The Long Road

[Fast_Eddie]

Thanks for the comments guys.

I assume Holden's productivity would have been far greater and with considerably less swearing. Although I doubt they had a beer fridge on the shop floor.

The tyres are American imports. My local Goodyear store sourced them through Antique Tyre Supplies I think. They were about $110-120 each I recall. They have the same rolling diametre as a current Monaro with 18" rims - the tyre wall is just a little wider on the 13" rims!

Rob, thank you for your kind offer. The project requires a Norman supercharger. I understand you have one to donate ;D

Regards

Edward

[4hammers]

Hi Edward

Mate, I would gladly donate the Norman for that car, but they are a bugger to install & would undoubtedly scratch or chip your paint & I would never be able to forgive myself.  ;D ;)

Thanks for the heads up on those tyres, gotta get some!

Rob J

[craiga]

Edward,

Great thrill to see the parts put to such good use, and by someone so genuinely excited and commited.

Bring on Jindabyne - that long road is nearing an end!!!

Cheers,

Craig.

[Hewart]

Awesome Edward...!!!! :o :o :o :o
I was starting to think you were holding off on the pics until after Jindabyne... but great to see some again....!!
Love that grille!! Brand bloody new...!
Shame you got your first paint chip, but I don't know how anyone could put in, or take out a grille like that without chippin' something....

Keep up the great work...!!
Cheers
Les...

[HAD 708]

Just to add my sincere congratulations on a SUPERB effort  the attention to detail and the NOS bits and pieces are a credit to you,not long now till we all get a good look at all your hard work. I might have to buy a new camera!!!!
Well done.

[Dave_EH]

Edward,

Very impressive... I've been following along since the first post!  I notice that you decided to fit seat belts... do you plan to drive this clean machine much?  I'd be too scared myself, but it deserves to see the road in its second life!

Good luck with the rest of the refit.

Dave

[Fast_Eddie]

Dave,

I don't intend to drive it that much at all. However, the opportunity was there to install the mounts so it was done.

The polisher has been busy...



...although the observant will note that his ability to select the "best" pieces from the pile that I left him didn't quite go as planned. Fine if the cars came with two rear doors on the same side!

He also likes polishing brass...



The NOS headlining arrived in the mail today, and master cylinders, slave cylinder and wheel cylinders were dropped off to be resleeved with stainless steel inserts.

The buffing of the paint is all but complete, and I have tracked down original style bitumen type board for the doors and floors.

Should be a busy weekend!

[normd]

Mmmm   Yea , Edward
   You could always get two of the other side trim polished , add a couple of feet in the middle of the car and make a "Limo"   ;D   No waste then ...
    Really , Mate ,   Looks like it's coming along well ,  a real credit to you.

    Norm  :)

[Emu]

You found a NOS headlining!

Can you tell us where you got it?

I can't wait till I see the whole lot together.

[Tailshaft_Tim]

Congratulations Edward (& of course Adam)
 
I've been following the progress of your wagon with great interest for what feels like ages but have not had time to comment (been busy on Nats stuff).  Anyway, tonight I've really taken the time (nearly two hours) to go back to read every single post and (have waited patiently for my poxy 4-cylinder computer to display) every single image
 
I'm still in absolute awe at the dedication that you and Adam have put in this project and I'm really excited about seeing the end result cruise into Jindabyne at Easter.  The wagon is an absolute credit to you both, an achievement that will leave you proud for a lifetime.
 
I whole-heartedly support all the positive comments you've received and the well-wishes of those wanting you to make your deadline.  I also wish I had the bits you've needed to donate to such a worthy cause.  The paint & chrome look fantastic and I can't wait until you release the CD of all the photos & details.
 
Most people know I'm a huge fan of wagons, but I've especially loved reading about this one as grey & white ones are close to my heart.  Here's a picture of the one that Bec and I have - which had been a real workhorse that we took camping and mountain biking until it got rear-ended and retired to the garage.
 
See you in the Snowies

PS. It's a real shame that EMU & Hilda aren't able to join us all in Jindabyne.  I've got tomorrow night set aside to re-read all the work that's been done on her (can't wait).  Then its onto Ed Ho's FE wagon...  (gotta love wagons).

[Fast_Eddie]

Thanks guys.

Tim, that is a fine looking wagon. Looks somehow familiar...

Emu, the hoodlining came from the guy you got your one from in Victoria - thanks for the lead.

Quick update of some of the work done yesterday.

Unwrapping time again!



Nothing is better than unwrapping parcels from the chrome platers...



I've also had the brackets powdercoated, and replaced all the fixings with stainless steel. The bloke who restores this car in 50 years will thank me! No skinned knuckles.

[Fast_Eddie]

Here is the bumper bar fitted



Front quarter spear



Rear 1/4

[RET]

WOW  :o

Ed, you are excused for missing yesterday's club run.  ;)

Now, what are you doing reading this?  Back to work!  Less than 4 weeks, you know.

cheers
RET

[graham_fuller]

Looking good Ed,
But as Ret said only 4 weeks to go.Best of luck mate.
Cheers,
Graham

[Fast_Eddie]

Thanks guys.

Graham, do I detect an element of doubt?

There's still plenty of time...

A few late nights, a weekend here and there...

Regards

Edward

[craiga]

No doubt here Edward. Keep going hard mate, you'll make it.

I'm hanging out to see the results of your efforts though, BRING ON EASTER!!

[gp]

How GOOD does this car look :D :D. Keep up the good work.
Cya in 3 & a bit weeks.

Cheers,
Graham

[graham_fuller]

hi Mate,
No doubts just admiration.I like all the others can't wait to see the end results.
Cheers,
Graham

[Shayne]

Beautiful Eddie,
It'll be great to get to the nats, and will be incredible to see a brand new FC Wagon!!  One thing is for sure though, it'll be BETTER than new!!!
 :o :o :o :)

[gp]

 ;D