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looks like it's going to be a great rebuilt - epic that you can find some NOS parts out there too !

used Ankor Wax on the KE - apparently big in the VW scene overseas. it did what it was supposed to which was to bead the water, however, probably would not trade again due to - limited protection time (would have to reapply a far bit) - never really tacked off (collected dust and handprints) - not the easiest to apply (would change viscosity depending on ambient temp and would take time to get it out the tin, on to a rag and then onto a car) - likely better products/options out there (carboline RIPO seems to be going good so far on the Buick) Have also heard bad things about clear over large amount of surface rust/areas with no paint.

absolutely! we can try the RIPO on some crusty bit of something I'll dig out to see before/after too.

Altex Coatings Altex Coatings - The Protective Coating Specialists, but I might have just bought some more as part of a miscellaneous trademe auction win. So I should have some more in stock shortly you can have a hoon on.

seems to go all good on the painted parts - I did the whole car. It gives a semi wet look to the paint this sort of shows the reflection of the gravel

also, this is friggin rad man !

Looks like it has enough paint that you could get a clear to stick have not tried the rust killer approach on exterior panels, but everything I have done with rust killer has turned the rust to black and then that is what you get. So unsure if that is the look you would be after The Chev I hit with the scotch pad with a diluted CLR mix. Objective was to clean up the paint oxidisation and rust streaks. There is one door I didnt do - you'll have to check it out at wagnats. The roof was mainly surface rust so did the same, but it really needs something to protect it The Buick was heavily patina'd. I did scotch pad with a diluted CLR mix and coated it with Carboline RIPO oil. Soaks in to the non paint sections, brings out the depth of the colour (and adds a bit of gloss) and most of all makes the water bead. I'm sure I'll be due to do it again. I have some in stock if you want to try it out. KE26 I used Morris Ankor wax - it never quite tacks off soo gathers lots of dust and finger prints. Would like to take it all off and try the RIPO oil I'll have to get some pics

hell yeah brother, thats wild!! Fastest house in the north

classic gag, good luck out there

look like a great wee set up Beaver ! When are you paving around the second tree ?

haha they fact you've got one is cool enough. they're getting pretty rare now !

hey Mate, welcome to the forum. Have just moved your post into the discussion thread for the project! Those mesh visors are fairly universal, but they did come in different sizes (for smaller to large cars). They often pop up on trademe or FB marketplace/parts pages etc. If you've got a 73 KE26, please post up some pics !

what? no waaayy https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs9OH11Jd0h/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This is great, nice work mate!

coming along radly Matt!!