Rust or bling, we want to see it!
So, I just bought this Patrol….
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:22 pm
Well we moved the rest of the car over to my brother in-laws today so he can finish of the panel beating
Also started working on the bonnet have a couple of rust sections to cut out of the front still in progress
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:22 pm
Time for an update!
still in the panel beating stage on the body have got new side pillars made up and also replacing some parts of the floor that have too much rust
Old
Removed
New
Passenger floor
Replacement (Ribs would be too hard to fabricate so I lose a couple on each side)
All in
Ready for paint
Started drivers side
Tub progress
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:22 pm
Some small parts finished off over the last few days
heater controls
Heater Box
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:23 pm
Driver's side done today
Inside the tub all ready
And the rust repaired in the top of the firewall
Before
After
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:23 pm
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
Been thanked: 13 times
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:23 pm
Just an update on the progress so far...
Side steps all patched up ready for some paint.
Bumpettes all cleaned up also ready for paint.
Right Rear all patched up.
Cutting all the rust out of left rear.
And also got some bling.
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:25 pm
Borrowed a original bumper bar from Swerve and got it copied. slightly thicker steel but looks like a perfect copy really happy.
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:26 pm
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
Been thanked: 13 times
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:26 pm
Another peak at whats going on. getting closer can't wait...
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V
So, I just bought this Patrol….
Posts: 80 Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia
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by Gibbo » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:26 pm
Gibbo
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1978 Orange G60
1980 Suzuki LJ80V