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    Thanks folks

    I like the idea of the foam cut outs...sounds like a cool project in itself. My partner does sculpting and moulding so no doubt she'll have some cracking ideas how to make that look super neat and purpose made. Shes much more knowledgable when it comes to that stuff and has a ready supply of casting media on hand

    The tool box itself.....i like the idea of using panels.....but i just cant see how to do it in the most seemles way....yet. Already thinking of using bonnet hinges and latches. Yeah i know it sounds overkill but having a H series box is super tempting. Those damn body lines are unforgiving to say the least. A low lying box may very well be the go.....but ill have to get a supply of bits n pieces to store in there, and take it from there. Scissor jacks, tyre irons, straps, tools etc etc. I might have a play on photoshop and see what angles work and what looks like a train wreck.

    Tonneau ..... that aluminium strip sounds interesting. I'm in contact with a local auto trimmer that makes everything in their factory. So i'll see what recommendations they have to offer. Considering they do auto and marine, surely they have a waterproofing solution.
    Inners, unlikely the water will pool there....the channel along the B pillar tapers down towards the back. The front horizontal channel will be the only issue....but common sense will be if is in the rain, keep an eye on it

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    Last of the fabrication...bar a few little brackets. ...then its off the get the bar rechromed. Just need to finish the the wiring (tail lights all hooked up & ran the cables where they need to be)....and a few finishing touches.










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    Now that finishes it off nicely

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    Cheers mate....sure does

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    That's some serious bumper work Alien, well done.
    Hope the plating doesn't cost you the earth.

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    What a cool idea. Are they going to be wired as clearance lights?
    Paddy

    Sandman...Just Drive It.!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paddy_77HZ_Ute View Post
    What a cool idea. Are they going to be wired as clearance lights?
    Absolutely wicked!

    I was also going to ask/suggest using early white HQ indicator lenses and wiring them as clearance lights.

    Well done!!

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    Cheers guys.....yep theyll be wired the same way as factory....driving lights and indictors.
    White lenses are early hq....being a 1974 style to match the van itll have to be orange lenses.....i have the white ones and tried them....but orange looks better.
    Yeah plating price will interesting....just when you think it isnt going to cost ya anymore ....babow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Innuendo View Post
    That's some serious bumper work Alien, well done.
    Hope the plating doesn't cost you the earth.
    Quoted $500 without seeing it....and the tonneau is another $600......oh well...thems the brakes.

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    Have you tried Vinneys they do good work over there

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