hi my first fc

[pajman1824]

hi there guys im starting a new project a 1959 fc wagon given to me by the very generous brett (spinner) and hope to get at least the body finnished by xmas.ill be posting progress pics as i go along.heres some to show the condition of the wagon when i recieved it.
thanks again brett  ;D











as you can see its got a fair bit of rust but it going to be great to restore the old girl

[pajman1824]

heres more pics as i start to strip the car




hers some more of the rust





started cutting some of the fust out

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Well pajman1824, a big project. Hope you reach your target by Christmas. Saving this one will be a credit to you and good luck.

Regards

Wayne B

[pajman1824]

thanks for the words of encouragement im going to give it my best go,my last project was a 1963 mini in much worse condition.im a sucker for punishment ::)

[Not Happy Jan]

Hi Brett
Keep the pictures coming. By the sounds of it your a pro 8)
I thougth my rust was bad.
Nick

[pajman1824]

no no no im not a pro just self taught lol.i just love working with sheet metal and it gives you a great feeling of satisfaction when you see fresh new metal where rust holes were previously. ;D

[steamman]

The whole fe and fc movement needs people like you so full of enthusiasm,it inspires us all.
Cheers
Deano

[pajman1824]

thanks deano,by the way guys my name isnt brett its furio (token ethnic lol)

[Not Happy Jan]

Opps just re read original post. Sorry Furio.
Anyhow... anyone with an FC ( or FE) is OK by me.

[customFC]

Hey Furio
Looks like a bit of work ahead of you, but it would seem you have gotten stuck straight in.
Good luck with the resto, looking forward to many more updates.
Regards
Alex

[pajman1824]

thanks alex ill be posting as i go along.i went out and bought a sheet of 1mm steel so this weekend the welding begins ;D