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Just got back from the unit now. So while I neck a beer. Here is what I accomplished on the Corsa. First. I hacked up the donor section. Then separated the two skins that make it up. The lower piece was let in first. Then quick lick of Bonda primer. Prepped the outer skin and welded it on. That actually looks not too bad.... I think!? Wasn't that bad to replace this. As it's mostly straightforward when you have the panels. Helps when you're not scratting about the floor too, ended up enjoying doing this for a change.

I hope mine has arrived ok or is on it way. Nothing has arrived with me. Not that I was worried about seeing anything anyway. Just have to wait and see.

Nexia wheel arch. After a wee rub back. Good enough. Slapped some red oxide on for now. Good test for the brand I use. When the weather warms up a tad. I promise* I will finish it off. It's back doing daily duties again. As the brakes on the Altezza aren't the best. Front discs are warped. New stuff ordered. Just have to wait for the delivery. In the meantime. Was thinking about that windscreen scuttle on the Corsa. Wonder how bad it is. OK. Not great at all. Well keep cutting until you find solid metal. Nice. That's a fair chunk out. Yep, reckon it's been like that for years. So not as sad about windscreen cracking. As I'd of been annoyed if I found it later on after I got the car back together. I'll start chopping up the clean section I cut from the donor Corsa I broke earlier this year. Save me a heap of fab work and it'll be not that bad to weld in.

That's ended up looking sooo good. Amazing what a repaint can do.

Well. That's a first. A wedge of filler to level up a throttle pedal. Got to wonder sometimes 😂. Glad to see an update, as I enjoy the can and will do attitude with your work. But important shiz and life does take priority. So it's fair dos that projects take a back seat.

If I'm flamed tae fuck for this so be it. The painted bits on the dash were a little beaten on the Altezza. So I've put one Slap sticker to begin with. Want another to cover the rest. It's kinda period correct as lads and lassies in Japan did and still do it to theirs. Have also been busy with the Nexia. I had P40'd the new arch section. Have been knocking it down to get a shape back in. So far it's actually coming along really well. Much happiness! Skim of filler will true it up.

That sounds fine without being in your face. Remember the day of the Rage rocket launcher back boxes or the completely straight through exhausts. Awful!

I got L10 ERH that came with an Audi TT. Then I got C16 OPL for the Astra project. Because it's a C16SE engined Opel. Meh! I like it!

Made a start on making that wheel arch look good at 50 yards. Please don't laugh too hard. As I'd feel bad if there was an injury caused upon viewing this quality. Joking over. First layer is the ole P40 just to seal over where I had welded and shape up the arch. Looks crap, but that'll be knocked down. Then once it's closer, skim of bog to finalise it. Inside of the tub is done. The fresh areas have been sealed with tiger seal. Not been mean with the stuff either. Makes a great coating as its tough as hell. Smoothed it off by brushing it over with thinners. Makes for neater finish. Then a coat of stone chip. Good enough for me.

Have one or two useless tools that were a complete waste of money. Anyone want a Rover M series timing belt tool? Bought it thinking it would work on the later T series engines.... Yep. The pulleys were completely different. Even have a service reset thingy for an MG ZT/Rover 75. Only used once.

Agreed. Surprising to see what everyone has.

So much for getting rid. Ended up buying more, standard I suppose? IN. Toyota Altezza. Will likely stay for a while. That beams engine is rather addictive! Yet, it'll do car just fine. Aldi TT. Didn't plan this yin! CBA'd with it. Fur sell in new year. Stayin' put! The Opel (It's not a bloody BELMONT 😆) Astra. Had this for nearly ten years. 2023 I'll definitely knock some dust off it. Still hunting for NOS panels to fix it's rust issues. Corsa B. Welding stopped for now. Will crack back on soon. Nexia. Too handy to sell just yet. Little fettle of the mettal before test still to do. OOOooooT!! Awa tae f*ck. 306 Rallye. Loved this car. But wasn't using it a lot. So sold and now in Wales. Corsa B. Kinda doesn't count. As it was only ever a donor car to me. Vectra B. This still stings. I tried my best to fix it's rust issues. Alas, it was REALLY rusty. Broken for bits. Engine going in a Corsa VXR, trim went in a Supertouring ST200 and odds and ends kept for my other GM junk. So didn't die in vein.

Posted last night. Sorry to the receiver if it's late.

All ready to go here. Just need to fling it in a post box now.

Actual progress made today. Inner and outer are on. Starting to smooth out the welds. Wee bit of bodywork to do. Better than rusty shite before. Had to bugger about as I had trimmed the inner repair panel too short. But it's on.

Yup. Done the same 😆.

Wot he sed. I'm also experimenting with a red oxide primer called Bonda. Brush on stuff and seems to be quite good so far. A bugger to remove which could be a good thing? I've used it when doing the repairs on my Corsa project. Not fully sure on how it'll last at the moment.

After this weekend. I'm grumpy as fuck with welding cars! Also grumpy because I was dumb and cut a repair panel too short and have to weld said piece back on with no proper access. Really wish sometimes I wasn't an idiot and spend a little extra time looking at the job before steaming in.

It's sad to see it now being broken up. However it's better seeing it being parted out than just tossed in a crusher as a whole. Now that is a waste! Plus the car got too see a good few years extra use too thanks to eddy.

Top work! I've got a TT roadster sat waiting for me to do something with. They really are the bottom rung price wise now. Just in two minds to fling it in for an MOT or punt it on as is.

You have my sympathy. Because it is shit. But I do hope you win the battle with the suspension arm. Only as I've been there too.

MoAr weldin' on the PontDaeHallPel LeNexKadTra. Spent ages getting the arch gap right. Until I saw the drivers side. Yeah... Daewoo didn't even care! 😂 So good enough is fine with me! Tomorrow will be more of the same. Ended up buying an inner arch. Which as per pattern panels, doesn't fucking fit... *Sigh* But I'll adopt the "Make The C*nt Fit" method for that.

Looked a great trip had there. Japan is a country I'd love to visit someday.

Started on the Nexia. Usual small hole grew bigger. Then started making patches. Welding started. It's patchwork quilt. Figured it was better than rot, so that'll do me. Outer arch to go on then build an inner one to suit.

Auld Bridge.