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Sept 21, 2014 21:13:39 GMT
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Gave it a crack tonight with my butane gas torch, got it to a nice cherry red and seems to be work with a bit of hammer tapping, slow progress, but progress is good. Also removed the tie down catches, they ruined the body lines of the fleetside, plug welded the holes
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Last Edit: Sept 21, 2014 22:00:52 GMT by Uber Cool
59 GMC Apache pickup 68 VW Westfailia Camper 00 2.7 L Porsche Boxster
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59 GMC Apache pickup 68 VW Westfailia Camper 00 2.7 L Porsche Boxster
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thats a very pretty truck, simply 2wd bits underneath, i take it? Yep nice and simple, on points doesn't even have screen washer bottle or heater I so the truck down at the cruise lots of potiental there
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thanks guys, comments appreciated.
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Lovely job. The drastic steps paid off a treat.
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Speedle
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Seeing this getting straightened out makes me happy Awesome skills sir, totally worth the effort
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other side to do as well , but much less damage
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first skim of filler
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Last Edit: Nov 7, 2014 19:33:23 GMT by Uber Cool
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Nov 11, 2014 15:36:34 GMT
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Great work chap, how is this coming along now? Some seriously fiddly lines to adhere to on these repairs, hats off to you once again for making it look so damn good!
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Nov 16, 2014 13:32:58 GMT
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turned it round to do the other side. need to plug weld random holes along the top each of the bed remove the after market tie downs knock the dents from the sides weld up the hole a red neck had cut to try to bash the side back out :shake: to get nice plug weld a put a piece of copper underneath, that way you get a flat weld on the other side and it wont stick to the copper . managed using a slide hammer and heat to remove most of the dents and reform the shape of the side, below is after the first skim of filler
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Nov 16, 2014 13:34:24 GMT
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my favourite accessory on my truck, in fact its the only creature comfort:lol: my new favourite tool in the garage, especially when combined with the above tool:drunk: Also tacked the problem why the fuel gauge stopped working. Removed the sender and found it had been soldered before but it's holed again and full of fuel. I've tried to fibreglass it as it's too thin to solder again. But I'm not sure it will be fuel proof? So might buy a new plastic one. looks the same as any old mini or Beetle float.
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Nov 16, 2014 19:40:01 GMT
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Sweet pickup bud
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Nov 16, 2014 21:38:56 GMT
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Took this picture in July in France, but could have be taken 50 years ago in USA. Might get a nice big print of this for my study 8)
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Speedle
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Nov 17, 2014 15:23:43 GMT
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Superb work chap! This is really coming together, and I am totally getting a bottle opener fitted in the bed of my truck, I do a lot of tailgate BBQ's so it'll come in handy
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Nov 17, 2014 15:28:58 GMT
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Superb work chap! This is really coming together, and I am totally getting a bottle opener fitted in the bed of my truck, I do a lot of tailgate BBQ's so it'll come in handy Yep, it always gets commented on.
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Nov 17, 2014 15:38:02 GMT
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You there sir are doing some very tidy work. You should be proud of it. I would be..
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New cars. Who needs em.....
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Apr 26, 2016 18:20:10 GMT
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Cant believe I haven't posted on here since Nov 14!!! Well small update as Ive found sometime to work on the truck and get ready for going to Lemans Classic in July. I've finished the rear bed sides and painted to match the rest of the truck. Certainly a big improvement to when I first got it. Next up is a generator to alternator conversion as the regulator box has gone tits up! will be using a new LUCAS alternator from a MkII fiesta
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May 13, 2016 21:01:09 GMT
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The rear lights have been a bit hit and miss with bad contacts and earths. So decided to replace the bulb holders. Bought these twin bayonet bulb holders from Welcome to Auto Electric Supplies and they are designed as retrofit into existing lamp units so perfect for the application. old bulb holder, held together with metal putty! old ones removed with hacksaw Hole drilled larger to accept new holders new holder in place, then the lip is peened over to crimp against the existing lamp unit and provide earth return. Shown part done, but it's peened all the way round and open up like a flower. finished items, Ta-Da! Took about 15 mins for both Next up slightly wider rear wheels, 5" rims off and 8" rims on.
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Last Edit: May 13, 2016 21:17:25 GMT by Uber Cool
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really nice progress...lots of work for sure...but the results are great!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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