The rebuild has finally started today and so far in a few hours I've managed to completely strip the interior.

 

 

 

Next job on my list is to get both the bumpers, tailgate and bonnet off.

 

After that i'll work on the body panels and stripping down the engine.

That's what I need mate an indoor cover to keep the dust off. Think I will try a medium in red as I have a SWB.

 

 

I wouldnt say it very tight, its nice fitting but its made of a stretchy material so likely can go further.

 

I dont have the glass fitted yet so it dips in at places and sags.

 

This is an interior cover only and isnt water proof, its just for keeping the dust off.

That's what I need mate an indoor cover to keep the dust off. Think I will try a medium in red as I have a SWB.

 

I'd go for a medium for yours Gary.

Few more jobs ticked off the list today.

 

First was to get the plexi panel back on; managed it without snapping the bugger.

 

Next was to fit the spoiler again, so bit of black sticky stuff and a few bolts it sits nicely on the back.

 

 

 

Next job was fitting the new intercoolers.

 

It was a pain in the arse finding bolts that fitted as they were all too long, but in the end I padded them out with a few washers.

 

 

 

One of the issues I've came across with the new intercoolers is the stock pipes don't reach properly.

 

So looks like i'll have to order some silicon versions.

 

 

Make sure you check fit your bumper with those coolers bolted in Lee, adjustments might be required to the positioning.

That's odd, I didn't have this issue. Although I plumed them in before bolting them to the bracket.

Tried connecting them up first then bolting them in and the pipes seem to stretch off and are at the wrong angle.

 

 

That's odd, I didn't have this issue. Although I plumed them in before bolting them to the bracket.

Bumper fits perfect without any adjustment needed.

 

Although the air ducts are not in place.

 

Did you test for the indicators also?

not yet, also the front support bar isn't in place.

 

Did you test for the indicators also?

I'd go for a medium for yours Gary.

 

A red medium has been ordered :yes: Will put a pic up when it arrives.

Tried connecting them up first then bolting them in and the pipes seem to stretch off and are at the wrong angle.

 

How strange. To be fair though I guess being a Chinese made mass production piece variance can be expected. Check out my thread for the indicator mods, there were a few suggestions but Andrew Gs is worked out for me.

Its been 4 weeks nearly since the rear hubs were removed and the knuckles dismantled.

 

At the time I had real issues getting the bushes off but after much bashing in a vice and the help of a blow torch

I've managed to burn the bushes out and also press the two hicas ball joints out too.

 

Not the nicest job I've done and I've plenty of cuts and bruises on my hands to go.

 

Both knuckles are now de bushed and ready for a clean up.

 

 

Stuck them in the sand blaster unit and they come up nice and clean

 

 

 

A little bit of grease to assist and a rubber mallet helped get the new poly bushes in place.

 

 

Still got two to press in but left them at home so that will have to wait.

O' what a day.

 

Its been a long and hard day but I've managed to get 90% of the back end reassembled.

 

Starting off with the pain in the ass knuckles and hub I made a few rookie mistakes getting them back together,

first I lost the bolts, then I got the left and right sides mixed up then I put the whole lot together again and left

out the handbrake / metal dust shield that needs to be sandwiched in-between.

 

 

More time wasted on these hubs than the time it took to do the rest.

 

As I've got big brakes I drilled out the spot welds to get rid of the outer shield part.

 

 

Before I put the hubs back on I attached all the new parts to make it easier rather than grapple each part as I went.

 

 

 

All bolted up now and ready to build the hand brake shoes.

 

 

I must say every time I mention I job I don't want to do along comes another.

 

This time it was the hand brake shoes; even with having an actual copy of the manual they are a royal pain in the tits.

 

 

Slight panic then an adjustment to the hand brake shoe I slipped the disc on for measure.

 

 

Then popped the calliper on.

 

 

Only need to properly attach the brake lines then wheels on.

 

That's the first job for tomorrow morning then I can finally get the zed off the ramps to work on the door rubbers.

Good work mate, keep it up.

Getting there Lee :thumbup1:

And we have touchdown.

 

Sitting pretty JK. Now waiting for "take off" :thumbup1:

Amazing - well done!

Looks awesome dude!

Don't you just hate it when you lose your clutch pedal.

Looks fantastic

Don't you just hate it when you lose your clutch pedal.

 

just put an auto box in:tongue:

Now don't go leaving it on the hard shoulder. :tongue_smilie:

Still too soon?