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Vinnies 53 jim jam

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22 Sep 2014 22:38 #124819 by Vinnie
Vinnies 53 jim jam was created by Vinnie
Only had a few months this is standard when purchased not building a monster just a toy for me an my boy to spend time together he's 13 and is learning to drive



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22 Sep 2014 22:41 #124820 by Vinnie
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New pads came first.Calipers looked a bit grubby so gave them a quick makeover
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22 Sep 2014 22:44 - 23 Sep 2014 05:43 #124822 by Vinnie
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Then found some wheels and tyres for sale from a member thanks Docmartin
Filled arches out a treat
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22 Sep 2014 22:48 - 22 Sep 2014 22:49 #124823 by Vinnie
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Then came across lift kit from another member thanks J999pre
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22 Sep 2014 22:57 #124825 by Vinnie
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Didn't want to fit new parts to this


So under sealed arches as last owner had basted them with high power washer and they were bear also repainted chassis green.
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22 Sep 2014 23:04 - 22 Sep 2014 23:07 #124828 by Vinnie
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Next fitting springs and shocks
More paint on chassis and axle


Painted arms red to match brakes


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22 Sep 2014 23:11 #124829 by Vinnie
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Then the back.
I knew jim jam had had new boot floor welded inside but nothing finished outside

So got fixing this to stop water getting in
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22 Sep 2014 23:15 #124831 by Vinnie
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Back to underseal and painting chassis

More axle paint

And arm paint
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22 Sep 2014 23:17 #124832 by Vinnie
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22 Sep 2014 23:21 #124834 by Vinnie
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Springs n shocks fitted


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22 Sep 2014 23:24 #124835 by Vinnie
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Next came wheel spacers thanks kirkynut
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22 Sep 2014 23:28 #124837 by Vinnie
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That's it for now more to come
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