matty martins mild custom wagon

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Devilrod
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Post by Devilrod »

Matty there is something wrong with your trim, it seems shorter :shock: :wink: :lol: :lol:

Looking good.
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Post by rosco »

love your trim Matty - bet you can't wait to see it in place.......?

If you go down the Clark Rubber track, and purchase some plain strip rubber (neoprene) - don't forget that there is a need to fit it "proud" at the top so that the fender is "spaced" from the top of the sub-frame skirt......... it will also help prevent fine grit getting between the mating surfaces.

You may also wish to purchase a set of hole punches - they're not expensive - when you strike them (one firm hit) with a small hammer - make sure to have some SOFT wood underneath - do not re-use any part of the wood - find a fresh spot for each new hole.
These punches will make very neat and clean holes as required for your mounting bolts..............use the sub skirt as your template - that's where the bolts will screw into.......

If you find a supplier for the fender/skirt gaskets - kindly advise....

coming along nicely, Matty - you are making ground.............

frats,
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Post by ben »

Matty, trim looks like money well spent. How's the panel/paint going ?
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Post by blue ute »

With neoprene rubber, because of its composition you will more than likely be able to drill the holes in the rubber with a battery drill, as I did with the neo rubber I used for my external sunshade roof gasket - but of course check/test before hand.
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Post by mrs ratbox »

matty on yor old sub frame what is the inside left leg like ?
and the front section from where the front cross member bolts on where the bumper bar bolts and sway bar bolt on what's that like?
or has it been chucked already thanks
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Post by mattymartin »

thanks guys

yep, very happy with the mouldings...
yep, a bit shorter than when i gave them to him DR... :wink: 8)

thanks for the info rosco & BU... will take this into consideration when i get to clarks...

ratbox, mate i'll check on monday... but i'm pretty sure its f@#*'t...

thanks
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Post by Blacky »

Was at an industrial rubber supply place today and was looking at some profiles, the rubber that they use on fuel tank straps on drop tanks looks like it could work, cut it down the middle and you would get two lengths out of one piece ?
Might be worth a look
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Post by mattymartin »

thanks blacky

mate i'll look into that... your obviously an ideas man...

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door buttons... yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah....

Post by mattymartin »

hey guys,

i finally got some pics of the latest work on the wagon...

these are the first attemp at putting in the door button kits supplied by smoothcustoms, (paul) who has been very helpful & patient with my many questions daily... (sorry paul)...

anyway this is the first door that joe has done... as you can see it's not perfect, but its not bad... for a first attempt...

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still having trouble posting pics... hopefully sorterd out by next week...


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Post by Harko »

Hes even nice after the big run in you guys had hehe :wink:

Im loving seeing you build up this one Matty and also hearing the learnings as they unfold 8)
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Post by smooth »

Harko wrote:Hes even nice after the big run in you guys had hehe :wink:

Im loving seeing you build up this one Matty and also hearing the learnings as they unfold 8)
You are one very confused bloke Harko.

I'm Smooth of the original Smooth Customs of Wollongong (NSW) has "Nothing" to do with Paul Kelly of once known Smooth Cruzin of the Gold Coast in Queensland. Paul just happens not to clear this up. Paul recently changed his business name to my old business name because he forgot or couldn't afford to pay his business registration on time and as he has already said a car yard near him stole it (Smooth Cruzin QLD).

My username is Smooth. (We met the other day at the Sydney Super Swap)
Paul's username is Smooth customs.

For the record, I have no problem with Matty Martin - I take people for what they are!

Regards, Smooth 8)
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WOW yes ,was very confused ,Thanks for clearing that up ......
It all makes sence now 8)
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Post by retro »

hey smooth (orginal smooth), i didnt see frank at the swap meet, when can i see him again? maybe all holden day?
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Post by Sputzwagon »

LOVE THE KUSTOM DOOR BUTTONS..C :idea: :idea: L Matty!
Can't wait to see the entire car finished!!
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