MasterDon
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On 6/16/2021 at 3:27 PM, Shifaz Farook said:
Are there any CLS 350s roaming on the roads of Sri Lanka? The C218 specifically
I have a W219 350.
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The AA is a great institution but can be a hit or miss. Personally it is not worthwhile for me. I just call the nearest carrier lorry if the car is unfixable. However it depends on the individual. I know they helped out my mother a few times in the 90s when she got stranded with her behemoth Patrol with a flat. Their Club house near the Ramada offers cheap booze and food, so there's that.
Companies do fully insure classic cars. Speak to an agent.
There are a few dedicated classic car garages, but not worthwhile for a Lancer IMO. Best to give it to a trusty local mechanic and to study the car yourself. Educate yourself on the basics like how the carbs work, ignition timing etc.
Anything over 25 years is bound to give you trouble. That's part of the deal. The best you can do is not to take short cuts mechanically when restoring. Be warned, you will come across some shit cars on your collecting journey, that breakdown constantly no matter how much you spend. I am not superstitious at all ,but I nearly burned down an RX7 FC because that f*ckr of a car brokedown all the time. Then the FD Efini I had with more or less the same Wankel was just bulletproof. So yes, cars do have personalities.
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Get a second opinion. Browns have a hybrid workshop, or any other reputed place. If both shop diagnosis tally then go with a full replacement, cheaper in the long run. Make sure its brand new.
Do not do any control unit modifications.
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7 hours ago, MADZ said:
@MasterDon It's not violating any AL guidelines. I think it's a great initiative by the classic car club. I have created a seperate blog for "The Classic Car Diaries" under AL and assigned it to you. Feel free to update it when they put up a new post. I will also give my full support to promote it.
Cheers,
MadzThanks boss!
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A web mini documentary series made by the Classic Car Club of Ceylon. First episode is now live on Facebook and Youtube. New episodes every week.
@MADZ This is a non-revenue/non-profit production for educational purposes made by a local automotive Club, but please do remove if it violates AL guidelines. -MD
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So that's it! You are all up to date!
From start to finish the process took about four and a half months. Lockdowns didn't help.
There are some minor things like upholstery, engine detailing and chrome work to be done. I will see to them depending on Covid curfew and state of import restrictions. I will post an update once car is fully completed.
I'll need to see Sylvi sir regarding the windscreen as well!
I will run the car now until that time.
So untill then, consider this project as complete. Hope you enjoyed this little journey with me. PM me, if you have any questions or need any advice and I'll answer them the best I can(hopefully I'll get an email notification if I get a PM). I don't pretend to be an expert, just a very well informed and experienced enthusiast.
It was great to be back at AL posting regularly, felt just like old times.
Bye from me and 2 sri 355!
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..and away we went on some test drives...was inevitably spotted on the road
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seats went on...
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So began the refitting process.
The initial plan was to rechorme the buffers etc and complete the car in one go. but Covid and the restriction of movement had other ideas.
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Then the fenders were taken off to do some detailing due to overspray on chassis and suspension parts...and for new beading installation.
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After letting the paint 'cure' for a few days, we did some corrections and the first 'cut'. Dashboard was also painted by this time
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On 11/23/2020 at 10:17 AM, Ripper said:
Life has kept me out of these forums for ages but been dropping in on and off
Grills are good buddy and i think since the oil drum grill build I shared here, I've made a smaller version with two wheel rims and another pitbarrel style vertical smoker as well. All seen extensive use over the years 😂
These days, finishing up a 2x72 belt grinder and a small bench mount English Wheel.
MD's MG thread got me in this time around
Heyyy @Ripper. Welcome back! Glad my thread did some good.
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Paint was done apart from dashboard and some other bits. Initial cut polish was yet to be done at this stage.
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Then at long last she went in for the ' final'.
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Approx 3 months in to project...
After a colour was picked, the engine was pulled out and bay and bulkhead was finished in body colour. I was not present, so no pics.
Body was prepped further with several guide coats and ironing out imperfections.
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1 hour ago, fiat fan said:
wow. Red looks much better than I expected! Were the seats redone in black? I like the red. But then again, maybe too much red on this car.
Yes. Red on red will clash very badly.
Not to forget I have to keep to original factory colour combos as much as possible.
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56 minutes ago, Kavvz said:
Why though? Hasn't sand blasting become pretty much the industry go to? Paint remover is probably the best , but sand blasting has to be better than using a hand grinder as it would cause less damage?
This is an age old argument. It all comes down to personal experience. I will not deride anyone for sanblasting their body.
I have had less than optimal results with sand/media blasters. Let's say two out of three cars I had blasted came out less than satisfactory...I'll list some general reasons most older classic car(pre 1970) restorers stay away from blasting.
The frame and chassis is a different matter though. I always get those sand blasted.
On old metal rust tends to spread unevenly. The normal sandblasters available here, which are mostly used at 100psi or more and will leave heavy pock marks on the steel, or at worst case scenarios puncture it altogether. It has happened to me
The sandblasters available here use extreme pressure, and the heat can warp the metal. especially on unsupported mudguard overhangs, bonnets.
The media blaster operator has to be very skilled and has to understand the delicateness of the job. Most companies have experience in only stripping heavy container frames and are not up to the task.
Alternative is dustless, water based or soda blasting which is much more milder but is not available here yet AFAIK. I will try that once available.
Grinder in the right hand, with wire or sandpaper attachment, will give much better control and will just remove what we want removed. Downside is that its time consuming.
For me the risk is not worth the reward. As a general rule. I advise people to refrain from heavy sandblasting for cars that are 40 years or older. Especially if they are Italian.
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Here is a trailer off Lester's Delowak Athara I mentioned earlier where the car is prominently featured throughout the and is part of an investigation. Car has been in around 20 films latest of which was 'According to Mathew' by Chandran Ratnam.
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For time reference, by this time it was about two months out from when we first started with the mechanical work.
The interior was redone by this time around.
The rusted slide rails were taken out and re manufactured by the tinkerer, primered and painted. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures of that process
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4 minutes ago, VVTi said:
Sa waaw...
Super waaaaaaaaaaaw
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Congratulations Komisiripala!
May we have some details of the process please? As this the previous updates here are of the car being bare metal and cataloy coated. As I remember, I and few others here had some concerns back then.
Would love to have some details as I'm also doing a couple of projects and I could probably learn a thing or two from your vast experience.
Nice upgrades list btw, your paypal account must have taken a beating.
Is it legal to have front number plate mounted to side on the front mudguard (classic bike)
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It is very much illegal on safety grounds. Many a pedestrian have been sliced open.