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stracho
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:52 pm    Post subject: van Reply with quote

Hi Ben, topvan , only one problem - one of the rear lights is 8mm lower than the other.


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BenB
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Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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Location: Cobram vic

PostPosted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy


Woohoo .... it's back from the upholsterers










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stracho
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:46 pm    Post subject: van Reply with quote

Verrrrry nice job hope my one comes out as nice


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Kel
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

keep up the good work Ben

and more pictures please


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amaroo
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Joined: 26 Apr 2010
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Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks great


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Monk
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very schmick, Ben!!


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Film
Got the keys


Joined: 02 Aug 2020
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Location: Sydney

PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sooo pretty. I can only hope I find a ute (or van at a pinch) soon and can lavish similar attention.


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BenB
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Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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Location: Cobram vic

PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yellow Woody

The big push to the end is in sight ~ just waiting for the last order from ESM. I'm booking for road worthy of the 26th
Very Happy




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Kel
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gotta be happy with that so far , Ben


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BenB
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yellow Van Yellow Van




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BenB
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes and no Kel
Feels like it's dragging on forever


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BenB
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yellow Van

Progress !


Thanks Tammy Barker
That must be a record window in, in 15 minutes








5 things on the list to do, and then it’s off for a roadworthy


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Kel
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ben
What's the black bump stop on the LHS, just near the bonnet hinge , for

Bonnet flapping ?

Kel


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53s2mm
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Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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Location: minto N.S.W.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kel
Yes the bump stop is for bonnet vibration, all long bonnet cars should have them


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Kel
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

53s2mm wrote:
Kel
Yes the bump stop is for bonnet vibration, all long bonnet cars should have them



Thank you


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BenB
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From this Yellow Ute







to this Yellow Van








All done in 10 months from ute to van with 4 weeks spare until the nationals

Going for the roadworthy tomorrow Very Happy


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mick and bev
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Location: Curra, Qld. 4570

PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice looking van. The only thing that I would change is the exhaust exit position to the rear of the vehicle to make sure the fumes stay outside of the vehicle. Had the problem with my Ute's exhaust on the passenger side when I had it. Fumes nearly killed the co pilot. Quick trip to the exhaust place sorted the problem. Do you still have the wheels off the ute? I would be interested for my 2 door if available.


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BenB
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Mick
Wheels were the first thing that I got rid of when I got the ute I absolutely hate mini lights


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mick and bev
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Ben. My 2 door is due for a fair bit of work shortly (second restoration
since I have had it) and I thought a new set of wider wheels would be good. Nothing set in concrete just yet.


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BenB
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All done










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Kel
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck on the road worthy today, Ben

Regards
Kel


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Kel
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My first morrie was a ute converted to a tray top, like your one.

I am kind of partial to your ute rather then the panel van......LOL only because I have a panel van.

And after seeing your ute, I like it (Except for the wheels)

Kel


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BenB
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yellow Van Red Van Blue Van

Registered and out cruising


Very Happy




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amaroo
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Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks fantastic, you should be very proud


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