latest restoration details

[mark_stoke]

Finished waxoyling underneath (2 coats) but when I wire brushed the petrol tank it started to leak so I've taken it off & repaired it inside & out.
I'm painting everything as I take the car to bits!
I've shortened the rear springs by an inch & painted them too.
All brake cylinders were seized (due to standing for ten years) so I've ordered a set & will re assemble brakes at the weekend.
Put two new track rod ends on.
Really enjoying restoring my 126!
Ordered a new set of KN Minator alloys today but could take up to six months before they are available but that's not a problem as it gives me plenty of time to do a good job.

[RSPSTEVE]

Nice work mate , any more pics?

[mark_stoke]

Thanks! I will be taking some more pictures at the weekend after I complete my next set of tasks.

[GTMaster]

Wow, very bright petrol tank you have there  [-/

[mark_stoke]

I'm using up paint that I have in my garage, that yellow is left over from when I painted a 500 a some time ago.

[mark_stoke]

Some more pics from this weekend.
Rebuilt all brakes with new parts & put petrol tank back on. Underside is now finished, looks good & should last many more years.
Starting to do the body now. Grinded out any speck of rust I could find & given several coats of anti rust primer. I'm removing all badges so have filled all badge holes. I'm going to spend some time protecting the arches & similar areas with loads of protective layers before I start to smooth to shape.
I now have a nice solid blank canvas, going to keep it quite original though (just new alloys & de-badge).
I'm considering fitting a large webasto style sunroof.....not decided 100% yet though.

[RSPSTEVE]

Looking great , as for the roof mines got a britax , go for it , but make sure you get the right one .

I think it makes the car complete...lol

Steve

[ciaoflyer]

Nice brake hubs I have just done that to mine! [-/