Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

[jennie285]

So here she is just the bonnet to go on. Interior finished, motor running sweetly, and tonight decided to put a lowering block in the rear. Sorry the pics don't do her justice but it's dark and cold so she is in the shed

[hilta]

Hi guys, this build looks fantastic, we are about to start our rebuild soon, there are so many questions I need to ask you guys! like how do you get the gearbox etc looking so good? ie do you sandblast it or pressure wash? the headlight holders? how the hell did you get them looking as new??? any help would be appreciated, like what cleaning chemicals to use etc also just one more thing, the interior! is that a new centre console or recycled? if recycled please tell me how. Better stop harassing you, love your work and hope you can let some of your secrets out! cheers Mark

[jennie285]

Hi guys, this build looks fantastic, we are about to start our rebuild soon, there are so many questions I need to ask you guys! like how do you get the gearbox etc looking so good? ie do you sandblast it or pressure wash? the headlight holders? how the hell did you get them looking as new??? any help would be appreciated, like what cleaning chemicals to use etc also just one more thing, the interior! is that a new centre console or recycled? if recycled please tell me how. Better stop harassing you, love your work and hope you can let some of your secrets out! cheers Mark

Hello hilta. Headlight surrounds were painted and chrome was buffed. Gearbox was re conditioned, then painted etc. it's actually a five speed supre box. The bell housing had a crack in it so was repaired as well. The seats were re-covered the console was bought from a swap meet and painted the console armrest was also re covered by the same guy Elias in peakhust who did the door trims and hood lining. Absinth dash repairs sold us a dash fascia, and we bought the steering wheel from rares they do a good repro. I do have an original steering wheel but it needs to be painted so cheated and bought a new one. All the other bits were original and cleaned up door relief vents there is a thread I made under Ozbox workshop on how to clean these. The windscreen washer motor and brake booster and master cylinder were all sent away to be chromed. Lots of things aRe for sale at swap meets we do try to re cycle old Holden parts as fit better, and are more robust than repro. Good luck with your rebuild there is a wealth of knowledge on this forum.

[hilta]

Thanks for your reply, excellent info cheers

[hilta]

Just wondering on your centre console, what paint did you use? just vinyl paint? cheers and thanks in advance

[Valencia]

Side pipes are so cool on vans

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Congrats to you both on an outstanding looking Van

[playwme]

That's so awesome! Love that you've kept the coffin rack. I'm a little biased on those.

[davegmh]

Pardon my French but there is no other way to say it, that Van would give a jellyfish a horn. Well done.

[Big Rob]

Wow! Up to your usual high standards in every way. Love everything about it.

I want a set of those side pipes now!

And a bubble tailgate window!

And a.......

[Sandaro]

I always associate coffin racks with the famous hand scene in Mad Max, and looks like Rod is doing his best Cundalini impression in the 6th photo.