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Old 07-09-13, 01:41
Andrew H. Andrew H. is offline
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We found that our chassis was not good enough so hunted around for a better one and were surprised to find one with the correct 134.5 inch wheelbase on a nearby farm. Then we did a mockup of the truck for an ANZAC day display at the local RSA, which caused a lot of interest.

Later we attached the front panels to the chassis for a trial assembly in the shed, with the steering column attached. All body panels have been bead-blasted or acid-dipped and have been given six coats of paint (3 coats of primer, two of gloss enamel and one final coat of mat finish).

We are aware of some minor inaccuracies in the shape and width of the front mudguards, but at this stage we are undecided whether to remedy that, as it will be expensive.
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File Type: jpg RSA display (RR).jpg (43.4 KB, 120 views)
File Type: jpg Trial assembly (RR) .jpg (37.0 KB, 117 views)
File Type: jpg Better chassis found) .jpg (81.7 KB, 125 views)
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