5 GT Turbo R5 GT Turbo - Complete strip down and re-build #1

[Chris74#]

Thats the 5 loaded ready to go to the dippers tomorrow! I wonder how much of it will come back!!!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

You’ll get away with a wheelbarrow to pick it up..

 

[Chris74#]

You’ll get away with a wheelbarrow to pick it up..

@Big Steve - Raider I hope not!!

 

[andybond]

@Big Steve - Raider I hope not!!

Sweeping brush?

 

[andybond]

Whats the process @Chris74# ?

 

[DaveL485]

I wonder if will be see through when it gets back

 

[Chris74#]

Whats the process @Chris74# ?

It goes into the oven for a bake in order to remove the majority of the paint, sealant and all of the other good stuff that these cars collect over a thirty year period. Then it is jet washed and the blistered paint and rubbish removed. Then it goes into the acid bath for a soak followed by a quick jet wash and then a dip in a neutralising tank. Then its off for a full sand down and then a 2Pk weld through etch primer is applied.

Then its back home to get on with some welding and the dreaded seam sealing!

 

[Chris74#]

Some of the other cars in there!

 

[Chris74#]

I wonder if will be see through when it gets back

Don't sound so hopeful @DaveL485 I'll obviously get some pictures up when I get it back!!

 

[Chris74#]

Update from the dippers!! The R5 has survived the bake and dip and is now in for a rub down and weld thru primer! ready to collect on Thursday! It doesn't look too bad at all @Big Steve - Raider & @DaveL485 What do you think guys???

 

[andybond]

That is a great result!

 

[Duncan Grier]

I would take that as a WIN

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Looks fabulous @Chris74# !! And they didn’t hang about too long in getting it done!!

 

[Adey]

rear arch and sill look like they are still there, win

 

[Chris74#]

I would take that as a WIN

Definitely taken it as a win.....I was dreading it!

 

[Chris74#]

Looks fabulous @Chris74# !! And they didn’t hang about too long in getting it done!!

No, I was planning on 4-6 weeks, and was going to teach myself to weld in that time. Oh well, better get a welding rig and get practising!!

 

[Chris74#]

rear arch and sill look like they are still there, win

One of the rear arches is slightly rusted away, but not too bad at all!!

 

[gordini stu]

That’s not in bad nick at all , good luck with it .

 

[Chris74#]

Thank you Stu!!

 

[DaveL485]

Almost disappointingly solid! Needs more drama lol

No, I was planning on 4-6 weeks, and was going to teach myself to weld in that time. Oh well, better get a welding rig and get practising!!

R-Tech MIG180 is a great welder, worth every penny and a fab company for service too.