sidewaysickness

Work got given an xcel arc helmet to trial... It worked ok.. it just had a major design fault. Whenever you lifted the mask it would take a lovely little bite out of the top of everyones ears. It ended up having a nasty industrial accident with the spud gun.

I could tell the old man wanted his shed back so i got my shit togeather, slapped the bonnet on, piled the hilux up with its own crap/tools/whoknowswhat, Fired her up and roared around to my place. Getting there, getting there. Heres some pics after washing off all the bog dust.

Why does my ph post twice??? Stupid smart ph.

So iv fitted and wired up a set of daytime running lamps to the hilux. I brought this set because they also have an indicator strip built in (hilux had none) They work fine and switch off when the headlights are on. Problem is that when the headlights are off and I indicate the DRL alternates between white and yellow. Is this legal? I guess if it's not, I can wire up the headlight on wire into the ignition switched 12v+. Then I won't have DRL just indicators

What methods did you use to attempt to get it out?

Well that sounds legit... lol

Thanks man. I actually wanted a slightly darker green but that stuff is cheap plus added rust protection lol

English engine love... Degreased and painted engine in flat black stove paint because its a pot bellied pig of a thing Replaced valve stem seals, and reset tappets (googling was required) Blasted and painted rocker covers and proceeded to slip that black english donk in. To be honest the hole was quite tight, there was sweat, spit and blood involved but once that transfer case was in there was no stopping her from making that noise... the noise of an engine finding its mounting bolts and hitting home.

OK so more progress Finished painting cab Tinted top of windscreen, got new rubber and smacked it in using the string trick and a rubber mallet. Painted inner cab black finished prep/paint on RH guard, removed alloy flares for powdercoating prepped/painted doors, spun up some new door hinge pins degreased prepped and painted engine bay Grrr kinda getting over this but slowly getting there step by step. On a good note better phone means better pics!

Edit/stupid not so smart phones doubling up posts

Thanks. Yes I was thinking of keeping the 4 speed for now. Iv been told that the transfer case has longer ratio gears in it but I'm not sure about that. Iv driven it about 4G ms at a top speed of 6th so will see how I go. It's also has the smallest engine out of my 3 cars so I'm not worried about fuel lol

At the current rate of progress I would say that the Hilux will be ready for this. Mrs sounds keen too.

Forgot to mention machined up the body mounts out of 50mm Teflon bar. Gave her a 10mm body lift too

This weekends efforts cut out rust and patched Reunited cab and deck with chazzy Repaired rust in drivers floor pan, undersealed cab floor and cab underside Fabricated tail light surrounds and welded em in, fitted cheap tardy LED Tail lights Finally got my NZ Zombie hunting licence I may let this spare guard go rusty but not sure yet? thoughts peoples? green or rusty? Getting there Happy Days

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Had a rush of shit to the brain and managed to get some work done, amazingly only 2 snapped bolts and 2 bolts I had to cut. Pulled out engine/gearbox/transfer box Split chassis/cab/deck and got my loctite rust convert on, gotta love that shit! Sussed out all the areas of rust that require attention, This area started rusting where they had drilled and riveted the cert plate... good work guys! Chassis rust *note someones been here before... Todays result was this. Almost time to switch the ratchet to tighten, Much happy!

Get the upholstery done. Change of rims, Tie rod ends and adjusters A proper wheel alignment Just remembered it's booked in for a wedding in October so maybe just get wof a bit earlier?

Land barge is coming off the road for moar upgrades... I will try to get hilux legal for hanmer meet. No promises yet

Exhaust stack for the Kelvin P2r, Also custom Stainless muffler inside, Even packed with custom cut s/s lathe swarf... works a treat!

Boss came in with this picture and asked me to make a model/trophy for his grandad. After doing a bit of research i found out his dad had built a trailer seat for the old boy, So i came back with this:

Kelvin P2R From this: To This:

Here's some things iv made for the Bosses boats Sorry for the horrible pics, cant seem to find the good ones.

I dont have any cats. The truck just seems to be a natural pussy attractant

Thanks guys. Bike was honestly a log, hadn't been looked after its whole life. Glad to see it gone!!

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