BUMPAR

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bumper
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Just be carefull with those somitomos, was one of them i had blow out on the way back from Adelaide with the blue wagon, there not making thrm amymore due to the lack of quality im told, used to be made in japan and were good but went cheap and went to thailand i think, just keep an eye on them
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igor wrote: Tue May 02, 2017 4:55 pm We run Hankook whitewalls on the panelvan for over 100,000ks and the whitewalls were never a problem to look after. :esmile:
The Hankooks looked so much better than the Simitomo's we have now. :thumbsdown: (We were told that Hankook whitewalls are no more.......sadly find out this is not the case).... The tyres look average, they have done only 3,000ks and the white walls are browning. I have just ordered antique whitewall cleaner from Antique tyres, fingers crossed that it saves me from too much grief.
Lesley
The cheapest and most effective whitewall cleaner I've been using is the export brand degreaser in an aerosol can. Have used nothing but for the last twenty years. Spray on before you wash the car, then let sit while you get the hose sorted, then rinse off. Then wash the tyres with car wash and sponge while doing the rest of the car. Can't go wrong.

If they are discoloured use a scourer to clean up till they are white.

And I swear by Hankooks too!
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Sadly we are "stuck with them" for a while. A lot of money to waste so will hopefully get some good mileage out of them before we have to / or will replace. Sure won't get the 100,000ks we got out of the Hankooks.
I tried everything I could think of (scourers, jiff, prepsol etc) not much working, was a tiny improvement. A friend who builds and runs hot rods here with whitewalls put me on to antique tyres and their cleaner. Stay tuned!!!
Just wanting them to look somewhere near decent for Tassie :thumbsup:
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igor wrote: Wed May 03, 2017 6:42 am I tried everything I could think of (scourers, jiff, prepsol etc) not much working, was a tiny improvement. A friend who builds and runs hot rods here with whitewalls put me on to antique tyres and their cleaner. Stay tuned!!!
Just wanting them to look somewhere near decent for Tassie :thumbsup:
I've been using the degreaser on my firestones on the roadster fr as long as I've had it. I also found a fine sandpaper and water will get out scuff marks and brings the white back.
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Finally got the custom tank fitted
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My custom engine loom turned up, all wires hidden in bay, fuses etc up under glove box
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And is off to get brake/fuel lines done
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Hopefully get her home and started before nats :)
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That's nice. How'd you go with the filler pipe?


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Sweet - who did the loom ?
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.


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My question also Blacky :huhhh:

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Errol62 wrote: Tue May 23, 2017 8:46 am That's nice. How'd you go with the filler pipe?


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Filler pipe is still a work in progress, once all lines are done ill pull it out and do the modification needed, but im using commodore filler pipe with the old holden lip on top, so i have over flow, try to prevent the usual spill i get with my blue wagon
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Blacky wrote: Tue May 23, 2017 10:21 am Sweet - who did the loom ?
Bloke i found on facebook, here is his card:
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Best to call him i think
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Few more bits back from chrome platers
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Also wagon is home from getting brake/fuel lines done, now fitting up the wiring
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Looking very cool mate... great rocker cover colour as well :roll: :thumbsup:

bet you can't wait to have it all buttoned up

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Engine bay is beautifully understated Bumpar. Love the radiator. Look forward to see how you handle top hose and air intake.
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Errol62 wrote: Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:16 pm Engine bay is beautifully understated Bumpar. Love the radiator. Look forward to see how you handle top hose and air intake.
Cheers
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Well unfortunately my photobucket has now been stopped so cant even post pics of my updates now, so this will be my last post on here, i give up, have posted lots of pics on facebook if anyone is keen, on FBEKholdenfans page!
Cheers catch ya round :roll:
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[quote=bumper post_id=228798 time=1499877433 user_id=2407this wagon is for sale for $22 k if anyone is interested, a bloody good buy
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