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by In the Shed
Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Desert Glow paint colour
Replies: 6
Views: 295

Re: Desert Glow paint colour

Hello Neil,

Can’t help you with the colour info but hopefully someone else on here can. Oh, and welcome. Be good to see a picture of your sedan too :thumbsup:

Regards
Stephen
by In the Shed
Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Gearbox connecting rod. Bush needed?
Replies: 16
Views: 543

Re: Gearbox connecting rod. Bush needed?

Hey Shane, Just last week I was under my Ute working to fix a few oil leaks on my crash box, with success, yah! That bracket looks similar to mine except I had the sorry remains of a knackered rubber bush. I made my own rubber bush using two pieces of rubber tube, one inside the other (similar to wh...
by In the Shed
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Family Affair Ek Ute
Replies: 47
Views: 1300

Re: Family Affair Ek Ute

Hi Sneezy
Great to have some family history with your Ute. Look forward to some progress reports and pictures.

Stephen
by In the Shed
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: FB Standard Wagon
Replies: 1127
Views: 41935

Re: FB Standard Wagon

Nice work Drew, I’ll send over my shopping list 😊
by In the Shed
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: FB219 Standard StationSedan
Replies: 121
Views: 10749

Re: FB219 Standard StationSedan

Great perseverance on your part for this project. Rust repairs look great. It is hard to comprehend just how much crap can accumulate in the Y frames, after seeing the piece of yours below the radiator, wow!

Regards
Stephen
by In the Shed
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Blackys Bench Bucket bracket bodging blatherings
Replies: 61
Views: 4253

Re: Blackys Bench Bucket bracket bodging blatherings

Cool :thumbsup: I guess with the rattler, being a sedan you have a bit of flexibility with positioning the base (forwards / backwards) and adjustment of the backrest compared to the Ute. Once it is retrimmed to match the funky back seat should be all good :roll:
by In the Shed
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Review Mirror glass replacement.
Replies: 24
Views: 1070

Re: Review Mirror glass replacement.

Do you have a link to the mirror please 😊
by In the Shed
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?
Replies: 5
Views: 212

Re: Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?

Could try Classic Fasteners they have a good selection of screws, nuts & bolts.

https://www.classicfasteners.com.au/
by In the Shed
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: FB Standard Wagon
Replies: 1127
Views: 41935

Re: FB Standard Wagon

Hey Drew,
Thanks for your text earlier today, it was good to hear from you and look forward to catching up soon. Life does get a bit full on at times and pleased to hear your on the improve.

Regards
Stephen
by In the Shed
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Ol' Rusty - FB/EK Sedan
Replies: 623
Views: 33919

Re: Ol' Rusty - FB/EK Sedan

My advice, check the handle splines are good before you invest too much effort. FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie Hmmmmm…… good advice that! After refitting passenger door trim (new Bailey channel & quarter vent rubbers) refitted inside door handle, yep job done, cool! First trip to the ...
by In the Shed
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Idiots Guide To Polishing Stainless Trim
Replies: 13
Views: 585

Re: Idiots Guide To Polishing Stainless Trim

EK DAZ wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:44 pm That's a beautiful outfit mate. Had a "51 Ajay 500cc single before my Ariel collection. Regards Daz.

:thumbsup:
by In the Shed
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Red Rattler Revamp
Replies: 809
Views: 41578

Re: Red Rattler Revamp

Luxury! Are you installing a new headlining to match the funky rear parcel shelf?
by In the Shed
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Idiots Guide To Polishing Stainless Trim
Replies: 13
Views: 585

Re: Idiots Guide To Polishing Stainless Trim

Love ya work Scott, never afraid to have a go. Did I miss the explanation of “DA”? Most of my polishing to date has been on my bike parts and done manually! I usually start with a course grade wet & dry and step my way through the grade finishing at 1500 or 2000. (Mind you some twit had laid int...
by In the Shed
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Replies: 4404
Views: 199757

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Can’t go wrong with the Smiths tacho, they look the part and are the right era. :thumbsup: