Ute Progress

[Kingaz]

Didn't get much done this weekend too many people coming over to check out the progress made it impossible to get anything done lol

Found something very interesting today though... whilst taking the original bumper apart to remove the passenger side piece due to it being damaged i found this...

Stuffed inside the over rider was these 2 pieces of paper not giving it any thought at first i went back to them whilst packing up. Slowly un doing the paper trying ever so hard not to rip it i realised it is from the Melbourne Advertiser Saturday August 4, 1962 Now im not too sure how it got there and why but i find it fascinating. A house in Ivanhoe costs 4850 Pound





Guys refer Parts needed for a list of items that i now require to finish up the resto

Cheers - fingers crossed it will be a bit more productive next weekend

Adam

[mrs ratbox]

that's amazing being 1962 it mst have just about been there from new, amazed it's lasted this long with rain and such
my dad used to lay floor coverings and he was always bringing home old papers and magazines people had used as an underlay under vinyl

[Kingaz]

Progress has been minimal partly due to weather and a busy month in july.

Started to reassemble the wheel with what bits i had and realised it appears im missing the horn contact where is it positioned in the assembly and where can i get one from???





Quick splash of paint to freshen things up







Most of the chrome back on the car, gave her a wash to remove a bit of dust and over spray





Experimenting with the chrome rings with black stockies



The ute is off Tuesday to Reservoir Trimmers where Carlo will work his magic on the inside front seat will remain as original is perfect along with door trims, only visors and headlining to be done, with new rubbers brought front and rear windscreens will also go in during this period......... Getting there

Cheers

Adam

[EKSPCL]

Looking schmick Kingaz

[Thommo]

Nice Work Kingaz
Lookin Good

[Devilrod]

I'll echo the others sentiments

Getting there!

[andy]

hey bud, i would hate to be picky but is that over spray to the right of the column? or is that on the camera lens? u might have to sack your painter!!!! the black and chrome ring lookin sexy! Zenith rules!

[Kingaz]

Andy andy andy... no overspray just the hole behind for the bezel, thanks for ya help on saturday!!

[Kingaz]

The Ute went off on wednesday returned home today with the head lining and sun visors replaced, plus front and rear windows looking more and more complete as each week goes

On the truck



Front and rear windows in







Interior shots.... just need to put the carpet in doors trims and seat











Putting the side and quarter windows back in tomorrow any tips on how to do this ive got the workers manual as a guide but is quite vague so any help or tips would be appreciated as i dont want to damage the doors or paint

Cheers

Adam

[Dave]

Looking like a new one Adam. Gotta be happy!

[thropzed]

Kingaz,
When fitting the quarters back in, I found that if you put some tape on the leading edges of the window slot you lessen the chance of chipping your paint. Also remember they are designed to fit and fit tight, So gentle as you go, the hardest part is to push the top rounded corner though the channel to mate with the front of the door frame. Remove the adjusting screw from the base of the seperating pillar so it dosen't catch the paint.
All in all a daunting job but pretty simple after the first one.
Cheers Theo Z...................

[EKSPCL]

Coming together now
Looking great

[J]

looks awesome
just dont wanna get blood all over the interior with the nose bleeds n all - *hint*

[Kingaz]

Thanks Theo for your guidance will try this next weekend when i get some energy.... Dont stress J i have all the intentions of a 3-4 inch drop after shes registered.

Adam

[Mephious]

Ute looks really sharp !!!

Colour looks the similar to matty's wagon !