My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
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My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Hi
I have started with my SC project posting it here
up to this time I have done the following:
replace 2 new tires.
renew the the brake fluid and the front brake shoes and relining, flexy pipes in front seals of the wheel cylinder as well as the front master cylinder seals.
service the engine. did a carb kit
start cut out a section of the floorboard that was badly rusted - to replace it.
took the bumpers of to be prepared for sandblasting and powercoating
does any one know if its a good idea?
and took all the sides off of the wide bed . and the wide bed as well....
the bed is so far the section thats bad rusted
Ill be updating and uploading photos of the project
cheers - let me know what u think
I have started with my SC project posting it here
up to this time I have done the following:
replace 2 new tires.
renew the the brake fluid and the front brake shoes and relining, flexy pipes in front seals of the wheel cylinder as well as the front master cylinder seals.
service the engine. did a carb kit
start cut out a section of the floorboard that was badly rusted - to replace it.
took the bumpers of to be prepared for sandblasting and powercoating
does any one know if its a good idea?
and took all the sides off of the wide bed . and the wide bed as well....
the bed is so far the section thats bad rusted
Ill be updating and uploading photos of the project
cheers - let me know what u think
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
as guys here are so fond of saying.... Pics or it didnt happen 

My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Hahaha you learnt well mike. Hahaha.

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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
hi
here is some pics of my sc
here is some pics of my sc
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
heres a few pics of the progress
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Very nice...
PS: Is that a Citroen Palas in the pic?
PS: Is that a Citroen Palas in the pic?

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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Yeah they are very nice cars, the suspension is the best part, love the way they lift up when you start....and the drive is even better. What is the extent of the damage and how much you looking at? Saw 1 or 2 very nices ones at Piston Ring meet.....louisvr45 wrote:Yes do u like that car? intrested?

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Its my aunt's I know its for sale .I'll ask her.zubz wrote:Yeah they are very nice cars, the suspension is the best part, love the way they lift up when you start....and the drive is even better. What is the extent of the damage and how much you looking at? Saw 1 or 2 very nices ones at Piston Ring meet.....louisvr45 wrote:Yes do u like that car? intrested?
Are u Intrested in buying them? or know some one who might be intersted?
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
zubz wrote:PS: Is that a Citroen Palas in the pic?


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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Hloni wrote:zubz wrote:PS: Is that a Citroen Palas in the pic?I just love the detailed eye of members of this forum



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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
A few pictures of missing/ broken parts
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some update pics
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Do any one know about greasing all this grease nip?
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Re: My 1974 single cab fleetline wide load splitty
Louis I have some new and old stuff left over from my build, i know i have interior light lenses and maybe a sunvisor i also have some wiper assembly spares so post a list so we can see what you need oke.
good luck with the build ..
good luck with the build ..
My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!