francoisv 466 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Havent updated for a wee while as I thought id keep the updates to "complete stages" All tray wall panels have been cut and fitted. Ill be sending these away tomorrow to be blasted and bent, then the will be fitted and trimmed into their fixed positions with rivets and welded in. Ive also cut most of the flooring out, will update again once they have been blasted and pent to fit. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Looking good. Is the tray going to be metal, or are you going to go for the hot rod wood style? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 haha I might keep the hot rod steel look for the next ute project Im thinking about, but for the E39, it will be flat steel tray with 3 hidden compartments in the middle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Looking good. I'm jealous of your ability and work rate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 haha well luckily the mrs has been over seas for the last 2 weeks and away for the next 3 weeks, or the work rate might be allot slower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2376 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 jebus youre a brave man, that is a hell of a lot of work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted July 30, 2014 jebus youre a brave man, that is a hell of a lot of work! Yep, quite a bit of work but luckily the cost so far hasn't been that much haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 So after spending Saturday helping my son Dye his costume black for a school play, I had the idea of trying the Dye out on the interior roof and pillar lining for the Ute. So I have stripped them out and will give them a good clean today. Will upload some photos tomorrow to see how they have come out.Pack of black dye is about $10 from countdown and makes up to 10L which should be enough. Luckily the interior lining is in good nick and not coming apart - yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 I reckon it will be very difficult to get an even colour (especially with black) on material that's already stretched onto the panels. Probably better to paint it with a proper fabric spray paint like this: http://www.simplyspray.net.nz/#!simply-spray-upholstery-fabric/c17lp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Ah nice. Yea, ill get a bottle of this as well. Will test them on the rear part of the roof lining to see what finishes best. Did you manage to sort some pics out of those parts you have for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Sorry, completely forgot! Will try and do so tonight if I can find them in the tip that was once my shed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 haha no worries. My shed is filled with lady boxes, so I don't even have one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Hi Francois. Walking the dogs around my new neighborhood yesterday I noticed a silver E39 with a blue tent over it. After literally reading your build thread the day before, I couldn't help but recognise the project. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 My shed is filled with lady boxes Quote of the day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 haha yes, that would be the one. Massive blue tent over it with tools and what nots too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 pitched blue tent over the back gave it away. I'd be keen to take alook if you ever need a extra hand with anything hit me up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 I thought it was just another Auckland murder crime scene. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Well ill be making the most of Saturday to get the rear finished (minus the rear window) so feel free to pop on over. And I guess you could say that the "project" is just a cover up to hid the blood stains on the driveway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 but on another note, Brent Jedi Mind tricked me into getting this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 You should have asked him for a bonus air vent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 wow jedi mind tricks havent listened to them in ages. cheers for a reminder! haha what headunit is that?? doesnt look like oem bmw? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Is an A-SURE AE39. Not oem, but plug direct into the ECU, Wiring Systems, CanBus etc Can control and diagnose everything from it. Its actually a pretty sweet little unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 I had an A-Sure unit in my old 528i. Great little unit for the money (think I paid about US$350 from Hong Kong), at the time they didn't have OBC functionality so I didn't bother swapping into my 540i. Good to know they have OBC functions now - great bang for buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 Started the tail gate and finished up on the wiring relocation and de looming. Made up a new ground point using a bolt hole for the old seat belts.Just need to build the new battery box with 1 farad capacitor holder, then will test that I haven't messed anything up. Teaser taken during tailgate fabrication Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 Looking good. Will you track down a motorsport rear bumper for it or keep it standard? (Since you've lost the spare wheel anyway an Msport rear, M5 diffuser and quad exhaust would suit IMO ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
