Howdy again.
Been very busy with life lately and not posted for a while so thought I'd take time to post a little up date AND ask some questions I need answers to.
Van has been in paint for quite a while now. My pb is a mate and he's doing it between his other jobs - which is cool with me as I'm in no hurry - but it's getting exciting now.,
Body has been stripped and only one dodgy repair was found ( rear rhs qtr ) which he was really surprised with! Sunroof patch which was RIVITED IN ( maybe my van was in Phil Lowe's hands at one stage??? ) was removed, trimmed and welded in. Removal of headlining exposed some little nasties in front guttering but certainly nothing major so very happy!
Best part though is AJ has done an amazing job putting the van back to windowless!!!! I am stoked with how it looks!!! I was so nervous about this process as I have only ever read horror stories of warping and disaster but I am absolutely over the moon with it! Sides went into primer yesterday and I spent most of last night staring at pictures of it - like I used to stare at the bra section of the k- mart catalogue when I was little! Could look at both forever :-)

I have been busily collecting parts and rubbers and fasteners and other goodies while it's getting painted. Things are pretty cheap generally I think but wow don't you need just so many bits! I'm preaching to the choir here I know though!
Couple of questions for you learned people -
Van is hx. Have put electronic ignition in it - am hearing talk of a 12v relay needed to make it compatible with the HX wiring???? Would appreciate any info!

Have bolted a WB power steer pump to block - it seems to sit back about 13mm from square to pulley causing belt to run at angle - is this just incorrect spacer size?

Will EL falcon thermos bolt up to a WB radiator?

Thank you to anyone that can help, and anyone interested in my little project! And thanks to GRUNT - your resto project was amazing to follow and a real inspiration!!!

Go Hawks!