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    Agree with bag and tag everything went you are pulling it apart ,you think that you will remember how something goes together but 6 months has an effort on memory .we found that HZ parts catalogue which was made by Holden was invaluable in out restoration it still sits beside my lounge chair in case I need to look something up

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    Quote Originally Posted by RodneyHZ253 View Post
    Agree with bag and tag everything went you are pulling it apart ,you think that you will remember how something goes together but 6 months has an effort on memory .we found that HZ parts catalogue which was made by Holden was invaluable in out restoration it still sits beside my lounge chair in case I need to look something up
    Couldn't agree more with Rodney. Bag and tag everything you pull off! As the wise man states, you think you will remember how everything goes back on but when it comes to doing it, you'll be very surprised. I didn't bag or tag anything when I stripped my EH and when it came to putting it back on well lets just say I needed my trusty EH reading material to re-jog my memory! Oh shame on me!

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    Forgot to add what Rodney has already stated.....a genuine GMH parts book can be your best friend. I bought one when I got my HJ and, because I'm almost finished, it will be for sale in about 6 weeks or so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GTS View Post
    Forgot to add what Rodney has already stated.....a genuine GMH parts book can be your best friend. I bought one when I got my HJ and, because I'm almost finished, it will be for sale in about 6 weeks or so.
    Mate if it's for sale, I know where you can send it I've been taking photos along the way and have a complicated old tin and jar collection with labels for mostly everything.
    Just came across a gold mine. Bloke who has collected mainly one tonners, but a few utes and vans too. Got a HX GTS steering wheel and horn button for $40. Need repair tho. Has another minus the horn button for the same price.

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    Just an update and some wise words from an idiot who didn't think too hard.

    I decided today would be the day to actually lift the shell off the chassis. Instead of waiting for mates, I figured I'd just lift it a little and put some timbers underneath so it was up and I could have a beer, happy with at least a partial job. I did this and after the last time my girlfriend came to make sure I wasn't dead or crushed, The van slipped sideways and almost got me.

    What did I learn. I'm an idiot. I also nearly took the beautiful straight side panels out on the work bench.
    Lesson learned.

    All is safe and well now. The van is on a silly angle but secure until I get a handful of mates around to help me straighten it up and lift properly.
    I'm 33. I've workled on and under cars for most of my life, but I'd like to take this opportunity to tell anyone who is unsure, or inexperienced to take ample care. And for those who have been there and done that to continue to take this level of care and not get slack!
    I have photos of this misadventure that I will be posting as a reminder to some and a warning to others. I was very lucky today.

    On a lighter note, There were a few things I overlooked before I lifted the shell. An old gas line that was held to the body by two seperate screws caused me some grief. Also the wire that attaches the fuel sender from the tank was still there. Other than that, The body should be safely off and on stands by next week.

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    Yeah, working as a one man band is a big risk!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
    Yeah, working as a one man band is a big risk!


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