1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

[sparkywig]

Out of lockdown, and the first time wheels have been fitted since the 1970's.



On the way to it's new home, about 400m away.

 

[gninnam]

Wot's the plans then (you keeping the patina?)
Lowered etc or going for standard height?

 

[sparkywig]

A few minor repairs but keeping the original paint, Andy, and it's going much lower.
First jobs are to free up the front hubs, it's on dollies at the moment, and a really deep clean due to the interior being smothered in gearbox oil to preserve it and the rodent nests in the headlining.

 

[Clem]

Looks so cool.This thread, in the words of Fontaines DC - 'gonna be big'.

 

[gninnam]

A few minor repairs but keeping the original paint, Andy, and it's going much lower.
First jobs are to free up the front hubs, it's on dollies at the moment, and a really deep clean due to the interior being smothered in gearbox oil to preserve it and the rodent nests in the headlining.

8) Looking forward to the updates

 

[sparkywig]

Still trying to get the unit organised. Mid rewire and I definitely need more shelving.
At least the deluxe is in.

 

[matty74]

Great workspace ... looking forward to the updates [emoji106]


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[sparkywig]

Looks so cool. This thread, in the words of Fontaines DC - 'gonna be big'.

:lol:

 

[K@rlos]

Neptune blue...been there done that lol

But this one will be done properly.

Told :lol: :lol:

 

[sparkywig]

And so it begins.
Started to clean and strip the deluxe today of all the dirt and sand, gearbox oil, rat **** and rodent nests it's accumulated since it was left at Blake's yard in the 70's.











A bag of kitty litter to soak up the spare wheel well full of oil.

 

[sparkywig]

After an hour or so with a plastic scraper I got bored and tackled the headlining.

























Face masks definitely required at this establishment, and I really can't describe the smell.

 

[gninnam]

What was all that stuff in the headlining??

 

[sparkywig]

What was all that stuff in the headlining??

Rodent nests, full of turds.

 

[67panel]

Hope you had your enviro suit on !!!!

 

[sparkywig]

Just a mask, Dave. I'll be wearing full ppe next time.

 

[AK47]

Looking good, does it need much welding?

I've just cleaned out my 70 bus project. That was full of rat ***** and nests!

 

[sparkywig]

No, just a pair of battery trays at the moment, and the engine bay tin wants replacing after it was cut out for a small block Chevy engine.

 

[fallingoffalot]

Despite the turds it looks fairly decent, a lick of paint required!

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[sparkywig]

Despite the turds it looks fairly decent, a lick of paint required!

Paint? :shock:

 

[thejinx]

Was going to ask. Are you leaving the paint work as is? Maybe clear lacquer? Looks a great find.