Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

[Errol62]

Started patching passenger floor.
There was a lot of chasing blow outs as the whole thing is fairly pitted. Doesn’t look too pretty but will clean up nice. Plenty of penetration at least.


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[Errol62]

That’s better.


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[Jonty]

Nice work Clay - I’m watching withninterest as I suspect I’ll be doing something similar at some point...


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[FireKraka]

Good stuff Clay a couple down a couple to go; I had similar spots on the ute.

Neil

[Errol62]

Filled up some reasonable size holes in the no 1 body member with the mig.

Ran out of gas so I finally got around to pulling the windscreens out. Just marinating the screws now so I can pull off the plenum cover. Where does it end?


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[Errol62]

No rust yay. Not sure whether to stick with the aerial location. Might move to the guard.

Found another mouse nest in the top of the driver b pillar. No rust in the roof.


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[ardiesse]

Clay,

I'm impressed. A plenum chamber with no holes.
But you're still taking parts off.

Rob

[Errol62]

Rob, I know! The screens were always coming out, and the headlining. Thinking I’ll put a new one in. The interior will be done as the dash paint is good original.


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[Errol62]

I think it be easier to make up a jig I have this good bit


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[gpi]

thats why i wanted a firewall cut. but from what ive seen others do is cut the lower bit a couple of inches short then the top bit so it not a straight through cut and there is more strength in the join.

[Errol62]

Good thinkn I should pull the ol 186 out and see what the rear engine mount area looks like. It is full of scale and dirt.


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[FJWALLY]

might pay to have the blaster run some sand through it to clean out then get some rust converter down there to stop it going further and let you really see whats worth keeping or hunt around for a complete decent one ?

[Errol62]

Definitely keeping the original front Wally. It is not too bad, best of three I have. I will be giving it a good clean out with the gurney, then a few minor repairs.
Cheers
Clay


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[FireKraka]

Looks like a fairly straight forward repair there mate but you definitely need to make sure all the legs are cleaned out mate.

Your lucky you have 3 to choose from I've been trying to come up with even one that is half decent to repair looks like I'm going to have to try to make one out of bits and pieces of 2 that I have.

Anyway you are really knocking over some of the important stuff mate and at least you will know that the jobs won't have to be done again at least while you have it

Regards
Neil

[Patrick_R]

Geez Clay,
You certainly have uncovered a hornets nest of issues.

But I am sure now is the best time to address everything.
The car will be perfect when she is done mate, so there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Ric.