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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

Going to be blasted


In etch primer ready to come home


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.

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.

Replaced the cab floor section on drivers side and welded up where the brake master cylinder access hole was.

Nice, remember seeing this at flockys...

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.

Some nice work there Rick, that is one he'll of a load in the first pic

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..

Cheers Tonz

Some really nice work going on there.Keep at it, and thanks for sharing

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.

RESPECT

Nice one mate, good to see the progress.

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

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