Restoration Help

[rickjen]

Hi All
I have a FC wagon and about to get back into a rebuild after some time off (about 4yrs) due to ill health. Although i took care in labeling, taking pics etc, time has played havoc on texta marking fading as well as memory fade
I have Workshop Manuals
Spare parts catalogues
Some pics, so the question is, apart from doing searches on this FC informative site on each individual area I get stuck on, are there any other tips books or manuals that can help me with reassembling
Looking forward to suggestions
Regards
Rick

[ardiesse]

Rick,

If you get stuck, ask. Photos of the parts in question will help too.

Rob

[Errol62]

Just ask and knowledge will flow. Good to see you are reviving the enthusiasm.

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[old-blu]

 If you have problems installing the rear door glass, I can assist with the process. Kevin.

[rickjen]

Thanks for your support and offers to help, just don't want to be a pain.
There is now no rust (100% rust free), no dents or any body work to do, had the motor bottom end completed by local old master mechanics, just need the head restored and updated at a later date.
But now i need to start fitting the front frame assy  ( what size bolts? ) i know i have the correct ones but markings are gone.
Once again your support and help is very much welcomed
regards
Rick

[ardiesse]

Rick,

You're in luck.  I went up to the carport, opened a drawer and pulled out a Glad sandwich bag marked "front subframe".

Here's what's in it:

- (2x) outer subframe bolts (5/8" AF), 2-13/16" shaft length, of which 2-1/4" is 7/16" dia, and the remaining length is threaded 5/16" UNF; with lockwashers and 5/16" UNF nuts.

- (2x) inner subframe bolts (9/16" AF), 2-1/8" shaft length, of which 1-5/8" is 3/8" dia, and the remaining length is threaded 5/16" UNF; with lockwashers and 5/16" UNF nuts.  The bolts go in from the transmission tunnel side.

- (6x) subframe skirt bolts (5/16" UNF x 5/8"), with lockwashers and 5/16" UNF nuts (4).  The bolts go in from the firewall side.

- (2x) 10-gauge x 1/2" pan slot head self-tapping screws, with 7/32" x 1/2" x 0.050" flat washer, also for the subframe skirts.

Don't even think about installing the front subframe until you (or a machine shop) have made up a pair of "subframe bolt bullets".  

The outer subframe bolt bullet is 7/16" OD, about 1-1/2" long, tapering gently down to a bull-nose, with a screwdriver slot at the point.  The blunt end is centre-drilled and tapped 5/16" UNF x 3/4" deep.

The inner subframe bolt bullet is 3/8" OD, about 1-1/4" long, tapering gently down to a bull-nose, with a screwdriver slot at the point.  The blunt end is centre-drilled and tapped 5/16" UNF x 3/4" deep.

You screw the bolt bullets down onto the subframe bolts until the bullet bottoms on the bolt's shoulder.  Then when the subframe leg is roughly lined up (use a no. 3 or 4 Phillips screwdriver), start the bolt in the hole and drive it home with a hammer.  Then use a flat screwdriver to unscrew the bullet from the bolt.

[rickjen]

ardiesse
   Now I know what 12 bolts and screws to look for hopefully still in 1 container

re " subframe bolt bullets" I will give my son in-law a copy of your description, there is a machine shop at the job he is at, hopefully they can help.


Thanks for help
Rick

[ardiesse]

Rick,

I forgot about captive nuts in the subframe skirt, so six 5/16" UNF nuts are now four.

Rob

[rickjen]

Rob
Thanks for update :)
Rick

[rickjen]

Hi
Just to let you know found bolts and screws with your help.
Fitted subframe this morning perfectly
Thanks heaps
Rick