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"One of my clever mates can possibly help, and prevent me spending days figuring it all out, like I did on the S10." linkThats not fair, i had to create the ones for my T4 using individual components, tape and bodgery Ttfn Glenn Advance of time…… Things become harder and harder 😉 Your seats seem to be 90s recaros out of something similar to a mk3 golf. Should be very comfy. I have no clue, someone mentioned corvette, but they are actually really comfortable, especially for leather which is not my first choice. Errrrmmmm…… naaaahhhh. if you wanted to change the graphics outside then some vinyl laid over the existing would work? wheels .. i like the idea of paint filling the little grooved bits. if you were going for a colour change this stuff although quite expensive does peel off so is reversible and has some bright colours you may like😍 international-tool.com/collections/superwrapAmazing colours there. |
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Aug 13, 2023 10:01:16 GMT
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So………. The front end, lights etc. I had a suggestion from a friend to get an ally grille, to go with the clear side repeaters. Not sure about that. Had it on the 79 Blazer and replaced with a new old stock original, which I preferred Also, need to see if there are smoothed/closed in headlight bezels out there, that could work too. Along with a clear lens side repeater and possibly deleting the current side lights, followed by installing switchback LED bulbs as suggested by a few guys and westbay. @zeberdeewesty did a couple of photoshop deletes….. I like that, compared to the current look.     Yesterday, Mate John, the driving school instructor was over for a few hours to look at the van. We checked all the lights and found one bright lamp out, and also the reverse lights had been replaced with yellow bulbs as indicators, a great idea IMHO as red indicators are often not seen clearly on American cars. So I need to go find a correct light bulb, either in the garage or shop. |
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Aug 13, 2023 10:33:45 GMT
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If they are std P21W you need these to avoid the 'fired egg' look with clear lenses linkoh , and picture 3 👍 |
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Aug 13, 2023 11:20:45 GMT
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If they are std P21W you need these to avoid the 'fired egg' look with clear lenses linkoh , and picture 3 👍 I do have a box full of chrome globes that were donated by a member on here previously. Should be OK then I guess. Took a quick pic of the rear mirror, trying to show the black with blue metal flake paint on there. Kinda lost unless you look for it, in bright sunlight. Still, pretty too.  |
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Aug 13, 2023 13:59:56 GMT
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I really like this !!
Subtle but looking great in a beautiful colour,
I have to confess I'm struggling to understand the suggested "amendments" regarding extra graphics, additional lighting / steering wheel and painted inserts on the wheels,
If it were mine I confess I'd just polish it up and "re-buff" the wheels to a chrome like finish,
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Aug 13, 2023 17:33:52 GMT
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I really like this !! Subtle but looking great in a beautiful colour, I have to confess I'm struggling to understand the suggested "amendments" regarding extra graphics, additional lighting / steering wheel and painted inserts on the wheels, If it were mine I confess I'd just polish it up and "re-buff" the wheels to a chrome like finish, Nigel Thanks Nigel, Problem with me is alway over spending. Though, if people want to make changes, they are welcome to do so, and finance them. I have ideas, but they are all expensive, relatively at least, so will continue to just be ideas. |
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Aug 13, 2023 18:19:28 GMT
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I know it won't happen as it would be far too expensive. But regarding Your need to fold both mirrors when backing up Your drive, I just saw a honda e, which doesn't have any mirrors, but cameras in their place:  Other expensive e-mobiles have some, too. And the latest cargo trucks like MAN and such do no longer have their collection of mirrors on board. |
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Aug 13, 2023 19:48:56 GMT
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Busy weekend. The van has a ton of things to address and keep me busy. And as I have gotten to know it more and more while washing, cleaning and touching and feeling it, I am realising that I lucked out again. Keep in mind, there could still be 101 surprises hiding out of sight somewhere. Mate John, one of my old lodgers and driving instructor, who helped with the electrics of the Rezin Rockit, came around yesterday. He is a tech fan and bit of a guru. He really liked the van, casting a critical eye over it.  Also got straight into tuning the intergalactic radio for me  One of the jobs I had identified after washing the van at first, was the Center Line billet alloy wheels that needed to be brought back to life and shine.  Up close they looked really tired.  So I got some Autosol metal polish and some rags to just try it out…… John had the camera. Test spot looked much better.  And 35 minutes later….  Autosol all the way round.   And then a lovely pic, possibly my favourite so far. 140 plus minutes well spent. Another hour to be spent today.  So that was a great result. Overnight I remembered how the Poorboys wheel sealant added to the S10 wheels I had refurbished.  So this morning I got the tub, some rags and started again. Clearly this sealant polish was still improving the work as it took more ally from the surfaces. Elbow grease time.  And the RESULT IS AWESOME.  It really is rewarding when you see the changes, day to day. And the photos allow you to look back and SMILE. Again, video for the lazy traveler . More tomorrow for those who still want to see what is changing. Weekend over. . |
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Aug 13, 2023 20:28:10 GMT
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Great job on those wheels!
