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Old 10-05-2015, 03:38 AM   #17
Grizz1963
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Re: UK Ratty V8 327 Mean Green Machine

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Originally Posted by IronAndHeart View Post
Thanks for the Electrical tips and the shifter tip.
I will give the electrics another pop at the weekend using the switch in line with earth.

As for the shifter, to be honest it was a bit "bling" for me anyway. So its in the bin now - Thank you though.

The nights a drawing in here so by the time I finish work there is no daylight so no playing with the truck.

I have noticed that the previous owner bought and fitted new (original) exterior locks and handles - however they do not lock. I was chatting to a guy the other day who said "they never lock, you have to take them apart and take a bit out - then they work".

Is this true ?

Just ordered my military canvas for the rear bed.

Should be fun fitting and cutting it

Mike,

Have you thought of how to attach the canvas?

Mine had some sash window rope sewn into one end and that then slid into a slotted, fixed C shaped groove.

You can buy DIY brass tent/groundsheet eyelets from Camping International or online to create a row of eyes to thread some rope through and then fix to hooks around the edge, unless you are able to create some kind of framework.

I like this sort of modding as its off the normal pace.
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