piratexpress1369a
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thanks for the update ..stay safe
Volvo C304 (4x4) Restore and fitout - WR7002
- Thread starter geckoadventure
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geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
11 Sept 2015
Latest update its been undercoated and the top coat is due to be done next week.
More updates when I get a PAinted PIC.
Latest update its been undercoated and the top coat is due to be done next week.
More updates when I get a PAinted PIC.
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piratexpress1369a
Explorer
Looking good so far
geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
This is my mate Rob's view of our involvement in the Malaysian Floods last December Jan Feb March
His poor DR 650 was given a rest a few days and he jumped in with me.
https://vimeo.com/124296412
FYI The black Landcruiser and the blue landcruiser were mine both of which I drove over various weekends and some trips all 3 of my vehicles were out there driven by my 4x4 friends.
and yes that is me stuck at the end being recovered by my mechanic lol.
His poor DR 650 was given a rest a few days and he jumped in with me.
https://vimeo.com/124296412
FYI The black Landcruiser and the blue landcruiser were mine both of which I drove over various weekends and some trips all 3 of my vehicles were out there driven by my 4x4 friends.
and yes that is me stuck at the end being recovered by my mechanic lol.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
That's awesome video
geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
12/12/2015
Well the builder run me Thursday come up and see me I'm sick of the painters quotes.
So Saturday took the trusty Isuzu and attached the boat and trailer, had a swiush breakfast and then headed to the workshop 190K away. Fark me holiday traffic and 3.5 hours later.
Reversed the trailer in for the addidtion of rollers to combat the issues on steep boat ramps and a dry pull out and to make it 3 feet shorter. No the dog is not the trailer tow dog. He is also still deciding whether to rebuild the new fuel tank/seat which has leaked again 3 weeks after the boat shop repaired it looks like the did mig welding and not tig on the fuel tank so its split - YIKES!
Then onto to the real purpose of the trip the Volvo.
The final requote they got was $4800 and oh we will do you a favor we will paint it in the workshop for you. 4800 just for the cabin and the roll cage its laughable.
So it was decided. In the workshop we will get our own painter and paint it in the same area they paint the trailer axles So sometime in the next 10 days it will be painted and assembled. The winches and all the chassis stuff will be attached in the next 10 days (Winches and wiring etc). I marked all the areas which need a little putty before the top coat is applied.
Before you ask the beast beside the Volvo is a 2WD 400HP Nissan V6 powered Landrover Alison gearbox etc and yes it goes. No its out of scope for this story line lol.
The Build has recommenced the target is before my birthday in March.
Well the builder run me Thursday come up and see me I'm sick of the painters quotes.
So Saturday took the trusty Isuzu and attached the boat and trailer, had a swiush breakfast and then headed to the workshop 190K away. Fark me holiday traffic and 3.5 hours later.
Reversed the trailer in for the addidtion of rollers to combat the issues on steep boat ramps and a dry pull out and to make it 3 feet shorter. No the dog is not the trailer tow dog. He is also still deciding whether to rebuild the new fuel tank/seat which has leaked again 3 weeks after the boat shop repaired it looks like the did mig welding and not tig on the fuel tank so its split - YIKES!
Then onto to the real purpose of the trip the Volvo.
The final requote they got was $4800 and oh we will do you a favor we will paint it in the workshop for you. 4800 just for the cabin and the roll cage its laughable.
So it was decided. In the workshop we will get our own painter and paint it in the same area they paint the trailer axles So sometime in the next 10 days it will be painted and assembled. The winches and all the chassis stuff will be attached in the next 10 days (Winches and wiring etc). I marked all the areas which need a little putty before the top coat is applied.
Before you ask the beast beside the Volvo is a 2WD 400HP Nissan V6 powered Landrover Alison gearbox etc and yes it goes. No its out of scope for this story line lol.
The Build has recommenced the target is before my birthday in March.
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geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
24/12/2015
Good news cabin split in two and removed from chassis to do the touch up welding and putty work.
So next week almost ready for painting or will be painted.
Also the boat trailer repaired and 3 feet shorter and now ready for re-registration and they have also decided to rebuild the boats internal fuel tank (and taking it from 60 to 80 litres) for me since the "new" one split before and after its maiden modification trip trip. Sob.
