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    Well ... what a day ... have all the bar work done - just need to rip them back off tomorrow and grind down the welds etc - can't finish them until the chop is done to the quarter panels on Monday [have to wait till it's cut to be able to put the side support bars back to the chassis], and once that is done, will paint them up and stick em on permanent like!!! lol So still some work to do yet, but these shots will give you the idea ... should look awesome once cleaned up, painted and with the rear chop chop done!

    Thanks dhuck for your little japanese like hands - invaluable!! LOL - You were a great help mate, greatly appreciated!!!

    Top bar - 60mm OD tube - set and aligned to allow us to measure up the angle etc for the bottom tube [48mm OD]
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    Both plates attached, and top bars welded in place ..
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    Passenger side bar work done ...
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    Another shot with the rear bumper rubbers placed back on to show how they'll sit - couldn't get two of the bolts out that snapped the other day [bent the ezy out!!], so will need to get them drilled out and re-tapped.
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    Both bars complete [with the bumper rubbers again just sitting in place to give an idea of the look]
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    So far, so good ... thoroughly worth doing yourself if you get the chance. Will post up some pre and post chop chop shots on Monday once done, and then get the brace/support bars done to hold the sides in place and paint those bad boys up and install once and for all ...

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    Looks supa cool mate!! Was it the bottom bolts that snapped. I snapped one of mine so drilled both bottoms out all the way to the other side and put longer bolt in.

    IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK

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    Top stuff buddy, i'll have to start some more mods on my old girl to catch up. lol.
    Watch out there's a Poo "Yota" lurking in the shadows !

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    Quote Originally Posted by growlers71gq View Post
    Looks supa cool mate!! Was it the bottom bolts that snapped. I snapped one of mine so drilled both bottoms out all the way to the other side and put longer bolt in.
    Both bolts on the passenger stopper - the drivers side ones came out a treat. Good idea just to drill them through and put longer bolts on - easier and cheaper too!!! lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark 1 View Post
    Top stuff buddy, i'll have to start some more mods on my old girl to catch up. lol.
    Schyeah!!! Right!!! lol

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    I rekon you can get to the top nut as well so might be a cheaper option

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    Quote Originally Posted by growlers71gq View Post
    I rekon you can get to the top nut as well so might be a cheaper option
    Yeah mate - can reach both, so that's the go. Thanks a million!!!

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    looking pretty good so far mate, ever thought about tapering the ends of the pipes to mimic the contour of the rear wheels? You can tell me to buggah off if you like !!!! hahahahaha


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    Quote Originally Posted by clunk71 View Post
    looking pretty good so far mate, ever thought about tapering the ends of the pipes to mimic the contour of the rear wheels? You can tell me to buggah off if you like !!!! hahahahaha
    Haha! Yeah, thought about it, but to be honest, it's a GQ! They're boxy in shape and if it was a GU with sleeker lines, I would, but thought I'd keep it in the same 'theme' ...

    Just my thoughts ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigrig View Post
    Haha! Yeah, thought about it, but to be honest, it's a GQ! They're boxy in shape and if it was a GU with sleeker lines, I would, but thought I'd keep it in the same 'theme' ...

    Just my thoughts ...
    hahaha yes, they're boxy....... but they're good.


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