Mattml430 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Some pictures of Ron’s weekend away at a car show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 These are some that took my fancy There was heaps of Holden's Fords and Chargers as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) We did the hot cross bun run today with our club and a couple of others. Helps raise money for the children’s hospital. There was a great array of cars there. Edited April 15, 2022 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Good stuff Matt. You got a bunch of good looking cars down there, glad you had good weather.. And the last picture proves it's from down under. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 What do you mean Doug? This is the map we use. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 I like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupekid Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) RighteO , ....sh*t ..just ...got ..real ! Check out My previous build along with my current build which il be working on again today.. & i put it to you , where will you find the best "period correct" ford model T , 1912 & 1913 Delivery trucks built on this planet ?? ..Right here here in OZ baby ! Oh, " where to " you say ? You want Aussie GPS ?? Along the bottom & just right of the arched gutz ! ( where it has cracked & opened up a bit ) 👋 🎤 Edited April 15, 2022 by coupekid (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupekid Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) , down ere i impress & curate my own personal lone wolf car show .. for myself !! Allways rolling large down that L of'a road passi'n all that other junQ with a Q ! in my other restored machinery . An idle mind is the devils workshop !! & Its all in the fingers !! ..& with moto-magik hands, you too could be ..." King of the Castle 🏰 & ...King of the road " 👑 Ka-poW !💣💥 (me , dropping the mic) 👋 🎤 Edited April 15, 2022 by coupekid (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Very nice work! but it’s a bit early for me to be up to speed with that little party you’ve got going on there. 🤣 I’ll try read it all again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Matt, taking a nap. Have a good Easter to ALL you Aussies. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Happy Easter to you too Doug and all our Dodge’y Brothers and sisters. Have a safe and happy weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Some of us will be in South Carolina starting next Sat. We haven't had a meet the last two years. Will be good to see everyone. Don't get in trouble while we are gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Some of us will be in South Carolina starting next Sat. We haven't had a meet the last two years. Will be good to see everyone. Don't get in trouble while we are gone. Safe traveling Doug Happy Easter to you all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks Ron. We are headed well below the Mason DIxon line, something I don't do very often. With the price of fuel I may need a loan to get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Nice article in the club news @Mattml430, great color combination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 The trouble we go to to keep the screw police off our backs. (Ron and Doug!! ) Not to mention any names. Sand blasted and Nickle plated all the old screws ready for assembly of the door catches and locks. The 24 dodge Ute is getting very close to being ready to go to the upholster. She actually moved under her own steam for the first time in 42 years last Saturday. That was a huge milestone for grant in his restoration. It was pretty bloody exciting for me too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Looks like Grant is doing it right, not with those phony phillips screws. Not like some of those OTHER Aussies. Edited June 15, 2022 by nearchoclatetown (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 We took the 24 dodge Ute for a drive today. It went faultlessly and it was the first time grant has driven it. Was a great day being that he has waited 42 years to drive it. Bringing her out of the shed. Back after it’s first drive. I will get onto the rear guards this week so we can get them on. Also need to Nickle plate the windscreen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 4/16/2022 at 3:31 AM, Mattml430 said: Very nice work! but it’s a bit early for me to be up to speed with that little party you’ve got going on there. 🤣 I’ll try read it all again later. Been on the Happy Havelock Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: We took the 24 dodge Ute for a drive today. It went faultlessly and it was the first time grant has driven it. Was a great day being that he has waited 42 years to drive it. Bringing her out of the shed. Back after it’s first drive. I will get onto the rear guards this week so we can get them on. Also need to Nickle plate the windscreen. Looking Great Matt Is he coming over for the DB Rally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Nice one, looks awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) We have made some good progress on Grants beautiful old 24 dodge Ute. Getting close to the upholstery stage. I have purposely lowered the quality of the picture so the “bloody screw police” don’t pic up on the Phillips screws in the led taillights until we get them changed. 🫣 Edited July 23, 2022 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mattml430 said: We have made some good progress on Grants beautiful old 24 dodge Ute. Getting close to the upholstery stage. I have purposely lowered the quality of the picture so the “bloody screw police” don’t pic up on the Phillips screws in the led taillights until we get them changed. 