So merry XMAS to you all from me and my friend Mr Cheshire.
My little friend Cheshire happily sleeping on my chest. So go give your pets a hug for XMAS.
Honest it was me that made this mess it was the black cat at the door "Fury" is his name. Yes the mess was really made by Cheshire.
May all your offroad trips for 2016 be action packed. Laying out the practical course for charity group 4x4 driver training lol what they never saw lol.
Good news cabin split in two and removed from chassis to do the touch up welding and putty work.
So next week almost ready for painting or will be painted.
Also the boat trailer repaired and 3 feet shorter and now ready for re-registration and they have also decided to rebuild the boats internal fuel tank (and taking it from 60 to 80 litres) for me since the "new" one split before and after its maiden modification trip trip. Sob.
So merry XMAS to you all from me and my friend Mr Cheshire.
My little friend Cheshire happily sleeping on my chest. So go give your pets a hug for XMAS.
Honest it was me that made this mess it was the black cat at the door "Fury" is his name. Yes the mess was really made by Cheshire.
May all your offroad trips for 2016 be action packed. Laying out the practical course for charity group 4x4 driver training lol what they never saw lol.
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geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
Sorry about that so merry XMAS and may Santa puit a C306 in your stocking lol.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
Merry Christmas to you and happy New year
geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
Thanks. Not much happening on it lately. Just put the front window back in for winter.
geckoadventure
Geckoadventure
2 Feb 2016
I rung for a progress report and got told none so I asked why he said no staff to do the body work. So being years since I prepped a body I volunteered to do my own vehicle.
Monday wa a pub holiday and they offered me the workshop for Sunday and they would help me Monday.
So Sunday morning 9am im 190k away from home at the workshop. I start had a quick look at the Cabin and did a quick plan of attack. All day I played with small amounts of body filler. By the end of the day the cabin wac starting to look close to being ready for paint. Original dents etc were left alone
The frame as Sunday morning
My companion while I did the top of the cabin was the workshop new guarddog the cazy happy 7month old mongrel
The rear panel is a bit of a mess but its been decided its original we leave it.
Filling the repair work from the patches added to the roof.
Oh yeah the pooch likes ICE as its over 34c here at present
Preparing the paint
Inside of the cabin top painted
We sat this here this morning ready to paint then we realised the sealant we added at lunchtime took 24 hours to cure our mistake for not picking it up yesterday
So after 2.5 days work of pure hard work in the heat I have made a lot of progress.
Early this evening we moved stuff around to enable the rear cage to be painted.
Rear cage 2/4 sanded tomorrow they can finish it and paint it
The doors are being taken apart a there is a small rust issue in the top/bottom join area.
3rd coat on the top of the cabin.
So next Monday Chinese new year to be spent in the workshop.
I rung for a progress report and got told none so I asked why he said no staff to do the body work. So being years since I prepped a body I volunteered to do my own vehicle.
Monday wa a pub holiday and they offered me the workshop for Sunday and they would help me Monday.
So Sunday morning 9am im 190k away from home at the workshop. I start had a quick look at the Cabin and did a quick plan of attack. All day I played with small amounts of body filler. By the end of the day the cabin wac starting to look close to being ready for paint. Original dents etc were left alone
The frame as Sunday morning
My companion while I did the top of the cabin was the workshop new guarddog the cazy happy 7month old mongrel
The rear panel is a bit of a mess but its been decided its original we leave it.
Filling the repair work from the patches added to the roof.
Oh yeah the pooch likes ICE as its over 34c here at present
Preparing the paint
Inside of the cabin top painted
We sat this here this morning ready to paint then we realised the sealant we added at lunchtime took 24 hours to cure our mistake for not picking it up yesterday
So after 2.5 days work of pure hard work in the heat I have made a lot of progress.
Early this evening we moved stuff around to enable the rear cage to be painted.
Rear cage 2/4 sanded tomorrow they can finish it and paint it
The doors are being taken apart a there is a small rust issue in the top/bottom join area.
3rd coat on the top of the cabin.
So next Monday Chinese new year to be spent in the workshop.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
Nice progress.