Must dry properly! Will start connecting the wiring to-morrow
Spacer for the switches next on the program!!
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- Mon 20 Mar 2017, 19:21
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
- Replies: 1086
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- Mon 20 Mar 2017, 17:43
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Rare Fairmont XW Gt find
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Re: Rare Fairmont XW Gt find
When I see such project cars I pretty much know the tiny % of people who could actually take on such a project, economically its hardly worthwhile if you farm the work out but if one is skilled then perhaps it would be something viable. I agree, Look at this one two years later! :cry: Is Frik stil ...
- Sun 19 Mar 2017, 16:52
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Made new facia! :mrgreen: Needed to improve The layout of the switches and buttons. Did not leave enough space to fit properly! 8O Surface preparation was terrible!! Poor tint and sanding 8O Poor finish :? Will leave to dry completely and see if it needs another coat! :mrgreen: Fitting instruments e...
- Sat 18 Mar 2017, 17:17
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
The first fitting to the dash! If need be this facia will be used to make a Walnut facia.
I like the appearance!
I like the appearance!
- Fri 17 Mar 2017, 23:06
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Almost there!! Need to find material with the right wood pattern! See the Kadett dash!
The face fits very well!!
The face fits very well!!
- Thu 16 Mar 2017, 22:05
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Reduced down to 3 ply!! Stained to a darker wood. Will wait till tomorrow before coating with clear polyurethane. At least four coats!
- Wed 15 Mar 2017, 20:21
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Johann, if you are interested, you can come visit me in Centurion and I'll cover your trim for you in vinyl for a matching / factory appearance. Thanks for the offer!! :D I have re-thunk the design and have come up with this! No drilling in the dash required ;) Must decide on wood finish or vinyl! ...
- Tue 14 Mar 2017, 19:20
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Slowly but surely!
- Mon 13 Mar 2017, 22:35
- Forum: Post your ride
- Topic: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILL
Not surprised to find the Bowtie elsewhere! Remember the Chev LUV? I believe that was Daihatsu!
The Mazda with the Holden Body? The winds of change!
The Mazda with the Holden Body? The winds of change!
- Mon 13 Mar 2017, 20:58
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Surface prepared with Spot Putty and sanded! To be sprayed tomorrow!
Connectors fitted and each wire identified fit Pins to upper end of spacer and two locating holes at bottom edge!
Connectors fitted and each wire identified fit Pins to upper end of spacer and two locating holes at bottom edge!