M44 Dual Mass to Single Mass and Beyond

[zedonist]

It's Vactan base coat, primer coat and Rustoleum Black top coat, the bottom side will get a coatng of plastidip as per oem.

 

[t-tony]

That vactan is really good stuff Rich, excellent base to paint on. Looking good mate.

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

View attachment 13793 View attachment 13794 Progress is slow but paint is finally going down and the brakes have arrived from the states and will be shiny silver by the end of the weekend.

Looks real nice Zedonist!! I've found a TB on eBay UK that's bored out to 68 mm. See attached info, only one left. JIM

 

[zedonist]

Thanks for looking Jim, but that is for the six pot engines not our M44

Rich

 

[zedonist]

That vactan is really good stuff Rich, excellent base to paint on. Looking good mate.

Tony.

I agree Tony, I have brushed it on so the end finish will never be perfect, but it is under the car and needs to be functional and not visual, if I gave to do a visual panel I would put it in a spray bottle. I'm really impressed with the Rustoleum, if my hands are anything to go by it will never come off.

 

[oldcarman]

Thanks for looking Jim, but that is for the six pot engines not our M44

Rich

Thought you could get a hold of him for the 68mm parts for an M44 TB. That's another 3mm larger than the other one we discussed. Just a thought!! JIM

 

[zedonist]

Well callipers are getting the paint treatment:

The bolts and sliders are off the old callipers so don't worry about them being painted, they will all get swapped out on the rebuild. Progress is slow at the moment as I've just been made redundant, so spending time planning my future at present.

 

[t-tony]

Hey mate, that's terrible news. Hope it's not long before you find something else. On the bright side the callipers are looking good.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

Oh, sh*** zedonist..........

 

[Brian H]

Crappy news Rich, hope you find something soon.

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Sorry to hear Rich, hope you find a silver lining soon

Ash

 

[GazHyde]

Man that sucks Rich. Had the same thing in December 2011, so know exactly what you are going through at the moment.

 

[hard top]

I have had my ass fired so many times, you would not belive it.......That's what you get when you work for the Yanks....

 

[oldcarman]

I have had my ass fired so many times, you would not belive it.......That's what you get when you work for the Yanks....

Unfortunately, it's happening all over not just with American employers. Hope you get something going soon Rich. JIM

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

Hey Rich, thats awful news, I'm sure a man with your talents and capacity for hard work will find another job soon. In the mean time keep up the good work on your Zed.

Mike & Sandy

 

[zedonist]

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys, I don't plan to be out of action long, a few irons in the fire, and contracting if they take a bit longer, even a business is in discussion.

But I do have to say it is strange not getting up for work, so will do small jobs on the car to keep it ticking closer to rebuild, try and get fit, complete that list of jobs the missus has, and look for opportunities on the job front.

But next job is to enjoy the Easter break with the family...

 

[Mint]

Ow that's tough Rich. Hope you get something sorted soon, best of luck.

 

[t-tony]

But next job is to enjoy the Easter break with the family...

Yep, make sure this one happens mate.

Tony.

 

[miller1098]

Every cloud has a silver lining,one door closes another opens talking of which it's just coming sheep shearing season.good pay all your food and other benifits.

 

[zedonist]

Now that sounds good, is the benefits a donut by any chance?