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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:54 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:53 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:18 am 
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in the mighty boy...


I almost fell off my chair in the fit of laughter! Sorry man, the ford sunroof is way too big to fit in the mighty boy's roof... but a small pop up sunroof, now that's a possibility! There's even a couple of mighty boy's around with them.....

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:31 pm 
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How is your rear bumper coming along. I cant wait to see it.
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:07 am 
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How is your rear bumper coming along. I cant wait to see it.


Sorry, but no further updates on the rear bar.

It will get done, but all in good time.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:50 am 
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BenJ wrote:
spac wrote:
How is your rear bumper coming along. I cant wait to see it.


Sorry, but no further updates on the rear bar.

It will get done, but all in good time.

Cheers
BenJ


Been concentrating on a couple of my own projects over the last few weeks, might get played with over the weekend, maybe.
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 10:06 am 
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spac wrote:
How is your rear bumper coming along. I cant wait to see it.


Sorry, but no further updates on the rear bar.

It will get done, but all in good time.

Cheers
BenJ


Been concentrating on a couple of my own projects over the last few weeks, might get played with over the weekend, maybe.



Where do you get off working on your own stuff instead of everyone elses for a change!!!! :mrgreen:

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:03 pm 
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Yes I know, I'm sorry :oops:
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:56 am 
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So you should be, you helpful so and so :twisted:

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:19 pm 
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After a bit of hunting around I have now sourced and fitted a spare set of wheels and tires.

I went for the bogan spec with some EL Chasers.

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I am actually quite surprised at how well the std 205/65/15 handle, although traction is a bit of an issue LOL.

Of course, the reason for needing spare rims, is that I need to strip my CSA Prowlers of the flaking paint in prep for the black spokes.

The clear coat came off really easy with some spray on paint stripper, but the silver paint on the spokes is not being so friendly.

I masked up the tyres and the valve stems to reduce the amount of contact on the rubber by the chemicals in the stripper compound.

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You can see how well the clear coat has lifted in this photo.

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I need to purchase some more paint stripper and have another go at the silver paint. I think it may have been powder coated, unlike the clear.


In addition I have now fitted XG Ute springs to the rear with a home made lowering job. I will put up pics of that process later. The rear sits about 15mm higher than before, but I like the subtle rake it gives. The ride at rear now matches the front super low kings, and I don't have issues with it bottoming out on the centre bump stop anymore. So all in all, a very satisfactory result.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:51 pm 
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Those stock EL rims dont look to bad. I was thinking I fitting a modified set to my wagon a little while ago but decided not to. Also on the wheels I would have thought the silver would have been powder coat not paint with a clear coat on them to help them shine
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:28 pm 
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Yep the silver will be powder coat. Harder to remove then paint.
Scuff the powder coat with some 80 grit paper. This will break the surface and allow the stripper to soak in under it and eat it off. A couple of slices through the powder coat (use the edge of a steel scraper) in an area that is either being painted or wont be seen will also help. You need to let the stripper get in behind the powercoat to break the attachment.
Also the spray on paint stripper stuff is rubbish. Go to bunnings and grab a can of the selleys brush on quick strip with some 50c brushes and later it on nice and thick. Let it sit a good 15 minutes and blast it off with high pressure water from a Karcher or similar. It is how I have done all my wheels before with good results.

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:08 pm 
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You don't need to remove the powder coat for painting, all you need to do is key the coating so the primer will adhere and then paint.
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:14 pm 
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Hey Ben I like the stock rims, suits the car much better :P

Have ever looked into weather a AU tailgate will fit on the E series wagons?
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:16 pm 
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Hey Ben I like the stock rims, suits the car much better :P

Have ever looked into weather a AU tailgate will fit on the E series wagons?


Don't fit, different shape
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