appologies for taking so long to update and upload pics, but work has been going on in the background. sorry if pics aernt as detailed and sequential like before, this time the focus was on getting the job done
update time
new boots for suzi
shock replacments for the rear, had a miscalculation issue with where the shock mount point was replaced on chassis, we kept breaking shock heads, one of many tweaks and repairs during the mechanical test phase
new belts during a routine oil/ filters change
SUZI liming
SUZI liming again (playing 4 x 4 ).......n getting stuck
suzi liming.....learnt her lesson dis time n stays on the road
load testing suzi...........with some hard pong
body work phase begins
new hood
new bumper brackets.......took awhile to locate these new
new bumper parts and fenders
preping, priming, painting the insides to the replacment parts to prepare for test fitting and lining up of body
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meanwhile......torsion adjuster bolt snaps.......seems it was not the proper strength bolt
another cheap temp bolt used to bring suzi home.........has since been replaced with proper grade 8 bolt
new bolt upgrade solution comming soon
prepin and priming the outsides
insides painted, outsides primed, ready for fitment
fitment begins
new heat proof under the hood
so far so good
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replacement of lights and rewiring complete
fog lights on seperate switches
wires harnessed
new compressor...........one of repairs made to AC system.......old lines were changed too, she finally blowing cold
last problem.......TRAY
finally fedup looking for a replacment tray, cant find any, so it will be repaired - parts pressed
new humps - 18 AWG
new rear fenders - 20 AWG
tray repairs begins
rotted tray ribs replaced and floor sections removed
rotted back sections replaced
new humps going in
prep n primed (zinc oxide) to prevent rusting while rest of welding and repair takes place
fenders going on
clean n prep if insides of tray body
all welding joints and seams - cleaned, primed and coated with a fiberglass filler then sanded and primed again before painting
tray redesigned with guards sealing off tray top and bottom, no water getting in to rotten nothing again
fillering and neatening back patch work
bottom painted
rear primed - tray will be taken off one last time, when the body painting is being done
same treatment was done topside of tray - fiberglass fillered, primed and painted
thats it for now............stay tuned!!!
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