kicker Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Discuss Here is my B16 that I recently took ownership of. No major plans for it at the moment, will reset the leaves and springs and then start going through it slowly and tidying it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Discovered a leak in the fuel tank, looked to be coming from the seam so whipped it off. Dirt had piled up on the seam behind the mounting points and started to rust the tank, only one hole so far, will take it to a radiator shop once things get going after the break. Also picked up a couple no name 6" subwoofers for dirt cheap so started looking at where I could install them. Behind the seat was the best option, so took a few measurements to find out the space available, then knocked up a cardboard version and luckily enough it fits perfectly. One will go on each side. Removed the kick panels so I could make a template for some new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Found the original toolbag under the seat, still in good nick. Pulled the wellside off today to clean and paint the chassis Fuel tank should be repaired in the next day or so, have also pulled the rad out as there was a small leak that needs attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Picked up fuel tank, no more wasted gas yay Also picked up a higher output alternator for when the stereo goes in Finally got the rear part of the chassis painted I wasn't 100% with how the wheels looked when I got it but still wanted to keep it oldschool and keep the hubcaps. Found some wheel trims online and bombed the rims matte black and was quite pleased with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Haven't done much lately but have been busy the last couple of days since installing some nice new lighting in my garage. I replaced the locks as the passenger side one was bung, sourced a replacement interior light and drivers side vent and replaced some seam sealer in the cab. I took the towbar off too as I don't really need it or the ability to carry out ram raids. I decided to remove the plastic trim on the sides as it was peeling off and just generally looking shite, I never really liked how it looked with the tie-down rails on the wellside anyhow. After that I gave it a cut and polish which came up pretty good and finally issued a bit of slam. Much better than the two 100w bulbs that were there previously, now I can actually find the stuff that I drop Springs out for re-education and blocks to go in back Also picked up this old radio, it's the same type as my old man used to have in his work van for taking to construction sites back in the day. I might make a carrier for it in the cab and put some hooks in the wellside to hang it off for radio/cassette stz when doing ute stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Took the ute for its first wof since I have owned it, was expecting a fail but went through sweet. Next step is a little bit of rust work and swapping drums for discs on the front. Required pics Discs, calipers, M/C and booster U bolts/pedestrian graters trimmed Gave it a couple bj's Also need shorter bumpstops in front as can be seen above, might look for some at pickapart next time I'm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Have been looking for some steel rims to get widened. Found some 16x7's for cheap which should do the trick, plus being 16" I can go for a lower profile tyre without increasing my 100k revs too much (sit at about 3700 due to 4speed/ute ratios). They have a +38mm offset but as they are they only contact the front part of the upper arm 5mm before hitting the lock stops, hopefully I can get an inch or so taken out of the back and have some more added to the front for better fitment and some sweet steel dish. Bought some knobs for the AM radio so that is looking good again Got some sound deadening on the way too, sick of the tin can echo I got going on, just have to prep and paint the floor of the cab which I cbf doing but will have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Had some starter motor lulz this week. Cold was fine but once warmed up, it would disengage before the engine fired up. I needed to pick up a mower from Kapiti and didn't have time to check the starter beforehand so I just left the engine running whenever I had to get out, using my spare key to unlock the door. I'm sure some Kapiti flat peakers thought it had a turbo timer in it. Anyhoo it's all sorted now, this is what I got. oldschool lawnmowing service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 This was supposed to have been done by now but the ash stopped me from getting home on time and finishing it. Floor pans ready to be prepped for paint, going to use some more por15 Once paint is on, sound deadening is next followed by carpet Got a 36 square foot pack of Dynamat for $270 bucks Chip Foose yo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Haven't done much to this lately, just been driving it. Put some new points and a condensor in it and drove it to Bike Meat, it ran well but guzzled just under 4l of oil over the 800k trip So I picked up a 2l replacement to keep me going, came with a 5 speed box and a few other bits, I'll keep the 4 speed for now though Also painted the floor and put in some sound deadening Got some 16x7 steels in for modification at the moment, widening the rears to 8" and having the offset of the fronts reduced by 20mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Got my steels back, now for some tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Got tyres on now, picked up some 205/50's from KK Not sure on the rim colour, silver is not too bad but I Think I'd prefer satin black Also needs to be lowered some more but we all knew that I haven't decided if I like stretched or flattish sidewalls yet but I'll lower it first then see how it fits/looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Still deciding if I should paint the steels or leave them as is What say ye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Slam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 I want a wag so this is now for sale http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =460296256 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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