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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:53 pm
by space ace
Keep up the good work Stewart and support team 8) :)
Pete

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:41 pm
by parisian62
Thanks HEAPS EVERYONE for their comments - it's really appreciated. I'm glad you guys are enjoying the rebuild.

It's about time for another update. Late last year I dropped off the doors, bonnet, tailgates, visor and other bits n pieces to Dave. You might remember back on page 18 some patches were welded onto the doors. Luis' preference was to re-skin them and do it properly but I convinced him it'd be OK. Guess what...it wasn't. Lesson - listen to the blokes who know what they are talking about... :oops: Dave had a look at the doors and said...they need to be reskinned...just the bottom sections...so Dave got busy...

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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:42 pm
by parisian62
Then Dave got busy on the body work in December...

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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:46 pm
by parisian62
Dave re-hung all the doors to test-fit and check the gaps. The gaps on the front doors were pretty good but the rear doors were a real pain and needed some extra encourage...lots of swearing, cussing, sweat and the mig...

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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:56 pm
by stevenm
absolutly inspirational build - love seeing every update :thumbsup:

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:59 pm
by parisian62
Next we broke open a can of body filler. This was a new experience for me...nothing like getting down and dirty sanding back some bog...it gets in everywhere :roll:

Dave had a wonderful time... :P I think he was just smiling for the camera... :lol:

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Unfortunately we found a nice 'dip' in the roof either side of the roof support - probably caused from being blasted. Dave cut the roof support out so the worst of it could be beaten back into shape. He bashed and I held the dolly under the roof :)

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Then he welded it back in...
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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:02 pm
by parisian62
Hey thanks Steven. I enjoy postings these up just as much as you guys reading them.. 8)

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:03 pm
by parisian62
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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:05 pm
by parisian62
Once it had stopped 'snowing' in the garage it was time to get some primer on...

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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:10 pm
by parisian62
Gotta love watching paint go on even if it's primer...

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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:16 pm
by CRUZ_62
Looking good mate, bet you're hanging to see the paint go on (I know I am :ewink: )!

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:17 pm
by WayneXG95
Dam I missed the spray bit. :thumbsup:

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:19 pm
by parisian62
Too right CRUZ. :D Parisian Lilac here we come... :lol:

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:20 pm
by parisian62
Hey Wayne there will be more spraying...I'll let you know next time...

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:58 pm
by Mick
parisian62 wrote: I enjoy postings these up just as much as you guys reading them.. 8)
no you don't or there'de be more posts :ewink: :lol: :thumbsup:

can't be long now 8)