DodgyBastard Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 DSC_0028 by srblythe, on Flickr Job jobbed, that's one mot fail out the way! Skizzer, dozeydustman, Steviemillar and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 fail list 1 by srblythe, on Flickr fail list 2 by srblythe, on Flickr After all those hours of welding it's still a long way from going back on the road. They_all_do_that_sir, Dirk Diggler, The Moog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 9:25 AM, DodgyBastard said: Wow, I never even noticed! Shows how much attention I pay to my cars. i did have to look moar than once after thinking "something isn't quite normski!" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 I removed the passenger side wing to see how bad it was underneath. DSC_0033 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0034 by srblythe, on Flickr Not quite as bad as the other side but still quite rusty. I wanted to get another one ticked off the list so started on the chassis leg. DSC_0032 by srblythe, on Flickr Initially I thought I'd get away with making a small repair section but after chopping the first part out it was clear to see there was a lot more areas needing attention so more chopping unfortunately... DSC_0035 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0037 by srblythe, on Flickr I repaired the chassis leg then made another repair section that is to be sandwiched between the floorpan and the inner arch/A-pillar. DSC_0039 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0038 by srblythe, on Flickr And that's about as far as I got... LightBulbFun, Joey spud, Fumbler and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Skizzer, Shite Ron, HMC and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSchwifty Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 This is becoming quite epic, I admire your commitment. I would have just weighed the thing in by now! Lovely job on the repairs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 This is becoming quite epic, I admire your commitment. I would have just weighed the thing in by now! Lovely job on the repairs too I've committed so much time to it already I need to see it through.The financial cost has been relatively low so far, I don't think I've spent much more than £200 on metal and welding consumables.I'm currently off work so have plenty of time to crack on with it. Sent from my G3121 using Tapatalk adw1977, Jenson Velcro, dave j and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 You had my hopes up with that after picture. Good work nevertheless sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Shite Knight suited you as username, swooping in on hopeless cases and bringing them back to life. The diesel R18 survived much longer than it would've done in my ownership.... and that shoveit is a major project too! Hats off. LightBulbFun and Mrs6C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 A couple more bits done today. DSC_0040 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0042 by srblythe, on Flickr I ended up having to cut out more than I'd originally anticipated. adw1977, Shite Ron, danthecapriman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, CortinaDave said: Shite Knight suited you as username, swooping in on hopeless cases and bringing them back to life. The diesel R18 survived much longer than it would've done in my ownership.... and that shoveit is a major project too! Hats off. The diesel 18 even managed to soldier on after its timing belt snapped. Last I heard it went to Ireland. Mrs6C, CortinaDave and Dirk Diggler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Mrs6C, JeeExEll, Skizzer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 RJC_4773 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4776 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4779 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4781 by srblythe, on Flickr Here's a bunch of rust that's been chopped out so far! RJC_4784 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4786 by srblythe, on Flickr I shut the bonnet and discovered the front end had pulled in slightly so had to cut it off, wedge it out and re-weld it in the correct position. I'm probably going to have to chop the front end off anyway to make more repair sections. RJC_4794 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4801 by srblythe, on Flickr danthecapriman, cort16, JeeExEll and 17 others 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenson Velcro Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 That is one epic weldathon. Fair play for keeping going with that. LightBulbFun, BlankFrank and DodgyBastard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Great update, I love the speeded up videos and excellent welding and fabrication.. I look forward to your updates, it is great to see the work going into this to keep it alive. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 RJC_4816 by srblythe, on Flickr I have a serious Chevette problem! greengartside, Zelandeth, Skizzer and 11 others 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Wait...is that a third one now?!? Where the heck are you finding them? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Zelandeth said: Wait...is that a third one now?!? Where the heck are you finding them? RJC_4818 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4819 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4821 by srblythe, on Flickr Yeah, it's a third. A Chevette "Special". This one was 35 miles away. Zelandeth, BlankFrank, MorrisItalSLX and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Well found! Have to wonder what percentage of the survivors in the country that equates to now... LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Well found! Have to wonder what percentage of the survivors in the country that equates to now... I know of 7 within a 5 mile radius of my house but one of them is a Kadett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 You can never have too many of the same car. Period. A thought just came to me that Holden Gemini repair panels would probably work as they are both GM T-platform cars. https://www.rarespares.net.au/rarespares/search/holden/20a/gemini/panels-and-rust-panel-sections LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 RJC_4829 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4830 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4832 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4836 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4845 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4849 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4864 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4866 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4867 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4869 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4870 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4871 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4872 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4876 by srblythe, on Flickr I paid near enough £700 for that! I need to get my head examined! Semi-C, Saabnut, rainagain and 14 others 4 1 3 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Please tell me it came with a bunch of panels or something of use to the other cavs? Jeez that's bollocksed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I do like your latest chevette, nice spec with the wheels, headrests, tartan seats and side trims, makes it look really good. Looks like the metal maggots have had a feast on it but at least you have had a bit of practice on the blue one. I hope you have plenty of gas, steel and mig wire. At least you will not get bored during the lockdown. stonedagain and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Shite Ron said: I do like your latest chevette, nice spec with the wheels, headrests, tartan seats and side trims, makes it look really good. Looks like the metal maggots have had a feast on it but at least you have had a bit of practice on the blue one. I hope you have plenty of gas, steel and mig wire. At least you will not get bored during the lockdown. It's a scrapper, I'm taking whatever decent bits I can and weighing it in. I bought it specifically to cut the front end off for the blue one. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Oh dear, can’t say I blame you though. It has a lot of nice bits though for your other cars The overrider s look good on it too. I was hoping for a heroic weldathon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, DodgyBastard said: It's a scrapper, I'm taking whatever decent bits I can and weighing it in. I bought it specifically to cut the front end off for the blue one. Still worth every penny for the spares. At least it should make you feel better about the level of grot on the blue one - your spares car makes the blue car look like a minter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, Shite Ron said: Oh dear, can’t say I blame you though. It has a lot of nice bits though for your other cars The overrider s look good on it too. I was hoping for a heroic weldathon? Is one heroic weldathon on the blue Chevette not enough? Skizzer, Shite Ron, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Still worth every penny for the spares. At least it should make you feel better about the level of grot on the blue one - your spares car makes the blue car look like a minter! Yeah, it's worth it for the spares, I've stuck it on a couple of owners groups for breaking but the majority of people want the bits I'm keeping! I had it running yesterday and the engine sounds sweet so I'll be sticking that in the blue one along with the steering rack, headlights and carpet. I'm considering sticking the interior in too but it's in such a nice condition maybe someone will want to buy it for a decent amount or maybe not, who knows? Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 bangernomics, Shite Ron, sporty-shite and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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