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BUNNY_PL · *** Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 136 Location: Poland

Hello

I think its worth to take the challenger because besides rusty frame the car is great. After this rebuild it will be close to factory new. Its worth to do that when You are sure not to sell it, or not to sell it quick.. Razz

! The Laird i will be really, really careful Laughing

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I finished another part of the project Razz

frame is just a bare metal right now Smile

On Monday it goes to sanding, after that i will start to paint it etc. I have to buy a lot of new screws, new rubber body mounting, 2 new universal joints and some small stuff. I'm not sure about springs - they looks quite fine i don't know if it worth to change them. Another set Smile

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front diff unbolted

without control arms, hubs and all rusty things..

rear differential

now i know why i had troubles with my hand brake Rolling Eyes

springs looks not that bad

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naked frame..

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siweb · ******* Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Posts: 1590

If your going to do a job, do it right! Cool

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gary820 · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:51 Post subject:

That's going to be one nice clean and tidy motor when your done Cool

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adz1973 · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 13:41 Post subject:

Brilliant!!! Very Happy

, your certainly havent been frightened of it.
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bigb · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 14:58 Post subject:

wow this is a great read!! i can see the "what new parts to use?" spiraling out of control lol. well done so far and keep up the progress,this is very interesting indeed

MikT725 · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 15:25 Post subject:

So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,when can you start on mine ? Very Happy

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BUNNY_PL · *** Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 136 Location: Poland

MikT Monday will be fine for You Laughing

Frame is just after sanding - it looks good besides first and last crossmember. I will weld some plates on them. I already applied first coat of zink paint. Here you can see the results :

so shiny !

this places require some welding

after zink paint..

nick dudley · * Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Location: stourbridge

nice thorough job, love resto work stories Cool

Twister · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 16:40 Post subject:

That is some work you're putting into that Shocked

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BUNNY_PL · *** Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 136 Location: Poland

yeah its really a lot of work but im sure its worth Smile

Red Robbo · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 22:15 Post subject:

DYLAN · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 22:24 Post subject:

I cant wait for the rebuild pics, Your doing a fantastic job Wink

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TrooperDan · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 21:21 Post subject:

R.E.S.P.E.C.T Keep up the good pics.

BUNNY_PL · *** Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 136 Location: Poland

Thank You guys! Your post are really motivating Smile

Frame is welded and covered with 2 coats of anti rust base. I cleaned and painted front knuckles also removed everything from rear axle, tomorrow it goes to sanding. I will have to change rear brake discs so i think i will change front ones as well. I will start to put rubber coat on frame as soon as my pistol will arrive.

welds are not so beautiful because of 90& zinc in paint.

whole rear cross member is covered with 3 mm plates.

knuckles cleaned and painted

nick dudley · * Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Location: stourbridge

nice thorough job, good progress Wink

when you are done, i have a 1994 shogun that needs your attention Laughing

keep up the good work and updates, am loving this Wink