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#151 REVVIT

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Posted 28 October 2018 - 10:03 AM

If you choose you want steels, I have some original 4.5" 'S' rims for sale.

 

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Posted 28 October 2018 - 10:20 AM

 

 

nice touch.

 

..will you be running disks or drums ?

 

if you're on disks those reverse rims will stick out a bit.  S rims will poke an inch less, but finding a set of steel ones might be a bit of a challenge

 

Ok thanks..yes i will be running 7.5 disks and i was unsure if these would work..no probs tho as this was only lucksy to see how steels looked my aim is probably rose petals..yours as expected is looking as superb by the way.. 

 

 

thanks - Ben's doing great job.  Far better than i ever could, and a damn sight quicker.  i reckon he's a good 6months ahead of where i'd have got to in the same time! 

 

 

If you choose you want steels, I have some original 4.5" 'S' rims for sale.

 

..if Revvit's not interested i might be, depending on condition&price.

 

Bens work is flawless i don't do his work for a living but i do a fair bit of fabrication and welding for a vehicle test and development company...My role is varied i can be changing an engine one day ..making a jig the next or chopping the floor out of a car the next day etc..my point is when you do the same job every day you get to be the best ..thats how i see bens work..perfect.I get to spend about 3 hrs on mine every eve and a big chunk of the weekend it seems like I've been on it for ever and still keep finding bits..yesterday was the first time i had it on the spit so i was able to check underneath as its only been rolled on its side before now..all looks well I'm pleased to say..



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Posted 28 October 2018 - 10:26 AM

 

 

Love the wheels, I have a set boxed away for mine when the time comes ;D

 

Yes i love a nice wide steel but don't want to run arches so these will end up as ornaments again !

 

those are cooper reverse steels aren't they? You can get away without arches on those.. little bit of poke ;D

 

Yes they are..i like to see a nicely filled arch with just a touch of poke hence why i may have to go for a 4.5 rim ..



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Posted 28 October 2018 - 06:46 PM

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Posted 28 October 2018 - 06:47 PM

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Posted 31 October 2018 - 08:53 PM

What jig is that mate?

How’s it coming on at the painters?

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Posted 01 November 2018 - 01:15 PM

Loving this build thread - especially the attention to detail on things like the louvres and the grille.



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Posted 01 November 2018 - 07:27 PM

Loving this build thread - especially the attention to detail on things like the louvres and the grille.

Thanks..i will post up more pics during the paint prep process..while its away i can get on re-furbing  all the running gear.. 



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Posted 01 November 2018 - 07:29 PM

What jig is that mate?

How’s it coming on at the painters?

Its home made Matt..fully height adjustable and on wheels..i will take a few pics for you..its a week behind on the paint I'm taking it tomorrow after work as the forecast is looking good and don't want to get it damp on route..



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Posted 02 November 2018 - 06:52 PM

Making a run for it..after 8 months of metal work the van finally sees daylight and makes its journey to the next and most important stage..The Paintshop....

 

 

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 06:56 PM

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 07:01 PM

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And what it will live on for the next few months..

 

 

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 07:07 PM

like the spit you made - very neat



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Posted 02 November 2018 - 07:07 PM

Just need to decide on a colour now...????..Smoke Grey..Farina Grey..El Paso Beige ???..Any thoughts.....



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Posted 02 November 2018 - 07:29 PM

Thanks mate. I need to pint strip/prime and seam seal under side of mine so thinking of best way for such a small job.
Glad it’s now at the painters, if you ever need a hand lumping it about give me a shout




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