Long term HJ ute rebuild project.

**playwme** · 20-08-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by cafiem

Showing my lack of knowledge here but what's a "Taiwanese nose"?

It's a reproduction nosecone panel stamped out in a factory in Taiwan.

**cafiem** · 20-08-2011, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

It's a reproduction nosecone panel stamped out in a factory in Taiwan.

Bummer, now I have to find another one.
I thought it was a bit flimsy.
I prefer the single headlight and now will go that way I think.
Thanks.

**Nocturne** · 21-08-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

It's a reproduction nosecone panel stamped out in a factory in Taiwan.

The rounded edge above the grille gives it away..... [....instead of the sharp edge of the original twin headlight one]

.... although I have seen a sinbox with the opposite - made in a Lake Macquarie yard I believe

**cafiem** · 23-08-2011, 08:09 PM

Found a couple of single headlight front ends, will collect next week.
Thanks for the advice, better to find out now.

**cafiem** · 17-09-2011, 05:32 PM

Well I got the single headlight front / radiator support plus everything else I needed and have been busy this morning.
I just couldn't help myself as I have been dying to see the proper paint colour. I didn't think I'd like it as much as I do, it's really motivated me again.
Still looking for a 7 x 14 ROH GTS wheel if anyone's got one?

thanks for the feedback.

**cafiem** · 02-10-2011, 01:28 PM

Bit rough but made a spray booth today.

Inside.

Doors and bonnet done.

**HZ EVIE** · 02-10-2011, 03:58 PM

Yeah I'm with the other's, I like the colour, very nice!! You're doing a great job, she'll look good when finished

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**cafiem** · 03-10-2011, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by HZ EVIE

Yeah I'm with the other's, I like the colour, very nice!! You're doing a great job, she'll look good when finished

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Thanks.

**cafiem** · 27-11-2011, 11:26 AM

I've been busy over the last couple of days.
Tray done with the stone guard stuff. Oh yeah and rear parcel shelf and side bits finished.

A couple of light coats of colour.
Here's a hint for everyone: Make sure you have enough hardener before you spend the morning setting up your spray booth and masking and everything else.

Anyway I had to go ahead with not enough paint so I guess it's back to wet sanding and masking next weekend after a trip into town before the rest of the coats can go on
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Who was it that said life wasn't meant to be easy.