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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:28 pm
by Brett027
Update on glovebox lid. Adjusted the lock tab a bit, lubricated the lock assembly and pushed a bit of clear tube over the end of the spring to get it in contact with the lid. Perfecto. Jumps open now
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:50 pm
by Errol62
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:06 pm
by Blacky
It’s the little things that take the time ......
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:47 am
by Brett027
Yes Blacky- hours
Visitor yesterday with a package of badly needed door parts.
Photos of glovebox fix with plastic tubing for mundane post of the day.
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:00 pm
by Brett027
Couldn't put it off any longer. Buffing started. Initial with foam pad then will go back over with lambswool. So far not too bad.
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:04 pm
by Errol62
Not too bad!
Reckon that FX got FJ overriders, as if I'd know. I hear there is a show at wagga wagga.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:14 am
by fraze
That FX is probably a '53. They had FJ style over riders and tubular shocks as well. Cheers, Fraze
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:47 pm
by Brett027
Buffing, buffing buffing. Finding a few blemishes here and there, but on the whole its pleasurable work. Roof next.
Can't wait to put some shiny trim on...
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:03 pm
by Brett027
Is it worth painting trim clips? The rolled ones from Sam Crupi seem to be bare metal, the others have green paint and the Rares ones are plated so OK I guess. Also, do they go on with mastic?
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:23 pm
by Harv
They rust out pretty bad, so need either paint or plating. I thought Sams were stainless though.
A dollop of sealant helps keep the water out. Stainless self-tappers can help too.
Cheers,
Harv
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:27 pm
by Brett027
Thanks Harv. Much appreciated.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:00 pm
by Errol62
Exciting part coming up 8 )
Mastic helps absorb any potential rattles As well. on the Ute I re used 60y old clips unpainted no mastic.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:10 pm
by Brett027
Thanks Clay. New question: do scratch plate tabs go between gasket and paint, or between gasket and handle?
A bit of progress update attached.
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:05 pm
by Errol62
I reckon they go against the body, no expert, done it once.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:15 am
by EK283
Looking good Brett,
Not sure about the scratch plates originally but I would put them on top of the gaskets to limit the contact between the plate and paint.
I have not done mine yet so it will be interesting to see what you find when installing them.
Greg
