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    Cheers pzs and 1950landy,

    Thanks for the pointers - well I know they need sandblasting at least! As for treatment afterwards, I guess I have time to decide until I get my hands on another 272309 wheel.

    Then I'll start the hunt for tyres!

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    The problem with Powder Coating is that it is porous so unless the correct primer coat is used they will rust under the Powder Coating & you won't know until it is too late .

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    Porosity of powder coatings

    You can get decorative and functional powders. Decorative are porous, functional finishes are used in marine industries and are not porous. If you go down the powder coat path speak to your painter and ensure he gives you the finish you require. Biggest issue I have experienced with powder coat is that like all hard finishes it chips with impact, as per stone chips. The metal surface is then open to the elements and a creeping rust that results in the coating flaking of.

    Gal would work, I suspect the cost would be up with the powder coating costs or more.

    I powdercoated a rim for a second spare for an outback trip, it looked good and it was done at a time when I did not have much time so just accepted the short comings. My bullbar is looking a bit taffy now that the powercoating is lifting due to the creeping rust.
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    Maybe we're expecting too much out of what really is a smallish motor allready pushing 2 tonnes. Just because it's a v8 doesn't mean it's powerfull.

    One answer REV IT BABY REV IT!!!

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    Thanks Slug_burner, some sound advice.

    Sorry for the late reply. Well, ended up having them sandblasted, 2 Pac epoxy primed and then painted black.

    They look bloody superb, and should last for a long while. Will post photos when I get the chance... Mind you don't ask what it cost.

    Now, just to find some damn 7.00 x 16 tyres.....

    Cheers

    RDM

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    How did you go with tyres?
    I have a similar circumstance- have 272309s (and a 2.25 motor) on my 80". And funnily enough also have an original 231601 as the spare!!??
    I currently have a variety of 7.5s on it but they are all pretty knackered. I will probably end up just getting 7.5 Dunlop Road Grippers or similar, but tyre choice has been doing my head in, so really interested in how you have got on, and how it looks.

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    I have a set of these on my 86".

    Gt Radial X Grip - Tyrepower Manjimup

    Haven't been on-road yet but they work well off-road and certainly look the part.
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    1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)

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    Quote Originally Posted by RDM View Post
    Thanks Numpty,

    Will take your advice. I'll try and get my hands on a 5th wheel before they go off for sandblasting/prime/paint.

    Now i need to find a new main gear lever!
    hi i have a good used gear lever regards jim
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    Quote Originally Posted by cjc_td5 View Post
    I have a set of these on my 86".

    Gt Radial X Grip - Tyrepower Manjimup

    Haven't been on-road yet but they work well off-road and certainly look the part.
    As you say, they work well off road. The compound is really too soft for road use and wears too quickly. After a 5000 km trip my new tyres were noticeably worn and I only got about 20000 km out of them. When new they pick up quite big stones that put dents in the mudguard. They are tough 8 PR tyres and in about 15 years I've only had one flat that was caused by outside elements, the rest was caused by incompetent tyre fitters and cheap quality tubes. (I now fit the tyres myself.) I still us a worn set for outback trips. They work well on bitumen, wet and dry, on dirt and sand. In mud would be a different story. But the roads usually get closed before it gets to that. For everyday use I use some cheap road tyres, I don't care about looks.
    .W.

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    Hey folks,

    Sorry for the late reply! I'm away with work atm, and poor on time.

    QRS40 - funny you have the same wheel/tyre problem! Those GT Radial X Grips look pretty good, had I seen them before I probably would have gone that option. How did you go?

    In any case, I got desperate and jumped on E-Bay, picking up 5 Drive Light Truck Tyres (approx $140 per tyre). They are 7.00R16 LT, 118/114 Load Index. I haven't installed them yet, so no idea how they will fair. But, they are better than my old tyres, and certainly look the part. Tread pattern seems to strike a good balance between on/off road. Let me know if you want a link. They only took a week or so to get trucked over from Sydney.

    Hopefully the photos of the wheels and tyres come through....

    Russelrovers- I have PM'd you regarding the lever, thanks.

    Still need to find some quality tubes...

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    What's the ply rating (PR) of those tyres?
    .W.

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