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My 80
- Thread starter Gary820
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Black on black? it might end up looking like the enemy in Street Hawk if you're not careful
Showing my age!
Regards
Michael @ Pedders
Ha, Ha! At least the Peddars RED suspension will stand out nice and bright against the black!
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I'm with you with the all black Gary
Captainoversteer
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Well the missus likes the Matt black rims too so they're staying
Result! Are they fitted? Any pics?
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Gary820
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Got a bit further with the winch install...
Extended the winch-it mount to meet upto the bumper
Got the bumper cut out
I've cut a piece out on top of the bumper so I can see the winch line and get to the freespool lever (rotated it back to the top as was round at the front) I'm going to make a cover out of ally sheet for the top for when the winch isn't in use, need to decide where the wanderlead connector is going but i'm thinking on top of the bumper.
I did take some more pics but they've not come out too well, it was 1am when I got finished in the man cave though!
Extended the winch-it mount to meet upto the bumper
Got the bumper cut out
I've cut a piece out on top of the bumper so I can see the winch line and get to the freespool lever (rotated it back to the top as was round at the front) I'm going to make a cover out of ally sheet for the top for when the winch isn't in use, need to decide where the wanderlead connector is going but i'm thinking on top of the bumper.
I did take some more pics but they've not come out too well, it was 1am when I got finished in the man cave though!
Red Oktober
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That looks very tidy 
Gary820
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I've been on with a bit more and it's been a busy few days.
had to repair the front bumper after it got damaged in a carpark
The metal part got pushed in and bent, it hit the piece on the end of the chassis so bent around it! the front left plastic part was scraped and low! My young 'un nearly learnt some new words 
Bashed back somewhere near it's shape and some filler applied
All rubbed down and primed (makeshift panel stand of some concrete blocks)
All painted and looking better, it's not perfect but i'm happy with the outcome
Got the winch wired up and finished off, mounted ready for the bumper
Can see the winch nicely through the top and get to the freespool lever
Made a cover for everyday use, I welded a captive nut into the bumper either side and a couple of stainless bolts hold it in place
Just need to put the plasma on as thought i'd give it a wash first.
Ran the wires just under the grille and upto the engine bay
Solenoid mounted next to the battery on a bracket screwed to the front panel
I couldn't decide where to fit the wander lead plug but the A bar has some spare brackets on the sides so a couple of holes drilled and mounted it in
Wires run into the bumper then upto the engine bay with the other cables.
To make it easier when the bumper has to come off in the future I've put some terminals on which sit behind the grille so easy to get to when needed
Made a loom up to extend the wiring which has been finished off with loom tape
Then most importantly I bolted the 35's on
It drives nice still and performance isn't really lacking, the auto box doesn't seem to be upset either, just need to check the speedo for accuracy! Forgot how noisy mt's can be though lol
Sat just outside the mancave where I've spent a few hours recently
had to repair the front bumper after it got damaged in a carpark
The metal part got pushed in and bent, it hit the piece on the end of the chassis so bent around it! the front left plastic part was scraped and low! My young 'un nearly learnt some new words Bashed back somewhere near it's shape and some filler applied
All rubbed down and primed (makeshift panel stand of some concrete blocks)
All painted and looking better, it's not perfect but i'm happy with the outcome
Got the winch wired up and finished off, mounted ready for the bumper
Can see the winch nicely through the top and get to the freespool lever
Made a cover for everyday use, I welded a captive nut into the bumper either side and a couple of stainless bolts hold it in place
Just need to put the plasma on as thought i'd give it a wash first.
Ran the wires just under the grille and upto the engine bay
Solenoid mounted next to the battery on a bracket screwed to the front panel
I couldn't decide where to fit the wander lead plug but the A bar has some spare brackets on the sides so a couple of holes drilled and mounted it in
Wires run into the bumper then upto the engine bay with the other cables.
To make it easier when the bumper has to come off in the future I've put some terminals on which sit behind the grille so easy to get to when needed
Made a loom up to extend the wiring which has been finished off with loom tape
Then most importantly I bolted the 35's on
It drives nice still and performance isn't really lacking, the auto box doesn't seem to be upset either, just need to check the speedo for accuracy! Forgot how noisy mt's can be though lol
Sat just outside the mancave where I've spent a few hours recently
Gary820
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Next job is to make some bash plates and some sliders.
I'm wanting to keep the side steps as I like how they look on the 80 and I'm not allowed to get rid lol. Just need to stare at the underside a bit and come up with a solution. Same with the bash plates I guess then go get some steel during the week.
Can see some cups of tea getting consumed over next few days.
I'm wanting to keep the side steps as I like how they look on the 80 and I'm not allowed to get rid lol. Just need to stare at the underside a bit and come up with a solution. Same with the bash plates I guess then go get some steel during the week.
Can see some cups of tea getting consumed over next few days.
Euan McGilp
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Very nicely done sir! An interesting read and a cracking looking truck 
Luvverly! Very neat and tidy, black/black gets my vote!
I've got the ARB side steps. I don't recommend them too much, but if you're going to make up (or have someone make) sliders, then with step ally chequer plate, they'll have the same effect as the OEM steps without having to worrying about bending them on a rock.
I went up my local 1:4 (ish) this w/e and it was muddy and very slippery. The gas company had dug a fresh hole in the track near the bottom of the hill and as I rounded the pile of arisings from the hole, the car slid sideways and I hit a monster rock (about 1m x 1m x 1m) very hard. If I hadn't had the ARB side bars I would have definitely stoved my door and wing in! It's the first time I've been glad of those side / wing bars, now I'm not so concerned about them being so bloody ugly!
