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  1. They don't have to work if they are covered
  2. What did reshaping the seat involve? Just shave some off and reuse the of cover? Looks good
  3. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/vintage-parts/accessories/listing-2595956024.htm?rsqid=e53d334fdec84c6d838f1705684580df-001 are you sure
  4. you wont need the isolator on the head. you could fit one at the carb end. its to help with heat soak, if the carb is away from the head it wont be an issue
  5. also interested. or id like a sheet of at least 50mm thick, 300x300 or bigger. duro of about 60-70
  6. 2k hardens by a chemical reaction It will happen faster with increased temperature. But is not required, it just speeds it up. Too cold and the solvents won't evaporate from the paint fast enough and give a poor finish Too hot and you can harden the outer layer and trap solvent inside Takes about a month for a paint job to be truly hardened
  7. yeah mine was out by about that for 20 years from when it was certed these were sold as dodge ram 50's / d50s in the states. so cheap parts off rock auto www.mightyram50.net if you haven't seen it yet
  8. is it anodised aluminium? some oven cleaner will strip the black off
  9. Pretty much. I put a 2nd gen LSD in mine, it's 4.22 but suits me. Starion ones fit
  10. now im kinda disappointed you didnt go for some retro fisher and paykel service van logos haha
  11. never had an issue with using them on a grinder. even on big long panels.
  12. wire cup brush on a grinder would be my go to
  13. some "pros" used to (and some still do) just spray the whole lot and sand to shape. i guess they figure its easier than hammering the few trouble spots, i.e ive mixed this paint already may as well use it/
  14. You might cut that tube and solder a dowel inside to bring the strength back?
  15. unless you wanna cut all the cab mounts out for me
  16. honestly i have already replaced at least 50% of this cab. theres no more original mitsi rust left (im sure theres some in the lower rad support but meh thats easy). if i had sandblasted/dipped this cab when i first got it id be all over a different one, but i think im on top of it now
  17. would this for example apply to a nurse's private car needed to get to work?
  18. tortron

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    in my experience paint stripper removes the paint in layers, expecially the weaker stuff. my ute tray took 6 applications where it had been resprayed several times. very frustrating for me, potentially great for you
  19. tortron

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    could try one of those sticker remover wheels that go on a drill. basically a claybar?
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