Vlad's rides thread

[Holden202T]

[vlad01]

lol, guess again.

its related to a very common VN-VS problem. btw these clips are 3d printed, strong and flexible as.


So I got my stuff back from the blaster, all nice and clean. Will attempt to paint some of it on the weekend.

IMG_2438_zpsspcgkk7u.jpg

I got my panel welded where a stone? or something had rubbed almost through. All prep'd and ready to get primed.

IMG_2434_zpsascmgvpo.jpg

IMG_2435_zpsidfosrvz.jpg

IMG_2437_zpsryqgwlmf.jpg

Been at the wreckers, picked up another sump as I couldn't get all the blasting media out of the corners, so rather than risk it, I got another sump and a pickup.
Just a quick wipe and wow this one is clean as!.

IMG_2436_zpsjccj0gjs.jpg

[Gareth]

How about a clue on the clips?...

[vlad01]

come on really? you drive a vn so you should know.

think about something that breaks off when you try to remove it.

[Gareth]

Ha, everything

Aahhhh, got it, its to do with the roof isnt it?

[vlad01]

yep, you got it

[vlad01]

got the sump washed. Working on the manifold atm.

IMG_2442_zpsup4zleyp.jpg

IMG_2443_zpssknmpwqk.jpg

[immortality]

Those look like the clips for the roof lining.

[vlad01]

its actually a replacement for the roof lining plastic trim that goes across the back window. you grind down all the broken clips and glue these on. They are exactly the same as the clips they replace. Even have a cutout to locate on the little risers next to the clips giving perfect alignment. This guy put a lot of thought in to the design.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vn-Vp-Vr-Vs- ... 2357822472

[immortality]

Yep, that's what I thought, broken a few of those