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Old 08-05-19, 18:05
Phil Waterman Phil Waterman is offline
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Default Looks pretty good, or should say factory fresh

Hi Tony

You have done a first class job. Good tip on the using wooden block to beat down the edge without leaving marks.

Cheers Phil
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Old 08-05-19, 21:23
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Tony,

Excellent work on the door. Your truck looks awesome!

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Old 09-05-19, 03:23
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Default Nice job Tony.......

...... the truck is very well done......love those big wheels!!!!!!

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Old 09-05-19, 08:09
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Default A few from earlier

Thanks Phil, Alex and Bob for the kind words.

When I first got into it after a test fit, first words were "Geez this is cramped!!"

But Ive now done 500 km's since fitting it and I now wish I had done it sooner.

Thanks again to a very helpful neighbour who tutored and helped with the work.
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Old 09-05-19, 08:34
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Default A few more

Found a few more.

Nice to have an old Cab 13 as the work bench.

Striker was missing (broken) but a new one from Macs was used and it is almost impossible to tell the difference.

Door was test fitted and swung OK.

The catch had been repaired at one stage... using enough weld and metal to repair a shell hole after the battle of Jutland.

Took me and hour to grind it back so the door could shut.

Made up the bottom Map pocket. Hides all the corrosion down in that area.
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Old 09-05-19, 08:38
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Default End result

Found all the correct fasteners from Macs.

One that goes in the door A81002.
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Old 09-05-19, 12:04
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That looks bloody awesome mate.! It’s unbelievable at just how much of a difference it has made in its apparence. I hope the cramps weren’t too bad on the run down and back in that lovely, roomy foot well.! I struggled to find room in my portee and I still didn’t have a door fitted and went from one end of the paddock to the other, so my hats off to you

On a side note, are the side curtains made up off of a template or photos for a cab 12 or are they made up to look the part and do the job.?

Also, I’m really glad to see your grandfather still making it to participate in the marches mate. It would be a moment to cherish every year.
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