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Cheers. TIG is good for stuff that you can get a really good fit on. Wouldn't bother with it for floors and stuff but seems OK for stuff on the visible surfaces.

Hey buddy. Don't think I'm going to use it much but good to know I can do it if needed. Have tge new MIG now.

@@Squintanditsmint Well I thought you had a MIG now. Best of luck with the hood but I suppose by now you have it all painted. ;)

Yes, have MIG now. This video was actually done quite some time ago, things have got a lot worse since this scratch of the surface.

It didn't start well but we all know it's the end result that matters. I've been plugging away at this old beemer, it turned out quite bad and is very involved..... redoing old repairs

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Cheers, it was a fun day

Thanks. I'm a mumbling old fool. Recorded on an old gopro with no external mic facilities. New kit costs and we don't got the budget.

Thanks, and thanks for subscribing.

Legend! I'll definitly be doing an indepth video on the brakes. The discs are too worn, I hope I can get repplacements.

@@Squintanditsmint With your connections I expect that you can find some but at what cost... "regular" parts are crazy money now. Parts from a UFO might be lots more. ;)

The only issues I face with the brakes is disc availability. I already have pads.

Right. It's not a Ford. It falls into the "other" brands that have the odd legendary model (S4 Quattro) with 5cly Turbo. I'm still doing the BMW. I'm putting in a new floor and actually doing a video. Nowhere near paint yet.

Thanks mate. It's another unusual one, feels a bit posh though, may have to buy some new trainers 🤣🤣🤣

Slow progress, taking my time, no rush but good to get where we are. Cheers

Great progress Gav. She's a runner and sound sweet plenty of rat poo as usual. Probably your wife thinks it's a mates cars as to modern for one of your projects.

Cheers mate. It's not as modern as you might think, 1993. The Saph was made in 92 and e30 89. Its a little more complicated though.

I've never worked out how it's pro animal but its reassuring. Wife has stood by it a couple of times and looked at it briefly but said nothing. I think she doesn't care.

@@Squintanditsmint Then you have what many people want in life. :)

​@Joe.Doucette good point

It had gas, I'd put 10 litres in it. I'm not a fan if running of an aerosol but they were trying to sell it. Stay tuned, things get better.

Do we have to tell them everything. She doesn't come home saying look dear I've just bought some make-up.

All good thanks mate. Same for you as well I hope. Cheers

Sorry mate, not done yet but it's in the queue.

So far we haven't found anything that needs welding so I'm going to sort it mechanically and use until we've time to paint it. She still doesn't know and it's been a few months. Do a reveal when we take it out for the first time.

@@Squintanditsmint No welding? Ah well. You will have to practice your tig welding elsewhere. ;) Wow... she must avoid your garage like my wife does. Cool!

I've plenty of other places to weld and also have mig capabilities again.

@@Squintanditsmint There are always things to weld. ;) Nice to have your MIG back, I bet.

@@Joe.Doucette it's a different one but yes, good to have it.

Cheers. Not really been away from the spanners just not been producing. Some other stuff coming.

In contrast I've never seen an original one with screws and rivets. The Thai ones were all made from kits that came from UK and the ones I messed with back when were all UK ones. Interesting Australian ones are different.

Thank you! Cheers!

2.0 Duratec + MT 6 from MX5 NC

It's a 2.0 Duratec VVT from a Mazda mx5 nc with 6 speed manual

Hello mate. I'm doing a paint job on am e30 at the moment with little content of interest. I'm sure we'll be back sooner or later when we start another project.

Thanks. Original choice was Compomotive TH but they were painful to deal with. Glad we went Rotiform now.

I haven't added it up yet but there was a few big buys (engine, ecu,wheels, body kit) obviously no labour. I may do a video on how much it cost

How did you watch an hour video in 20 minutes 😂😂😂 Yes, sills all done. No escort, yet.

Not much happening at the moment my friend but keep a look out for a video over the next few days.

Yeah it coming on well. May need some softer springs for the front though.

I used the polybush on the other side just have the spare sleave which may well come in handy one day. It's getting better all the time now, driving well.

Crazy. Are Ford ones still available?

@@Squintanditsmint no. It’s hit and miss on pattern ones

That's what I thought. I expect nos would be worth a few quid then.

Yes. I had no idea the pattern part would need a different bush, that's just daft. All sorted now though. Cheers

Yes, it was a big mess really. We were luck we finished the trip on the old ones. I only subbed it out because if time constraints but lesson learned.

Give wise I've not had much luck. It's so hot out here they just fill with sweat.

Yes, well you do certainly get "warm" weather ther. I sweat too but it's better than the cracking and bleeding in my case

Yes, I know that you were in a crazy time crunch (silly boy). It is amazing that nothing got damaged.

I thought perhaps you wouldn't in a non tropical climate. Its ridiculous here though, they fill up like a water balloon bomb.

Cheers, it's all work that should not have been needed by done and good now.

We are really pleased with it but you know in certain light and at certain angles you see stuff, squirls and micro scratches. Anyway it's more than acceptable for now, perhaps one day we re-visit but for now I have a dash to reconstruct. I do actually have a couple of 5000 pads but I decided not to use them. Tip accepted .... thanks my friend ❤️

Even the best jobs have flaws. My dad told me to never point out flaws in my work. Most people don't see the job in the same way you do since you watched it progress through all stages of development. You and the crew should be rightly proud of the outcome. Yup. Always stuff to do. Plus.. didn't you "borrow" some parts off of a certain red car???

Actually didn't end up using the parts so they will go back on it soon.

Exhaust has always been one of those jobs I farmed out. Not any more though.

Happy new year! Very pleased with how it's progressing now.

Don't forget to wash the panels and the mop between grades. Good luck.

We are very proud mate. Started using it now, as you can expect it's further on than it is in the videos. The feedback we are getting gives us a constant grin. Glad you've got your finger out. Not sure if you're on Facebook or not but post and tag if you are, I'd live to see it. Cheers

Thanks ...... follow your dreams

Those Abralon pads really help make a consistent finish across the panel. I was told that white is physically a hard colour to polish as it sets like concrete because of the pigments. What you got to do is find a process that works for your particular colour and surface finish. It did come out well, we are well chuffed.

Cheers, yes, worth the effort for sure.

Thanks. This polishing lark is definitely another tricky skill but worth putting the days into. Didn't think it would take so long. Something coming with the bottles.

Old Henry was more concerned with brush marks I think. It's funny I went to a car meet yesterday and I found myself looking hard at people's paint. Changing a gear knob is a major accomplishment compared to most, don't worry it'll happen, before long you'll find yourself fully emersed.

Thanks, it was a fun weekend

Cheers, it was a great weekend

Lots of fun, cheers Joe, glad you enjoyed it.

Cheers matey, it was lots of fun.

Definitely wait till it's warm unless it breaks beforehand. Cause you could always teach daughter the joys of spanners. This had an erratic 'dum', hardly noticeable and only at idle.

Bird only listens sometimes 🤣🤣🤣 Yes, we've the minimum of stuff in the engine bay, it's still an old car with a compact little engine in it. Happy New year buddy