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  1. 31st December 2017, 09:23 AM #16
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    I had a 76 dak dak ute back in the early 80s.
    It was a 2 litre with the double acting rear end, it went hard and handled well.
    They were different to load, one winters night in Canberra I had 4 in the cab and another 4 sitting against it out of the breeze. I couldn’t steer it with all the weight on the front wheels.
    Same with machinery or timber you had to position the load in the middle of the wheelbase not up against the cab like a normal ute.
    I have a photo somewhere of it with a Mazda T600 3 wheel ute on the back.
    Doing up the Mazda currently.
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  3. 31st December 2017, 09:26 AM #17
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    And how many points for a VW Fastback??


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    Smile Got a little more done.

    Glued up the bottom and sides.
    Need to come up with something for the top, it's to high or something.
    Wanting a little sleeker look.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    And how many points for a VW Fastback??


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    Sorry crowie we never counted them for some reason.
    And thanks clear out I had forgotten about the thing, we all way's loved finding them but few and far between.
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    Quote Originally Posted by htl View Post
    Need to come up with something for the top, it's to high or something.
    Wanting a little sleeker look.
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    Chop the roof, lower the suspension and add a V8!!!

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  7. 31st December 2017, 09:55 PM #21
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    I think part of the problem might be that your roof is too long and too far forward, from memory the front of the roof was square in line with the dashboard.
    The back of the roof was in line with the back of the cab, as can be seen in the pic below.
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    Also can be seen in the pic below, the sides also sloped inwards slightly.
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    Hope this is of some help to you.
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    Of course you could do another one that is "radical"
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    Great build with some interesting tips.

    A great thread too.
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    [QUOTE=KBs PensNmore;2062463]I think part of the problem might be that your roof is too long and too far forward, from memory the front of the roof was square in line with the dashboard.
    The back of the roof was in line with the back of the cab, as can be seen in the pic below.
    Combi UTE.jpg


    There is a nice curve to the front I hope I'm not to far along to change that, we'll have to check that out.

    Thia is one mean looking truck!!!

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    I should note!!!

    That the roof hanging back from the front are shown on Dutchys plans but me not going much by the plans hadn't really took notice of them till now.
    So all I can say is wake up Bruce and check the plans. lol
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    Bruce, I'm not sure, but I think that is the general idea of plans, something that is followed, to give a look the same as required.
    Unless you're modifying it to fit 2 V8's side by side. It's easy to be led astray.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore View Post
    Bruce, I'm not sure, but I think that is the general idea of plans, something that is followed, to give a look the same as required.
    Unless you're modifying it to fit 2 V8's side by side. It's easy to be led astray.
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    How's the build going Bruce?? Waiting with anticipation to see the finished project.
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    Sorry Guy's way to cold in my little shed for a week or so. Brrrrrrr!!!!
    And yes the cabin fever has already hit. lol
    I know it's summer for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by htl View Post
    Sorry Guy's way to cold in my little shed for a week or so. Brrrrrrr!!!!
    And yes the cabin fever has already hit. lol
    I know it's summer for you.
    Predicting 41C here tomorrow.
    Will watch the cricket with A/c on

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith_1 View Post
    Predicting 41C here tomorrow.
    Will watch the cricket with A/c on

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    I will take a photo of the thermometer in the shed tomorrow
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    I just want to know if your bragging about the heat or complaining. LOL
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