Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

**hilta** · 25-06-2015, 10:12 PM

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** · 26-06-2015, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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.