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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #61 | Friday, 05-Aug 2011 @ 9:48pm
"Thanks for measuring that for me, Yeah yours is a little lower then mine but it should be easily changed, I talked to the old blacksmith today and he said to bring the spring in and he'll look at them and give me a quote on resetting them and maybe..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #62 | Wednesday, 03-Aug 2011 @ 10:14pm
"Cheers mate, that would help so so much."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #63 | Wednesday, 03-Aug 2011 @ 9:08pm
"Yeah I've seen the photos, looks good, yeah if you can measure your guard height that would help so good too. Can you also tell me what size tyres you run too? I can put it into my wheel/tyre calculator and see what the height of your wheels and tyres..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #64 | Wednesday, 03-Aug 2011 @ 8:55pm
"Cool, I think my leaf rests are cut about half, maybe need to cut them a bit more, I might go talk to an old bloke I know in Stanthorpe that's an old blacksmith so he can lower my springs. Hes made some springs for me for work a while ago."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #65 | Wednesday, 03-Aug 2011 @ 8:30pm
"Hey just wondering whats the best way to lower my front on my 1k ute? I've already got the rubbers between the spring and lower control arm cut but I want to go lower. I read on 1200.com about the hammering the spring to flatten it out, Does this work?..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #66 | Tuesday, 02-Aug 2011 @ 8:06pm
Edited by mikey85
Tuesday, 02-Aug 2011 @ 8:07pm
"Hey does anyone have a spare bonnet latch for a 1000 ute? I've got the male end that goes on the bonnet but need the socket part thats on the radiator support panel that cable is attached to. Cheers"
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #67 | Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 8:29pm
"That is one sweet looking ute. A1 job mate"
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #68 | Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 8:23pm
"Heres some more updated photos at the moment, Just waiting for my mags to arrive from overseas. I'm respraying a 2nd hand bonnet cause the old one is rusty as and I'll fit that. I'm working towards finishing it in the next couple of weeks, ready for..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #69 | Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 8:06pm
"Ha ha yeah it'll be a squeeze but they will fit. Got 165/45r15 tyres to fit and they'll have to be stretched alot. ha ha"
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #70 | Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 7:59pm
Edited by mikey85
Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 8:03pm
"Heres some photos and a short description of what I did, just let me know if anyone wants more info or tips.   I bought my set of r31 discs from ebay, cost $90 + $30 postage, alot cheaper then any wreckers i rang.  ..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #71 | Monday, 01-Aug 2011 @ 7:24pm
"Hey guys, I thought I might put these on here first to see if anyone wants these mags before I put them on ebay. They are 12" x 5" genuine ROH polished chrome wheels. These are in really good condition and come with nankang tyres that still have..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #72 | Sunday, 31-Jul 2011 @ 8:39pm
"Just finished my r31 brake upgrade on my 1k ute. Couldnt have been any easier. I'll put some photos and details of what i did soon. I would easily suggest this conversion. I'm looking at maybe a booster but been told it should be fine without. maybe just..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #73 | Wednesday, 27-Jul 2011 @ 9:06pm
"Awesome man, just let me know how much when you find something. Cheers"
Grill parts  |  Read full post
mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #74 | Wednesday, 27-Jul 2011 @ 8:59pm
"The eyebrow moulds mate"
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #75 | Wednesday, 27-Jul 2011 @ 8:53pm
"Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone would have any grill parts like the chrome strips that go around the lights laying around? Even old crappy ones, cause my ute hasnt got any. Cheers"
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #76 | Sunday, 24-Jul 2011 @ 7:16pm
"Awesome mate, Yeah I'll let you know if I ever need anything. Cheer"
My 1000 ute  |  Read full post
mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #77 | Monday, 18-Jul 2011 @ 9:29pm
"Got some more photos of the ute and engine. Finished the floor pans and painted the engine bay and now just sorting out the wiring and hiding it inside the guard. Should look good when done. "
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #78 | Sunday, 17-Jul 2011 @ 10:25pm
"Hey is there anyone out there that would be able to tell me if my front apron is actually a 1200 one? I've been looking at a few photos of 1000's and mine is different. I have to re weld this one or buy a better one cause the tools tryed to cut out a spot..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #79 | Sunday, 17-Jul 2011 @ 10:10pm
"Yeah i looked at the photos of the gx's and its definately one. Its still got the original exhaust manifold but not the filter box. It looks like a nice motor, going by previous forums on the net that I found of this ute, the motor has had a freshen up..."
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mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #80 | Sunday, 17-Jul 2011 @ 9:10pm
"Awesome, I just googled it and it has more hp then standard a12's and are good for higher rpm. ha I'm stoked. I'll post some more photos tomorrow so evryone can see. Cheers for the insite."
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