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What is left on DZDaisy

[!example] ## Body Repair Panels & Chassis
Body Panels & Chassis – repair panels, floor pans, pillars, wheel arches, outriggers, crossmembers

  • Roof cut-out prepared for pop-top installation
  • Edges of fuel inspection window repaired
  • Replace left step panel
  • Rust repair on right mid window frame
  • Rust repair around windscreen frame
  • Rust repair on sliding door
  • Replace all remaining window rubbers and inspect for rust
  • Repair B-pillar section
  • Replace left rear wheel arch panel
  • Repair right D-pillar
  • Repair left D-pillar
  • Replace right rear wheel arch panel
  • Repair sill edge (driver’s side middle section)
  • Remove unnecessary sill components (sliding door track area)
  • Weld in three off-side sill panels
  • Replace front top hat crossmember
  • Purchase and fit two middle top hats
  • Weld in new jacking points (x2)
  • Modify/extend seat support panels
  • Adjust cargo floor for right-hand-drive conversion
  • Remove rust and repaint under-floor components
  • Weld or bond rear mid panel section (shelf to floor)
  • Replace door check strap (left side)

[!example] ## Pop-top & Camper related Body Parts & Accessories – door fittings, handles, mirrors, trim, glass, roof sections

  • Clean adhesive residue from roof surface
  • Relocate pop-top roof cut-out forward to align with beams
  • Drill holes and install captive nuts for fittings
  • Fabricate stainless steel pop-top retaining washers

[!example] ## Body Parts & Accessories
Body Parts & Accessories – door fittings, handles, mirrors, trim, glass, roof sections

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[!example] ## Seals & Rubbers
Seals & Rubbers – window rubbers, door seals, gaskets

  • Replace window winders
  • Install new windscreen with fresh rubber seal

[!example] ## Interior Parts & Accessories
Interior – headliners, trim, dashboard, seats, cupboards, camper furniture

  • Clean and repaint seat platforms
  • Remove dashboard, inspect wiring, and strip unused gauges
  • Repaint dashboard and fit stereo
  • Weld in seat rails
  • Fit electronic demister (optional)
  • Install front kickboard panel
  • Add cab mid-shelf
  • Fit new headliner
  • Replace rear-view mirror
  • Purchase and upholster door cards
  • Install head-height cupboards (left and right sides)
  • Cover cargo area shell with upholstery
  • Build and install cargo area headliner
  • Install new interior layout (inspired by Winkipop design)

[!example] ## Engine & Engine Parts
Engine & Components – long blocks, carburettors, tinware, heater boxes

  • Rebuild engine
  • Rebuild carburettors
  • Cut open, clean, and repair heater boxes

[!example] ## Transmission
Transmission – gearbox parts, cables, linkages, mounts

  • Replace clutch and brake pedal cable seals
  • Replace accelerator cable
  • Replace brake cable

[!example] ## Exhaust
Exhaust – mufflers, pipes, heat exchangers, clamps

  • Replace exhaust system

[!example] ## Fuel & Induction
Fuel & Induction – tanks, pumps, regulators, filters, lines

  • Install replacement fuel tank
  • Fit fuel pump
  • Add fuel pressure regulator
  • Install fuel shut-off switch
  • Fit manual fuel cut-off switch

[!example] ## Steering
Steering – steering boxes, racks, linkages, joints

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[!example] ## Suspension
Suspension – shocks, springs, torsion bars, bushes

  • Refurbish suspension components

[!example] ## Brakes
Brakes – pads, cylinders, lines, drums/discs, master cylinders

  • Replace brake pads
  • Ensure brake system is watertight

[!example] ## Wheels
Wheels – steel wheels, hubcaps, wheel hardware

  • Recondition the wheels
  • Re-chrome the hub caps
  • Sell the jellybean wheels

[!example] ## Electrical
Electrical – fuse boxes, lighting, wiring, switches

  • Install fuse box cover
  • Replace pop-top interior light with low-voltage bulb

[!example] ## Controls
Controls – pedals, levers, linkages, gear shifters

  • Rebuild accelerator pedal

[!example] ## Cooling
Cooling – engine tinware, seals, hoses for airflow and cooling

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[!example] ## Heating & Ventilation
Heating & Ventilation – heater vents, cables, tubing, demisters

  • Replace heater vent control cables
  • Option A: Remove all heating ducting from engine
  • Option B: Clean, replace, and wrap heating sections
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