63 single cab ute resto

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63 single cab ute resto

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Hey there all just thought it was about time i posted some pics of my 63 single cab ute resto as i know i like checking out other restos.
Im no panel beater painter or welder but giving it a go and having fun.
See if i can work out how to put these pics up.
cheers Rick
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Going to be blasted
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In etch primer ready to come home
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Starting to have a go at some welding doing the 3x top hat sections, outriggers, centre chassis sections front and back.
Drilling a 5mm hole then plug welding them for most of it.
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Having a go at straightening the engine lid hinge carrier and had to flex it past to get it straight using the gear i have at home but it worked.
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Replaced the cab floor section on drivers side and welded up where the brake master cylinder access hole was.
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Nice, remember seeing this at flockys...
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Replacing the bottom inner and outer of front left door and the top front section as it was very rusty as it must have been sitting up side down for a while.
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Some nice work there Rick, that is one he'll of a load in the first pic
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Post by Tonz Magonz »

Rick
For someone whos not a welder etc. ,your approach is spot-on..
definately looks scary when you strip these things back to a skeleton ,but at least all work from now on ,is atttached to clean rust free steel..

Not telling you how to suck eggs...but follow the motto of measure 2-3 times before cutting /rewelding and continue to check chassis is square and untwisted..

Awesome effort...

Thanks for the pics.. :)

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Some really nice work going on there.Keep at it, and thanks for sharing 8)
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Good to see some progress, well done.
Make sure all the square holes are squared up with a file after welding where the window frame goes in.
Trial fit it just to be sure, nothing worse than doing mods after paint.
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RESPECT 8)
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Nice one mate, good to see the progress.
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Post by dakdak dk »

Awesome resto Rick. Yeh, for a non welder/panel beater your definitely not shy...
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Post by shark »

Great build love the work. I wish I was as good with a welder :oops:
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