FATBOYS OLD SCHOOL UTE

[FATBOY]

some updates Started to cut out front of subframe to install vq stasteman radiator also cut off the inner lip of the chassis to give a bit more clearance ive stitched welded the gap Next i will be putting a 2mm plate over the side and welding it solid hopefully should come up nice

fatboy

[FATBOY]

started doing the brake booster mounting ill be using a vt brake booster and master cylinder trying to use the original brake pedal and mount the booster hard against the firewall
regards fatboy

[JB]

Hey Fat,

Starting to take a little shape. I like the idea about getting more room for the rails, every little bit helps.

Cheers
Jason.

[FATBOY]

some more updates of radiator install had to notch side of subframe to get radiator down a little bit more have boxed them and welded them up the shroud that goes over the radiator is now ready for primer more pictures soon

[minifcvan]

Hi Fat ...Can you paint it that new commodore GREEN for me? Cheers Mark

[ratbox]

which green mark the light or the dark the van is looking for a new colour ::) :o

[minifcvan]

TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY GREENS hehehehe. the light one i think it is....

[FATBOY]

just another picture of the front end

regards fatboy

[FATBOY]

i made a new piece that runs along the front out of 2mm zinc anneal to help tie the two rails together in doing this i deleted the lip on the inside of the rail to match the side rails

[FATBOY]

A bit more progress tonight the commodore shroud fits and nothing fouls on the bonnet

[Ed]

All looking good Fat,

one thing, I had to do was notch the passenger side rail for more clearance for the oil filter.  While you dont have to do it (it will fit) it gives added clearance.  I use a small commodore filter.

Cheers

Ed

[FATBOY]

Thanks for the tip ed
regards fatboy

[FATBOY]

cut these and welded them together to get the desired rake for the radiator to follow



thats it for the radiator install just got to finish the diff
regards fatboy

[FATBOY]

just some more front end pics

[FATBOY]

Are well time to get this project back on track ek ute is finished.Have decided on a colour just got to get the ball started again
regards fatboy

[FATBOY]

Ball is finally rolling mounted the vn v8 brake booster today was a really easy job drilled a 54mm hole through the firewall and mount behind then drilled the 4 mounting holes for the booster then i cut the booster rod down then everything bolted up as per factory.
I have been putting this job off for months but it was so easy.Wednesday night ill be into the rear cargo area and fuel tank area .Then i can mount the diff back in and the front subframe can go back on.Then i can bring it home (as long as the  ek ute sells).Might have to take it to my mums house to get it out of the way
regards fat