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FJ Ute respray

Started by _cruisindoug_ , Mar 13 2012 10:42 AM

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#26 _mick74lh_

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Posted 04 June 2012 - 02:01 PM

Havent had a problem with mine touch wood except that a few of the plastic clips broke off and most of the rubbers needed pretty much glueing on to the car. But they're mostly good as far as fit and allowing the doors to close goes.

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#27 _wblje_

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Posted 10 June 2012 - 12:51 PM

looks tops mate. luv the humpys. i know most old cars arnt built to exact in the day and add any repairs along the way make it an interesting recipe. i too like the glass hard lid look but like you said to get it straight is the challange. like said before you could glass over timber then a combination of sanding glass, body filler and a long straight bar would get it very close. otherwise get a big sheet a that 19mm melamine or that black timber sheeting they use for pooring concrete on, if i remember its name ill post it. add a curled edge then gel coat it and lay your glass into it. good few layers to create strength with out warp or distort. lay frame in ontop of glass then glass wrap the frame. this would create the most straight workable effect.

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#28 _BuBsYsHD_

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Posted 18 June 2012 - 07:09 AM

Awesome looking good I love humpy utes!!

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#29 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 22 June 2012 - 09:15 PM

Thanks for the comments guys - the hard cover options are being considered .....

The ute has made it back home so now time for the good stuff (its ALL good really!)

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It got INKED!

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Motor got some new colour too..

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All home safe n sound ... flames really jump out with the dark background!

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Cheers
Doug

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#30 Stinga

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Posted 22 June 2012 - 09:39 PM

Looks very cool, or hot. flames are a nice touch

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#31 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 29 July 2012 - 04:58 PM

Couple of progress pics of the ute, starting to make some progress now:

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Cheers
Doug

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#32 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 04 September 2012 - 10:15 PM

Coupla update pics:
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Cheers
Doug

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#33 frash da bucket

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Posted 12 September 2012 - 10:17 AM

Hi Doug,

Its looking good mate any more photo's.

Regards John.

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#34 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 08:36 PM

Hit a nice milestone today, good to hear it make some noise at last!

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Engine start

Cheers

Doug

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#35 _j.e.d._

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:53 AM

Geez that sounds nice mate. Well done :spoton:

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#36 frash da bucket

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 07:56 AM

The sweet sound of a hot red motor,its getting there doug.

Cheers John.

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#37 Stinga

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 05:35 PM

sounds sweet, what is the exhaust setup?

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#38 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 10 November 2012 - 07:19 AM

Thanks for the comments guys, Stinga - Advance Headers (great fit with the triples and good price too) , 2.5" pipe and a single offset muffler to a dump pipe.

Edited by cruisindoug, 10 November 2012 - 07:19 AM.

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#39 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 12 December 2012 - 04:34 PM

Well, its back on the road again at last, still stuff to do but getting there and its good to take it for a drive!

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Cheers

Doug

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#40 _j.e.d._

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Posted 12 December 2012 - 05:05 PM

Shit that looks nice mate...well done!! :spoton:

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#41 Stinga

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Posted 12 December 2012 - 07:47 PM

looks good, rear lights are cool!

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#42 _mick74lh_

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Posted 13 December 2012 - 09:35 PM

Nice work on the panel and paint. I like what you've done with the taillights too - something different. It looks mint!

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#43 frash da bucket

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Posted 13 December 2012 - 11:02 PM

Hi Doug,

Well done simply beautiful excellent reflections.

Regards John.

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#44 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 14 December 2012 - 09:50 AM

Thanks guys very happy with the result. The lights still need the trim made up for them, the plan is to go polished alloy milled to the shape of the rear edge with a couple of windows into the lights, with studs so it can be bolted from behind. Aiming to draw it up over the weekend and going to try to get it done before Christmas .... wish me luck!

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#45 _oldholdensarebest_

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Posted 23 December 2012 - 12:02 PM

Looks great!

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#46 _SLEDGE_

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Posted 23 December 2012 - 12:33 PM

f.king awesome!

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#47 _Emu_

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Posted 23 December 2012 - 05:53 PM

Beautiful car.

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#48 _cruiza_

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Posted 24 December 2012 - 07:11 PM

Now that is a great looking arse, I have always wanted one of these ever since I first saw one on TV> Great job Doug a real credit to you

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#49 _cruisindoug_

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Posted 11 January 2013 - 10:57 AM

Thanks guys just got back from a great maiden votage to the Bathurst FX FJ Nationals towing the van - a fantastic trip if too short (aren't they always!)

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