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    Need New Tyres

    Thanks will give them a try
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    Need New Tyres

    Will be looking for new tyres son when I raise the funds to buy them, 7.50 x 16 is I believe is what size I need, these are about the cheapest I can find, anyone have these or had them before, are they suitable for my 109 pickup ? 7.50 x 16 Security ML814 Tube Type Tyre Only - Paddock Spares
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    109 LWB rear Sill Panels.

    Anyone got these for sale ? Rear Sill panels 347019 and 347018
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Yove mentioned things that I had not even noticed :eek: the main thing was painting over the galve cappings so I spent a couple of hours sanding them back again. yes did forget the cab, the sides and roof need sanding to paint in Limestone white. Second coat 1 more to go. Still got bonnet and...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Hello Mate, Thanks, did not get to drive around the field, as only got 3 nuts holding each wheel on temporarily but was tempted too, should not be long before I can get it out for a run to test it, Last time I let it idle it was not as bad, will try again and see if this colder weather makes a...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Lovely job there Mate. I used white spirit to before priming, Got first top coat on today, going to get another 1 maybe 2 on during the week
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    3 coats of primer, Can anyone notice the stupid mistake though? Sanded a few bits here and there , there is one or two dents but it s good enough for me , will look brand new from a 100yards :) Gonna start with top coat tomorrow, still got the roof to sand down should have really done that...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Had a go tonight does not seem to bad can see a few bits that might need a light sanding again, shall I use wet and dry for that and what grade ? The primer is quite thin although there is no thinners added, it states that it is ready to brush or roll straight from the tin, so think it will...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Great Job there Mate. Think im just about ready to start priming not, Looking at yours think Ive gone a bit to far in places, but there was 3 or 4 coats on it so had to use some pressure to get it smooth, Not got much light in the shed so will do front first at door then turn it round and do...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Can only try my best, never done this before. Managed to order this, 1 x 2.5 Litres Heat Resistant Etch Primer Paint - Grey. Brush Or Spray On | eBay was only one I could find that was guaranteed to be delivered before weekend. Just hope it does the job. Had a go at the doors, the 400 dint do...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Thank god for that thought Id made another mistake. :rolleyes:
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Im sure I fitted a new rubber seal along the bottom of cab when I fitted it to the tub.
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Not sure wouldnt know as it was in bits when I got it. pic of other side.
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    I know I am missing some do Not sure what you mean kev, but will take more pics tomorrow, where should the drip tray be, under door window or the window on cab ? I know I am missing some of the door rubbers but will deal with them later.
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Will mask them up best I can and do my best, what are they wood or fibreglass , dont think they are metal. Cost a fortune in spray cans to do the whole truck,
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    If I do that I will never get them back in intact without breaking them. might try and just work around them.
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Had a go at the doors tonight, didnt make much difference though, even used a heavier grit, then back over again with the 400, they are very smooth but should I get more off or prime as they are ? These bits on cab corners whats best to do them ? they feel like wood, dont think they are metal...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Will do Mate, dont laugh though if it looks like something thats just drove through a wooded area :D Might try these , do you think they will be ok or should I get something better ? Prodec Advance Mini Roller Sleeves 4" Flocked Foam | Toolstation just need to find a couple of decent brushes...
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    Getting ready to Hand Paint

    Thanks will remember that , hoping to get a start at weekend, just ordered my primer and paint