Bigfella Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 I've been chipping away over the last couple of weeks. Very satisfying. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be able to put the rear guard back on, The guard itself still needs some work done to it before I can weld it back on. Quote
reverendzed Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Matt, dude what can I say your a biggafella than I! man that is a mammoth task and you are doing an excellent job, well done. This is going to be a sweet victory when this one thunders down the highway, who said anything is to far gone, certainly not Matt! Rev. Quote
FLEXZED Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Matt I have been following your post and can i say that you are doing a great job on your zed, members on here i am sure are inspired by your guts to give it a go Well done mate Loui Quote
Bigfella Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks guys for the fantastic words of encouragement. I was out there today. Welding away with a big grin on my face. I was a very happy boy. Man I'm having fun. The body stuff doesn't daunt me to much. Well maybe now and then. But the guys in this club get me through it, even if it is just with words of encouragement. It's funny how someone telling you "ah that's not so bad, you can fix it" gives you the push you need to get it done.. When it comes to mechanical. It is going to be interesting as I don't have a lot of experience in that area. But man I will give it a go.. Thanks Matt Quote
PeterAllen Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 ...I have just noticed today that there is a rebate down the sill where the guard fits into and I have no idea how I am going to achieve this... Apologies for not seeing this earlier but you might want to consider purchasing a flanging tool (Poms call 'em Jogglers). Might be handy is you have a few lap joints to prepare. I find mine very useful as it also has a metal hole punch capability. I use the holes as weld locations. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEIKO-PRO-HAND-FLANGE-PUNCH-CRIMP-TOOL-SWIVEL-HEAD-NEW-/360355892177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6e28bd1 Quote
Bigfella Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 Apologies for not seeing this earlier but you might want to consider purchasing a flanging tool (Poms call 'em Jogglers). Might be handy is you have a few lap joints to prepare. I find mine very useful as it also has a metal hole punch capability. I use the holes as weld locations. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEIKO-PRO-HAND-FLANGE-PUNCH-CRIMP-TOOL-SWIVEL-HEAD-NEW-/360355892177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6e28bd1 Thanks Pete. I have been looking for one of them.. Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Your a brave man Matt! BTW where did you get the Leather Sand bag from? SpeedWerx? Quote
KatoKid Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Great work Matt. Love your can do attitude and I agree that the level of satisfaction is hard to beat. keep it up. Quote
PeterAllen Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks Pete. I have been looking for one of them.. I chased around locally but there were few suppliers - Total Tools wanted over $200. I purchased one from the US and it was here inside a week. Quote
Bigfella Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 Your a brave man Matt! BTW where did you get the Leather Sand bag from? SpeedWerx? Thanks Lurch. I got it from these guys http://stores.ebay.com.au/THE-LEATHERCRAFT-SHOP?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted April 3, 2011 Moderators Posted April 3, 2011 If you can tackle metal work like what you have done, mechanical work won't be a problem. If you have an eye for detail, it's a pushover.. Also, if you need a hand, I'm not that far away! Quote
Bigfella Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 If you can tackle metal work like what you have done, mechanical work won't be a problem. If you have an eye for detail, it's a pushover.. Also, if you need a hand, I'm not that far away! Good on you Dimitri. your a champ! Quote
Bruce Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 This is a great thread. After seeing this work in progress in the flesh the other day the photos don't do justice to the work that you have done Matt. If you need an extra set of hands at any stage give me a yell, cheers Bruce Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks Lurch. I got it from these guys http://stores.ebay.com.au/THE-LEATHERCRAFT-SHOP?_trksid=p4340.l2563 DOH! Why didn't I think to look there... Cheers Quote
peter t Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Great stuff Matt. I love doing the mechanical bits but hate the metal work sh@t. Opposite to you but mine still come out alright. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted June 8, 2011 Administrators Posted June 8, 2011 +1 to what the others have said. You are doing an awesome job matey. Quote
Bigfella Posted June 8, 2011 Author Posted June 8, 2011 +1 to what the others have said. You are doing an awesome job matey. Thanks Gav. The encouragement is a huge help. It has been dam tuff to get any work done lately. Winter is all taken up with kids sports on the weekend. Then sure enough a long week end comes up with no sport and it looks like I will have to work... F**^%*^$$@#rk!!!! Quote
MaygZ Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Inspiring stuff Matt. Love your attitude and your attention to detail. Makes mine look like a walk in the park and me look like a big girls blouse for being to scared to have a go. Not anymore!!!!! Quote
Bigfella Posted June 26, 2011 Author Posted June 26, 2011 I made some progress today. i finally got the guard back on. I have mixed feeling about this. Good because it is the first thing to go back on, But I think it could have gone on a bit better. I had to do so much work to get it back into a usable guard and I kind of wish I had just got a one that was in good nic to start with. I'm hoping all the lines are good once the bits start going on. Anyway at least it is moving forward now> Quote
FuzzyDropbear Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Good stuff Matt, looks great from the photo. Must be a relief now that you've got that guard on and it starts looking like a car again! +karma for your commitment to the bus! Quote
Bigfella Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Good stuff Matt, looks great from the photo. Must be a relief now that you've got that guard on and it starts looking like a car again! +karma for your commitment to the bus! Yeah was a big hurdle to get over. I think I will get some more momentum now Quote
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