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Learning skills with a 199x SWB 80

Postby Hooky_Van_Man » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:55 am

How do i get started in modifications, repairs, upgrades etc. what kind of skills do i need to learn. tell me a bit about welding. why is primer grey.

i would like to add to interior
sunroof, - what cutting equipment do i need.
ply and carpet,

exterior skills
respraying,

repairs on rust holes.

electrics:
nice sound system, spotlights in the roof running off battery.


i'm a beginner but am very keen to learn. any help would be great.
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Re: Learning skills with a 199x SWB 80

Postby gemini » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:46 am

Hooky_Van_Man wrote:How do i get started in modifications, repairs, upgrades etc. what kind of skills do i need to learn. tell me a bit about welding. the fusion of metal why is primer grey. Paint

i would like to add to interior
sunroof, - what cutting equipment do i need. ply and carpet, a saw


exterior skills
respraying, a spraygun

repairs on rust holes. newspaper & filler or see answer 1

electrics:
nice sound system, spotlights in the roof running off battery.


i'm a beginner but am very keen to learn. any help would be great. it would but take the pi$$ somewhere else
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Postby Hooky_Van_Man » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:14 am

ok so spray gun, clearcoat paint anything else for the finish?
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Postby gemini » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:30 am

Hooky_Van_Man wrote:ok so spray gun, clearcoat paint anything else for the finish?
:lol: :lol:
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