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 Post Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:42 
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2006 I bought the Ute

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 Post Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:56 
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All the best with the restoration :thumbup:

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 Post Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 17:59 
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Last weekend i went home (brits) to strip the Ute, here are the pics.

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 Post Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 18:00 
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote:
All the best with the restoration :thumbup:



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 Post Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 18:05 
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Another Update!

I managed to get the Astra G rear Stub Assembly.
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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:30 
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Nice Going! Keep it up!

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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:33 
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Is it going to be re sprayed? Same colour?

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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:37 
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Is it going to be re sprayed? Same colour?



I am still no sure but i think a different colour will do me justice and give the Ute the new look.

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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 09:41 
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Ja I was thinking the same thing :duim:

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CoRsA FeVeR wrote:
Ja I was thinking the same thing :duim:



I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.

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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 11:02 
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Ja I was thinking the same thing :duim:



I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.
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 Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012, 12:02 
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CoRsA FeVeR wrote:
LeratoGP wrote:
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Ja I was thinking the same thing :duim:



I will surely update you on the colour change once i decide.
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8) :thumbup:
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 Post Posted: 20 Aug 2012, 22:15 
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Another Update!

Today i managed to get some free two hours so it did the Stubs Conversion here are the pictures!!
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That was a straight set up and easy to do!!

Thanks Mervin (Hybrid) for the Stubs now they work like charm. 8)

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 Post Posted: 24 Aug 2012, 22:48 
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Time for another Update!

Today i went to Robertsville near Florida (JHB) to pick up my Z18XE

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Good Going there!

On your rear brakes ... what other work did you have to do i.t.o. the handbrake, lines, etc?

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Klonkie wrote:
Good Going there!

On your rear brakes ... what other work did you have to do i.t.o. the handbrake, lines, etc?



The handbake cables and lines are a straight fit also from Astra G.

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Nice work.

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 Post Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 12:13 
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Mischif wrote:
Nice work.

Keep it up



Thanks 8)

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 Post Posted: 27 Aug 2012, 12:27 
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