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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Sorry for lack of updates...Mental time of year!

    Rust repairs now done and ready for filler

    Hope to have a big update next week..

    Few pics














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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    So lots happening and time for an update

    The sandblasting really did a number on the roof so after 2 days of heating and shrinking we had enough so I bought another shell and we cut the roof off and will do a transplant









    Body work is going well too







    I picked up an old V8 SuperCar Spoiler that I'll use for the rear wing







    Clutch has turned up too so another piece of the puzzle sorted. Very nice bit of kit









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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Nice one matt...i hate sanding filler...i can never get it right..lol...looking good..nice result on the spoiler..looks the part...and youve got a whole car ready for when you need spares!...keep moving forward...cheers mark

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    That spare shell looks familiar Matt. Will get put to good use.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    Nice one matt...i hate sanding filler...i can never get it right..lol...looking good..nice result on the spoiler..looks the part...and youve got a whole car ready for when you need spares!...keep moving forward...cheers mark
    Hey Mate, we have a Car Show my club runs (Small Ford Sunday) in 2 weeks that I am hoping my will be at all finished so we are pushing hard

    Do you have any measurements of your side mounts (horses heads) for your rear spolier. I'd love to copy it as I'll get it laser cut from Alloy I think

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    That spare shell looks familiar Matt. Will get put to good use.

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    Yeah, I sold it to some chump!!! Lol

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Hey Mate, we have a Car Show my club runs (Small Ford Sunday) in 2 weeks that I am hoping my will be at all finished so we are pushing hard

    Do you have any measurements of your side mounts (horses heads) for your rear spolier. I'd love to copy it as I'll get it laser cut from Alloy I think

    Cheers

    Matt
    wow..be great to get there...good luck..
    This is the only drawing i have....



    but might help...make a cardboard template and adjust to suit..

    cgeers mark

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    All guns firing now

    Were painting the interior grey so whilst the roof was off we painted the top of the roll cage and the inside of the roof





    New roof was then mig welded back on using the spot weld holes the ground back





    Then filler over the top to smooth it all off with sikaflex over the welds to smooth them off and stop and liquid getting in their







    As it sits tonight


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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    We'll be painting the engine bay tomorrow with top coat so will update again then

    Thanks for looking

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    We'll be painting the engine bay tomorrow with top coat so will update again then

    Thanks for looking

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    Looking forward to the finish...have you dot your graphics sorted...
    cheers mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    Looking forward to the finish...have you dot your graphics sorted...
    cheers mark
    Yes, we were going to wrap the car but it'll all be painted now

    Big job

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Yes, we were going to wrap the car but it'll all be painted now

    Big job

    Cheers

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    Will be much better painted...but as you say a massive job to do....looking forward to seeing the finished work...
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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    So first topcoat color is done in the engine bay. This will match the interior too. We are painting in 2pak so you can spray straight over the primer layers.

    Looks great but got a run in the worst place possible too.






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    looking good..little run, easy fix for them...what color is that ...cheers mark

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    looking good..little run, easy fix for them...what color is that ...cheers mark
    Hey Mark, It's grey! I can't remember the color name but we chose it after discussing it for about 2 mins at the paint shop

    It looks a bit brown in certain light but its come up quite well considering we kind of just guessed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Hey Mark, It's grey! I can't remember the color name but we chose it after discussing it for about 2 mins at the paint shop

    It looks a bit brown in certain light but its come up quite well considering we kind of just guessed

    Cheers

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    Wasnt sure if it was antique white or grey...some times photos dont show the color...i cant decide on what color to paint the inside...im at the some kind of blue stage at the moment....i want a simple color...and every time i see one i like its pearl or metal or candy...lol....

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    Wasnt sure if it was antique white or grey...some times photos dont show the color...i cant decide on what color to paint the inside...im at the some kind of blue stage at the moment....i want a simple color...and every time i see one i like its pearl or metal or candy...lol....
    Yeah, I thought a lot about it but as my car is a bit of a homage the the DTM Series in the 1970's we went with grey but we went gloss as the Matte is too hard to clean

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    More body work....

    Back left is now pretty much done. Right side tomorrow then we can paint it Friday hopefully

    Pics...







