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This is my son's HX ute, I look after it while he is overseas. It was originally done up by my brother (deceased) and so i sort of talk to them both when I am working on the ute.
Date: 13/10/06
This is my son's HX ute, I look after it while he is overseas. It was originally done up by my brother (deceased) and so i sort of talk to them both when I am working on the ute.
door up1
It is remarkably free of rust except for this door. I will post a photo of completed work when it comes back from the panel shop.
Date: 13/06/07
It is remarkably free of rust except for this door. I will post a photo of completed work when it comes back from the panel shop.
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For some reasom my brother installed a sliding back window, handy if you are a smoker, or have a dog in the tray. The ute has plastic wheel hubs but I cannot afford to get any spiffy hubs.
Date: 10/04/07
For some reasom my brother installed a sliding back window, handy if you are a smoker, or have a dog in the tray. The ute has plastic wheel hubs but I cannot afford to get any spiffy hubs.
IMG_0521
AutoInnovations in Mordialloc did the rust repairs.
Date: 21/07/07
AutoInnovations in Mordialloc did the rust repairs.
IMG_0530
Those doors are heavy so I used a plasterboard sheet lifter, I didn't want to scratch the paintwork.
Date: 22/09/07
Those doors are heavy so I used a plasterboard sheet lifter, I didn't want to scratch the paintwork.
ARMRESTS 001
These long arm rests were attached Dec 2007.
Date: 15/12/07
These long arm rests were attached Dec 2007.
Black steering wheel
Black steering wheel from Jason (in SA) perfect fit mate.
Date: 15/12/07
Black steering wheel from Jason (in SA) perfect fit mate.
headlight surrounds thnx Jason Ackland
Chrome headlight surrounds March 2008.
Date: 03/03/08
Chrome headlight surrounds March 2008.
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Slow progress painting engine block in situ, needs a few more coats
Date: 24/04/08
Slow progress painting engine block in situ, needs a few more coats
2nd coat
Second coat on painting is situ with engine enamel. It is fiddly but possible.
Date: 03/05/08
Second coat on painting is situ with engine enamel. It is fiddly but possible.
Ute fix
Rear repaired, I'm very pleased with the job done by AutoInnovations in Braeside
Date: 13/05/08
Rear repaired, I'm very pleased with the job done by AutoInnovations in Braeside
hybrid car
Having some trouble with the old Benz. (not Old Holden )I liked the paint job but it came back from the paint shop with something amiss. Hard to spot the error but over to the experts.
Date: 02/06/08
Having some trouble with the old Benz. (not Old Holden )I liked the paint job but it came back from the paint shop with something amiss. Hard to spot the error but over to the experts.
rear
Wide arse bumper attached. I am going to manufacture the brakets to do this job and sell them. They attatch to existing holes and bumper and ute body
Date: 23/06/08
Wide arse bumper attached. I am going to manufacture the brakets to do this job and sell them. They attatch to existing holes and bumper and ute body.
I am at hotmail. george_kennedy with the dot com. Will reply
I am at hotmail. george_kennedy with the dot com. Will reply
bracket pass1
Bumper bracket details for fitting a wide arsed bumper to a ute. I can make and post these tor around $60 a set.
Date: 24/08/08
Bumper bracket details for fitting a wide arsed bumper to a ute. I can make and post these tor around $60 a set.
