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Re: Anton's build

Post by Jordi » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:02 pm

andyrew wrote:Not a bad fail list Dude.

quarters looking pretty worse for wear.
I'm still more concerned about the gaffa tape.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Anton's build

Post by Anton » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:05 pm

Jordi wrote:Do i dare ask what the gaffa tape is for?
To stop the tinworm getting any worse before I get around to sorting it out...
andyrew wrote:Not a bad fail list Dude.

quarters looking pretty worse for wear.
Yeah, I feel like a right plonker for not sorting those things out *before* the MOT.

And yes, that bodywork is a royal mess!

Thinking of rebodying, or at very least getting new rear quarters to weld in. But that's low on the priorities list.
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!

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Re: Anton's build

Post by Jordi » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:11 pm

If its not rotten just leave the dents in it.
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Re: Anton's build

Post by Anton » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:46 pm

Some bits (the bits with the ductape) are a bit rotten.

The rest of the dents add character, but the vehicle is a bit embarrassing for the gf right now, it should be tidied up a *little*...
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Re: Anton's build

Post by Jordi » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:50 pm

Do the rust and a lick of paint.
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Re: Anton's build

Post by Anton » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:56 pm

I got a shed load of rattle cans of grey. 20 of them. I'm thinking of just sanding back, throwing a little filler at it, then spraying it. Doesn't need to be perfect, just less embarrassing for the poor gal!
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Re: Anton's build

Post by ScottieJ » Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:49 pm

Dents add character

Insert example A.....Tim hardy
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Re: Anton's build

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:31 pm

When I pass an MOT (medical one) bring it here and we can do it in a couple of days.
If it ticks over...leave it

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Re: Anton's build

Post by Anton » Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:10 pm

I don't mind the dents, it's just that I can't always get the Yaris out to pick up the gf, and she's a little embarassed by my rustheap. I like it, but I can kinda see why she would like it to be a bit tidier!

Ultimately I would like to build up a Jimny to replace the Yaris and the SJ. Although when I say "replace" the SJ, I don't plan on selling it - I'm hoping that my brother will tax/MOT/insure it and go offroading with me.

But that's a few years off, so in the meantime, I plan on doing some minor tarting up.

Alex - might just do that! After the Yaris is sorted... :D
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Re: Anton's build

Post by kiwizook » Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:55 am

I love Tim Hardy's sj!
it started out super clean, and now the only straight thing on it is the axles and rollcage :D
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