Hi,
I'm (another) Matt.
The Monster Truck diaries live here:
http://www.slabathon.com/~matt/monster_truck/ (beware dialup using Telstra victims)
She has some cancer in the floor. But I own a MIG and I'm not afraid to use it.
I'm slowly buying Whitestriped63's car piece by piece.
Seriously, just the motor and discs so far, doors soon.
You Sydney guys seem pretty tight. I'm hoping to find some mini souls up here on the gold coast.
Ideally I'd like to find someone who is willing to give me some pointers on body prep and which bits are easily replaced.
Who ever did a job on it last, bodged it I feel. Structural & load bearing bog. Great idea. For example there was a mile of bog under the door hinges. Nearly every piece of bog I have looked at has rust under it. The paint is thin and cracking.
So I want to do it right this time. But alas, I have no body experience, and all my panel beater mates are far away. Sure, I could take it to a shop and have it done. But if you want a job done properly... and besides I want to learn how to do it... I'm sure most of you will understand.
As for painting, I'm not decided on. It's probably worth getting a pro to do?
Can anyone recommend a shop on the gold coast?
Lastly, to the locals, is there much of a mini scene around the gold coast (Brisbane included) ?
I'm not the type interested in old-boys clubs, with fees & beuorcracy, just freindly folk, willing to get togther for a beer and show off their toys.