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Mar 25, 2016 10:45:00 GMT
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"I'll let it progress with what I have on hand. If it seems really cliché or cheesy- I'll change it. I have a budget and a timeline for completion. So far? I'm under budget but the time line is getting close. I'm not outta the woods yet, but I can see the clearing ahead.... Go open a beer!"  why thank you sir ! |
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Mar 25, 2016 10:51:28 GMT
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love this, this is the best kind of recycling
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Mar 25, 2016 11:07:06 GMT
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Just done that very thing. Cheers! |
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ajc91
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Mar 25, 2016 13:47:30 GMT
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Regarding all the little styling choices you've made, (door handles, bonnet sprocket, mirrors etc.)they're what make this awesome build 'yours'. Take it as a compliment if they cause minor controversy, in my eyes that's part of what makes this build awesome! Its different in a good way, not in a trying too hard rat look way which some people take offence to.
I think quickrack might be onto something with regards giving the mirror hands a dusting of paint. Maybe something like anthracite?
Keep it up.
A.J
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Mar 25, 2016 16:04:06 GMT
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Good plan. The mirrors are both different. One is shiny stainless steel, from about 1990 or so. The other one is painted and faded white, from about 1975. I'll paint them both the same gray color or black and they'll match better. I searched the bone yards for mirrors and all of the old stuff is gone. Nothing but plastic van mirrors, plastic pickup truck & car mirrors. I'll get them the same color and nobody will notice.  |
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OR, remake the hands in to a grip, and have them holding hand-held vanity mirrors. Genius!  |
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Mar 26, 2016 11:36:11 GMT
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Well guess what I've discovered? This 4x4 Chassis has a steel wheel as a spare. It's rusty and looks like hell. Jamie's truck also has a steel wheel as a spare. My truck too- it has a steel wheel as a spare. That's THREE steel wheels. A guy emailed me about parts and turns out he will trade me a steel wheel plus a 12 pack of beer for two Aluminum Durango wheels. That makes four steel rims, Just need to swap my tires. That puts an aluminum spare under Jamie's truck and mine too. It might get rusty steel wheels after all... For free. We shall see.. The steel wheels look like this, only really rusty: It's this:  Yeah, I'm thinking baby moons and a beauty ring. Like this?  Oh, and I've started on the bed. Pics in a bit. |
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Last Edit: Mar 26, 2016 11:41:15 GMT by grenade
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Mar 26, 2016 11:54:58 GMT
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Good thinking there mate.
Just headed out to Helicoil my gearbox mounting holes...... New to me (seems easy enough on YouTube)
Looking forward to the wheels mocked up for starters.
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Mar 26, 2016 12:03:12 GMT
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Been keeping up with this build since the start (and your previous one) always interesting informative and fun, looking forward to seeing the wheels.
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Paul Y
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Mar 26, 2016 19:56:48 GMT
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Think free wheels will make this. Carry on. P.  |
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Mar 26, 2016 19:59:26 GMT
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OH CHRIST ON A BIKE
don't start whorring wheels again you lot hae killed two build threads with sodding wheels......
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Carlosfandango.
Part of things
Now with added Suffix B Range Rover classic - another bucket list car acquired.
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Mar 26, 2016 20:39:30 GMT
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grenade, before I get kicked in the nuts by usedabused I think the steelies will be the making of the look of this bus. Right, I'm getting my coat.. CFD
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1966 Fiat 1500 fast road/race conversion
1967 Porsche 912
1968 Fiat 124 Spider
1973 Range Rover Suffix B
1993 Series one Discovery 200TDI
1997 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 sport
2001 P38 Range Rover 2.5 TD
Brace of Triumph bikes
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Mar 26, 2016 21:08:41 GMT
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Hahahah- He said CHRIST ON A BIKE hahaha that's hilarious, not sure I've ever heard that but it's a good one. I'm working on the back bed since 8AM today, it's 5:07 PM now and I still have all night, I might get the bed at least in position where it's going to go today. I had to cut it into many, many pieces... |
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Mar 26, 2016 21:44:14 GMT
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Once you make your bed, at least you can sleep in it.  |
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Mar 27, 2016 21:17:58 GMT
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Paul Y
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Mar 27, 2016 22:20:56 GMT
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Really like how it is turning out. Much prefer the mirrors in the last pics, now just need the free wheels! P. |
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Anglia68
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Mar 27, 2016 22:46:27 GMT
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The further you progress with it the more I like it and it's the sort of truck that would catch my eye at a show or on the road.  |
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Mar 27, 2016 23:58:25 GMT
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Thanks, the guy I bought it from stopped by the house today. He couldn't believe it. He said "I knew you were a doer and not a talker". He liked it a lot. That was nice of him to check out the truck and appreciate that it wasn't sitting left to rot. I told him when it's done I'll take him for a spin in it.
I can't wait to SPIN the tires! It'll be a little difficult because it's 4x4/AWD and unless the pavement is wet, it just MOVES, rather than spins. Snow, mud & grass and wet asphalt, all four will eventually spin.
Now, this is lighter, so who knows, it might do a burnout, but the AWD will put a stop to it I think. Who cares, it's cool. Super Happy Fun Time, open a beer!
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Top work sir |
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Mar 28, 2016 12:13:25 GMT
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This just looks better every time I check the thread! The bed looks perfect, and the stance as is is spot on. I like the current wheels but yep, steelies will really finish it off. Much as I like the skeleton hands, I think the mirrors in the last shot look a lot better |
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