HJ Sandman van resto

**Blocker** · 26-05-2010, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by GTS

I dont know why I cant log in as GTRPU anymore, but not to worry...I'm now a GTS

Instead of creating a new account you could have sent me an email and I would have sorted it. Looks like you may have forgotten your password? :yawn:

Let me know which username you want to keep, I can fix it up for you.

Originally Posted by stickthis

I think I know why. Blocker banned you because your project is much further along and he was jealous?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh haha funny man hey?

**stickthis** · 26-05-2010, 02:08 PM

there is always one in the crowd.

**GTS** · 03-07-2010, 09:16 AM

This weeks effort involved the removal of some crappy bits where the top tailgate lock rods go. The "u" shape bits that hold the lock rods had been riveted on and the frame was damaged by someone trying to open the tailgate with a screwdriver...or similar.

**GTS** · 03-07-2010, 09:20 AM

Also got the rust repairs done on the rear roof section where a roof spoiler had been fitted.

**GTS** · 09-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Did a bit more last night. This is the tailgate with the rusted frame that I removed the bottom half of the skin from. The other tailgate wasnt much better on the inside so it went back to the sandblaster this morning for a quick touch up. The half skin had no rust holes at all which surprised me.

This is the "Mint original RUST FREE" guard I bought off ebay. I didnt realise that when the seller said "RUST FREE" he meant he wasnt going to charge me extra for it.

This is the bit that will replace the free rust. I took it to the blasters with the tailgate and will have it all back this arvo. The tailgate and guard should be finished tomorrow afternoon then all is left is the r/h guard and nose cone.

**GTS** · 16-07-2010, 09:00 AM

More progress. I had to cut 2 bits of rust out of the sill but found a heap of surface rust in behind it so I went on to cut out some "inspection windows" ..about 9 in total. The inside of the sill was treated for the surface rust and then the windows were replaced. Almost finished the left hand side last night and should have both done in about 2 weeks. It takes so long because I only get to work on it on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 3 hours each night.

I had the rims blasted and have finished cleaning them up with a wire wheel. Just have to prime them and they are ready for paint.

The top tailgate is ready to go back together. The shell and skin were blasted on the inside to get rid of the surface rust. The bottom edge of the skin has been replaced where there were some rust holes and it should be "as one" next week. The inside will be treated with cavity wax when its done.

**GTS** · 29-07-2010, 09:02 AM

The left hand sill is finished.

Next week.....the right hand sill

There had been a repair done before but I cut it out anyway just to check what was behind it....ya just never know....

Turned out to pretty clean but I treated it with rust converter anyway.

Almost done, about another half hour should do it.

**wbute** · 29-07-2010, 12:20 PM

Looks like a great job you are doing! Very thorough.

**GTS** · 30-07-2010, 09:02 AM

I've had a few people pm me about the rust treatment. I used Loctite "Extend Rust Treatment". Its a brush on liquid and works best when there is still surface rust present. I'll also be treating the body/doors/tailgates etc with cavity wax once the repairs are finished.

**GTS** · 03-08-2010, 01:40 PM

The rear apron had rust/dents in it as did the inner panel so I cut the outer apron off to repair it. The inner was trimmed about 40 mm from the bottom to remove the rust and I have since replaced it with a new bit.
I should have the outer panel repaired and back on by Friday....if the stars and planets align.

Trimmed, treated and ready to have the new bit welded on

I've since had the inner part of the outer panel sandblasted and am getting it ready to go back on.