Javagreen Mk2 resto

[rich453]

Hello all, This week finally sees the starting point of the resto which has been something I have been wanting to do for a very long time now but things have always got in the way! Well yesterday I finally got into my tiny little garage and started work.....

So far I've dropped the front suspension, most bolts were seized so got kinda awkward manoevering most of the suspension out underneath the car! Bushes were as loose as a whores draws:D so made it a bit easier getting stuff off. Whilst underneath I started to scrape the waxoyl/other layers off to reveal the original underseal. I think it's about 5 mm thick!!! At this moment in time my plan is to have a useable fairly standard car....sure that may change:). A few bits of tin worm have been discovered so far. However, this is the first time I've done this sort of thing so it's going to be a steep learning curve!! I will try to post some pics up tomorrow.....
Thanks
Rich

[topaz]

good luck dude, post up some pics :D

[andym]

Good luck....... you will need it...you may not think so now, but in 6months......:D

[stu37025]

Good luck with the resto Rich, love the colour :cool:

[Aled]

;) Good luck m8....my fave colour.

Just keep looking at JAVAGREENGUF 's car and it will keep you going ;)

[Blower]

hopefully itll be a straight forward job

get them pics up

[enduro]

good luck fella,plenty of elbow grease ahead;) .hope she dont throw up to many little surprises,had a few on mine,all the best on the resto .

[Martin]

Good luck with the resto. You've got a great colour there :)

[docscars]

nice colour good luck blood sweat and tears from here on in:cool:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

good luck with the resto mate...:)

[JAVAGREENGUF]

;) Good luck m8....my fave colour.

Just keep looking at JAVAGREENGUF 's car and it will keep you going ;)


Thanks mate:)

Good luck with the resto mate, GREAT colour by the way:rolleyes:

[marky4]

good luck ;) stunning colour:cool:

[john foster]

good luck love java green....

[graham John]

plenty of pics as you progress please,

good luck


cheeRS

[rich453]

Thanks for all the comments....some pics as requested!
I've started to dip some components to get rid of the rust. Some early success but hard going!
Next on the agenda is to get some decent stands so I can get the whole car off the ground. Then drop the engine, box and axle.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS014.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS032.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS027.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS024.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS030.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS023.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS017.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Rich

[oldskooljoe]

looking good,keep up the good work:cool:

[wiggyrs]

Good luck with the resto Rich :cool:

[fast eddie]

Stick With It Dude,cracking Colour That!;)

[Chesney]

should be nice when done, top colour.

[leelee]

love the colour,

[ORDAV]

one of ma favorite colours good luck

[andym]

Your doing a great job...

[LOUIE]

great project to get into that mate. see the escort agency is restoring a java green car also, they will soon be everywhere:D

[rich453]

Just had a look and it sounds like it's gonna be something special! Maybe I should just buy their one already done:D
I'm still struggling with the waxoyl removal technique!!! I think I've got waxoyl elbow!!!!

[LOUIE]

everything there sounds special, but not much seems to reappear.

the waxoil is always a nightmare but once its off your home free, keep up the good work mate

[bevo]

good luck m8,love the colour;)

[Andyc]

vert nice car my lads fav colour

[LOUIE]

hows this car coming on lads

[rich453]

Everything progressing slowly...still stripping bits off. Because it's been sitting for a while most bolts have been a pain in the backside to get off. Still struggling with corroded split pins on the front suspension!!!!!:mad: Started cleaning some bits and as usual found some little horrors that will need adressing. Will get some pics up soon.
Cheers
Rich

[andym]

Hi, The split pins.... drill them out...and the things you find when you start....sometimes you wise you had never started..the small jobs turn out to be big jobs.....:rolleyes:

[rich453]

A few little nasty surprises....
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS042.jpg
Once cleaned it revealed an inch long crack:mad:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS051.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS039.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS044.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS046.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS045.jpg
A little bit of rust:)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk273/RSvRS/resto/RS047.jpg
I think I may need a repair kit and other bits...any advice/help would be most appreciated.
Cheers
Rich

[Banishit]

servo is done knackered

the bushes for the actuating rods are available, replacments, just cant lay my hands on where from but will return when I find out