Tbh I thought it would need a machine for such a result!
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Aug 13, 2023 21:04:02 GMT
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I usually let the like button show my interest/respect/appreciation for your work, but can't get over how much that new shine has transformed the look - cracking work!
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Aug 13, 2023 21:20:33 GMT
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great work so far  what's the next job on the list ? just curious  |
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Aug 13, 2023 21:36:58 GMT
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Great job on those wheels! Tbh I thought it would need a machine for such a result! Thank you very much.. FYI - I am a machine. |
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Aug 13, 2023 21:38:29 GMT
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I usually let the like button show my interest/respect/appreciation for your work, but can't get over how much that new shine has transformed the look - cracking work! I will be honest, the first phase made a HUGE Difference. But, the Poorboys today just added a bit more sparkle. Really pleased. |
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Aug 13, 2023 21:39:34 GMT
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great work so far what's the next job on the list ? just curious  |
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Another weekend gone. Got loads of bits done, had a few visitors as well. Drove the S10 around and went food shopping in it on Sunday. Got stopped by a young guy and his lady in Morrisons Carpark to tell me he really liked the truck. He was driving a 22 year Old Ford Puma on nice wheels, fitted with ST170 brakes and a few other modifications. Nice when younger guys know what you are talking about. He also knows his endurance racing cars, right down to the model numbers etc. Also showed him a pic of the Rezin Rockit, and he instantly recognised the RX7 seats and liked the fact it was MX5 in there. My old lodger, John who is a driving instructor, came over on his full power Yamaha V-Max powered Trike on Saturday. He wanted to see the van of course, and had helped a lot with morale boosting when I built the RR as well as sorting some wiring issues out for me. One of the jobs I was doing just when he got here, was making a little temporary release handle for the fuel filler door which had long since lost its tab. Being replaced with a small pair of side cutters the seller showed me how to poke it into the hole, pull the cable and release the filler door. What a terrible solution.  So I took some welding wire, made a finger sized loop and a small tab to crimp onto the nipple on the release cable. This is temporary until I can find a correct part to purchase either online or on my road trip to the USA. STORY HERE: forum.retro-rides.org/thread/225385/america-grizz-2023-road-againShaping it.   Fitted and crimped in place.  John is like a Magpie, not much goes unnoticed or misses his scrutiny, so it was a pleasure having him there. Rear door stop, one missing off the drivers side door. Anyone got one to sell or donate?   Aircon/blower controls missing a small button. Got one?  We also tested out some Autosol on the alloy wheels, that was reported before, so John cost me 3-4 hours of my life. For the better though. I crawled, well, poked my head under the van, as it has been professionally lowered when “The Drop Shop” built it originally. I will just post a bunch of photos of the undersides. The lack of rust, and even just minimal surface rust attests to the fact that this was a show van, and pampered for most of its life. Removable tow hitch is a huge bonus as one can use the van as a real tool. Also never seen a leaf spring quite like these……..       Looking at the sills as well……. Starting to feel at this point, like I may have got lucky again, like the S10, only 78k miles, and a body that is hard to believe the condition of. Yes, it was a Texas van before it came here, but it is good. IMMACULATE SILLS TOO.  Last task for yesterday was to use some Auto Glym bumper and plastic restorer gel on the small lower lip/spoiler. Result was again even better than expected. Before.  Result shows in the video. VIDEO HERE: Thanks for checking in. Now back to work. . |
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Might it be an idea to fit switchbacks into the reversing lights, keeping them as indicators, but regaining the reverse light function
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Might it be an idea to fit switchbacks into the reversing lights, keeping them as indicators, but regaining the reverse light function Ttfn Glenn That occurred to me too. Even if they don’t do a particularly good job of illuminating your way in reverse, they’ll be best placed for telling people that you’re reversing towards them. |
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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"Rear door stop, one missing off the drivers side door." You've got one , use as pattern and make one, use a clevis pin for the pivot .... or pop down the breakers ... |
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Wheels look fantastic, looks nice and solid underneath too, I wouldn't be surprised if the door check arm isn't inside the door, once they have come off the pin they can usually drop through.
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