*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

[adam.nonis]

Fixed the hatch latch. Made a new piece from Delrin. Also put the passenger door and fender back on and sourced some more stainless hardware



A little tip for something I do. Align all the parts before hand. With the seals out. Then drill some 1/8 holes between multiple layers. Be conscious of where you put the holes if they’ll be exposed. Then, when you reassemble you can use pick tools, un-popped pop rivers or 1/8” drill rod to align the panels when you re-install.



Once the bolts are tight, pull out the pins and put a dab of silicone/urethane in and over the holes

[adam.nonis]

This morning/evening I got the door, fender and door jamb all cut in on the passenger side. I also got the driver’s fender and door off the car and re-installed the lower hatch. I blasted and powder coated some hardware and found out that my upper hatch latch is bad. So is the extra one I got. Working on the fix. Also replacing all the hardware with stainless. I know that’s a dump of info, but it’s late, I just got home and I want to get a few hours of sleep in before I start all over again.

[adam.nonis]

Those fender curves are going to look amazing in AW when you get the clear coat on there. You aiming for the picnic this summer?

Also, it’s Chamonix White.

[adam.nonis]

Those fender curves are going to look amazing in AW when you get the clear coat on there. You aiming for the picnic this summer?

I won’t be at the picnic this year. I’ve got a different event on the same day that a good friend of mine puts on. He really shoulda checked with me before he scheduled the date.

[luckybk]

Those fender curves are going to look amazing in AW when you get the clear coat on there. You aiming for the picnic this summer?

[adam.nonis]

Not a lot photo’ed today. I just needed a “reset” day. Had Easter morning with the kids. Cleaned the shop. Mopped. Got the hatch cut in. Pulled the grille shell. Started bodyworking the car side door jamb on the passenger side. Made dinner. Finally sitting down with a beer. Probably be asleep in about twen.............zzzzzz

[lukeADE335i]

Your progress is always an inspiration Adam! Like your de ja vu shot there - when you have kids, they grow up so quickly!

Bad luck on your daily also being hit - I think people are just too distracted / don't look properly when driving these days.

On my drive to work, I see so many cars with damage.

[adam.nonis]

I keep thinking “I feel like I’ve been here before”

[oekundar]

Ugh!!! Can’t catch a break with the vehicles! Fabrication work looks great!


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[adam.nonis]

Another day of block sanding. Wheeeeee...



This is what guide coat does for those of you who don’t normally do bodywork. It allows you to see sand scratches and low spots



Then you keep blocking until the black is gone



Always wear your respirator when sanding



Reprimed the roof, second embossed fender, both modified door jambs and the hood



Cut the first part of the new hood hinge V1



Oh, and Brown Bear got me. Ugh

[adam.nonis]

First parts cut in with the new color. Went a bit out of order since I really wanted to see some color for motivation.



Process:
Sealer-



Base coat-



Clear coat-

(shown above)

Tomorrow I need to block out the roof and re-prime. Might be able to cut in some more parts by the end of the weekend.

[adam.nonis]

I just gotta give a huge thank you to Vogue Autowerks in Kirkland, WA for letting me work on the Amazon there. I know most of you guys aren’t local to Seattle, but if you are and have a need for the services they offer, please feel good about supporting them. There’s no way I could get all this done in my driveway with the weather the way it’s been (and is supposed to be). I kind of feel bad invading their shop a bit. Mostly because everything I’m doing is dusty and messy. We all need help from others and they’ve really come through for me.

If you want to follow them,
IG: @vogueautowerks
FB: @vogueautowerks

[Luke Girard]

I just read the whole thread and WOW! This makes me want to learn how to fabricate and build cars. Once this is finished I’d love to see this featured on Hoonigans build break down!


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[adam.nonis]

Nothing new to post. Well, not much. Got the most notable dents/dings worked out of the roof and loaded it up with a couple heavy coats of high build primer so I can guide coat it and knock it back. I know it’s wavy in some spots, but I’m pretty sure the high build will eat it up.



Hoping to possibly maybe hopefully cut the first parts in this weekend. We’ll see.

[adam.nonis]

https://youtu.be/_TA7tG5Cdrg