FE ute

[87 velo]

I had HR, EH when I first started driving in the seventies with most of the usual mods, but they where never completed to a standard I was happy with, mostly because I needed to keep them going.  I found this FE ute about 12 years ago but hoped I'd find a better one, no luck, so I got this in July 2007.  Progress has been slow because a change of job meant that I had to complete a uni degree.  Anyway at least it's started, doing all the mods first so paint and body repairs will be last

[NosFEratu]

At least you started off with one cool car!  ;D

[87 velo]

202 from my old Torana HR front end with discs, commodore rack and wipers and 5 speed box

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

The poor thing came from a pretty tough jungle. When your finished you will have saved something very special. Good luck with it all.

Rgds

Wayne

[zulu]

Good on you mate, haven't seen triple SU's or even twin SU's for a while, how does or did it run?

What colour/s are you going to paint it

Cheers Gary

[87 velo]

Good on you mate, haven't seen triple SU's or even twin SU's for a while, how does or did it run?

What colour/s are you going to paint it

Cheers Gary

It used to run great, motor is now apart for a freshen up and make it a little quicker, only had about 40k after last rebuild when the Torana it was in was tail ended.  I never had trouble with SU's (had them on the HR and EH) they just need to be set up properly with a good linkage and they're fine, I am a motorcycle mechanic by trade so 3 carbs is easy have dealt with 6 on one engine. I was going to add the fc trim on the side and do the 2 tone but now have decided to paint it Flipper blue with a white roof.
Cheers Mick

[FCRB26]

I love them mini lites what a good looking car looks in very good condition in the photo ...


Pete

[BLOK]

looks good Mick my sedan is a 202 with celica 5 speed I'm in the process of installing them at the moment ,just wondering are you going to install indicators or run without .my sedan doesn't have any either but i am going to fit them good luck with it cheers Gary

[zulu]

Sounds like a good choice of colour, gee there are a lot of utes coming out of the woodwork latley, good luck with it & keep us up to date with the pics

Gary

[87 velo]

looks good Mick my sedan is a 202 with celica 5 speed I'm in the process of installing them at the moment ,just wondering are you going to install indicators or run without .my sedan doesn't have any either but i am going to fit them good luck with it cheers Gary

It took a while (much hunting about), but I now have the front indicators and blinker switch, will probably run orange globes under the original lenses

[TTV6FC]

Great job Mick.It's always good to see where they started off.Surprising that you were able to purchase it as most of the time these vehicles just rot into the ground because the owners are too stubborn to sell them.Keep up the good work,will be watching with interest.Jamie.

[smudge]

Looks like Cooma wrecking yard am i correct. This bloke will let you through his yard for a $10 bucks, well worth a look. More of a museum than a wreckers.

[87 velo]

Looks like Cooma wrecking yard am i correct. This bloke will let you through his yard for a $10 bucks, well worth a look. More of a museum than a wreckers.

Yep it's Flynns of Cooma, the first time time I got in for free (many years ago)

[Gordon]

Hi all, does anyone have the address for the wreckers at Cooma ? is it open all weekend ? phone no ?
Thanks Gordon

[87 velo]

Hi all, does anyone have the address for the wreckers at Cooma ? is it open all weekend ? phone no ?
Thanks Gordon

It's 408 Snowy Mountains Hwy Cooma, the phone No. is 6452 1866 Wayne is the man in charge.  Last time I was there he only opened Saturday morning, besides week days of course.  Its a bit sad to see those cars out in the open roting, but at least they aren't being crushed!
Cheers Mick

[EffCee]

Last time that I went to Flynns Wrecking Yard was to get a few bits and pieces. There certainly wasn't an admission charge, although you had to haggle for prices as they weren't too keen an parting with anything for less than an arm and a leg.

Must have been about 12 years ago

Keith

[87 velo]

I had HR, EH when I first started driving in the seventies with most of the usual mods, but they where never completed to a standard I was happy with, mostly because I needed to keep them going.  I found this FE ute about 12 years ago but hoped I'd find a better one, no luck, so I got this in July 2007.  Progress has been slow because a change of job meant that I had to complete a uni degree.  Anyway at least it's started, doing all the mods first so paint and body repairs will be last

[fe350chev]

very good.

[customFC]

The car is coming along nicely.
Last time I went to Flynns, it was on the way home from the 2005 Nats. I took this pic.


Regards
Alex

[EffCee]

Alex,

Your collection of photos never ceases to amaze me.....

Keith