Building the nest... complete!!!

[Ed]

hi guys,

here is a teaser shot of my project which is now complete and ready for blue slip.

it has passed its engineer inspection and is pictured here with Glenn's V8 FC.

more pics next week when it is wearing some plates.

Cheers

Ed

[Blown_FC]

Teaser you say....more like torment !    Can;t wait to see the rest of the pics !

Do you have any idea of the number of modifications you've made ?

- Frenching the headlights, Venting the Bonnet, Grille ect

Looks like you've put a lot of effort into it...well done, and congrats on getting it all passed...a true credit to you !

I'm interested in the wheels and also Glens wheels......what type, size ect.

[Hotlips]

 :oWow, l like the bonnet look - usually I like the standard look of FE/FC's (bodywise), but that looks great - any modifications to the interior???  Cheers Hotlips ;)

[FC-V8]

Ed
      The wagon looks awsome! As you know I have checked it out in the flesh & its a credit to you.  Your attention to detail & persistents after do this project for so many years will be rewarded by the looks on people's face when they see the wagon for the first time.
The photos show a good blend of a modified wagon with stock lines & modified wagon with custom lines which ever way is someone preference jezz they look great together.
Birds of a feather flock together
Cheers
Glenn

[Ed]

That's a Harko modded bonnet.  Attracts alot of attention too.


here's a spec list on the car.

1957 FE station sedan

PAINT
Colour:  Castle grey 2K over Etna Maroon COB) PPG.

MOTOR:
Engine: Holden 308
Induction: 4bbl throttle body on dual plane Harrop Manifold.
Head: ported VN.
Cam: COME mild.
Exhaust: Custom extractors HPC coated into stainless twin 2 quarter.
Ignition: VN V8.
Cooling: Custom 4 row.

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox: TH400 shift kitted.
Stall: 2500 rpm
Shifter: B&M
Diff: 9 inch 3.25 LSD.

SUSPENSION BRAKES
Springs: front: Kmac 1.5inch lowered.
      Rear: standard.
Shocks: Monroe gas (f & r)
Bushes: Nolathane
Steering: Torana R&P to modified UC column,
Master cylinder: HQ on HK booster.
Calipers:  Girlock alloy

WHEELS & TYRES
Front: 14 x 6 GTS, 180 x 60 Yokohama.
Rear: 14 x 6 GTS,  252 x 65 Bridgestone.

INTERIOR
Seats: standard modified with armrests.
Trim: capri vinyl.
Steering wheel:  Billet specialties
Clocks: Classic
Entertainment:
Pioneer Head unit, 6 stack CD changer, iPod controller.
6.5” splits, 5” 2 way rear, 8” subs.
4 x 150 response amp, 2  x 150 Vibe amp.

Body mods.
Frenched headlights, blinkers, aerial
Shaved door handles
Welded seams on front guards, rear guards.

Interior mods
Armrests, speaker buildouts, consoles, dashboard.

[SRVLIVES]

Way kOOL 8) Ed!

More detail on the headlight surrounds and grille please.... I'm prepping my guards this weekend!

[revolva58]

hey Ed ,
             holy sh*t what a sweet looking wagon, cant wait to see it in the flesh when your up this way. well done.

cheers........ paul

[ACE]

Nice work Ed ;)
I'm just wondering how do you lock the bonnet ???
Regards ACE  8)

[fccool59]

Man, I was so close to getting a corvette grill.
Ed that thing has come up way better than I had imagined, very nice!!!

[collecta]

Very Very nice Ed.
Ill be one of the lucky ones to check it out in the flesh at the nats. The filler panels just missing is'nt it?
cheers
Scott

[JB]

Awesome Ed,

See you next week hey!!!!

You promised remember:)

Well done on a great job mate.

JB

[RET]

Awesome stuff Ed.  Can't wait to see it "up close and personal" ;D

When you finally get plates on the car I reckon the smile will be so big you'll risk giving yourself a flip-top head...

Can you believe this was only two years ago?



cheers
RET

[zulu]

Looks great Ed, congratulations on your project, I too am looking forward to clapping eyes on it, maybe at the All Holden Day?
Cheers, Gary

[HARKO]

WOW ED that looks absoloutely bloody f....n bloody brilliant ,WOW WOW WOW .
How good does the guards look (very quietly thinking they wouldnt do the car justice) They are the best custom guards on an FE I have seen or remember :)

And the grille is a work of art I dont just mean the grille but the effect and look it acheives on that car with that colour and stance - awesome.

Im totaly in awe , And now I dont have to pester you for pictures anymore hehe.

Just promise me you dont plan to ride/drive this one across the desert ... You might look good but you might scratch it :)

Awesome awesome stuff mate - come visit soon so I can brag to all the neighbours that I know that guy who drives that wicked FE wagon .

[smithy]

 :o :o :o ED  WHAT CAN I SAY, MATE I AM ABSOLUTELY GOBSMACKED :o :o


seriously speechless, this is the first time i have seen the front complete and i love it simply love it. been watching the build with interest over the years knew it was going to be good but this is just magic.

well done you deserve top marks mate.
so when you coming down this way?
i wanna go for a ride ;D
dean

[GM]

Congratulations Ed, very well done, looks fantastic.


        Cheers, Glenn.

[cruiser056]

Ed,
      A work of art, congrats to you.  Can't wait to see more pics, please keep them coming.

Michael

[greyone]

gee you modified guys really know how to tease,looks grouse and makes me think one day jest one day.
nats cant wait
regards mal

[HAD 708]

Well done Ed on the Completion of a Awesome job! i lean to the stockies but that does look sweet look forward to seeing it at the Island.
Brett

[SRVLIVES]

Is it just me, or does Ed's car look like it's had a mild chop?