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Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:51 pm
by FireKraka
I'm told it is more likely to crack a laminated one the way the original screens were put in that's why I took Frank to Windscreens O'Briens when I had the laminated screen put in and I rang the branch I was using first to make sure they new what they were doing with old cars.

Maybe you could get a mobile guy Roger if you make sure they know what they are up too.

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:15 pm
by Blacky
We are lucky over here - there is a VERY experienced guy who does mobile fitting in the Perth area :thumbsup:

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:23 pm
by In the Shed
Hey Roger
I seem to recall Drew had some fun (aka headaches) putting his screen in the wagon then discovered the new screen was bigger than the original requiring it to be trimmed. Maybe worth a call?

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:30 pm
by EK283

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 7:10 pm
by Wrongway Roger
Thanks Greg for the link.
I spend considerable time to day getting the trim into the rubber groove with some success.
I knocked out any bumps and filed any sharp ends on the trim before staring.
The upper corner trim are not sitting down so I banged it with the palm of my hand but no movement.
Tried a dead weight plastic hammer but still not happy.
Walked away before I lose it and will likely pull the trim on the weekend.
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Appreciate everyone input and I will get it sorted.
Cheers,
Roger

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:01 pm
by Errol62
I was thinking to come stick my beak in before the meeting but too hot! If you’re not sorted by Sunday night I’ll be around there with a few sets of trim and bottle of Palmolive.


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Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:13 pm
by FireKraka
Not sure where you are going with that Clay at least you didn't say rubber gloves as well :lol: :lol: :lol: I worry about you SA boys.

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:14 pm
by FireKraka
Hey Roger the trim I had put into Frank also had a slight issue with the corners I reckon they get a bit out of shape when they are pulled out of old seals and vehicles.

Ammo's Ute

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:22 pm
by Errol62
You’ve got a sick mind Neil


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Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 10:22 am
by FireKraka
Ex Sailor mate 🤪🤪🤪

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:58 pm
by Wrongway Roger
I pulled the coils out yesterday as there is little steering angle before the tyrs rub on the guard.
I trimmed and rolled the guard so now I need talled springs.
Grabbed a set from Richard, on the left, that I think will work
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Ensured the diameter of the coil the same so ride will be smoother than up sizing the coil.
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Height of what I took out
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Coil that will go in.
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Now need to compress and install.
Cheers,
Roger

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 2:27 pm
by Errol62
Should raise the front about 60mm by my experience.


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Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 4:29 pm
by Wrongway Roger
Springs in with Mitch's help.
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Raised the front about 50 mm and I have clearance on the guards.
I should be happy but it goes against the grain to raise a car. The lower to better I think.
Cheers,
Roger

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:04 pm
by briby
Any meat left to machine off the wheel? couple mm might make a difference, then add in more camber than you need. Sometimes you just have to be satisfied with what ya got. :smile22:

Re: Ammo's Ute

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 6:17 pm
by gledge
Fine tune it with the nylon shims mate. A little makes a big difference


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