Still digging about in the weeds..
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:24 pm
Having pulled engine and box, I am looking at the nose cone which needs a bit of a tidy up. I've fixed the loose headlight actuating mechanism and am preparing to reassemble the radiator and fan. But I noticed lots of rust on the steering rack, so unbolted it and sand blasted the special brackets, using the Lidl compressor / sand blaster that was on offer last week.
I'm quite impressed with the finish. Of course we cannot stop there as there is quite a bit of rust to deal with in the nose cone. Principally brackets, the fan, etc. So...
The Spyder chassis is early and I asked them what sort of paint they use. A 2-pack epoxy in Ford Sunburst Red. However I went to Halfrauds and found that Ford Carnival Red is a better match (more orangey) so I grabbed some of it. Sure enough, it is close. I think Spyder must be using a redder paint these days as their web site shows a very red looking chassis, rather than mine which as I said is quite orange.
Might be better in gloss black..
Of course, none of this is done to perfection. I'm not after a concours result, just a usable car that is going to last. It'll look smart enough, if anyone fancies crawling underneath!
I'm quite impressed with the finish. Of course we cannot stop there as there is quite a bit of rust to deal with in the nose cone. Principally brackets, the fan, etc. So...
The Spyder chassis is early and I asked them what sort of paint they use. A 2-pack epoxy in Ford Sunburst Red. However I went to Halfrauds and found that Ford Carnival Red is a better match (more orangey) so I grabbed some of it. Sure enough, it is close. I think Spyder must be using a redder paint these days as their web site shows a very red looking chassis, rather than mine which as I said is quite orange.
Might be better in gloss black..
Of course, none of this is done to perfection. I'm not after a concours result, just a usable car that is going to last. It'll look smart enough, if anyone fancies crawling underneath!