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Thanks for the advice. The superglue worked fine. 

We managed to get the windscreen and one side window in on Sunday.

Pretty lardy. Was that with you in it?

The Mercury is right on 2 tonne across the weigh bridge at the Otaki tip. 

I just take them to the dump and pay the money now. Have used a few around the property to fill with dirt, but don't need any more for that.

Going to have a go at installing a windscreen in the wagon on Sunday.

Q for the pro's @AALAWS @RB30VB

I can only get a seal in a length, not molded. Should the ends be glued with anything or just a bit of windscreen sealer.

Where's the best place for the join? I was going to go for off-centre at the top (as there is a joining piece in the centre of the trim so it's not as well locked in by the (wide) SS trim there.

For the back glass I've had some new pieces cut from laminated glass. This is a bit thicker than the toughened glass that was there. The seals are new, do you think they'll work out OK?

Nice. What are you using for the solvent?

20 minutes ago, KKtrips said:

I'm at Whittakers this weekend so won't be there.

I thought it was mid December. Doh

There is another one on 16 dec IIRC

For next challenge

Pic of your OS car with a wheel off.

It's hard to juggle all the elements, so crappy photo.

9 hours ago, Goat said:

I get excited every time i see you have posted an update.

Man your work is inspirational!
What a fucking top notch job you are doing dude! Some serious next level shit.

This thing is so legit. Eagerly waiting your next update!

So true.

It depends on the certifier, but I'd budget $1K for a start

I've got a cheap-ass Mitre 10 special hanging around that I don't use often (rather play with metal than wood). Does angles etc.

Can drop off even.

Also, the standard BMC log twin manifold is a terrible design but can be improved with a bit of grinding. The twins look good though.

Did you swap the 12G 202 head on? I had a look in the Vizard book and the only specific comment is that a 12G 202 will give 2-3hp over the standard 850 head, given the same chamber volume (nominal 24.5cc on 850, 26.1cc on 202),so you would need to skim it to get that increase. 

Then he details the chamber reshaping and porting to get more improvement. It depends what you want to achieve I guess, including what CR/fuel you want to run. More compression means more power generally.

The 12G 295 (cooper type) head is a lot better but harder to find a good one, and more $$$ (I bought one that turned out to be repaired in the combustion chambers so I sold it again with full disclosure)

Rattle can rebuild looks good, not too sure than anyone is very fussy about the colour unless you are going for concours.

You know it would be faster if the engine was red, right?

Pumpkin latte shade?

Already have night out in the coming weekend in PNorth.

@666DAN Tents work too. It's a bit stony for pegs but otherwise OK.

Nice Camry. 

No other campers?

Best online resource for FE / FE powered vehicles.

Many of the people really know their stuff.

http:\\www.fordfe.com

Yes, and where to get them.

What, who would dump such a fine vehicle!

Isn't that what angle grinders are for?

WTF do you need a 37mm head for anyway?

If you can get a dolly or something behind the weld then give it a good beating along the weld line to stretch out the area that shrank.

Is it ok to replace a 8-tooth starter with a 10-tooth on a vq30de? Some googling suggests it is done this way with no problems.

Keen!

I think i have a family thing on the 16th for lunch but should be OK for the night. Other weekends are possible, once I get the windows back in this GD wagon.