lightweight v8 project

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Callum123
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Dec 11, 2024 10:53 pm

Hard at it final push! I’ve only got two weeks before I have to get it out the body shop where I’ve been working and into the garage!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:50 pm

Started fitting these lashing cleats! I’m two short and I’ve just seen the price on craddocks! God I love the availability of parts for lightweights ;)
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:51 pm

Fitted the seals for the bulkhead vents! Really pushing to try get as much done as I can before xmas
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by AR4412 » Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:03 am

Just need the tape to hold for about three years and the vent seals might finally stay in place.

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Re: lightweight v8 project

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Jamie » Tue Dec 17, 2024 11:45 pm

That's coming along great. What's going on with the tailgate hinges Callum, the chassis mounts look fine?

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Dec 18, 2024 6:54 am

Hi Jamie so when I’ve offered them up to the truck there about an inch out! Unless I’m doing something completely wrong I’ve not got a clue. I suppose if they’ve been welded wrong that the only explanation.
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Jamie » Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:45 am

Hmm, I'm not sure too tbh. My initial thoughts were that the bracket on the chassis was okay but having looked again and the fact both tailgate hinges would be short, I'm now thinking it is the chassis bracket.

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:28 am

Christmas jobs eh :D

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:30 am

Now im trying to line up the floor holes but I feel the spacers I’ve put in the bulkhead bolt has pushed everything out of sync…. Problem is I can’t get the doors right without the bolts :x
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