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General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by JoKer - November 21, 2025, 02:07:42 PMregardless that
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General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by Doozer - November 21, 2025, 11:58:28 AMI was going to attempt vacuum forming but unfortunately I couldn't track down the hybrid plastic/vinyl which is quite thin that is used for that process. In hindsight though I wonder if that's why so many of these classic dashes cracked over time due to the fragility of the covering.
I got hold of some 4way stretch vinyl which looks like your typical vinyl but stretched on both planes, 1lt of F8 high heat contact adhesive and a whole lot of patience!!
The worst bit was where it dives in sharply on the left of where the heater vents come out, I think this maxed out the vinyls stretch capabilities and my patience.... God I love the unforgiving nature of contact adhesive... yeah right!!
Anyway vinyl and glue come to $180, because the dash is slightly longer the the width of the vinyl I had to buy 2m which leaves enough to do it again.
I got hold of some 4way stretch vinyl which looks like your typical vinyl but stretched on both planes, 1lt of F8 high heat contact adhesive and a whole lot of patience!!
The worst bit was where it dives in sharply on the left of where the heater vents come out, I think this maxed out the vinyls stretch capabilities and my patience.... God I love the unforgiving nature of contact adhesive... yeah right!!
Anyway vinyl and glue come to $180, because the dash is slightly longer the the width of the vinyl I had to buy 2m which leaves enough to do it again.
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General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by JoKer - November 20, 2025, 09:34:29 PMphwoar what did you do!
is that vacuum formed or paint?
is that vacuum formed or paint?
#4
General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by Doozer - November 20, 2025, 02:59:12 PMNailed it in one... potentially learnt a couple of things for next time, but really hoping that doesn't come any time soon!!
All in all very happy with the result and the price!!
Now I just need to come up with a new fascia for the instrument cluster as mine has been absolutely butchered by a previous owner
All in all very happy with the result and the price!!
Now I just need to come up with a new fascia for the instrument cluster as mine has been absolutely butchered by a previous owner
#5
Technical / Re: 74 hillman avenger 2 door ...
Last post by JoKer - November 19, 2025, 11:32:56 AMYoung Jesse will be searching the group again soon, as the rebuild has commenced!
I'm doing similar "50th" birthday on my car & found these
https://superpro-suspension.com/eu/search/product/steering-suspension/suspension/bushings/bushings-for-hillman-avenger
NOW the trouble is the exact same part here
https://trade.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/superpro-sup-pro-uni-link-pin-b-ush/SPO10047038.html
is not flagged as "for our cars"
I might bite bullet on that one and try them out (have had fail in past with wheel bearing part that "was" for Avenger (but wasn't)
so yeah unless anyone can confirm or deny, sharing info for the community would be mucho gracias' <3
I'm doing similar "50th" birthday on my car & found these
https://superpro-suspension.com/eu/search/product/steering-suspension/suspension/bushings/bushings-for-hillman-avenger
NOW the trouble is the exact same part here
https://trade.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/superpro-sup-pro-uni-link-pin-b-ush/SPO10047038.html
is not flagged as "for our cars"
I might bite bullet on that one and try them out (have had fail in past with wheel bearing part that "was" for Avenger (but wasn't)
so yeah unless anyone can confirm or deny, sharing info for the community would be mucho gracias' <3
#6
General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by JoKer - November 18, 2025, 10:20:05 AMneat progress thank you for updating
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General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by Doozer - November 16, 2025, 08:05:55 PMDash is all filled, sanded, sealed, filled , sanded and sealed again and ready to attempt the re-vinyl process....
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Members Gallery / Re: JoKer's '76 HN6783 Daily
Last post by JoKer - November 16, 2025, 12:46:49 PMFront UJ was making noises, so some time on the Hoist was arranged
turned into one of those "while we're here" balloon type jobs hah
from the Front Diff pinion Seal, Trans checkup (pan off & screen replaced), Steering Rag Joint, Trans mount and Bushes, Front Bushes, Tie rod end (nut broke off replacing Rag joint)
that's just under the Car, on top are the main culprits for the seal degradation = Carb Dash-pot rebuild and Rocker cover seal replacement
the Stromberg "Dashpots" were emptying every couple of weeks, probably from sitting still for too long
the last 2x jobs are yet to be completed, so we drove to Feilding for the FRCC Meet & identified a couple other issues which I hop to rectify shortly
otherwise an alignment will do wonders! and the car has been transformed from a rattler to smoooth as silk to drive now
turned into one of those "while we're here" balloon type jobs hah
from the Front Diff pinion Seal, Trans checkup (pan off & screen replaced), Steering Rag Joint, Trans mount and Bushes, Front Bushes, Tie rod end (nut broke off replacing Rag joint)
that's just under the Car, on top are the main culprits for the seal degradation = Carb Dash-pot rebuild and Rocker cover seal replacement
the Stromberg "Dashpots" were emptying every couple of weeks, probably from sitting still for too long
the last 2x jobs are yet to be completed, so we drove to Feilding for the FRCC Meet & identified a couple other issues which I hop to rectify shortly
otherwise an alignment will do wonders! and the car has been transformed from a rattler to smoooth as silk to drive now
#9
Technical / Re: BW35 and BW45 Automatic Ge...
Last post by JoKer - November 13, 2025, 11:24:35 AM2025 update : trying to locate a Filter Screen
I managed to find Z& fit a second hand Tranny back in the day, no issues until now
(also have a couple spares : not for sale)
Lincoln Auto's in palmy 'almost' had one on order, but a 55 arrived (different)
the right Pan Seal arrived though :/
we might try that
managed to find my OEM screen in the parts pile, also features a small tear
not world ending but yeah giving the car a "50th birthday"
any leads online?
I managed to find Z& fit a second hand Tranny back in the day, no issues until now
(also have a couple spares : not for sale)
Lincoln Auto's in palmy 'almost' had one on order, but a 55 arrived (different)
the right Pan Seal arrived though :/
QuoteHi Jared
I get a later bigger filter and grind around it to extract mesh
Then unfold original and cut and fit new mesh to it
Regards Erik
Lincoln Automatics
we might try that
managed to find my OEM screen in the parts pile, also features a small tear
not world ending but yeah giving the car a "50th birthday"
any leads online?
#10
General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials
Last post by JoKer - November 03, 2025, 05:49:45 PMLike a Clock Makers Roman Numerals are different
eg 8 is VIII not IIX for balance & ease of manufacture
neat little quirk thank you for pointing that out aye hah
eg 8 is VIII not IIX for balance & ease of manufacture
neat little quirk thank you for pointing that out aye hah