Mattml430 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Getting it back together. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 She’s all back together and everything is working again. Pretty bloody happy to have all done. I’ll get to the luggage trunk done during the week but at least the car is finished. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Great job Matt, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Amazing how fast you were able to get it back in shape. Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Great job Matt, you are certainly a master craftsman when it come to this. I'd still be in jail after I shot the person who did this !! It's an absolute credit to you.....well done mate ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Made a start on repairing the luggage trunk. I wanted to try fix the original one I made as it would seem a waste to throw it away. with a few bits replaced it’s going to be ok. I’ll get to and get it all undercoated now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenendcindyc Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Looking good, Matt hay just a unrelated question, are you able to engage that overdrive in second gear to split that gear and achieve second gear overdrive? Or is there a minimum engagement speed. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Kenendcindyc said: Looking good, Matt hay just a unrelated question, are you able to engage that overdrive in second gear to split that gear and achieve second gear overdrive? Or is there a minimum engagement speed. Thanks Thanks Ken, no you can split it in all 3 gears. Not in reverse though they blow up so you need to make sure it’s disengaged. Probably Locking it in, in first would work well. Give you more than 3feet travel in first and stretch it out to 4. 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 My luggage trunk is all repaired and painted. Bit of luck I’ll have it back on the roadster tomorrow. Ive taken pics of the pinstripping stages for anyone that is interested in an easy way to get painted pin stripes on there body work. First step is to spray some gold or whatever colour you choose for your stripe and spray it where it’s needed. Next step is to use fine line automotive tape for your pin stripe. Lay it down where you want it and be sure to push it down firmly every where. Next is to spray your colour over it all. Because I have a 2 tone box I have an extra step. Cream colour first as it’s the easiest to mask up. Next is to mask your first colour out and then apply your second colour. Once it’s dry enough you can pull all the masking and fine line tape off and clear coat over it all. If using solid colour then no clear would be needed. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunty norm Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Like always you seem to get it right! Well done ! It looks like it back on the road tomorrow? Just look out for the idiots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Yeehaah!!! She’s all back together. I’ve decided to try and fix my roof up so it’s coming off tonight and I’m going to try and get it fitting a bit tighter. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 It was a great job once Matt, now it is outstanding, well done. 🏁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Nice one mate, looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Do I see a bullseye? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, John McEwan said: Do I see a bullseye? Yeah sure do!! it will be straight between their eyes the next idiot that crashes into me. 😁 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Better than new, take two. Looks great. I would still like to know what you Aussies are drinking to get you so productive. The whole lot of you are putting me to shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Jari12, it's like I said before, it's done with time lapsed photography. Like the green beans that grow from seed and produce and wilt in 10 seconds. They started these projects 10 years ago just like us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Honestly? Matt has 17 people working there sometimes doing overtime. 😂😂😂😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I'm not sure 17 could get this much work done in that short of time, especially to this quality. I keep offering to send my '18 sedan over for a few Weeks, but so far he hasn't given me an address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Mattml430 said: Yeehaah!!! She’s all back together. I’ve decided to try and fix my roof up so it’s coming off tonight and I’m going to try and get it fitting a bit tighter. Amazing workmen-ship as normal. Love it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Coffee lots of coffee. I’m actually a bit happier with the way some bits have turned out. Shannons insurance has actually been harassing me for photos of it finished. They have emailed me twice and rang last Wednesday wondering why it wasn’t finished so I thought I better pull my finger out. I did tell her I can’t go down the road and buy this stuff it has to be made. I’ve re sewn the top last night so going to fit that back up today. Hopefully my plan to tighten it up works. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Much happier with my top now, it’s not quite as embarrassing as it was. I put a dart seam on the back top edge on both sides and it’s all as tight as a drum now. Learnt to take a bit more time in fitting it all up. I was able to get the back corners sitting a little nicer also. Pulled them up and stapled them to the back bow before stapling the top down. No where near as good as a trimmer would do but hey!! I’m happy enough with it now. Going for a little night drive down our dead end street tonight to see how the new LED H4’s go in the headlamps. Not allowed to go to far. I’ll post some pics of the spread later on. Probably be a white dull spread now instead of a yellow dull spread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 LED headlights are ok. High beam Low beam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 All is explained, this photo is of the staff of Matt’s workshop. Now I understand how so much gets done so well and so quickly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Hahah I actually love the minions I watch them with the grandkids all the time. They are cool. I have one in my garden next to a gnome 😂🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 The roos should be able to see you coming with those headlights. Matt, there was a wallaby running loose for a few days about 40 miles from here. No one has admitted to owning it yet. Are you missing any? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 There was one asleep on the side of the road here the other day with a pink stripe on him. I know Ron has a few loose in his top paddock. 😂🤣 I think he has to shew them away to get to his shed some days. 9 minutes ago, nearchoclatetown said: The roos should be able to see you coming with those headlights. Matt, there was a wallaby running loose for a few days about 40 miles from here. No one has admitted to owning it yet. Are you missing any? That would be a rare sight over there wouldn’t it Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 The article said the lady that called the game commission had a hard time convincing them she knew what she saw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Made some little brackets today to keep my side curtains in a safe place while not in use. They sit up nice and tight against the back of the front seat. So they shouldn’t be to much in the way if someone is sitting in the back. And that’s about it it’s finished. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) The End….AGAIN!! Edited August 23, 2021 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Bloody beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 A fine job, now what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Great, sure looks better then it did sitting in the field when you found it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Breathtaking car and work! You need to feel VERY proud of yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Minibago said: A fine job, now what? Cheers fellas. I’m over the moon with the car and my own next project is going to be turning a Budd sedan into a coupe. Dodge’y Pete has one out at his place with my name on it. I have couple of jobs I need to finish off and lots of wheels to make for people. We are moving soon I think so I won’t be starting my own new project until then. I think it will be a fun challenge making a 5 window coupe. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Mattml430 said: The End….AGAIN!! Mate every one else has made the comments that I would have I wish that I had your skills as this rebirth from the paddock to the plate as they say is a work of art When it comes to restoring old cars you are a modern Michael Angello I take my old Arkubra off to you 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 9:21 PM, nearchoclatetown said: The roos should be able to see you coming with those headlights. Matt, there was a wallaby running loose for a few days about 40 miles from here. No one has admitted to owning it yet. Are you missing any? This is what Ron had to put up with this morning going to his shed Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Haven't seen any of those yet. All I get are my deer and turkeys coming to clean out my birdfeeder. Last few weeks have been 17 turkeys and this AM there were 13 deer up on the hill grazing. And the chipmunks work all day hauling food to their hideway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Stunning Matt, simply stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Thanks Ian I’m just dying to be allowed to go out and use it now. I just sit in the garage with the engine running bouncing up and down on the seat, sticking my head out the door pretending to yell a P platers. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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