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funkyscooter wrote:My tight arse tip with the powerfile/grinder. Buy normal belt sander belts and cut them to size with a Stanley knife. I’ve cut some as small as 10mm to get into tight spaces.


Scott

Good idea but my linisher belts are very short


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More work on the radiator tomorrow and the final subframe
Shame they don’t make them long enough, will fold some up and curve them




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Wow 2021 I wonder if if will actually come off the hoist - found all the parts today as I was trying to convert my store room back into a workshop
Build chassis kit tomorrow as Neil too the other one some time back

After looking at Greg’s car on the hoist last week I am thinking I should look at doing this on my van, while it is on the rotisserie. Easier than working underneath.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

In actual fact I did mine on the rotisserie as well.

You also don't really need to use a hadfield kit, there are other ways of doing the rails, their purpose is to tie the front and back of the monocoque together to limit tortional twist.
They are also very handy for gearbox and tail shaft loops to attach to.

With a V8 conversion I used the strengthening plates for underneath the front sub frame as well as outrigger ties for the Torrie front end.

Greg

Hey Gaz do you still have the dxf file or a pattern for the subframe stiffening plates ? I am going to need a pair for the 2 door

Blacky wrote:Hey Gaz do you still have the dxf file or a pattern for the subframe stiffening plates ? I am going to need a pair for the 2 door

Murray had them but I Think his young bloke took over the business

I may have a few sets left


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Let me know mate, if you have them I will scan them and create a file for future reference

Blacky wrote:Let me know mate, if you have them I will scan them and create a file for future reference

2 sets left


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Rolled it out of the shed today Its been a while
I have 47 Days to get it done

then onto Sues Pickup










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47 days until what ? My birthday? Thanks maaaatttee

Blacky wrote:47 days until what ? My birthday? Thanks maaaatttee

holidays


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Back on this one tomorrow






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Bit of a clean up and finding parts today
The more I look the more I think this is one I should of left original
pulled the tarp out today n gave it a basic clean n cut off all the cable ties
its in surprisingly reasonable nick bit of sun required to get the wrinkles out

starting to knock out a few dings ready for assembly







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WesternWagon wrote: Mon Jul 06, 2026 6:58 pm
The more I look the more I think this is one I should of left original

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used to be a saying, kill em all and let god sort it out

kut em all and let god sort it out