FRP 591, FRP replica, plus turbo conversion project

[d170sam]

did some more work today, finished passenger arch cleaning/sanding and also made a small start on the boot floor, also picked up my rear springs from the powder coaters

before

after

rear shocks rebuilt

 

[ArtfulHussy]

Hi Sam, would you mind sharing where you bought the mastic 121? I can find it on the fleabay but wondered if I could purchase it from a local hardware store or the like?

Many thanks
Emma

 

[d170sam]

Hey Emma, I got mine off eBay, try searching '121 epoxy' I just did and it comes up straight away

 

[ArtfulHussy]

Thanks Sam. Did you apply the mastic with a spray gun? Looks all smoothie smooth and neat under there! k:

 

[demonskull13]

great project car looking mint i would love to do what youve done to your puma to mine
:thumbs:

 

[d170sam]

I applied the mastic with a brush, it does come out pretty smooth, if you thin it down it spreads easy

 

[d170sam]

great project car looking mint i would love to do what youve done to your puma to mine
:thumbs:

Thanks dude, it's taken a fair amount of time and effort, but I do love my little car so she is worth it!

 

[d170sam]

little update, got some more work done this week as i have been off work and weather has been perfect

got a coat of mastic on passenger arch

finaly finished the boot floor and got first layer of mastic on that too

my cat approves of the work

there are a few areas that I haven't painted with the mastic, these areas are where new metal needs to be welded in, I will finish the new metal with mastic once it has been repaired, the plan at the moment is to get it all painted and put back together, then i will take it to my friend who will do the welding, get it MOT'd and then get the rear arches repaired and painted, once that is done i can paint the welded parts and its finished hopefully in time for the 15 year FRP meet next month, fingers crossed it will get done in time

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Top job there!

 

[d170sam]

lots of progress this week

first in to etch primer then in to underguard then another coat of etch primer ready for top coat

now in top coat

various bits back from electroplating

put my calipers together

test fit of a few parts before final assembly on the car

lots of shiny parts and goodies to go on

made a start at assembly - got the rear brake lines replaced and HEL flexi hoses fitted

hopefully get a whole heap of stuff done tomorrow, thanks for reading

 

[XAF]

Looking amazing fella

 

[d170sam]

Thanks dude

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Incredible job there!

 

[d170sam]

disaster has struck! well thats a bit over the top but yesterday i was able to fit and rebuild almost everything under the car, when it came to fitting the rear discs i found they did not fit, anyway after a bit of research it turns out i bought focus RS rear discs not ST170 ones, which have a different offset, anyway ive ordered some more this morning and hopefully they will be here in the next couple of days, in the mean time ive got to try and sell these focus RS rear discs its a real pain being so close but so far!

 

[moondustka]

Really nice work on the underside

 

[PumaJay]

have to admire your dedication, the brake lines would of looked cooler if they had a coloured outers, something bright would of added some extra detail!

Excellent work so far though, looking forward to the next update

 

[d170sam]

Yeah I agree Jay, I actually ordered them in clear braided, but I got black, I'm not fussed though, got a load more pics to post up but haven't had time (too busy putting it back together) good news is it's off axle stands and all bolted together, also filled the tank with jerry cans and crossed my fingers she would start, I imagined it would take a bit of cranking to get her going as the fuel lines were dry and she hadn't run for almost 4 months, but she literally started the second I turned the key, needless to say it was a massive relief!

 

[red]

Great work Sam, looking very nice indeed.

 

[PumaJay]

Awesome, cant wait to see the next batch of pictures. Your inspiring me to get out there and do some more work on mine!!

 

[d170sam]

ok so here is an update, new discs turned up and i was able to get the car finally put back together, also managed to get the wrong ones sent back for a refund, anyway here are some pics:

fuel tank fitted

i got my new fuel filler hoses fitted, im really chuffed with them, they look real good, i have another set if anyone wants to buy it (the hoses came in 1M lengths so i have loads left over

exhaust back on

shocks brake lines and hand brake fitted

beam, spacers, splash guards, spindles, hubs, and caliper carriers fitted

caliper test fit

Thats it for the mo, just need to bleed the brakes and its drivable, the car is going to a friends garage Monday for the welding and MOT then its to another mates body shop so its looking good to be at the 15 year aniversary FRP meet (where i will literaly be the black sheep - Ha!)