The new bit is in and zinc painted.
The outer rear apron still needs some repairs but my panel beater mate wasnt there last night so I moved around the corner and am now on the home straight.
The new bit is in and zinc painted.
The outer rear apron still needs some repairs but my panel beater mate wasnt there last night so I moved around the corner and am now on the home straight.
Last edited by GTS; 04-08-2010 at 08:55 AM.
The little filler panel under the headlight had rusted where it is spot welded. I cut the vertical part of the panel off and replaced it, then cut out the rusted section in the front apron.
The hole was filled and a little bit of bog used to tidy it up. The panel will be spot welded back on Tuesday night.
Last edited by GTS; 10-08-2010 at 08:29 AM.
Got the new mig sorted so I'm back into it. The new rear beaver panel didnt come with the recessed area around the winch hole so I cut the original panel and welded it into the new one.
Last edited by GTS; 02-09-2010 at 08:54 AM.
Still not much happening...... and having the Man Flu isnt helping. A few things I've found while poking around may be of interest to some. I found a vertical crack next to the top door hinge bolt hole (The furtherst forward of the the 3) on both sides. These were ground out and then welded up.
Also, the holes in the door jam where the scuff plates screw on were flogged out on both sides. The drivers side had actually been drilled a second time next to the original hole but a few of them had broken through and made a figure 8 shaped hole. I welded all of them up and will be redrilling them once I get the point of fitting the scuff plates.
Finally got the blackouts done. Just a little further
Wow that is such a nice job, great progress....how is the interior going now, sorry about the delay on the petrol cap it appears they have become scarce, am still waitiing for some from our wreckers...he is trying to source for me..
J
Last edited by jennie285; 09-05-2011 at 09:16 AM.
HZ Jasmine Yellow Windowless Sandman, now being driven everywhere and is finished!
HZ Madeira Red Windowless sandman now Sold to Bigrob
HX Mandarin Red Sandman Ute finished, and club registered
1979 HZ malachite windowless van with 308 5spd, all chromed up and shiny finished and named "The Player"
Married to RodneyHZ253
Well done mate and thank you for sharing your story with us!
My thanks to those that shared their knowledge. It made the job so much easier.
There wont be anymore projects for a while (hmmmm I seem to remember saying that last time) ....so for now I'll just be driving the wheels off it.
10 out of 10!!!!
Have really enjoyed watching your work, and the result was well worth it!
Now what the hell are you going to do with your spare time? Drive the van or drive the van and start another project???????????
GOODONYAMATE!! (In oztraalia thats one word)
That looks awesome. Top effort and I hope you get attention for all the right reasons and none for the wrong reasons, as you cruise the streets. Gunna be a good summer!
Last edited by hainzy; 19-09-2011 at 01:52 PM.
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