cheers steve

Volksaddict · Post by **Volksaddict** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:52 am

The only primer that holds out moisture is a epoxy based ...also known as 2pac generally ...single pac paint is porous ...we use an industrial brand Altex
..they also have a 2pac pre primer which you can use first to seal all areas that arent 100% rust free ...Industrial paints are generally cheaper than automotive...by a long way...we retail 5 litres of primer (2pac) for under $100..highbuild around $120......and poly urethane finishes with a white base
for around $170 for 5litres
Rayv

Dozzas 67 project panel

Dozzas 67 project panel

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