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I hear ya - bloody steep hill that one. you'd want some jakes in stock for sure

you talking about this one Benknee? https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cp3LzcfLMsdRDoUG6

I'm liking where this is going! Love when the factory paint code is kept for the car. Keep the updates coming

can't believe you couldn't find it @sentra !

Also - keen to hear any thoughts re Satdee arvo activities. Last year's go-karting went off like porkchops in the sun with Team Red being champs in the Daytona 100 (that was me and @Flauski by the way).

Swapmeat. Need I say more? Come for the longest running o/s event. Just like every year, it’s the first weekend of August. Friday night shenanigans at the ‘Ding Hotel. We've locked in the Lounge Bar again - a bit further away from the pokies but it's choice. Saturday til noon attendance to the Swapmeet itself hosted by the Palmy North Hot Rod Club down at Manfeild, Feilding. Best place for speedway sauce covered hotdogs and Jag IRS parts. Entrance fee is usually $10 and Automotive only swapsite $25. Bring ya cash. Saturday afternoon adventures at TBC. Likely to be a cruise and/or a mystery shed visit. Saturday night take #2 at the Formal Brown Tie Dinner accommodated by the Mekong Thai Restaurant, Feilding (formerly known as Lee's Family Restaurant). Note, BYO wine in bottles and/or anything else that fits in one. Strickly no goons. Last year we followed on at the Ding Lounge Bar again but TBC/open for alternatives. Sunday morning at some cafe but if you were man enough to party hard then you’ll be in no state to eat. It's a book your own affair so ask around the crew and figure out a plan that works for you. Book your own accom, sort your own ride! T-shirts and stickers TBC! Who’s ken?

nice work - good to see it still on the road!! bloody cool crowns these ones. interesting back story with the taxi endeavours. shame about the wrap damage. I assume next steps are sort the brakes and then start doing Uber?

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