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Old 04-04-2011, 07:12 PM   #31
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thanks bloke but jeez could you have found a better word than pretty guess i'll have to paint me nails and tart meself up b4 i cruise...doc


Yeah I wondered a bit about that word when I typed it.

But it was meant in the best possible way LoL

It just looks awesome mate - well done
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Old 04-04-2011, 07:23 PM   #32
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:17 AM   #33
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It looks fantastic mate , nice color :O

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Old 05-04-2011, 05:40 PM   #34
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actually if there are any ipswichians in here does anyone know someone who is good at putting in front screens ,needed to do this last week and time got away from me abit ,have heard some shocking stories about these installers and would like to find an old school type fitter who might get it right 1st go ...doc
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Old 14-04-2011, 07:00 PM   #35
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front screen is in and stainless moulds are on ,they buffed up nicely ...doc
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Old 21-04-2011, 06:38 PM   #36
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finally got the windows tinted on the weekend...
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Old 21-04-2011, 06:42 PM   #37
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and got some of the interior put in ,but this will be all thats done till we get the wiring sorted as nothing worse than crawling around buckets to get under dash


need to steam some more of the roof lining to make it sit better but at least its a couple of things out from under my feet ...doc
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Old 21-04-2011, 08:55 PM   #38
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hey doc, roof lining looks great. im getting my interior done as of next wednesday and had aquestion about roof lining.

front and rear windows in my F100 just went back in. how do you hold the lining to the roof? do the edges get tucked in under the rubbers??
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Old 21-04-2011, 09:22 PM   #39
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That's a really nice interior there ... cant wait to see the final product ... especially the paint out in the sun.
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Old 21-04-2011, 09:33 PM   #40
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I really like the way the white on the side incorporates the seats and continues through, as well as the black section on the seats. Nice detail.
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Old 21-04-2011, 11:07 PM   #41
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hey doc, roof lining looks great. im getting my interior done as of next wednesday and had aquestion about roof lining.

front and rear windows in my F100 just went back in. how do you hold the lining to the roof? do the edges get tucked in under the rubbers??
not sure on f trucks although i reckon you will have to remove the rear screen as in most of cars from that era as for the sides you just pull them tight to the right shape and let the pinch molds hang on to them for a while to see that they are were you want them and then once yur happy you contact cement them to the frame and put the pinch moulds back on (and if yur an evil little fruit cake you can have a bit of a wiff to see what all the kiddies get off on )it is sticky stinky and not fun on the fingers ...doc
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Old 21-04-2011, 11:08 PM   #42
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That's a really nice interior there ... cant wait to see the final product ... especially the paint out in the sun.
me too (outside that is)
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Old 25-04-2011, 12:00 PM   #43
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The interior is looking good.
So much better than boring original upholstery.

Keep the pics coming of this buildup as it is NOT boring.
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:28 PM   #44
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as for the 9" diff we have modified it to take el brakes and complete handbrake ,did a bit of smoothing out and it al looks very nice ,can't wait to fit it up and get some more bits on the car.....doc
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Old 09-05-2011, 10:47 AM   #45
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Hey Doc,
What modifications are involved in fitting EL Disc brakes?
I wouldn't mind upgrading my rear brakes as well.
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excuse me while i quietly cream my jeans in the corner that interior is so dam awesome it should be illegal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 24-05-2011, 10:38 AM   #47
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What modifications are involved in fitting EL Disc brakes?
I wouldn't mind upgrading my rear brakes as well.
i will try to get some pics up as i am putting it back together,had to redrill a few holes and add a spacer for the handbrake assembly to fit in the right place,weld the tags on the diff for the tags to hold handbrake cables ,but the end result is a working handbrake and no probs with rear callipers sticking on ,have also relocated handbrake in car ,it now sits next to the consol and it looks great ...will get my act together soon bit out of action atm with a tear in the shoulder ,so if i can do anything with the left hand only i am ok that sounds very inapropriate ...doc
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Old 24-05-2011, 10:40 AM   #48
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excuse me while i quietly cream my jeans in the corner that interior is so dam awesome it should be illegal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the very reason why i wont do any school formals anymore ...doc
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Old 24-05-2011, 11:22 AM   #49
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Nice work !!!!!
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Old 28-05-2011, 11:13 AM   #50
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she's looking awesum!!..one of these years we'll be happy to see her in a cruise line up!!..

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Old 28-05-2011, 11:20 AM   #51
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thanks bloke but jeez could you have found a better word than pretty guess i'll have to paint me nails and tart meself up b4 i cruise...doc
..and grow some hair..bloody homely secretary..

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still can't work the puter hey pamie .old age must be a beeetch...doc
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Old 28-05-2011, 11:26 AM   #53
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..lol..when i get to your age i'll probably agree..

squeal!..there's a 'spank' icon..it's MINE!!..
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Old 28-05-2011, 10:04 PM   #54
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..lol..when i get to your age i'll probably agree..

squeal!..there's a 'spank' icon..it's MINE!!..
geeez pam you better ask them quacks to lower yur dope dose , ...doc
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Old 25-09-2011, 09:23 PM   #55
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Great build. Any updates?
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Old 29-09-2011, 08:46 PM   #56
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after quite a few months of neglect i actually got some pieces done,

and managed to get the boot and wing back on and the plates we ordered

hoping that it might be rego'd by the end of the year ,just have to find time to get the harness sorted out ...doc
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Old 13-12-2011, 01:25 PM   #57
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have had some time too get diff abit more sorted,just need to get correct brake lines on as putting on el type callipers there is a slight differance with the thread on the lines



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Old 14-12-2011, 11:21 PM   #58
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Great build and wow that blue is amazing.
Is that another Coupe I spy under the car cover next to the blue Coupe?
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Old 15-12-2011, 03:58 PM   #59
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that it is ,my ol xb gt i have had for 25 yrs..in the process of putting her back top original colour etc...doc
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Old 15-12-2011, 05:45 PM   #60
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that it is ,my ol xb gt i have had for 25 yrs..in the process of putting her back top original colour etc...doc
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Doc, that's a hot car mate.

What was it's original specs?

I keep meaning to call into the fish shop and say G'day.
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