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Post by Dean.nabbe » Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:25 pm

painted, and pinchweld rubber edge fitted..
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fitted mounts to the tub, foam rubber seal and 25mm square tube across the front for the rubber strip to fix to.(unfortunately i forgot to take photos before fitting the lid)

i've fitted the lid, gas struts, and rubber strip across the window to help seal the hinge.
the gas struts work perfectly.. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205625048172394
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locking rods have been fitted to the actuators, i just need to make a catch on the tub, then connect them to the switch inside the cab..
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1987 Brumby.
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Post by Dean.nabbe » Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:58 pm

ok, job is all but done..

thanks for following, if you have any questions about the job. feel free to ask.
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1987 Brumby.
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Post by Dean.nabbe » Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:54 pm

catches are made and actually work really well..

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i have wired it all up and it works great.. i have to apply a little pressure to the lid while locking/unlocking the lid or the pins don't locate properly.. i'm hoping this will change after the rubber seal has settled..

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10 ... =3&theater
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Post by brumbyrunner » Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:18 am

Top effort. Would be good to see in the flesh I reckon.
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Post by El_Freddo » Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:09 pm

Looks great mate! Will you work on the final finish of the lid for less of that glass mesh look?

Even if not, it's still an awesome effort and a unique brumby ute lid!

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Post by Tweety » Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:35 pm

Read this thread start to finish. Great work. Very impressed.
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Post by Dean.nabbe » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:39 pm

I will be fixing up the finish at a later date, probably when I give the old girl a new paint job.. It works and that's what's important.
For now, I have plenty of other jobs to finish off first..
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1987 Brumby.
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Post by RSR 555 » Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:41 pm

Any updated pics of it all painted?

Looks great and applaud your work
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Post by Dean.nabbe » Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:30 am

Nah, haven't done any painting yet. Still working on other projects.
Painting will be the finishing touch.
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Post by Bantum » Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:41 pm

You mean paint the inside ? yes that would look good.

Got any idea how much it weighs ?

I was thinking it could be done in carbon fibre for a sleeker, light weight effort.

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by Dean.nabbe » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:54 pm

Bantum wrote:You mean paint the inside ? yes that would look good.

Got any idea how much it weighs ?

I was thinking it could be done in carbon fibre for a sleeker, light weight effort.

Cheers, Bantum ...
rough guess i would say it weighs about 20kg give/take
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