🫣 Great work as always. Curious how the logo was engraved and how many damn coats of varnish is that!? Wow, stunning wood finish (for oak especially). Regards Dave Edited July 23, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) Dave, Matt will probably tell you he used a Dremel. Those Aussies do anything to get a car back on the road. What color interior will it be? Edited July 23, 2022 by nearchoclatetown (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Matt, can mine be next? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Dave, Matt will probably tell you he used a Dremel A DREMEL FOR THAT!!!!? Time to enlarge the photo.... EDIT: Yep, now I see all the start and stop marks.... and he thinks he has to worry about the bolt police 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 6 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Great work as always. Curious how the logo was engraved and how many damn coats of varnish is that!? Wow, stunning wood finish (for oak especially). Regards Dave Thanks Dave. Grant and his son did all the timber work and I just painted it. They had the logo done with a CNC router. I did say when he turned up with it I could of knocked that out with a hammer and chisel before smoko. NOT!! Haha. It looks great doesn’t it. The oak has between 12-15 coats of glaserit 2pak clear on it, About 8 litres. I kinda lost count towards the end there, and we gave it a really light stain just to get the grain to stand out. It’s been a great fun restoration this one as grant comes up as much as he can and helps out. Jude and my Saturday’s have been very entertaining for the last six months. We have pretty long lunches and smoko’s listening to grant’s stories. Rich was up yesterday but was a bit disappointed when he found out Jude hadn’t made him any brownies. 😂🤣. It’s really great how much fun these old cars can create. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 3 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Matt, can mine be next? We’d end up eating to much ice cream at your place Doug and nothing would get done The engine is looking good though. what are the 2 little cars tucked away in the back there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: Thanks Dave. Grant and his son did all the timber work and I just painted it. They had the logo done with a CNC router. I did say when he turned up with it I could of knocked that out with a hammer and chisel before smoko. NOT!! Haha. It looks great doesn’t it. The oak has between 12-15 coats of glaserit 2pak clear on it, About 8 litres. I kinda lost count towards the end there, and we gave it a really light stain just to get the grain to stand out. It’s been a great fun restoration this one as grant comes up as much as he can and helps out. Jude and my Saturday’s have been very entertaining for the last six months. We have pretty long lunches and smoko’s listening to grant’s stories. Rich was up yesterday but was a bit disappointed when he found out Jude hadn’t made him any brownies. 😂🤣. It’s really great how much fun these old cars can create. Dremel has a CNC router now? Damn, how long was I asleep... Glasurit clear laquer 923-35? That makes sense now. So your recoat was every hour or so I presume? Less with high temps of course I thought you may have used varnish. Was thinking that can't be because of the brutal turnaround time for recoat. Very nice job. Sounds like you're all having a blast working on it. It really is cool how much fun these old cars (and trucks) create. Love the Ute, can't wait to see the final product. Edited July 23, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I 43 minutes ago, 30DodgePanel said: Dremel has a CNC router now? Damn, how long was I asleep... Glasurit clear laquer 923-35? That makes sense now. So your recoat was every hour or so I presume? Less with high temps of course I thought you may have used varnish. Was thinking that can't be because of the brutal turnaround time for recoat. Very nice job. Sounds like you're all having a blast working on it. It really is cool how much fun these old cars (and trucks) create. Love the Ute, can't wait to see the final product. I generally do 3 wet on wet coats and leave it dry for a couple of days and then on the final coat I like to leave it for about 2 weeks before I put just 2 wet on wet coats at about 30% reducer. I’ve just done my wife’s new kitchen tops in it. They have come up pretty nice to. We got them in European oak. Which looks pretty much the same as American oak. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) How does your wife keep you so busy? I have good intentions BUT. OH, and the small cars in the backround are a '74 Citicar, I've already gone electric. And the front fenders to my '67 Camaro and a red '57 Corvette. I need about another 75 years to get them all done. Edited July 23, 2022 by nearchoclatetown (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Jeez, that oak top looks heavy;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) Rich, it goes 16 ounces to the pound in the US. Edited July 24, 2022 by nearchoclatetown (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 We settle on our new property today so the next few months will be pretty busy for us. We have a bit of renovating to do and then move my workshop and set it all back up. So working on the old girls will take a step back for a little bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Congratulations mate I wish that I could be able to come over and give you a hand I only have one good one at present but you would be welcome to it Got a call from J.P. from across the ditch last night and he is coming over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I hope your move goes smoothly Matt, it will be a big job and we will ask for good weather for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Matt, I'd come and help but I'm too damned old to lift stuff anymore. You do realize after the move you will never be able to find anything again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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