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by Newtomud
Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)
Replies: 45
Views: 43899

Re: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)

Had a day off today so went down the workshop to play with my joggler.. Started like this. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/newtovw1/latest153_zps6ab68159.jpg Had a joggle. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/newtovw1/24thjanuary2013017_zps5e6f96f7.jpg Cut and shaped the roof cut to f...
by Newtomud
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Newtomud's Newtobuild
Replies: 57
Views: 41625

Re: Newtomud's Newtobuild

ohh :( anything new to this build then? i see youve got a campervan on the go lol.. No, not done much to the Suzuki lately.. But wont take much to finish.. I've only got the workshop for 1 year so need to get the VW up and running (but i'll leave the VW build to the non Suzuki build part of the for...
by Newtomud
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Newtomud's Newtobuild
Replies: 57
Views: 41625

Re: Newtomud's Newtobuild

Jay18 wrote:looks good, is it just me that cant see most of the pics?..
I think it was last year when the site was rebuilt? Most of my pic's disappeared.. ScottieJ did try to fix them but seems like they are lost :o(
by Newtomud
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)
Replies: 45
Views: 43899

Re: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)

Them discs look much better then the old flap discs!, would you say they dont wear down as quick? ps look good with the vw! if your not rubbin' then your not dubbin' :rockin: Flap discs will eat metal..Lots of sparks(tiny pieces of metal/very hot).. clean/strip discs if used properly don't damage m...
by Newtomud
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Newtomud's Newtobuild
Replies: 57
Views: 41625

Re: Newtomud's Newtobuild

Made a new rear bumper from 100x100x5mm box section with inset 90 lights..
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Only had an electric drill and a metal file.. so took some time.
by Newtomud
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)
Replies: 45
Views: 43899

Re: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)

dazerede wrote:Looks good I bet it took u ages to do that dash
20 minutes.. Smith and Arrow clean and strip discs.. Have a look at you tube to see what they can do.. No sparks so no meatal damage (unless you dig in hard) :thumbup:
by Newtomud
Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)
Replies: 45
Views: 43899

Re: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)

Off tangent a bit but here goes.. We all love to go to shows and vehicle related events.. I recently went to a VW show, looking to buy a drivers side door, a passengers side door and an engine bay door.. I was after good second hand doors as the newly made doors are poo/rust away in no time.. I foun...
by Newtomud
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dan and Scotties Snowff Roading day on the Marlborough downs
Replies: 20
Views: 13713

Re: Dan and Scottie's Snowff Roading day on the Ridgeway

Nice pictures 8-) I read both of your build threads so good to see your SJ's off road/on road.. You know what I mean :er:
by Newtomud
Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)
Replies: 45
Views: 43899

Re: newtomud VW camper build (as requested)

Strip it out, get is painted 2 tone on the outside and white 'n' pine on the inside. nice purple upholstery :lol: The purple upholstery was the first thing that was removed and burnt, also the four layers of nasty stained ply board on the floor :yuk: The floor under the ply was surprisingly good :s...
by Newtomud
Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Not been on here much...Been busy :o)
Replies: 30
Views: 17753

Re: Not been on here much...Been busy :o)

dazerede wrote:whats the plan than stan

is it gunna look like this when finished :mrgreen:

as this is a 4x4 site :lol:
Trust me, I'd love to get hold of a syncro.. They are so cool 8-)
I've started a non Suzuki build thread on the "other makes and models - builds and tech" part of the forum