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Phil · 17th October 2009, 21:04

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

That's the spirit, spray painting isn't rocket science

I collected my P6 today & brought it home so hopefully that will rekindle my failing enthusiasm now that it's not a 30 mile round trip to cut another lump out of it

Regards Col

The bloke I saw today had a few P6's there, I'd no idea the windscreen and the rear quarter panel bolt in!!!! That must make them proper easy to work on!!

He tried to flog me an SD1 he had there because it's far more viable than my 95 apparantly. It was lovely though and I will have one one day!

I'm not scrapping it though. No way. I get very attached to things.

2Diesels · 17th October 2009, 21:21

The P6 has 19 bolt on panels

Front & Rear Valences
O/S & N/S Sills
Bonnet
Boot Lid
4 Doors
4 Wings
Front & Rear Decker Panels (wiper panel & one below back window)
O/S & N/S Rear 1/4 Panels (the bit on the back pillar)
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The Roof, Yes you read it right The Roof

Phil · 17th October 2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

The P6 has 19 bolt on panels

Front & Rear Valences
O/S & N/S Sills
Bonnet
Boot Lid
4 Doors
4 Wings
Front & Rear Decker Panels (wiper panel & one below back window)
O/S & N/S Rear 1/4 Panels (the bit on the back pillar)
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The Roof, Yes you read it right The Roof

That must make them damn easy to restore. I'm having one of them when we move house!

Departed · 18th October 2009, 08:57

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

As regards that person's rude comments about your car that really boils me, dont be disheartened, like I said just plod on a bit at a time & try & keep it on the road as long as possible because the moment you park it up for restoration your clocks will start to fly round & it'll be 6 years down the line & still not on the road, been there, still there, used the T-shirt to polish the ZT

I have a couple of those T shirts too. The Scirocco reaches it's tenth year in bits in e few days time, and the Mog has been off the road for 23!

Phil · 19th October 2009, 18:00

Guys, I'm thinking of doing the whole project myself. Can anyone recommend a cheap MIG welder for a beginner? I've taken some more photos showing the rusty bits, that the restorer said should lead me to kill the car. I spoke to him today again and he is advising me to scrap it. Well I'm not going to scrap Vera, so there!!
250513874322 on ebay, any good?
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/79434/...0MIG%20Welder#
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...LAID=266909988

2Diesels · 19th October 2009, 18:34

Vera!

I dont know a great lot about migs but I would steer clear of the no-gas variety, I can't weld to save my life but I know a few people who have had them & have gone on to get gas migs or convert to gas.

Regards Col

Phil · 19th October 2009, 18:40

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Vera!

I dont know a great lot about migs but I would steer clear of the no-gas variety, I can't weld to save my life but I know a few people who have had them & have gone on to get gas migs or convert to gas.

Regards Col

I've never had a female car before!

I've not welded since I did my apprenticeship but am hoping to have a go and don't see the point in spending £500 onj a welder to only find out I'm rubbish at it and it get consigned to the back of the garage.

2Diesels · 19th October 2009, 18:43

I keep threatening to buy one myself then I might finally finish a car

Phil · 19th October 2009, 19:04

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

I keep threatening to buy one myself then I might finally finish a car

What is the downside with the gasless mig welders? They'll do the job won't they?

2Diesels · 19th October 2009, 19:19

To be honest Phil yes there's a couple of nasty bits there but all in all doesn't look desperate to me, I would maybe lift the step mats out & see what's under them but as I've said before most of the panels you'll need are available from JRW not cheap but good quality, it's cheaper to buy everything in one go as he has a tendancy to stick it up you sideways with the carriage but just start with one bit & then move to the next or it'll end up like my P6.

The trouble with the gasless migs is they are very spluttery & dont weld neatly also if you go for a gas one you will get a much better weld using an Argon CO2 mix though CO2 will get you by but the weld tends to be hotter (more chance of burning holes) & also you get a fair bit more spatter

Regards Col

19th October 2009, 18:00	#35
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Guys, I'm thinking of doing the whole project myself. Can anyone recommend a cheap MIG welder for a beginner? I've taken some more photos showing the rusty bits, that the restorer said should lead me to kill the car. I spoke to him today again and he is advising me to scrap it. Well I'm not going to scrap Vera, so there!! 250513874322 on ebay, any good? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/79434/...0MIG%20Welder# http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...LAID=266909988 __________________ Last edited by Phil; 19th October 2009 at 18:13..

17th October 2009, 21:21	#32
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	The P6 has 19 bolt on panels Front & Rear Valences O/S & N/S Sills Bonnet Boot Lid 4 Doors 4 Wings Front & Rear Decker Panels (wiper panel & one below back window) O/S & N/S Rear 1/4 Panels (the bit on the back pillar) & last but not least . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Roof, Yes you read it right The Roof

19th October 2009, 18:34	#36
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Vera! I dont know a great lot about migs but I would steer clear of the no-gas variety, I can't weld to save my life but I know a few people who have had them & have gone on to get gas migs or convert to gas. Regards Col

19th October 2009, 18:43	#38
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	I keep threatening to buy one myself then I might finally finish a car

19th October 2009, 19:19	#40
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	To be honest Phil yes there's a couple of nasty bits there but all in all doesn't look desperate to me, I would maybe lift the step mats out & see what's under them but as I've said before most of the panels you'll need are available from JRW not cheap but good quality, it's cheaper to buy everything in one go as he has a tendancy to stick it up you sideways with the carriage but just start with one bit & then move to the next or it'll end up like my P6. The trouble with the gasless migs is they are very spluttery & dont weld neatly also if you go for a gas one you will get a much better weld using an Argon CO2 mix though CO2 will get you by but the weld tends to be hotter (more chance of burning holes) & also you get a fair bit more spatter Regards Col