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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:08 pm
by morts
vanell wrote:Thanks Jamie, looks a bit different to when you had it, I am trying to keep the patina but theres not much original paint left, Ian
Add drop gates and roll it as it is, or do something with the nose to blend it in - will look great!

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:12 am
by vanell
Rear corner repair, made it up out of 5 pieces, sat the rear bumper on , its a bay window with a dodgy tow bar welded in it.
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 1:05 pm
by rusty 55
And this is why you are the “wiz”
It’s really taking shape now.
Have you got gates for it?

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 1:45 pm
by vanell
Yeah Dave, I have some rather dodgy gates for it, been collecting parts for this for about a year now, it should come together quickly from now as I have all the parts to finish it

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 2:48 pm
by D-Train
This is epic!!

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:19 pm
by rusty 55
vanell wrote:Yeah Dave, I have some rather dodgy gates for it, been collecting parts for this for about a year now, it should come together quickly from now as I have all the parts to finish it

Excellent
Can’t wait to check it out in the flesh when it’s driving

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:52 am
by vanell
Welding up underneath
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:47 pm
by vanell
Underneath done
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Put some blue paint on
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:49 pm
by vanell
Straighten out the original separation panel and put it back on
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:51 pm
by vanell
Rubbed back the paint and put a few scratches in it
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:56 pm
by vanell
Welded up the doors
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Bit of bog and painted them blue
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:02 pm
by vanell
Still got the original pass door that I straightened and it fits better than the repaired door, might put it back on after reg, also lights in and working, seats fitted for mock up, and painted the interior and outside up to roof
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:05 pm
by vanell
Here is where i'm up to
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Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:42 pm
by 067DUB
Excellent!

Re: 65 ute

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:17 pm
by braddick
That's epic mate
Awesome stuff
U putting us all to shame with your progress