Gladiators '90 MX5 NA6

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:13 pm

This morning I finished the painting, & this time I nailed it. I’m happy enough to say that the painting is 100% complete.
So then I set about putting stuff back together. The headlight assemblies are back in place, as is the fuel cap. Floor carpet is in. So is the wiring & the heater box & fan motor. I have fitted the bootlid only to have somewhere to keep it.

Then I started on the left hand door. A while ago I grabbed a set door guides off Rolley, so it was time to fit them. But first I removed the regulator & channels gave them a good clean. There was so much old crappy grease in there. Then refit all the bits that came off the door, and fit the door to the car.

It’s been a huge day with some great progress.

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Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:58 pm

Nice progress

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:18 pm

Magpie wrote:Nice progress

Thanks Mark, I’m working towards a reveal date or 17/3/18 (28 yrs to the day since it rolled of the factory floor).

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Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:13 pm

I'm really impressed with your attention to detail, restoring everything as you go rather than rushing just to finish it.

It takes much longer to do it this way but is easier to do while everything is "out" - some of these jobs are just too much hassle to do later if you have to rip everything out again.

Looking forward to seeing it finished (if there's such a thing as a hobby that's ever "finished").

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:24 pm

Lokiel wrote:
Looking forward to seeing it finished (if there's such a thing as a hobby that's ever "finished").

Oh sh*t!! I just realised I haven’t brought your body repair tools back yet. Do you need them soon, or should I bring them over in “Randy” when he is back on the road?

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Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:29 pm

Gladiator wrote::
Oh sh*t!! I just realised I haven’t brought your body repair tools back yet. Do you need them soon, or should I bring them over in “Randy” when he is back on the road?
:

No hurry - great to see that they were used for something so worthwhile.

Postby **Okibi** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:50 am

Paint looks great, love to see more shots.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:24 pm

It’s starting to take shape.

In certain lights, imperfections are very noticeable. It turns out I haven’t nailed the bootlid. A bit disappointing but it is what it is.

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ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:13 am

It's a hell of a job you're doing mate. Could be very overwhelming but you're doing great. Colour looks awesome!

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:29 am

You even did the covered part if the doors and under dash (?)

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:37 am

bruce wrote:You even did the covered part if the doors and under dash (?)

Yep but only a light coat & 1 clear. My ocd kicked in.

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KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:13 am

It's knowing you've even done those hidden parts that makes you feel good at the end ... you're doing a great job!! I bet most people won't even notice those little imperfections, but you're like me by sounds of it and they'll probably always continue to annoy you

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