Project Lunchbox.... The Minus

[Richspec]

yer i did, he works for arc angels, so he borrowed the moulds... said he couldnt make me any sent me the link to the ones they make... £360 pair... no thanks... lol

ha! - so basically he went on retro rides and claimed he had made the moulds himself for his own car (and took all the glory for doing them!!!) , cheeky begger! - what a con - RUMBLED!

is this the same guy off the 16v forum, doing a spaceframe clubby estate?

[chris-pilling]

no updates yet ted?

[tedmcedd]

not really... been blocking back in 320, final guide coat going on on monday, then a quick whack over with the machine at 500, then paint is booked for sat! woop!

been buying a few bits and pieces... got a 45D4 dizy cos for some reason i lost mine.... lol... been working getting some penies to spend on brakes and such... once the paint is done it should come together quite quickly... subframes on make my dash, wire it up and away! ha! thats the plan though!

ill get some pics on sat!

[tedmcedd]

did some subframe assembly today. Need to get some bushes, quadrents, rear bearings and longer wheel studs for spacered drums, then its done


Pics for you







Look out for tomorrow btw

[tedmcedd]

well! its painted!!!

very tricky colour to photograph, especially with the flourecent lights, it is very very shiney! none of the pictures look like the actual real life colour, lol but ill be polishing it tomorrow, so ill get some outdoor pics for you all!!

Enjoy!















hope you all like!!

Ed

[ferret]

Well smart

[InimiaD]

Tasty, very tasty.

[coopertim]

very very nice!!

[guru_1071]

ed

so thats the bar coat on, whens the top coat get sprayed........


get it into the day light and take a proper picture!!!!

[tedmcedd]

very funny Rich!

these must be for you then! lol


these show the colour how it really is, much better!















i also replaced my rear bearings, i was leant this tool, it was great! made them so easy to put in! jobs are much more pleasent when you have the right tools!







Ed

[coop12g295]

Absolutley fab it was looking like desert storm lastnight,good to see you havn't lost your bearings

[alexdenevers]

Nice job, and lovely colour !

[chris-pilling]

looking good tedward!

[minipete]

Very nice,looks alot better in daylight.

[nick@dunsdale]

looks very nice, much better outside very nice finish.

I actually though it was Harvest Gold, when i looked at the first inside pic.

[cookie1071]

Looking great Ted and inspired colour choice, should look top with those wheels. Niall.

[tedmcedd]

thanks for the thumbs up everyone! Harvest gold.... a colour i love but my other half didnt.... lol!

should come together fairly quickly! ill keep you all updated!

Ed

[AndyB72]

Looks fantastic, love the colour and finish, what make of paint are you using anything special?

[tedmcedd]

I Used 2Pac paint, a make called Prospray, which was the cheaper option, but Andy who helped me spray it says he thinks its just as good, just needed a flat back at 2000 and a buff up and it was cracking! i did put a fair few hours into the prep and basecoat, which i think really helped with the final outcome.

Ed

[chris-pilling]

The painting is the easy bit, its all the prep that turns it into a top job.. And you've put your heart and sole into that pall! Looking grrreat. As Tony would say! Ha what you doing about the interior? Carpeting it? I did that with my marcos.. Uses a thinner carpet for the roof and sides and thick stuff on the floor..