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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 274
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 3:56 pm Post subject: New to the scene |
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G'day all
ive recently been involved in a car accident and put out of work for a while (and out of a car!) so i bought a gemini van to do up. I needed something cheap and to carry my tools for work that didnt drink like me ol car. Im already starting some very extensive mods so look out for something completely different. Keep your eyes peeled for some updates on the task at hand.
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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yes...... yes i will _________________
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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 274
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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The first job in the SECRET CUSTOM van was a quick chop of the back springs to get an idea of the desired ride height. I cut about 1 1/4 so the tyre was about level with the guard.
The next job was to rip out the interior. After doing this me mate and I found the floor fucked with rust and the section behind the passenger seat covered in oil from a leaky bottle. So out came the meth and rag, wire brush (i dont have a compressor yet so grinding back the rust took a matter of days!) and scraper. I got all of the crap off of the floor, fixed the holes and removed and cleaned the drain plugs. I applied the usual coats of rust converter/primer and topped it off with 4 coats of rubberised body spray with 2 extra layers around the plug holes. I gave the plugs a few coats and lightly sealed them in just so no water would get in and they could be removed if needed. WHEW that took a while but at least the floor is finished all bar the carpet. |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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so your secrite project is cut springs? _________________
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BlueTC petrol head
Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Posts: 1148
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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sounds expensive!! |
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TGemi1 tinkerer
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 456
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 2:14 am Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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yeh gene i was thinking the same things, haha professionally cut, ive heard of them they must b good!
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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 274
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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OH hell yeah, good springs, no its the appearance that will make your head spin. I will update you with pics once i have finished the body so your gonna have to wait and see.
Last night i got out a sheet of MDF and cut to slightly larger size door and interior trims. Made em a bit bigger and filed em to give them a real flush look against the panels. All i need now is to get some foam and pick the material but im on the most tight budget in history so it may take a while.
Now go and lay some wraps on main roads!
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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are u on drugs or something?? _________________
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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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no, just beer |
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Josh backyard mechanic
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 602
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:38 am Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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can u afford that? |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 10:22 am Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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hahahahahahaa LOLOLOLOL
i hear ya.
i have mates how cat afford fule for there $20000 car and cant affort $30 for a day at paint ball. but with out fail they can always afford $100 for drinks at the pub at anytime _________________
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tunnel vision tinkerer
Joined: 29 Nov 2002 Posts: 178
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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Welcome to the ring van man. The ladies luv it !!!!! |
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HOP_A_LONG tinkerer
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 274
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 5:27 am Post subject: Re: New to the scene |
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Yeah, but I'd hate to tell you its not the van they love! Anywho I have only one female on my mind and she's probably too tall for it. (I'm a sucker for a tall chick!)
I'll never be one of those blokes that drive my car down a popular street trying to get people to check out my car, the only ones who care are blokes anyway. You'll see me In a pub drinking draughties or Coopers listening to bands.
BUT LIVE YOUR LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT!!!
STUMBLING STEVE |
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