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    Quote Originally Posted by Grunt View Post
    Yep its a ripper but it did share the load with another 125mm cheapo that did give up its life for the project and a 4" Makita that hacked away at some impossible tasks

    On a note watch those wire wheels and loose clothing, I got caught or wrapped a round the grinder a few times, no damage but does scare the crap out of you.
    Now what sort of build would it be without a couple of close calls Keeps your focus on the task at hand in check

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    This is inspiring well done mate , how bout you list the coatings u used ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HJRAY View Post
    This is inspiring well done mate , how bout you list the coatings u used ?
    Thanks, which coatings are you interested in, the Chassis, under body primer etc are all listed in the sections regarding that part of the build
    Last edited by Grunt; 07-05-2017 at 01:50 AM.
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    Ok will check that out thanx, this is one of the most detailed builds I have ever seen and has some great tips in it . I was amazed in the quality if the finnish that a wire brush could achive! Fantastic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HJRAY View Post
    Ok will check that out thanx, this is one of the most detailed builds I have ever seen and has some great tips in it . I was amazed in the quality if the Finnish that a wire brush could achieve! Fantastic.
    Let me know if you need any other info...... or a good deal on wire wheels, ha ha
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    Have you come down from all that paint stipper mate?

    Was very cool to meet you today Have to catch up with a few beers and talk sh!t about vans again

    Top work...was great to see her in the flesh

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    Love the Moon Eyes Grunt, not too many young folk would be aware of what they even are. Kewl!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grunt View Post
    Let me know if you need any other info...... or a good deal on wire wheels, ha ha
    really good to meet you as well, you will have to introduce yourself again next time, all that stripper and thinners...... I dont remember the weekend!

    But its all done BIG TICK off the list




    Oh here are the pics of my Old HQ Sandman I was tellin you about









    Last edited by Grunt; 07-05-2017 at 01:11 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taily View Post
    Love the Moon Eyes Grunt, not too many young folk would be aware of what they even are. Kewl!


    Always love the MOON logo, pure nostalgia

    not so young..... more young at heart
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    How cool is that..... Thanks for those pictures.

    What year where those pictures taken?

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