Z0wner Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Alright after working forever... I finally have 1 grand to put towards my car Its already in shell form... see my worklog I want to return it to stock form except for a front airdam and a fairlady flares. How far will 1000$ stretch? i have -sand blaster -mig welder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSHER Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Are all panels/glass good? Assuming you have a an air compressor? How are your frame rails/ any other bad rust spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I suggest you invest in a paint gun (assuming you have a compressor because you have a media blaster) and 2 cans of "rust zero" some thinner and some metal to build a rotisserie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0wner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 finally some replies! check the link in my sig All my progress (or lack of) is in there Well... Most panels are pretty good. Some rust Some dings But Pretty Darn Clean Yes I have a compressor I plan on a rotisserie which will be approximately 400$ to build STEEL IS EXPENSIVE (unless you can find me some cheaper)! and then comes the 1000$ What body work can be done? How much for HIGH quality (i hate saying the next word) BONDO? How much for a decent airdam? How much for some fairlady flares? WHERE DO I BUY THESE?! me so stupid me love datsun long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSHER Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 http://www.thezstore.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=7AD1 for airdamns http://www.thezstore.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=7BSA02 for flares There are other places to buy them, this is to give you a $ idea. Bondo is stupid cheap, like less than 50$ for supplies + tons of time for sanding and smoothing. Do you need to work on frame rails or floor or anything? Otherwise I'm not sure why you need a rotisserie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0wner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 yeah, floor boards will need some work.. Not sure about the rails though. (actually I wouldn't even know how to check the rails other than looking at em from inside the engine bay I don't want Bondo brand. I want some high quality stuff (the word bondo makes me cringe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSHER Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Wish I could help, but I'm sure with my theory of 'if its shiney its good to go' is not going to be up to par with what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSAV6 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Eastwood has some body filler that is supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I used bondo from walmart on my hood. Its all about prep work. I primered my hood with rust zero first then dusted it with crap primer and sanded it with 320 grit to locate high low spots. Then bondoed, sanded, primered, painted, sanded some more and then cleared (still need to wet sand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Use evercoat Z-Grip Very inexpensive (under 30 a gallon at carquest auto parts) and sands like a dream. Sanding the old red bondo brand is like sanding on a sidewalk. The Evercoat Metal Glaze is a great final filler. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIBPreacher Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 On my previous Nissan Hardbody, I shaved the rear tailgate handle and filled in the nissan indentation that went from one side of the tail gate to the other side. I dont prefer bondo but I used Gorilla Hair and that did the trick. Looked real nice too when it was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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