Gomaxgo Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ahoyhoy! I bought a ute yesterday, not just any ute but the formidable and iconic B1600! A staple within the NZ car scene. 12A's, guide coats and camo door cards often spring to mind, luckily for me this one has been kept in an original unruined condition by a fellow OS member. Thats about to change.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gomaxgo Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 First up was to tidy up the deck After a trip to mitre 10, I came home with a cheap sander and tin of stain. Throw in a bit of black paint and I was quite happy with the results. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gomaxgo Posted July 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2015 Ive been looking for some sweet 6 stud wheels for this for a while, and haven't really found anything all that appealing. The decision was then made to widen the factory steel rims. While discussing widths and tyre sizes with my foreman, he mentioned a spare set of 245 and 265/50r14 Eagers...... Now for as long as Ive been working with him, I have constantly given him a hard time about his bogan taste of cars (has owned several SA22s, one with a SBC, now has a HQ), But alas, he has broken me. The deal was done and all that was left was the task of selecting rim width.... A quick measure up and a few phone calls to friends later...... 8s on the front, 10s for the rear. Still need a quick coat of black paint, but pretty excited about running the factory hub caps. Now before any of you monkeys want to call me out on ridiculous offset, my skinny arms snapping due to the lack of powersteering, or the fact that such wide, quality tyres may be detrimental to my health when driving in the wet, Just remember how much of a bad motherfucker I am! (if youve met me before then maybe just use your imagination) chit chat http://oldschool.co....gos-b1600-yarn/ 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomaxgo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well they're on the ute now. Leaves will be out in the weekend to be reset, it desperately needs some low! The front wheels poke out a little. Im not really sure what my best option is here, theres no room to move the center for more + offset, and im not keen to run those rubber universal fender extenders. Option #1 - Roll the shit out of them? The bodys already dented a rusty so could definitely pull off a rough guard look Option #2 - Some wide flares of another truck that will suit the later model guards? Option #3 - ??????? Give me your guard thoughts! http://oldschool.co....gos-b1600-yarn/ 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomaxgo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 This week i started applying some of the door signage. I had a friend sign writer make me up some stencils, and another buddy mix up some paint. I ended up brushing it on and will buff it in a week or two to get it thin and patchy in spots. Ill probably get someone to write either "salvage vehicle" or "recovery vehicle" in a semicircle underneath by hand, as my hands are shakier than Michael Fox eating jelly on a plane. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gomaxgo Posted July 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2015 I decided i needed more space for stuff (tools, jacks, strops, ect), so I decided to make a box. Im really bad with taking photos as I go, I tend to just keep doing things and only remember when im nearing completion. Anyway I started by making 3x of these. Theyre shaped to fit under the deck between the cab and rear wheel. 2 were welded together to make the box, with the other destined to become the lid/door. I wanted them to match the deck, but im also on a super tight budget as im supposed to be saving every dollar for a worldwide expedition next year. The solution was to cut up the numerous pallets we have sitting out the back of our workshop, technically im being a responsible kiwi, not a stingy scrooge. With coat of stain, a little black paint and a few study bolts, this was the result. It looks a little average right now, but when mixed with slam, I think it will really look sweet! DISCLAIMER: I may run this over within the following week. If my welds dont blow out, my carpentry surely will! Converse //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/48611-gomaxgos-b1600-yarn/ 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gomaxgo Posted August 18, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2015 I finally got the ride height of this badboy sorted last week! Rear leaves were reset 3" by Bellamy and East- Ive used these guys a number of times and always happy with their workmanship, turnaround and cost. Cant recommend them enough! The front springs got were modified for race application by the formidable Mr Milwaukee. I was told taking off a single coil would probably be enough, but after having to drop the lower control arms out to remove the springs, I decided that i didnt really want to do it twice. If it was too low, then I'd add blocks to even it out. A whopping coil AND A HALF! made their way to the scrap bin. I do like to live dangerously, but thankfully it was the perfect amount to match the rear. Big thanks to #AndyGal for pulling his hungover tired self out of bed on Sunday to help me roll the guards. They may look a little rough, but we weren't exactly working with straight guards. IMO they match the rest of the truck perfectly. Next up, sort the steering out. Vent your anger and frustrations here.. //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/48611-gomaxgos-b1600-yarn/ 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomaxgo Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Well the time has come to let this thing go. WOF + REG till march/april Its everything you would expect a 35 year old japanese ute to be, it has its flaws but its also been a super reliable truck that has never let me down. firm on $3000, itll go on FB/trademe next week for a little more (as every punter wants to talk you down to get a deal). thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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