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Post by Swellwillys on Jan 19, 2011 9:33:41 GMT 10
Well it goes like this. It's realistic that it will be 18 months before "SWELL" is completed and on the road. I am not happy with the upkeep costs of the VZ yoot. (New rear tyres every 18,ooo km for a start) And it would be nice to have something more period for the Sunny as a tow car for the interim. To the rescue comes EVILBAY. I bought this. 1968 VG Valiant Safari Station Wagon. Last registered 1993. Plenty of paddock dust. Thought i might make a nice kustom as an interim. She'll wear Swell's rego plates and be rather Rat outside but fully kustom interior with spatz and sunnyvisor.    And have sold the YOOT. It had a lot of this.     And a rats home as well.  So seats,carpet door trims and headliner out.  Swellwillys |
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Post by banno on Jan 19, 2011 10:27:56 GMT 10
Gidday Gavan, wot a kool tow kar. woot woot.
Banno
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Post by Jellybean on Jan 19, 2011 19:49:27 GMT 10
Good idea Gavin ,getting an old drivable tow car now while the Willys gets built. Just dont get too carried away TIDYING UP the Valiant or you will have two big projects on the go !!!!. How about airbrushed riveted panels on the wagon to match the van. You wouldn't need to airbrush the rust stains .LOL Any updates on the Willys  Cheers. John |
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Post by Swellwillys on Jan 20, 2011 9:52:17 GMT 10
Thanks Jondi, Too late - I got carried away.  Photos to follow.  Swells on hold at the moment till we get the safari on the road and registered which is about a month away. Hopefully we'll be able to make the maroochy event, but I'm a little hesitant to commit to us coming along till a little closer. Thanks for the advice -should have consulted you earlier ;D |
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Post by vernon on Jan 20, 2011 21:55:00 GMT 10
Hi Gav and Jules,
Had a sneek peek last week. Love the project. Brad was saying he's partical to the Vals now as he lent us a mag to check out a Vera cross dressing as Vergil.(These are our cars names by the way) Hope to make it to Maroochy too if all goes well.
Des and Kel
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Post by noblesgarage on Jan 23, 2011 19:35:20 GMT 10
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Post by Swellwillys on Jan 25, 2011 10:30:30 GMT 10
Yep got the Lurgy bad . It's an addiction no doubt about it. Wish i didn't have it but the rides full of excitement. Anyways the rust removal continues. From this To this  And sills like this  To this  The "Swell's" both dormant but slowly coming to life with transfusions of passion,energy ,commitment, and a large dose of expertise.  Swellwillys |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 14:39:53 GMT 10
swellwillys says: The "Swell's" both dormant but slowly coming to life with transfusions of passion,energy ,commitment, swellwillys, I admire your workmanship, and commitment to your projects ............but please do tell where you get your tranfusions from I need some  .......do ya get the transfusion from the bloodbank , ..........or maybe it comes in a bottle of what Cobber's on about in his post .......this stuff  :  Mark ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 1, 2011 10:58:09 GMT 10
Wow the big man himself !  Mark T ! Comments on my thread. ;D ;D ;D ;D Kool.As.  Anyways "Transfusions " come from the desire to see it completed - yes some alcohol has been involved in every project. Part of the enjoyment of the ride ah? Thanks again Mark. Swellwillys |
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 1, 2011 11:57:37 GMT 10
The Plan.  Swellwillys |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 19:04:02 GMT 10
swellwilys says:..... "Wow the big man himself" actually ......I'm only a relatively little bloke at 5'10" ......and about 75 kgs ;D ;D ;D Luv the meticulousy drawn plans of the val project .........tis good to carefully draw plans of a proposed project my plans are usually always in my head .....and thats regularly clouded ;D ;D Mark |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 23:09:15 GMT 10
Luv the meticulousy drawn plans of the val project .........tis good to carefully draw plans of a proposed project my plans are usually always in my head .....and thats regularly clouded Mark ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Pencil and paper are a waste of time....just go with the flow... Oh... and the vibes Reddo |
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Post by Jellybean on Feb 2, 2011 6:08:27 GMT 10
Looks like Chip Foose dropped in to help with designs.
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Post by banno on Feb 2, 2011 7:15:15 GMT 10
Gavan, you 1 cwazy fella. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Is the Val going to Mingle? ?? Banno |
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 3, 2011 14:00:54 GMT 10
Hey Banno,
Yep another of our plans is to be there at / to Mingle !
Hope to have the Safari operational and sorted by the end of February (2011 that is) ;D
Our annual surfing safari to Crescent Head at easter is depending on everything running smoothly.
Plan to have a practise ;D ( yep another plan) tow n camp in early March to test the rig out.
Cheers with Beers.
Swellwillys
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Post by banno on Feb 3, 2011 19:00:55 GMT 10
Cool
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Post by noblesgarage on Feb 3, 2011 23:43:23 GMT 10
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 9, 2011 9:29:34 GMT 10
So after the rust was removed from the floor and sills the body deadener was applied.  Sand, filled and primed the interior.  Painted the interior doors cargo bay and dash. ( Now we have 2 metal flake green cars in the VV ,JBJ )  And installed the headlining.  New rubber kit and new windscreen were installed yesterday so things are coming along great - have had a hold up with the upholstery material, which has gone missing somewhere between San Francisco and Brisbane. Swellwillys |
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Post by humpyboy on Feb 9, 2011 11:50:15 GMT 10
A Floral headlining, that my friend "IS" different, have never seen that done before but eagerly await to see what you have in store for the upholstery, HMMMMM what could it be |
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Post by seeshell on Feb 9, 2011 13:15:22 GMT 10
Love the barkcloth headliner - nice work!
Cheers
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 10, 2011 10:38:50 GMT 10
Thanks for the comments guys, Humpyboy - yep different it is ! Will be pleats on dash.doors and seats. We have purchased the same barkcloth ( different pattern and colors ) for SWELL - regards the upholstery - lets just say that it is extremely difficult to obtain, but you can still buy it. It's more prehistoric that vintage seeshell - great pickup ;D - yep tis indeed Barkcloth from the big surf island - trust a lady member to pick it up.  Swellwillys. |
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 10, 2011 10:50:59 GMT 10
The dash as it was.  Is now.  And a close up  Bought these at the Toowoomba Swap meet last weekend.  As well as two of these.  Spent the best part of a day polishing them and attaching the cones . The hubcaps with the cones will be fitted to the front whilst the plain units will be fitted to the rear -behind the spats.  Off to Kingaroy for the weekend to spend some time on the car. Swellwillys |
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Post by Swellwillys on Feb 15, 2011 11:06:37 GMT 10
The trip to Kingaroy was successful on the weekend with a large number of mods been able to be completed. We're happy with the hubcaps. We removed the wheels for Green metal flake painting and fitting of the new Rollydog white walls.( The ride height is yet to be completed)  Venetians and cargo bay floor installed.  Central locking and engine immobilizer.  All new headlights,indicators and stop/tail lights.  Sunvisor installed  Painted instrument panel, with lime green gauge indicators and idiot proof switches. ;D  Swellwillys |
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Post by vernon on Feb 15, 2011 20:50:31 GMT 10
Love it, when Kel sees those two words together she gets scared
Des
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Post by Jellybean on Feb 15, 2011 22:23:32 GMT 10
Love the green metalflake and the hubcaps. coool.
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Cheers. John
