Neils Frankenstein Ute

[Harv]

Unfortunately because the core is 52mm thick I'm going to have to put my fan on the outside behind the grille.

Paint the radiator black, or the fan silver and it should disappear.

Cheers,
Harv

[WesternWagon]

Looking good mate almost there


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[Errol62]

Good result Neil. You’re not putting my cacky old horn on there!?


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[FireKraka]

Hi Clay
Yeh sorry mate I did really appreciate the one you sent me but decided to go with something a little smaller.
Neil

[FireKraka]

Can somebody confirm for me that the standard ek automatic carpet fits properly with the larger floor hump like the CRS one, I know Harv has mentioned it but I want to double check before purchasing.
Regards
Neil

[WesternWagon]

Can somebody confirm for me that the standard ek automatic carpet fits properly with the larger floor hump like the CRS one, I know Harv has mentioned it but I want to double check before purchasing.
Regards
Neil

Mine seemed to fit ok, not as snug as a custom fitted one I can get some pics if you want


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[Errol62]

I went the Hydramatic floor pan to be sure to be sure....... Then I went and modified the firewall in 25mm and doesn’t fit perfectly. Wrong time of year but I reckon leaving out in the sun on a hot day and some strategically placed weights will sort any kinks.
Se of you can talk to Martin the guy that supplies them. I’m sure he will have some knowledge to share.
Fantastic product the repro mats.


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[FireKraka]

Thanks for the replies wouldn't mind a photo Gaz if handy and Clay who does Martin work for there are a couple of them on eBay that I have looked at.

Bench seat and door cards etc gone to Drew for upholstery

Neil

[Errol62]

http://www.obsoleterubbermats.com.au/Ga ... ubber-mats

This is his site. I think he has the original dies. Nice and authentic looking but more durable I’d say modern compound. I had to phone my order from memory. Once I got hold of him he was spot on. Took about 5 weeks though. Better get onto it. There may be quicker solutions but worth the wait I reckon.
Cheers
Clay


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[Blacky]

We are at Neils 60th birthday party- have a look at his cake !!!!





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[Errol62]

Happy birthday Neil. Great cake! Very good year 1959. Just ask my wife .
Cheers
Clay


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[59wagon]

Cool cake. Happy Birthday Neil


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[Blacky]

The ute is now a tonner



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[WesternWagon]

Happy birthday mate sorry I couldn’t make it
Regards

Gazza


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[FireKraka]

Finally pulled out the digit and tackled what i think is the last big mod I have been struggling with 'The Electric Windows'
I spoke to Peter Woolven (fantastic green SBC Ute over here for those that don't know) he popped in and we discussed how he had done his, I took some notes and drew up the bracket and started on it last weekend, got both installed yesterday passenger side is working really well, drivers side the glass is a bit tight in the runners so the motor struggles so will try to sort it today otherwise all good and big thanks to Pete

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Obviously have to trim length of bolts etc.
what have people used to replace the rubber in the channel at the bottom of the glass, I went to Clark rubber and got a couple of different pieces that looked like they would do the job but can't get the glass to go into them, was thinking of just using Sikaflex, any ideas would be appreciated.
Also mounted the fan on the outside of the radiator last weekend and painted it silver as digested by Harv and it doesn't look all that bad, thanks Harv.
Neil