My 71 Bay resto project

[gninnam]

Like he said ^ 8) :lol:

 

[Trikky2]

wow - what a difference that makes

 

[Scampi]

Dude this a great thread and your doing an amzing job!

Keep the updates coming mate :wink:

 

[Alfie]

Looking good - what sort of paint have you used on the interior?

Hi mate

I used rust proof hammerite (smooth white) on the cargo floor and sides. I put this down in this area in a hope that it will stop any moisture from turning to rust once its covered with panels, flooring, units etc.

For the top half inside and out, I might use (diamond white) which is a similar colour in cellulose and seems to go quite well wth the (lemongel) colour Im planning to do on the bottom half.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Thanks for the info Dude - don't suppose you know if they still make Smooth Cream [coloured] Hammerite do you - I can't find the colour anywhere!?!

 

[Alfie]

I had a look on their website http://www.hammerite.com but couldnt see it.

You might be able to find out from them direct. I got mine from Halfords, will be going back there tomorrow, will ask for you.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

 

[Tofufi]

Awesome thread, you've done so much since I last replied

I feel motivated to go and work on mine again 8)

Keep up the great work.

 

[Alfie]

Thanks Guy's

Bit of an update, been busy trying to clean, prep, and paint the interior first. Finding this difficult due to the inclement weather conditions at the moment, and having a cold.

Everytime I move alfie onto the driveway there seems to be some strange mystical force that causes a dark rain cloud to suddenly appear from nowhere followed by a sudden Torrential down pour. This then seems to stop the moment I pack up and move him back into the garage. :roll:

So now having given up with this rain game, decided to try and do as much as possible in my tiny garage to keep dry.

Also decided to spray the dash the same colour as the bottom half will be outside 8)

Think it looks better than the black colour it was before

 

[gninnam]

Good work Alfie - dash does look cool so good call :wink: 8)

 

[Scampi]

Yeah looks very neat and tidy that fella :wink:

 

[Alfie]

Heres a pic of the drivers door primed and back on after repairs.

Also sprayed the top of the dash black

And after

 

[Alfie]

Managed to spray the interior roof, all nice and white again

Jumping the gun a bit my wife has already chosen the curtains :lol: cool huh

 

[gninnam]

The dash looks uber cool dude 8)

Wife saw the curtains and went 'oooohhhhh' so looks like a winner too :wink:

With the inside of the roof painted, looks to good to be covered

 

[Alfie]

My Dad bought me this little electric sprayer to do the interior with. I was so impressed by the finish (not bad considering it only cost £52. 99 from Argos) so i decided to give the roof a go with it.

I am quite pleased with the result for a first attempt. Needs a few more coats yet though.

 

[Scampi]

Awesome dude. Love the work!

Keep it up fella :wink:

 

[jefo1970]

Looking brill Alfie, luvving the curtain material too mate.
Keep up the high standard its gona be a cracking van mate somet to be really proud of!.

 

[slammedkustom]

its coming along really well!
well done fella :wink:

 

[gninnam]

^^^LWTAS^^^

8) :wink:

 

[shaven]

alfie...
mate what type of rag top do u have there. im looking @ put one in my 72 lowlight. i have one in my bay DC... but want a bigger view of the sky :lol:
cheers matty