ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 While certain NE region Team Shelby folks were off romping in the autumn leaves and climbing mountains yesterday, I started working on my rusty butt :happy feet: This is not an easy job by any means, but for some reason I'm enjoying it. Anyway, I have taken a few progress photos which I'll post here shortly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Getting prepared... What a beautiful sight! (not)... Started wire brushing the loose stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Took a little break to iRace my Mustang GT500RS at Road Atlanta... Completed the wire brushing on this portion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Check out all the rusty stuff that came off! Now I'm just about completed with the masking on this side... Time for a nice hot cup of coffee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Man, I need to find some time to do this, what will you be using as far as primer and paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I give you a lot of credit, that is not something I think I would do on my own, no patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Man, I need to find some time to do this, what will you be using as far as primer and paint? I'm going to use these products as recommended by Grabber on his Going After My Rear End Rust thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 This is on my winter todo list.... I really hate messing with rust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I performed this mod a while back... and I didn't enjoy it, but the results were excellent. I'm glad that Ford decided to start painting some of these items now... long overdue IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm going to use these products as recommended by Grabber on his Going After My Rear End Rust thread... I think you can cut back on the coffee there ilmor...... ya look a little shakey... This is on my winter todo list.... I really hate messing with rust! I was thinking the same... the car comes off the road for 3 months so I have no hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Nice thread, looking forward to the progress reports. No potty break pics please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm going to use these products as recommended by Grabber on his Going After My Rear End Rust thread... Glad to see you getting it done !!! That paint is holding up great on mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I took those pic's in August after putting my KR rear end diff cover on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I sure hope you are masking off the entire car to prevent over spray !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Grabber - yes! She will be wrapped prior to the spraying... Applying the first cost of rust inhibitor today...a tedious process... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 hmm i will keep an eye on this. will be on the to do list once i get a second car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Takin' a break to watch the Martinsville NASCAR race... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Takin' a break to watch the Martinsville NASCAR race... You sure are taking a lot of breaks. You planning on taking all winter for this lol. Wish i could find someone in Houston area who could do this for me.Lookin good,keep us all posted. This is one mod that all Shelbys need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 You sure are taking a lot of breaks. You planning on taking all winter for this lol. Wish i could find someone in Houston area who could do this for me.Lookin good,keep us all posted. This is one mod that all Shelbys need. yeah, it might take all winter at this rate! Besides those breaks I've got a bunch of other fall chores plus all the usual errands and chores to get done. I hope to get the second coat of rust inhibitor on this section tonight, then I'll be away on business travel for a couple of days, after which I'll put on the first spray...realistically the spraying will probably not be completed until Saturday, at which point I'll start working on the other side. I sure am glad to be getting this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Before you spray make sure to tape the edges of the plastic down that is draped over the car or the fine mist from the paint will work it's way onto your paint surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 This is on my winter todo list.... I really hate messing with rust! This has been on my winter to-do list ther last 2 years....thats why I had Alex do it as part of my build over the summer....... this way I got to do cruising for Autumn leaves and have a clean butt......sorry Bob! :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Trust me, I wish I could've paid someone to do this for me!! But, I'm getting there, slowly but surely...tonight I put the 2nd coat of rust inhibitor on this end of the axle... One thing I'm learning is that this blue painters tape doesn't work as well for masking at good ol masking tape...comes unglued to easily! On the other hand, I don't have to worry about it sticking too much, so I'll deal with it. And yes, Grabber, I will "seal" the edges of the plastic I have draped over the car before I spray. I'm very familiar with how paint spray can get around where you don't want it! I'll also be opening all the garage doors and getting the other cars away from it. This weekend I'll start some spraying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 You will like the results. Take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just a question. Are you doing one side then painting or treat all rust areas and then paint all at once? Seems like you are doing it in stages. Thanks foryour reply and great project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just a question. Are you doing one side then painting or treat all rust areas and then paint all at once? Seems like you are doing it in stages. Thanks foryour reply and great project. Yes, I am currently treating and painting from the brake end to just past the differential. Once done w/ that I'll raise and paint the other end. I didn't have all the stuff I needed to get the entire rear of the car up safely at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yes, I am currently treating and painting from the brake end to just past the differential. Once done w/ that I'll raise and paint the other end. I didn't have all the stuff I needed to get the entire rear of the car up safely at one time. Does anyone know what effect this will have on collectability in the future? I know it improves appearance and increases protection (decreases rust, etc), but what effect, if any on collectability? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Does anyone know what effect this will have on collectability in the future? I know it improves appearance and increases protection (decreases rust, etc), but what effect, if any on collectability? Thank you I don't know many people who prefer rust when buying a collectable car 40 years from now. Based on your reasons stated above it sure can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I don't know many people who prefer rust when buying a collectable car 40 years from now. Based on your reasons stated above it sure can't hurt. Exactly, Andy.... Looking good Ilmor.... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks all. I'm anxious to get back home and work on this some more! While I'm at it I'm also going to clean up the other areas under the car that I can reach while doing this, as best I can, which of course will just add more time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow pony Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks all. I'm anxious to get back home and work on this some more! While I'm at it I'm also going to clean up the other areas under the car that I can reach while doing this, as best I can, which of course will just add more time... You're making good progress Ilmor! I'm anxious to check out the finished project when your done! Maybe I'll drop my car off for a "rusty butt" treatment since you're quickly becoming an expert! One of these days I'll buckle down and get motivated to do it myself! -yellow pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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