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Gojeep
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by Gojeep Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:57 pm
Officially the last panel is on!
Finally got time to take the truck out and get some shots of the tailgate in the sun.
A lot of hand forming and bead rolling went into making the whole tailgate from a flat sheet of 1.2mm/18g cold rolled metal. But it was worth it!
Marcus
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by SimonG Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:40 pm
You have done an amazing job and whilst I have had no time for my own project at the moment watching your videos of the Willy's coming together is the inspiration to keep my dream alive.
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by zuffen Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:37 pm
Just stunning. Words can't explain the difference between the first and last photos on the Thread.
Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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by Twin Spinner Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:49 pm
I'd be too scared to take that out on the streets
If it has tits or wheels, you can expect trouble.
Gojeep
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by Gojeep Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:43 pm
Twin Spinner wrote: ↑ Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:49 pm
I'd be too scared to take that out on the streets
Yes, feeling that a bit at the moment. Only driven to the painters and back for its final cut and polish so far. End of next month the last painted will be fully cured, so will take it out more after that.
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by Gojeep Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:46 pm
zuffen wrote: ↑ Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:37 pm
Just stunning. Words can't explain the difference between the first and last photos on the Thread.
I can't believe I made the whole cab shell for only what is in this photo!
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by Gojeep Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:47 pm
SimonG wrote: ↑ Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:40 pm
You have done an amazing job and whilst I have had no time for my own project at the moment watching your videos of the Willy's coming together is the inspiration to keep my dream alive.
Congratulations and get out and enjoy your hard work, especially with Summer around the corner.
Glad it is helping you with yours.
Marcus
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by robtus Sat Oct 05, 2024 10:54 am
A stunning project, such attention to detail and also sharing it with everyone at the same time.. An inspiration to the rest of us 'mere mortals'...
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by Gojeep Sat Oct 05, 2024 8:18 pm
Ha ha, I'm just more stubborn over a longer period!
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by zuffen Sat Oct 05, 2024 8:28 pm
You Sir, have the most patient and understanding wife.
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by jeffa Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:35 pm
Yep!
Yeah. I've changed my signature. The old one was out of date...
Gojeep
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by Gojeep Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:12 pm
Look forward to taking it out in the sun! Got the A/C charged today in readiness.
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