Keeping it in the family ...

[Bigrig]

Next you'll be learning to lead wipe, BigRig. Nicer than bog.............

Thanks for sharing the project!

Are you going to keep the chassis black?

Not sure on learning lead wiping just yet - don't even know what it is!!!! lol

Yep, black chassis, polished alloy bullbar, alloy tray and midnight metallic blue for the cab is what he wants (I want a tube bar and steel tray for rear weight, but seeing as he can't afford it, it doesn't happen!).

Maybe some nice checker plate scuff guards on the entry rather than the tired old plastic ones ... we discussed building a full roof console last night also, so to say he's pumped at the prospect of having a slick looking rig is somewhat of an understatement!!

[nissannewby]

Lead wiping is like bog but gives a far better finish and a much better surface to paint. It use to be the norm but now cause of the health concerns with lead it is not seen as much. This is what im led to belive lead wiping is hope im right lol.

[growler2058]

Yup lead wiping was the dux guts for that smoooooth street machine beeeeeeewdiful mate if mine did his EH was an awesome car ended up twice the weight hahahahahahaa


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[macca86]

Also they lead filled all seams for a clean smooth look. Sucks doing it on my mates cortina we're removing rusty panels and need to use the oxy to get the lead out to remove the panels. Its been fun helping and learning with the rig. Scotty if you want cheap rear steel tray we can custom fabricate one for under 200 easy sell the other trays and you'll make money plus a custom tray with hidden storage compartment for tools recovery gear and tyre mount. Judy saying 3mm checker plate $80 and 2 or 3 lengths of 100 x 50 rhs maybe 40 to 60 a length it would look tough and some weight over the wheels

[Bigrig]

Also they lead filled all seams for a clean smooth look. Sucks doing it on my mates cortina we're removing rusty panels and need to use the oxy to get the lead out to remove the panels. Its been fun helping and learning with the rig. Scotty if you want cheap rear steel tray we can custom fabricate one for under 200 easy sell the other trays and you'll make money plus a custom tray with hidden storage compartment for tools recovery gear and tyre mount. Judy saying 3mm checker plate $80 and 2 or 3 lengths of 100 x 50 rhs maybe 40 to 60 a length it would look tough and some weight over the wheels

I'm up for that mate!!! I'll run it past the lad and irrespective of the response tell him it's happening!!! lol

[macca86]

Take your time we'll draw up plans and measurements I'll spend some time at dad or mates work on the band saw cut all to length bring it over tack up fit then weld up plus get quotes for steel prices

[Bigrig]

Take your time we'll draw up plans and measurements I'll spend some time at dad or mates work on the band saw cut all to length bring it over tack up fit then weld up plus get quotes for steel prices

Now we're talking fella!!!

[Winnie]

Maybe some nice checker plate scuff guards on the entry rather than the tired old plastic ones ... we discussed building a full roof console last night also, so to say he's pumped at the prospect of having a slick looking rig is somewhat of an understatement!!

As long as it doesn't look as sick as Dad's yeah??? Need some photos of Bigrig's Tank flexing on top of the tray of Lilrig's Tank!

[Bigrig]

As long as it doesn't look as sick as Dad's yeah??? Need some photos of Bigrig's Tank flexing on top of the tray of Lilrig's Tank!

Hahaha ... he's about $20000 and 20 years experience off taking on Tank brother!!! lol. No fear here but no doubt he'll try his luck at some stage!!! And no doubt that one day, I'll be forced to hand over the crown!!! lol

[Winnie]

As long as you're not handing over the keys then all is good!