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Post by unclebob on Jan 24, 2019 15:49:08 GMT
Bargain 👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by firemac on Jan 26, 2019 15:39:09 GMT
Of course now all the upgrading and messing about will start: Side steps Nightbreakers OEM RAV4 bull bar (although don't know if they're still available and the Boss hates them) Power socket in boot Etc Etc We really do have to keep this one!!! It's started. Managed to find a set of OEM mudflaps on Fleecebay. Found my original"how to" for the rear power socket. Wired up the dash cam. Sidesteps aren't exactly prolific but I'll keep looking. Repaired the little odd scratches using The Charlie Method. Washed it for first time today and that is usually the time when you find the flaws that you missed on first view but nothing amiss. It was obviously kept as a garage ornament by the first owner. 😊 |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 26, 2019 16:10:17 GMT
Of course now all the upgrading and messing about will start: Side steps Nightbreakers OEM RAV4 bull bar (although don't know if they're still available and the Boss hates them) Power socket in boot Etc Etc We really do have to keep this one!!! It's started. Managed to find a set of OEM mudflaps on Fleecebay. Found my original"how to" for the rear power socket. Wired up the dash cam. Sidesteps aren't exactly prolific but I'll keep looking. Repaired the little odd scratches using The Charlie Method. Washed it for first time today and that is usually the time when you find the flaws that you missed on first view but nothing amiss. It was obviously kept as a garage ornament by the first owner. 😊 Good to hear Jim :TU: Is it the steps you'd want or the bars as I can keep an eye out for you. Might be good Jim to start a separate thread showing the Ravs progress as you build on it and perhaps some how to's?? |
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Post by firemac on Jan 26, 2019 17:43:28 GMT
It's started. Managed to find a set of OEM mudflaps on Fleecebay. Found my original"how to" for the rear power socket. Wired up the dash cam. Sidesteps aren't exactly prolific but I'll keep looking. Repaired the little odd scratches using The Charlie Method. Washed it for first time today and that is usually the time when you find the flaws that you missed on first view but nothing amiss. It was obviously kept as a garage ornament by the first owner. 😊 Good to hear Jim  Is it the steps you'd want or the bars as I can keep an eye out for you. Might be good Jim to start a separate thread showing the Ravs progress as you build on it and perhaps some how to's?? That's an idea, Paul. If I can get it looking as nice as yours, l'll be happy . Not sure about the sides. Both the Boss and I admit that whichever goes on the sills they're really only to bling the car up a bit, particularly the black bodywork, although the OEM sidesteps do a splendid job keeping the road Mick off the lower doors. I reckon that the rock sliders would look best. |
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Post by jasehutch on Jan 26, 2019 21:50:48 GMT
I’ve got the bars on mine but I’ve often thought running boards would be a better option.  |
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Post by firemac on Jan 26, 2019 23:02:43 GMT
I’ve got the bars on mine but I’ve often thought running boards would be a better option. Those look great, Jase. Years ago I had a black Granite 5-dr with the rock sliders and I really liked them. Have you ever had any trouble with the plastic end caps going walkies? |
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Post by jasehutch on Jan 27, 2019 8:37:53 GMT
No Jim , I was warned of this problem when I got them so whilst cleaning them up (they were an eBay find) I had the end caps off so applied a little glue and larger pop rivets..
I actually have a couple of new spare end caps sitting in the shed , another lucky eBay find..
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Post by unclebob on Jan 27, 2019 11:21:32 GMT
I’ve got the bars on mine but I’ve often thought running boards would be a better option. By far the best side steps/side bars available for the 3 door but would be tricky to find now (and with the end caps still fitted )😉 ...and then you need the rear step to match 👍🏻👍🏻 |
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Post by bigkev on Jan 27, 2019 13:05:18 GMT
Brembo of That Italy made those side TUBE fings........bliddy daft........sold them years ago and bought some side steps from neighbour of Don's i Peak District. Superb extended mudflaps. Good wan Jase min.....those tube caps will be like finding nice people in London by now.......
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Post by unclebob on Jan 27, 2019 13:20:12 GMT
Brembo of That Italy made those side TUBE fings........bliddy daft........sold them years ago and bought some side steps from neighbour of Don's i Peak District. Superb extended mudflaps. Good wan Jase min.....those tube caps will be like finding nice people in London by now....... Nice people in London 😄😄😉 |
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Post by bigkev on Jan 27, 2019 14:00:27 GMT
Urza few conceptions, Boab min.....
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Post by unclebob on Jan 27, 2019 14:22:18 GMT
Urza few conceptions, Boab min..... 👍🏻👍🏻 |
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Post by jasehutch on Jan 27, 2019 15:04:46 GMT
Bob , regarding the rear step/bar to match, I don’t know if it would fit with the towbar I have in place ?
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Post by Ravasher on Jan 27, 2019 19:40:28 GMT
That is one awesome looking car Jim. Like you said it’s a keeper and if you were ever to sell it I’m sure some of us would be willing to buy it 😊. I read an article recently I’ll see if I can find it again the original Rav is a possible classic and I really think the 3 door 4.2 could well be too |
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Post by unclebob on Jan 27, 2019 19:45:06 GMT
Bob , regarding the rear step/bar to match, I don’t know if it would fit with the towbar I have in place ? I would think you are right Jase as it fits on the same chassis bolts at the back ☹️ |
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