I've got the ARB side steps. I don't recommend them too much, but if you're going to make up (or have someone make) sliders, then with step ally chequer plate, they'll have the same effect as the OEM steps without having to worrying about bending them on a rock.
I went up my local 1:4 (ish) this w/e and it was muddy and very slippery. The gas company had dug a fresh hole in the track near the bottom of the hill and as I rounded the pile of arisings from the hole, the car slid sideways and I hit a monster rock (about 1m x 1m x 1m) very hard. If I hadn't had the ARB side bars I would have definitely stoved my door and wing in! It's the first time I've been glad of those side / wing bars, now I'm not so concerned about them being so bloody ugly!
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Gary820
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Thanks for the comments.
Had a little stare underneath tonight and got a couple of ideas, I'd like to keep the stock steps tbh and incorporate the sliders with them.
Going to have fun round the cat converters and looked around on the net and some good solutions out there.
Had a little stare underneath tonight and got a couple of ideas, I'd like to keep the stock steps tbh and incorporate the sliders with them.
Going to have fun round the cat converters and looked around on the net and some good solutions out there.
Red Oktober
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could you turn the cats thru 90 degrees ... that would sort of tuck them out of the way a bit ... and make it easier to shield them
Gary820
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Tbh Carl I've only got 1 cat fitted (the front one) which will help , I do want to make a new exhaust at some point and think it'll get re routed so doesn't bend under the chassis further back too. Wanna start at the headers and work backwards. Emissions are close so really need to put the 2nd one back in.
It's going back into the man cave Thursday and will come out with a bit more weight.
It's going back into the man cave Thursday and will come out with a bit more weight.
Gary820
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Thanks Scott.
Picked up some steel today and I've come up with a plan to keep the side steps, it should hopefully work! Having a night off tonight and will have a couple of late ones over the weekend, may not get sliders fully made but should get plenty done.
Picked up some steel today and I've come up with a plan to keep the side steps, it should hopefully work! Having a night off tonight and will have a couple of late ones over the weekend, may not get sliders fully made but should get plenty done.
Gary820
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Been on with a few jobs on the 80, between working, holidays and general life lol
Got the sliders finished off and they've gone to be powder coated, took a bit of thinking around the cats but after plenty tea drinking and browsing the net I came up with something.
The goal was to keep the original side steps, no.1 I like how they look and no.2 the wife told me I must have side steps so she can get in! I kinda like the discreet/understated look too.
Slider under the side step
Made up some mounts and worked it around the exhaust, made a guard for the cats and kept it as high as I could,
both sliders ready to coating then just need to bolt them on
I got the winch wiring finished off and some spot lights fitted to the A bar, got my cb to fit and a few small jobs to do.
After a bit of a look round on line I've decided to buy a steering guard and transmission guard, can buy both for not silly money, I don't like to buy generally but by the time I've bought the steel, made them and had coated I won't save that much so i'll let someone else do the work for a change
Had a word with bodyshop at work about the bonnet, got a corrosion patch where A bar bracket has rubbed (need to make new brackets so don't touch the bonnet) they said it'd be a pain to sort so best to get another bonnet, either in black for ease or get one and they'll paint it for me. It'll wait as not a high priority item to sort out though.
Got the sliders finished off and they've gone to be powder coated, took a bit of thinking around the cats but after plenty tea drinking and browsing the net I came up with something.
The goal was to keep the original side steps, no.1 I like how they look and no.2 the wife told me I must have side steps so she can get in! I kinda like the discreet/understated look too.
Slider under the side step
Made up some mounts and worked it around the exhaust, made a guard for the cats and kept it as high as I could,
both sliders ready to coating then just need to bolt them on
I got the winch wiring finished off and some spot lights fitted to the A bar, got my cb to fit and a few small jobs to do.
After a bit of a look round on line I've decided to buy a steering guard and transmission guard, can buy both for not silly money, I don't like to buy generally but by the time I've bought the steel, made them and had coated I won't save that much so i'll let someone else do the work for a change
Had a word with bodyshop at work about the bonnet, got a corrosion patch where A bar bracket has rubbed (need to make new brackets so don't touch the bonnet) they said it'd be a pain to sort so best to get another bonnet, either in black for ease or get one and they'll paint it for me. It'll wait as not a high priority item to sort out though.
Gary820
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Done a few little jobs, been away with work for the week so only small ish jobs (not that got any big jobs left to do)
Got some spot lamps on and the plasma on the winch,
Trimmed the mud flaps off so they don't get ripped off,
Got a switch fitted for the cdl
I've had a really annoying noise from the centre console area, a knocking/rattle noise so I took the console out to investigate, found a live shotgun cartridge rolling around under there!! could've been interesting off road lol
Been giving the interior a clean up and have conditioned the leather too, it's got a few cracks in it up front so got some stuff from the valeters at work, they said should help soften it up a bit and restore a bit of colour, it does look a lot better for it but needs doing a few more times apparently.
Going for some road tax tomorrow got a wedding in a couple of weeks and using it to go there then going to get out on some local lanes
Got some spot lamps on and the plasma on the winch,
Trimmed the mud flaps off so they don't get ripped off,
Got a switch fitted for the cdl
I've had a really annoying noise from the centre console area, a knocking/rattle noise so I took the console out to investigate, found a live shotgun cartridge rolling around under there!! could've been interesting off road lol
Been giving the interior a clean up and have conditioned the leather too, it's got a few cracks in it up front so got some stuff from the valeters at work, they said should help soften it up a bit and restore a bit of colour, it does look a lot better for it but needs doing a few more times apparently.
Going for some road tax tomorrow
got a wedding in a couple of weeks and using it to go there then going to get out on some local lanes 
