HX Van Aquarius

[sandman76]

Hi spike, did you do the body work yourself or ship it out always nice to know decent shops that come with recommends as looking at getting a few holes welded up in my van soon, thanks Ian

[Spike]

Hi spike, did you do the body work yourself or ship it out always nice to know decent shops that come with recommends as looking at getting a few holes welded up in my van soon, thanks Ian

Thanks to all for your kind comments. I was very lucky to pick up this van in pretty good condition [ apart from needing a new front end and chassis - see beginning of thread ] it needed no panel replacement due to rust, it had very minor surface spots in a few places, this was all treated and then properly prepped for painting. the front end and lower body was painted in a shed and the upper van sides were done in a booth [ my mate had had enough and needed his shed back for another project !] The roof is in pretty good nick and hasn't been touched, but now I am thinking I should have had it done in the booth as well, probably get it done at a later date. Stripes are from the guy in Tassie and that colour combo just screams SUMMER. Stumbled across the GTS rims in the middle of nowhere - WA is a big state! - and sandblasted and re painted. I did it up to sell and make some dosh [ha ha] but when I saw it with the new front end in colour and rims on it I knew I had to have it for a year or 2. I have a pic before painting and will post as soon as I decrease the quality. It wont be a van of show quality but will look great on the road.

[Spike]

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only some minor surface rust / spots. It sat in a car port for 17 years !!
I surprised myself, wasn't that hard to re size the pic.....

[Spike]

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upper and lower tailgate was in really good condition with no rust and only a small dent to pull out of the lower

[Spike]

Out and about today on a 48hr pass. recently fitted mirrors and trim rings

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[XX7SANDMN]

looking the goods Spike gotta catch up again a lot off effort that will pay off in the end enjoy the ride cob well done

[Sandaro]

that's beautiful, great work, time to enjoy

[Kiwivan]

Sweet looking ride
Enjoy

Cheers Kiwivan

[Spike]

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What to do with these ?

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Pulled over to take a couple of snaps of the inaugural drive. Didn't take long [2 minutes ! ] to attract some attention ! Had a long chat with the occupants, both of them are 'steel bumper cruisers' and loved the van.

[damienengland]

Good stuff. Is that North Beach area in the background? I think i've got a mate who lives behind that house.