Recent content by Xela3

I've got some small spots coming through around the edges of my fenders (the parts that would normally be covered by flares) and on a sill. Have sanded the spots and applied rust converter and paint but a month later and they're back. I don't have the tools or skills to weld, so how should I...

Thanks everyone! My expectations for what I can do are definitely too high. Will be starting very simple. Maybe a simpler vehicle would be smarter, but I'd be worried about even more issues and rust etc. in a much older vehicle. My 80 is a non turbo diesel, no electrics, part time 4WD so it's...

Thank you! Your point about how long a job takes is so true...as a complete beginner I've gotta stop getting frustrated at myself for not being able to do basic jobs quickly. I'm hoping to jump into a heater core replacement soon and I'm expecting that to take a lot longer than what others...

Thank you, that is great advice!

I'd like to be able to work on my vehicle but I've only recently learned how to use basic tools (sockets etc). I keep wanting to jump into projects like rust removal, electricals, and heater core replacement but since I lack basic skills I'm getting frustrated at myself. Have already spent a bit...

Beige 60 is my boyfriend's. After a solid month living out of it, I decided to sell my useless softroader and buy an old cruiser, too.

Hi, finally thought I'd introduce my car. Bought it about 7 months ago and after spending most of that time in a love/hate relationship with the car, it's beginning to grow on me. 1HZ engine, no electric windows and no central locking, no flares, no tacho, barn doors, part time 4wd, vinyl...

I put XR6 seats in mine + a console out of a wrecked GXL (luckily I had a bolt hole in the right spot). Bought adapters online, for the seats. Bit pricey but so worth it!