Benno's 63 Ute Resto Begins

Leroy · Post by **Leroy** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:33 pm

Sexy

splitbus · Post by **splitbus** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:52 am

Looking very cool

, where did you get the bumpers from

Cheers, Mike

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:07 am

Very tidy, lads.
I've had a look but can't find the engine specs.
What size is it, cam, carbs, etc, etc?

Hoves · Post by **Hoves** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:13 am

Very nice Benno - congrats on a beaut SC

benno · Post by **benno** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:44 pm

Hi Splitbus the rear is a repo from roy and I had it chromed by Custom chrome on the goldcoast and the front bumper is an original thats been straightened and chrome same place, total cost $950 (chrome and straighten).

Thanks Hoves will be good to go for a cruise with you Brissy guys....

benno · Post by **benno** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:49 pm

Hi Kombi1976 the engine is a pretty much stock 1600 TP, Al gave the heads a slight port job, Kardons with CSP linkage setup, Billet elec. dissy, sidewinder exhaust, electric fuel pump, upgraded coil and leads and thats pretty much it. Nice combination for easy cruising with IRS rear, L bug box, ball joint narrowed and drop spindled front end. Bay window munro Gas shocks fit nicely with the beam.

Cheers

Ted2 · Post by **Ted2** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:05 pm

Like your colour choice

I could be just a tad biased

benno · Post by **benno** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:07 am

Gday Ted2, I like the colours too be interesting to see the buses side by side

Cheers

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:31 am

That sounds like a good setup, Benno.
I ran a very similar setup myself before Steve Muller upgraded me to a 1776cc although I have an external oil cooler.
You should think about fitting one if you like driving alot during summer.

Ted2 · Post by **Ted2** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:25 pm

benno wrote:Gday Ted2, I like the colours too be interesting to see the buses side by side

Cheers

Will have to get em together Benno. Noticed in a couple of pics you have the engine lid open. Did you have any clearance issues with the sidewinder?

Cheers

Ted

benno · Post by **benno** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:26 pm

Kombi1976 - Yeah it is a fairly good setup and im pretty happy with the way its runs, a bigger motor would always be nice but I've spent enough for now. I think the oil cooler is a really good option and will look at upgrading in the future.

Cheers

Ted 2 - The rear valance is not correct and im in the process of getting the correct valance painted, so once its done i'll be able to lock the lid.
Al and steve did have some trouble fitting the sidewinder and it had to be cut and re-welded to get clearance on the valance, this seems to be a common problem with the sidewinders.

Cheers

Ted2 · Post by **Ted2** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:18 pm

Hey Benno. What are your actual colours? Mine came already painted and haven't had any success getting codes. Thanks mate.

Ted

Dutchy · Post by **Dutchy** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:33 pm

one damn fine sc!!!!!!!!!!!!! perfect..

benno · Post by **benno** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:33 pm

Hey Ted2 the top is Alpine white and the bottom is Hell Blau.

Thanks Dutchy glad you like it, just waiting on the gates to be painted now.

benno · Post by **benno** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:45 pm

Ok after a bit of debate with Al and Steve we've decided to paint the Klassic Fab gates as they are. We figured people will be keen to see the gates pretty much untouched, that way you can know what your going to get if you are considering ordering some.

I will have my original gates up for sale soon, and optional if wanted Klassic Fab gate repair sections to go with them.

Cheers Ben[/b]