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grant69 moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2796 Location: Cairns Nth Qld
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:24 am Post subject: |
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It maybe worth talking to one of the big smash repair places, we just had Jens Suzuki Grand Vitara resprayed at a local panel shop, 10yrs old the paint was thin and chalky, they removed all glass, bumpers,trim, painted car and replaced grill and badges and it was just over $4k with GST, and they give a 10 yr guarantee
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Git that thanks. A painter looking for a job as a vehicle painter came to Adelaide looking for some work. Total magician.
He hired a booth, had the car rubbed down and painted black in 5 days. Payment was 10 cases of beer. Expensive beer, yet less than a paint job.
Guy loved his beer.
Despite all his qualifications and experience as a painter for many years he could not find a job,
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Recent changes to how Regency Park check cars under the "new" system have me perplexed.
Now, instead of checking the parts of the car which have been changed they check the entire car. I wonder how much that will cost me.
With this in mind (as mine is already registered cars) I would never have considered being honest. I would have just driven it.
Another bone of contention is if your car has been checked in Victoria, it will not be acceptable in South Australia. A bit of a kick in the teeth for those in Victoria.
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MorryStu valued contributor
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Grafton, NSW North Coast
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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My advice is to get a brand new loom...or make one from scratch, which is something I will be doing soon
My loom is a dogs breakfast as it has been changed over the years. Once you get rid of the regulator and run an alternator you end up with spare wires and they get used for other things and in the end you dont know whats what
Also gives you a chance to have nice new connectors as well.
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks MorryStu, I have bought a new loom and will just have fun working it out. The tail lights and Speedo lights are easy. I will take it from there. I bought a hammer just in case something doesn't fit.
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MorryStu valued contributor
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Grafton, NSW North Coast
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Its a pretty simple loom actually
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crackers Free Wheeling
Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Posts: 123 Location: Southern Adelaide, Australia
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MorryStu valued contributor
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Grafton, NSW North Coast
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Lucas, the "Prince of darkness" will sometimes succumb to swearing and threats with a very large blunt object
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:21 am Post subject: |
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I became totally bemused by the silly loom I decided to go a different way.
Keeping the basic loom and changing a "few" wires I have made an act of defiance.
I bought and placed in a 323 column. This has enabled me to put in LED wiring and lighting for the entire car. Now, I have brilliant lights a humongous, then added a reversing light, rear camera and taillights which defy anyone they come from a Morris.
I even put a light in the back of the van, no need for one in the cabin now.
I would recommend the LED lights and wiring for any Morris.
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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testing image
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