My garage gear, diy Sandblast cabinet

One thing i took time out to build was a sandblast cabinet..
my mate works on sites and we got talking about this, he brought me home some industrial ventilation ducting, 700mm x 700mm , 2 off. An old bikers jacket for gaunlets, some ply, a glass sheet removed from double glazed unit, and some angle iron off cuts, total cost £10.00 or so!

This ducting proved excellent, and formed the main unit, and the bottom funnel assembly too,

I use kiln dried sand, i will get glass bead, (i know, silicosis) but i dont get a hint of dust as its all sealed, and has performed excellently. One big bag of sand last 3-4 cycles before its too smashed to cut thruough rust, but even then its does a great job on soft aluminium parts.

If you can imagine the crud on a thirty year old carb inlet manifold, then this is what 30 mins in this did to it. If you want i can send you some build notes. it is the best thing since sliced bread for restoring and keeping costs low.

Todays report,

had a review of what needs doing ,

rear axle looks ok,

main concern really is to close off previous panels , and make good.

this is the rear quarter offered up, and secured via clamps at present,

what i need to do is tack weld all this into place, offer up the tailgate and check its all straight and true.
then take the tailgate of and fully weld.

I have also ordered a new rear valance from MGBhive.co.uk. , and i am looking forward to seee some clean rear linesd again, as it had to be chopped about a bit to enable repairs, and was really quite holed. see below

i have ordered up the early type, pre rubber bumper as i have removed the rubber assy front and rear, and going for bare grill look for my car at this point.

New push for 2011!

Hi All,

been busy, career cahnge, kids and all the rest, but im 40 this year, and im determined to get my car on the road as a gift to myself.

So here goes........