My name is Angas and this is my first mightyboy. I bought it just after christmas last year and have slowly been working on it. I thought I would start keeping a log of my progess.
This is my first car project and I've already learnt heaps about how cars work. I'm working on it with the help of my dad and a few friends. The aim is to do as much of it myself as possible, but still end up with a decent car.
First pics:
What I've done so far:
- Replaced both external door handle which were broken
- Removed the roof bars - I never really liked the look of them
- Removed and sold the tonneau cover. Still have to weld up all the holes for that
- Recovered one of the rusted headlight frames. In the process of fixing a second one
- Stripped the front end for rust removal, panel beating and repainting. I'm slowly working on each piece
- Repaired the grill with fibreglass. I'm quite proud of how it looks
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
- Repainted the windscreen wiper arms and new blades
- Bought a centre console from a Ford laser. It will still have to be modified slightly to allow me to use the clutch properly.
- New pedals
- New battery
- I've bought some commodore clear side indicators which will go on when the guards are repainted.
Short term goals:
- Fix up all rust + weld holes, prime and respray
Rusty areas
- A mechanic friend of mine is going to help get the engine running properly. (getting the timing right, working on the carby etc)
- Clean up the wheels. Fresh paint for the inside, sanded smooth, clear coated
- GET IT REGISTERED!!
Longer term goals:
- Retrim interior (door panels, roof lining, seats, carpet)
- would like to get it lowered
- window tinting
- Fibreglass Hardtop
- New steering wheel
- Sound system - nothing too crazy lol
- fix the heater/air fan thingy
I'm sure more things will come up
I have to research more about what I can do to the engine while I'm still on my P plates.
Hopefully I'll be able to add to this fairly regularly as I get more work done
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
-Angas
*(More pics: http://www.tamon.org/gallery/v/members/Goose/ )