Priscilla Queen of the Desert project(68 fastback project)

[gotohellgadafi]

for those that don't know, I've purchased a 68 fastback project from Port Hedland and it has just arrived tucked away in my garage.

Sorry to all the die-hard stang lovers, but this will be turned into another Eleanor to accompany my first Eleanor project completed two? years ago by the one and only Mr.St.Marys Prestige!

At this stage, not being in a hurry to complete this project, I'm looking at tackling some of the work myself (stop laughing Steve ).
Obviously, the harder stuff like restoration etc will be dealt with by the pros. but I'm going to tackle stripping it down etc, and first thing is that I'm looking at what is recommended for paint stripping i.e which company to take it to, what's better, media blasting or dipping etc..?

Photos coming soon......

[gotohellgadafi]

Here's a link to some photos taken:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 877&type=3

[gotohellgadafi]

Boxes etc you see is:

Complete Eleanor kit
Two brand new door shells
NEW RRS suspension
NEW RRS phase two disc brakes
NEW hood hinges
......few other parts etc..

[cage]

Drop it into Steve's and walk away Bas. Come back in 12 months and pick it up. Easy!

[Shaunp]

And sell the RRS stuff to help pay for it.

[jusTANG]

Good job Bas on getting it home, first hurdle down, Milestone achieved, TICK

[67er]

Yeah.....looking forward to watch this one progress.

[chopmgw]

Great so far.
If I ever did another car , it would be a 68 fastback.
Watching with interest.

[gotohellgadafi]

So what do you guys recommend re which company to take it to to take it back to bare metal, what's better, media blasting or dipping etc..?
What's the going rate?
Any info much appreciated.

[hybrid]

Personally I wouldn't dip it.
Dipping will remove from places that you will never get to again.

Kerry has a mobile media blasting guy that he uses.

RIP Mustang

[gbx78]

Personally I wouldn't dip it.
Dipping will remove from places that you will never get to again.

Kerry has a mobile media blasting guy that he uses.

RIP Mustang

+1

[gbx78]

dont lie .. they look like body bags!! dexter style!!

[gotohellgadafi]

Mobile??? I don't think I want him coming to my place blasting!......I'm in a unit.

[scedd]

Take it to a Woolworths or Coles carpark and cover up your numberplates!!

[gbx78]

Didnt know there was such a thing as mobile blasting, i guess that saves money in towing and all that, by the looks of it you'll probably be replacing some skins and the rest from the e kit so that leaves the skeleton. Might wanna suss out what ur replacing first so they know what to quote you on. From memory steve and kerry said you wouldnt do the roof or door skins as it wil cause issues if not done properly (warping or similar) and to use paint stripper in those areas .. so i guess that leaves you with the frame and engine bay etc.. im no expert but my knowledge if understoof correctly have been from the experts after lots of discussions.

Congrats btw!! i think blasting in your garage is the least of the tennants worries when you eventually have 2 snarling beasts!