Subie Boys Next Wagon Resto

last celtic warrior · Post by **last celtic warrior** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:37 pm

Soundpoofing? I have 2 thick layers of proofcoat on the inside of the roof on mine, after fully sikaflex-ing the beams to the skin, then a layer of silvered mylar insulation, an inch and a half layer of wadding insulation, then the original pocketed plastic roof lining. It sounds a lot of work, but really it's not. And the effect? I honestly cannot hear the rain even when it's pelting down.

As for the car we're working on... The "midnight blue" is now done on the inside of everything, so now it's just the outside to paint next week.

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:10 pm

I wish to clarify something to everyone. One of us received a private message which was less than nice and totally wrong.

On each post , when it reads WE , it means ROSS and MYSELF mostly. Steve does the unforgettable panel work that most reply about. It is ROSS and MYSELF that strips the cars, cleans the cars , cleans the parts, orders the parts, fits the parts, sands the panels and anything else you can think of.

Also it was ROSS and MYSELF who started the idea of doing the cars for free labor as we are on a pension each. We are getting paid so why should we get paid again by charging people. And last but not least, it is ROSS'S place that all of this is done. His power and most of his tools etc.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:19 pm

keep up the great work guys, these cars must be like brand new when you are finished with them!!

cheers
bryan

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:58 pm

Who's giving you a hard time Rick?
You want us to sort 'em out?

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:30 pm

brumbyrunner wrote:Who's giving you a hard time Rick?
You want us to sort 'em out?

What and loose the pleasure of doing it myself. lol.

riksta · Post by **riksta** » Sat May 17, 2008 10:39 pm

well I think its a great thing you guys are doing and if someone is slagging you about it then thay nead to pull there head in. "SHAME ON YOU"

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat May 17, 2008 10:59 pm

Ah, forget the PM, look at that paint work! Can't wait to see the whole thing done in the midnight blue.

My bro's mini is in the process of changing colour - from sky blue to midnight blue. Its been a 2 year process so far

So, i'm guessing your aim is to paint the town blue - with subarus

Keep up the good work guys! Thats for all of you

Cheers

Bennie

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:33 pm

Today we all got into cleaning up the wheels that are to go on the car. Took them back to bare metal. As some may have seen , there was a ad for 13'' rims with a wider off set. These look like the subaru sports rims but have a wider dish/off set.
Thanks goes to the member on the forum for the rims.

Willie · Post by **Willie** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:43 pm

Un F**&ing believable!

You guys do excellent work, and your posts are great.

You are motivating me to get back into an older subi - thanks.

I would love to see a couple of your products in the flesh one day - I reckon they would present better than new ones. And I've been around long enough to remember seeing new MY's in dealers showrooms.

Keep up the great work - you guys are legends!

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:29 pm

Moving forward slowly but surely. The wheels are now undercoated, The door hinges are now painted, Fuel cap has been painted to match the car .

And steve has started on the bumper.

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:35 pm

you guys do awesome work!

keep it up!!!

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:10 pm

A few more things done today.

Put the car back together for painting, Painted the rims ( one side ) now waiting till tomorrow to let it set so can be turned over. Even the air filter has been painted to go with the car.

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Fri May 23, 2008 12:32 pm

great job guys keep the pics coming
its a pleasure to see something like this
brilliant work..............

Willie · Post by **Willie** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:12 pm

Those wider rims look good - they should set the car off nicely with the right tyres on 'em.

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Sun May 25, 2008 6:59 pm

A few things were done today. The other side ( out side ) of the rims are now done.

Sway bar is in with new bushes.

Gear box and tail shaft are in also.

Front calipers are now in and bleed we hope . New fluid all the way through.

riksta · Post by **riksta** » Sun May 25, 2008 7:35 pm

looking good, LOOKING GOOD!!!!!!!

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:29 pm

No pics today. Most people know what a car looks like when it is sanded back. Not much different to what it looks like before it is sanded.

Big clean up to day. Put things away and clean and sweep ready for tomorrow . If all goes to plan , tomorrow is the day to lay the color down. Hopefully some pics tomorrow showing a very dark blue M.Y.

INEEDABEER · Post by **INEEDABEER** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:33 pm

WhooooooHoooooooo!

2coupedup · Post by **2coupedup** » Tue May 27, 2008 3:42 pm

rtcb65!!!!
think i found the parts you asked about... i'll send u a PM...

keep up the good work guys

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:09 pm

are you guys keeping a tally of recipes would be good to know just how much work you have done and how much it all cost