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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by steelrat Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:01 am

    Well, an update:
    Floor is done. All patch panels welded in. Not pretty but functional. I am not a welder. All seams sealed and floor painted. Found 2 fiero seats for the front.  The delica seat is great. Like the full recline amd 360 swivel which is key for my special needs son.

    A friend of mine will repaint all the exterior badging, another found era correct hubcaps and donated them.  Friends stepping up with donations to the van for my son. Amazing people. Maple Ridge Brake and Muffler put a new exhaust system in it last week for 50% off quoted price. A fabrication friend will make a plaque for all that contributed. Another fabricator friend donated the 18 gauge metal for the floor patch panels.

    There has also been a very generous donation of body work, paint and supplies as well as the painting of the van
    Carl. Maximum Collision Abbotsford.
    Darryl Tippe. Horizon paint and autobody supply(Langley) wow, what can I say. You get what you give..


    My wifes b-day is May 5. I am going to tell her we are going camping the weekend following the 5th. She loves it. The Saturday morning before I take her to Golden Ears park. A friend will follow me to the park me driving the van. I will set the van up, chairs, awning, food, wood, etc with side doors open. I will place key items of hers and my sons in the van. My friend will drop me back to the car. Then I will pick up my wife. We will drive into the campground and past the van. I will stop and say" wow look at that old van, cool" she will love it as well. I will say let's go look and talk to the owners. I will have to coax her closer to look in the van. It will be then, she will recognize her stuff and our sons in the van. I will then hold up the keys and say" Happy Birthday"  I am taking lots of pictures. I will have a binder illustrating the build, the background of the purchase and a plaque in the van showing all the people/businesses that donated to the cause.

    The Mercury went to my friends shop last week. He wants it for a month to work on as this is a side job/donated project.
    Going to paint it the original Twighlight Turquoise with the top/window area done in colonial white.

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    here is the paint scheme I want to duplicate in my colors
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    at the shop  Very Happy
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    Post by vanny Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:22 am

    Great story! Should be a memorable birthday!!!


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    Post by steelrat Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:30 pm

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    Post by vanny Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:34 pm

    Looking Good! Well on it's way...someday I hope the nose on mine ends up that straight! Thanks for posting these pics! Keep them coming, Please and Thank You! cheers cheers cheers


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    Post by steelrat Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:41 pm

    Thanks,
    great work on the rear bumper. I am impressed. cheers


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    Post by vanny Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:46 pm

    Wow! Like it never even happened!!! Nice and smooth!


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    Post by steelrat Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:44 am

    Before and after touch up paint for emblems.

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    Post by Seth G Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:45 pm

    Those look awesome, big improvement!
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    Post by vanny Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:53 am

    Nice work! Now they POP!!! cheers


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    Post by Abitibi Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:55 am

    Looking good. If your wife doesn't like her gift I would find a new wife Wink
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    Post by steelrat Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:54 pm

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:48 pm

    Looking great, bet you are chomping at the bit to get it done.
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    Post by Big W Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:16 pm

    Great work. Keep those pics coming. cheers
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    Post by steelrat Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:18 pm

    getting closer to paint cheers

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    Post by vanny Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:56 pm

    Wow, it's really Humming right along! Can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks for the pics!!! cheers


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    Post by steelrat Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:53 pm

    Van is getting block sanded and then paint this weekend. Can't wait.

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    Post by steelrat Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:43 pm

    Primer going on the lid. Getting closer.

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    Post by vanny Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:52 pm

    Drum roll Please.............!!!! Can't wait to see the finished product! Very Happy cheers


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    Post by Big W Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:22 pm

    ....That makes two of us...Can't waite cheers
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    Post by steelrat Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:11 pm

    Getting closer.
    Love the colonial white, will be brilliant with the Twilight turquoise, rich contrast. Door that was rebuilt has 1st light coat on inside. Very Happy

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    Post by steelrat Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:41 pm

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    Post by Seth G Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:26 pm

    Wow, that looks great, love the color and the 2 tone
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    Post by vanny Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:35 pm

    That's awesome!!!! Congrats!!!!


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    Post by Big W Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:33 pm

    That's looking real nice. I'm digging that color also. cheers
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    Post by dix Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:55 pm

    very nice color choices you made.!!!!!!!!!!!!


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