    And couple more of the engine bay




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    Almost there...be a shame to race it...cheers mark

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    Almost there...be a shame to race it...cheers mark
    Its never going to be a show car but it hopefully will look pretty good once its all done.

    Shame your over there in Pommy Land. Be good to get them side by side

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Pushing hard to get the car to Small Ford Sunday in 3 sleeps..

    Body work now pretty much done. My mate is getting sick of it I think!






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Rear cut out done



    Now fitting the body kit









    Wheels on to make sure the flares are centred


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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Dropped in today to pick up that bonnet.... it's much better than I was expecting, thanks.

    The car is coming along nicely...

    How many all nighters are you planning before Sunday?????

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    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    Dropped in today to pick up that bonnet.... it's much better than I was expecting, thanks.

    The car is coming along nicely...

    How many all nighters are you planning before Sunday?????

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    Hey Mate,

    Was up till 3 last night so thevend is in site

    Weve decided to just get it to the show in undercoat thrn paint afterwards. We'd hate to rush it and not do the hest job we can

    The interior will be complete though so it should look pretty cool anyway hopefully

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    assembly begins

    The car has been painted outside in primer but topcoat in the engine bay and interior

    We have put all the running gear back in inc drivetrain















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    assembly begins

    The car has been painted outside in primer but topcoat in the engine bay and interior

    We have put all the running gear back in inc drivetrain















    Coming on strong....nothing like a deadline to get things done...dont f###ck things up by rushing....and not sleeping....cheers mark

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    Coming on strong....nothing like a deadline to get things done...dont f###ck things up by rushing....and not sleeping....cheers mark
    Yes, We thought about rushing the final painting to get it ready in time but decided to wait and do it properly

    The car is now 80% built and sitting on a trailer ready to go

    I'll get some pics up tomorrow after the show but to say I am happy is an understatement

    PM me Mark if you want a sneak peak

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Yes, We thought about rushing the final painting to get it ready in time but decided to wait and do it properly

    The car is now 80% built and sitting on a trailer ready to go

    I'll get some pics up tomorrow after the show but to say I am happy is an understatement

    PM me Mark if you want a sneak peak

    Cheers

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    You have pm...cheers mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Yes, We thought about rushing the final painting to get it ready in time but decided to wait and do it properly

    The car is now 80% built and sitting on a trailer ready to go

    I'll get some pics up tomorrow after the show but to say I am happy is an understatement

    PM me Mark if you want a sneak peak

    Cheers

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    You have pm...cheers mark

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    So we had Small Ford Sunday today run by my car club (Rallye Sport Owners Club of Victoria). Was an awesome day with over 300 cars turning up. Keep an eye out for a write up in the next edition of Classic Ford Magazine.

    So Saturday we spent the day just throwing a few bits in it then put on the flares and got it on the trailer













    Here's the pics of the build and from today

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    still lots to do but this has given us a lots of motivation

    Next up plumbing and wiring then wheel alignment then top coats

    Thanks for reading

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Love it ...didnt think you get that far.... Will look the dogs when painted

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    more pics












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    more pics












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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

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    nice work looks great....you can relax now and enjoy the show...cheers mark

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    nice work looks great....you can relax now and enjoy the show...cheers mark[/QUOTE]

    Thanks Mate, We'll plumb and wire it this week then off off to the chassis dyno. Then we can do the final prep then paint

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    So I've looking a round for a while for somewhere I can get my dash flocked. I couldn't find anywhere so decided to do it myself

    My dash was pretty cracked so needed some plastic filler to fill in all the cracks then a good sanding to get it all smooth

    Then coat it all in glue then sprinkle on the Flock

    I'm really impressed on how it turned out. It needs to cure for 72 hours so I'll put up more pics once completed

    Here's a few pics of the before and after











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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Here's a quick vid of the finished result

    https://youtu.be/klY0h46lz8I

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Where did you get the kit?

    I might be interested in doing something similar given the cost of recovering.

    Thanks, Shaun

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Hey Sean,

    I got it from here - https://www.timbecon.com.au/site-sea...earch=flocking

    Cheers

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