Wilma FB project

[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

[Errol62]

FB ute driver, EK van project

[Blacky]

It’s the little things that take the time ......

[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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[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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[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

[fraze]

That FX is probably a '53. They had FJ style over riders and tubular shocks as well. Cheers, Fraze

[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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[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?

[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

[Brett027]

Thanks Harv. Much appreciated.

[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

[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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[Errol62]

I reckon they go against the body, no expert, done it once.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[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