A bit of a face lift for the cave (1 Viewer)

Nov 18, 2011
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I have decided to give the front end a bit of a face lift it has Ben looking a bit tired for the a while.
I am going to do the bumper black just to give the old dear a new face
Her are sum picks of what I have done today.
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First thing clean off all the crap Pant and a big hole appears
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Cut out the rust hole ends up bigger than expected r:crying:
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Welld in a pach forgotten how hard it is to weld laying down burnt through a few times.
But happy with the result
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Bit of rust treatment and filer just waiting on it going off
Next instalment later
Bill
 
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What's that "pillow" thingee in your engine bay Bill?
 
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Sanded down the filer and primed it with the first coat
The hole has gone
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Now to tacke the side bit thay will need striping back and plastic primer as the side bits are plastic
Can't use sanding disk it looks like a hand rub Down.
 
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What's that "pillow" thingee in your engine bay Bill?
Does look a bit likethat. It is where the spare wheel can be fitted on some trucks. I looked for the simple reason that on mine I have a factory fitted welded bar in the centre to prevent anyone fitting the spare
there ? Very odd.

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Does look a bit likethat. It is where the spare wheel can be fitted on some trucks. I looked for the simple reason that on mine I have a factory fitted welded bar in the centre to prevent anyone fitting the spare
there ? Very odd.
I was keeping him in suspenc for a bit
Bill
 
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Getting the Pant off wat a pane but I now have one side done.
Tryed Pant stiper on a bit that can't be seen the plastic don't like it
Pant removed from plastic bumper heat gun and patience
Done the job
Bill
 

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