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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:53 pm 
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Stereo Surround, Antenna and Door Locks

Stereo Surround

When I installed the Eonon double din DVD Player I used an EF1 stereo surround because I liked the shape. Unfortunately the door just doesn't want work when I want it to, and I am not going to paint it if it it isn't functioning correctly.

Double Din - EF1
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SWC mentioned to me, many moons ago, that he had made a double din surround from a single din version.

I had a painted single din surround collecting dust. Here it is in the car.

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So this afternoon I grabbed the dremel and 10mins later I had this.

Double Din EF11
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Looks much better and is more functional as well.

Antenna - Power Disable

One of the minor annoyances with the Eonon stereo is that whenever I turn on the car and the stereo is off, the antenna goes up and back down.

I have been meaning to do something about this for weeks, and finally installed a switch to cut the trigger line to the antenna.

I installed the switch in the same general location as before and here is a link to previous post on switches.

And with the new switch installed.
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Not annoying at all now. And if I want to listen to the radio I can just flick the switch.


Door Locks - Anti Car Jack Function

The new alarm system has an Anti Car Jack Function that activates the first time you put your foot on the brake after the car has been going for 15 seconds. It would unlock the car once you turned it off, but I found this annoying and disconnected the input from the brake switch.

I still wanted the ability to lock the car at the push of a button, and while all Smartlock enabled cars have a button on the dash for this, my wagon is pre smartlock.

As I have the EL dash in the car, the factory button has been unused until now.

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I connected 12v IGN and the alarm to the switch and now I can lock the car from inside. Not sure if I will ever need it, but I don't like to see things going unused.



Obviously, I did not work on the bonnet today. The weather, while not raining, was not clear enough to consider painting, and the bonnet needs more prep work before I can call it good enough for paint.

Cheers
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:32 pm 
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Curiosity killed the cat...

But what is a anti car jack function? And what does it do when you press the brake pedal?

Looks good Ben... I hate unused buttons so my antenna button is a on/off switch for the amp currently... Something rarely used but an unused button is a waste of real estate...

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:31 pm 
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Anti Car Jack locks the doors after you start driving, preventing an unwanted person opening the door from outside.

Cheers
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:37 pm 
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Interesting update BenJ - even tho the weather was too poor to work on the bonnet, you got some other jobs done anyway, so progress one way or another. That's the name of the game.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:08 pm 
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All Ford Day 2011

Hi All.

Had a great day last weekend at the Sydney All Ford Day.

The weather was fabulous and the company even better.

Here a couple of pics I grabbed of the wagon out in the sun.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:23 am 
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Its looking quite neat now! Very nicely done. :D
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:07 pm 
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Agreed, the wagon looks awesome BenJ 8-)

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:34 pm 
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SLO247 wrote:
Its looking quite neat now! Very nicely done. :D


KWIKXR wrote:
Agreed, the wagon looks awesome BenJ 8-)


Thanks Fellas.

Now to finish the bonnet.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:50 pm 
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Get off your butt you lazy Kiwi :D . My new bonnet will be finished before you get yours done :roll:
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:01 pm 
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SWC wrote:
Get off your butt you lazy Kiwi :D . My new bonnet will be finished before you get yours done :roll:

This is true, as i have had a sneak peak. Just about ready for some paint......

Your pics arent showing Benny........

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:03 pm 
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Looking great BenJ! Keep at it man.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:58 pm 
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SWC wrote:
Get off your butt you lazy Kiwi :D . My new bonnet will be finished before you get yours done :roll:


Pfft, as if LOL

I actually got some more done on it last Saturday, but ran out of Body Filler. Have more supplies now.

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Your pics arent showing Benny........

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Pics are working for me mate, but photobucket had a hissy fit earlier tonight.

ToranaGuy wrote:
Looking great BenJ! Keep at it man.

Cheers

ToranaGuy


Slow and steady is the name of the game.

Now that we are getting more daylight after 5pm things should go quicker.

Cheers
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:09 am 
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BenJ wrote:

Now that we are getting more daylight after 5pm things should go quicker.

Cheers
BenJ


For sure. I know I'll be getting a bit more done, tho I should pickup some filler at work tomorrow, I run out the other day when doing some fill work on one of my GT flares, inspired by you to get some more work done on them, patching them back into shape lol.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:01 pm 
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LPG Sticker - HEGO - XB GT Bonnet

LPG Sticker

OK, so since I handed in the number plates that came with the car, I have not had the 'required' LPG Sticker on the wagon.

I picked up a sticker kit and riveted the plate etc on today.

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Better to be compliant with the legal requirements I think.


HEGO - Oxy Sensor

I was able to pick up a cheap oxy sensor for $40 delivered and fitted it to the car last week. I am hoping for some improvement in the economy. The engine feels better, as in a bit more refined.


XB GT Bonnet - Progress

I also got some time today to get some more work done on the bonnet.

One of the areas I wanted to address was the sides of the bonnet. I had not prepped them correctly, and the paint was just flaking off. So I removed most of the effected areas.

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I then sanded back a skim layer of body filler I had applied to the middle of the vents and then went over the rest of the bonnet.

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It is now ready for the first full coat of primer. Hopefully the weather holds tomorrow.


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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon + DOHC Install Progress
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:38 am 
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XB GT Bonnet Progress

Weather was good yesterday and I was able to get the first primer coat down.

I sanded it this morning with 400 wet and dry, and took a couple of pics of it wet.

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Sooo, very close now.

I have to fill a few pin holes with the spot putty etc, and minor stone chips on the front edge. Then a couple of coats of spray putty will go on to correct any minor level issues.

Cheers
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