Landmaster Project - Part II

kb100 · 24th March 2009, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

If things are as bad as they have been made out, that is not going to be an option. I may have to abandon the project.

Hell Steer! Cant be THAT bad ... can it???

greenhorn · 24th March 2009, 15:00

can we have some pictures ? should be able to tell the world better than any number of words

Jaggu · 24th March 2009, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

I may have to abandon the project.

This should be kept as last option, no point in abandoning it now since you have access to reliable people to execute and monitor the job.

Rudra Sen · 24th March 2009, 15:19

Nothing to worry about because there's nothing more left anyway. Just finish the project properly.

karlosdeville · 24th March 2009, 16:19

If you think it is a hopeless case you could consider buying a decent Amby bodyshell and grafting on the rear end fin portion. All your mechanicals are ready anyways.

JayD · 24th March 2009, 16:28

I really don't think we should be thinking about abandoning the project or anything now. The recent development is a setback, but can be overcome. Looking out for a replacement shell now. That seems to be the best way out.

P.S: steer, its a B-school!

speedzak · 24th March 2009, 19:13

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Originally Posted by kb100

Hell Steer! Cant be THAT bad ... can it???

IT IS!

First thing which comes to my mind now is to caution everybody on the forum about the cheaters involved in this project.

The car's body is full of holes covered and held together with tons of putty. A glance on the old thread will reveal how much lies were thrown around the forum by the people involved in the original job.

Now, the only hope left is to find a shell and start the work from scratch. There are some shells around Cochin and neighboring areas according to JayD. Will have to speak to the owners and see if that way ahead is feasible or not.

Pathetic act of dacoity!

kb100 · 24th March 2009, 19:30

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Originally Posted by speedzak

IT IS!

The car's body is full of holes covered and held together with tons of putty. A glance on the old thread will reveal how much lies were thrown around the forum by the people involved in the original job.

Words fail me!

JAYD - A couple of pics would really help!

anupmathur · 24th March 2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by JayD

Looking out for a replacement shell now. That seems to be the best way out.

...'Chors' and chewing gum!
A few photos please.

JayD · 24th March 2009, 20:39

Don't have any clear pix now.Am Not in cochin.The next course of action is not decided.The garage will give a detailed report in the coming days. Looking around for a shell is just as a backup. They are now stripping away the parts which look the most affected. if not much area is affected then probably we'll just get it fixed.

So let's not jump into any conclusions here right now. We'll wait for the report and some more pix, and conclude what to do next.

anupmathur · 24th March 2009, 20:48

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Originally Posted by JayD

A poor battle scarred beast entered the hospital, its master hoped his pet would be perfect again, washing away, all memories of previous abuse but alas, all is not rosy... Yet again!! When will it ever end,wonders everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Don't have any clear pix now......
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So let's not jump into any conclusions here right now. We'll wait for the reportand some more pix, and conclude what to do next.

I just hope then that this is a 'false' alarm!

quicksilver · 24th March 2009, 20:50

Just when we thought everything was going right!!! These ghosts are just too difficult to banish it seems. Guys, if it is easier, just find a decent shell and do the transplant. At least you will have the peace of mind that there is no rust forming in the in-accessible areas. If the state of regular sheet metal parts is like this, I can only imagine what kid of treatment would have been given to the places where there are double layers of metal. Pathetic!!!

JayD · 24th March 2009, 21:38

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

I just hope then that this is a 'false' alarm!

No, this ain't no false alarm.The damage is there alrite. Just waiting to see what percentage of the car is affected, that's all.
The pix i've taken are not too clear. Will shoot better ones soon.

f1fan · 24th March 2009, 23:01

Damn

Not again.
I was sincerely hoping that all that could go bad would have happened by now and the car would roll out shining but alas... The irony continues

kuttapan · 25th March 2009, 03:23

OMG !!! Just when things were about to be wrapped up ! I wonder if more things can go wrong in a restoration job.

Steer, I can imagine the frustration, but can't you just hold on for this last mile, maybe this is the last of the issues? Please do not abandon - Not yet. Think of the efforts and money that has gone into this car.

24th March 2009, 15:00	#482
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	can we have some pictures ? should be able to tell the world better than any number of words
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24th March 2009, 15:19	#484
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	Nothing to worry about because there's nothing more left anyway. Just finish the project properly.
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24th March 2009, 16:19	#485
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,275 Times View My Garage	If you think it is a hopeless case you could consider buying a decent Amby bodyshell and grafting on the rear end fin portion. All your mechanicals are ready anyways.
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24th March 2009, 16:28	#486
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	I really don't think we should be thinking about abandoning the project or anything now. The recent development is a setback, but can be overcome. Looking out for a replacement shell now. That seems to be the best way out. P.S: steer, its a B-school!
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24th March 2009, 20:39	#490
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Don't have any clear pix now.Am Not in cochin.The next course of action is not decided.The garage will give a detailed report in the coming days. Looking around for a shell is just as a backup. They are now stripping away the parts which look the most affected. if not much area is affected then probably we'll just get it fixed. So let's not jump into any conclusions here right now. We'll wait for the report and some more pix, and conclude what to do next. Last edited by JayD : 24th March 2009 at 20:45.
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24th March 2009, 20:50	#492
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Just when we thought everything was going right!!! These ghosts are just too difficult to banish it seems. Guys, if it is easier, just find a decent shell and do the transplant. At least you will have the peace of mind that there is no rust forming in the in-accessible areas. If the state of regular sheet metal parts is like this, I can only imagine what kid of treatment would have been given to the places where there are double layers of metal. Pathetic!!!
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24th March 2009, 23:01	#494
f1fan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 701 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Damn Not again. I was sincerely hoping that all that could go bad would have happened by now and the car would roll out shining but alas... The irony continues
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25th March 2009, 03:23	#495
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	OMG !!! Just when things were about to be wrapped up ! I wonder if more things can go wrong in a restoration job. Steer, I can imagine the frustration, but can't you just hold on for this last mile, maybe this is the last of the issues? Please do not abandon - Not yet. Think of the efforts and money that has gone into this car.
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