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MK1 MR2 Project - Rust Repair

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:31 pm
by hokus
got my first mr2 loving it except the horrific body work the last owner attemped to do gonna be a few hours cutting and replacing wheel wells and rockers let alone the bad color scheme that it was (black and rattle can safety orange). got one rear quarter cleaned up and first coat of filler on it gonna look good after ( i hope) here are some pics so far..

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and after first coat of filler
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going for that shaved look in lights

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:40 am
by immorality
Wow, that is some nasty rust. It's nice to see someone repairing it other than trashing the car.

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:25 pm
by macatak
don't know if they would be in your budget but have you seen the replacement panels on twosRus ?

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:43 pm
by hokus
i have seen them but my budget just doesn`t allow it after spending $200 on parts i needed a week ago its mostly just to keep the fuzz off my case was close to getting a #1 a few times good thing i know alot of them. come spring gonna be looking for one with front end damage so i can use back half for mine. hate to see them cut up but might as well use it for good then see it crushed for scrap.

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:04 pm
by dh4ever
#1's suck. I managed to talk it to a #2 on my jeep but it still cost me tons to get it all "right" in their eyes. Like who needs a shift pattern on the shifter? I you don't know what. 5spd is your not alowed in my jeep. How much filler is in there?

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:17 pm
by hokus
not much filler ( hate doing things twice or three times) just making her pretty for now gonna start a body kit here probably in a couple months when its warmer then she is gonna look great ( i hope haha) whats probably gopnna happen is gonna just make it pretty for now then gonna make some wide arches for wheel wells and new front and rear lip and make side skirts fit better ( big gaps on rear panel)

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:41 pm
by hokus
well 1 side done so far only 3 days with weather and wife projects just primed for now
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Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:16 pm
by tedv
What a craftsman ! looks good

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:53 pm
by dh4ever
that will keep the VI's at bay. looking good man!

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:25 pm
by hokus
Thanks, not totally happy with it but will do for the time being

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:01 pm
by hokus
gotta love surprises lol yay me!!!1
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was behond drivers front fender, when will people quit using spray foam for body work lol

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:27 pm
by macatak
when will people quit using spray foam for body work lol


when something cheaper and easier comes along

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:47 pm
by dh4ever
COME ON! you can shape that stuff, dont even need bondo. its a real pro at keeping water up aganst the metal.. who wouldnt want that? dont want your car to dry out.

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:45 am
by macatak
I'm curious about what's behind it

Re: mk1 mr2 project

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:21 pm
by hokus
Lucked out and had good metal no sign of any rust at all not even surface so lucked out there lol