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Thanks BFR. We have several sets of parts here, some NOS and some take-offs. We basically went with the most consistent colors already on the parts. Also, various photos were a big help as well.
Here are some interior shots.
Thanks Stalwart. Seems like it had taken forever to get to this point, but we are all really glad to see the piles parts looking like vehicles again:-D
Here's what it looks like with epoxy on it. The last pic shows some touch up with spot putty. It's not like we are making a show piece, but there are some blemishes that I don't want to see in the final product
With abrasive blasting of the areas with rust completed, preparations for paint begins
Second pic shows the beginning of the platform for the light bar , FLIR and whatever else we can fit on it
Last pic taken before epoxy primer goes on
My kid’s always help on this, and other projects at the shop. There are many times that their friends want to come over and participate. Here, the sealant is being scraped out of the vision block ports.
Sometimes we find bolts broken off in the threaded holes, and they have to be addressed too
Yes, and I hope to get around to putting together a thread for each of them on this site. At the moment, we are kinda busy and I dont have time to do that yet. However, if you google "wgtactical" you will see up to date links to just about everything we've done here. Really complete ones are on...
It probably wont go fit most drive thru's when completed...you will see why later:wink:
The first thing we do is steam clean inside and out, then chop off everything that we don't need...then steam clean again.
This is will be an makeover for the Gwinnett Sheriff’s SWAT LAV-150. This particular vehicle has some history, as pointed out in an email I received from a gentleman in Texas who wrote:
“Hi Gerald,
I thought this would interest you.
Your V150 was one that was "captured' in Panama during Just...
Rory,
I will have a sample in my hands shortly. From our discussions, they're going to be really close. Anyway as soon as I get it, I will advise :wink:
We just got the powerpack in and the hoses, wiring and linkage hooked up. Much of this will be covered, but it still gets the same amount of detail as if it were in the open.
Thanks for the comments guys :-D
Rory it was a pleasure to have you here, and it's a shame that you live so far away.
Roscoe, when this restoration is completed, it will be little more than a floor ornament here. There will be lots of detailed pictures posted on the net, but it may not...
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