I know seem a shame to take to it with the angle grinder . I hope my hand doesnt shake to much. I was expecting it to be a lot worse for rust, may have to re think which way to go. Bodys this good dont come along very often

Cheers
Glenn

Hi all

Drop the ute off at 8.30am got a call at 4.30pm that the ute was finished  The blaster said that the rotisserie made his job so much easier. When I got to his workshop here was the ute ready to go blastered and etch primered.



















Very happy with the quality of the work and would recommend him to anyone.

Cheers

Glenn

Hi guys, Been busy stripping the ute and building a rotisserie to get it ready to go to the blasters.











cant wait to see how it comes back from the blasters and get started with the modifications needed to fit the chev v8

Will post photo when it returns home from the blasters

Cheers Glenn

Hi All

Finally worked out what direction Im going to take with the ute. I was thinking stock but cant bring myself to do it that way, it going to be v8 chev as thats what I like and its not like I haven't done it before. The rebuild will take a bit longer now but at least I get to makethe improvements I wanted to make on my old wagon. The ute is off to the blasters in 2 weeks I will post before and after photos once its done.

Cheers
Glenn
 

Thanks for trying anyway. Sold for $10.00 how typical is that, not in the right place at the right time

So I am still on the hunt for a tailgate guys

Cheers

Glenn

Hi all

I have had a chance to check out some of the extra parts I got with my Ute. List is as follows:

Sedan fuel tank in great condion $ 100.00
Full set of complete sedan doors including stainless $50.00 each or $150.00 the lot
4x13in Cheviot period mags with 235x50x13" yokohama tyres $200.00 (mags need a good clean up)
2x Ek single speed electric wiper motors condition unknown $40.00 each
Set of bonnet hinges $40.00
I also got a brand new full grey motor rebuild kit including top and bottom gasket set,fibre timing gear, crank timing gear, STD piston rings, STD & 20" Piston bearings, STD & 20" main bearings these are all ACL brand and brand new in the boxes. make a offer for the lot or each.

There will be more to come!

I live in central west NSW but I will be in sydney this coming Sunday for a week so I could bring it down with me if required.

Ring me on 0401065201 as I dont always have access to computer.

Cheers
Glenn



















 

Thanks for that any help would be great!

Glenn

Bump!!!

There must be one out there!!! even if it needs a new skin!

Glenn

Thanks John

I have started the strip down and I am very pleased with the ute's condition. I was also given a full set of FC sedan doors,2 extra guards,fc dash, 4 X 13" inch period dragway mags, full set of door scuff plates to suit a sedan, Fc sedan rear cut section to make a lounge, I have no need for these extra parts so if anyone wants them PM me if you want any of the extra parts.
Cheers
Glenn

Hi All
          Picking up the Ute tomorrow I will be taking plenty of photos and I will post them up tomorrow night. Looking forward to getting the hands dirty again after a few years being FC less. I have decided which direction to go with the rebuild now just to get it home.

Cheers
Glenn 

Hi all. Would a wagon/van lower tailgate Fit a Ute? Is there much difference and could it be modified to fit? I am struggling to find a Ute tailgate but I can get my hands on a lower wagon one.

Cheers
Glenn

Hi all

Im on the hunt for a FC,FE ute tailgate. Thanks for any help in tracking one down.

Cheers
Glenn

Hi all

Photos are coming, I dont pickup the car to late next week. What i am trying to decide now is to leave it stock or not, its original as could be at the moment and I have done the v8 conversion thing in the past on my old v8 wagon. So just trying work out what direction to go with the ute.
Any advice is most welcome.

Cheers
Glenn

Hi Guys and Girls

Just brought my next project a original FC ute that has been in a shed in outback NSW for the last 10 years. The car as been in the same town since new and is very straight and RUST FREE it comes with a heap of parts and I will be selling all the surplus parts once I sort them out.

I will post some photos soon and will post update photos as the project takes shape.

Cheers
Glenn
FVC8

Hi all

Up for sale is a Hr front end that has been modified to suit a Red motor into a FE/FC. It has had a EH outrigger fitted & the engine mounts moved back. It has been stripped ready to be blasted & comes with all the wishbones & a set of drum brake stub axles, No springs, shocks or ball joints fitted. With the front end I will include a EH sump & oil pickup which is required when fitting a red motor into a FE/FC. Price $300 ono   

Located in Sydney 0401065201

Cheers
Glenn

gbkimmo
           Congrats on your purchase of Alfio's Black FC. I did a lot of the mechanical work on this car & I seen all the hardwork that went into its restoration. I know you would have seen some post from people having a shot at Alfio, but as far as the car is concerned it would have to be one of the most immaculate FC'S I have seen & I have seen a fair few over the years. All the best with the car & I am sure you are going to enjoy many years of happy motoring in it.

Cheers
Glenn,

Hi all
         I am thinking of selling my number plates FC-350 (black & white) that I have on hold at the RTA. These were the plates that were on my FC v8 wagon before it was sold. There is NO ANNUAL FEE on these plates as they were purchased before the RTA got greedy. These plates are perfect for a FC fitted with a chev v8. I thought I would give you guys first go at them before I put them on Ebay.
If anyone is interested send me a PM & we will talk $$$.

Cheers
Glenn

I have seen the work thats gone it to this car first hand & its a credit to your skills Alfio. 

Cheers
Glenn

[no right of appeal]

Hi all
        For those who are waiting of Alfio to continue his thread BLACK BEAUTY you will be waiting for 9999 days as that is how long his banned is for. I don't know  what alfio wrote in his post to cop this ban as it was locked/deleted since i read it last night but i did notice he said sorry.

But from what i did see there was a few people lining up to sink the daggers into his back, i don't need to name them as they know who they are, funny none of them are banned  

I understand some people on this forum have some personal issues with Alfio but I know he is the first to give advice/help to anyone in regards to panel & paint.

He was not even given a call to say why he was banned & only found out when he tried to log on to the forum, he has no right of appeal

In the last few months we have lost a few guys off the forum such as harko,col & now alfio due to shit that has happened on this forum & unless people pull there heads out of their arses & get over their pity squabbles then we are going to lose a lot more. I thought this forum is for everyone not just for the select few. It seems there are different rule for different members depending on your status in the clubs.

Just my 2 cents worth

Glenn

P/S If you want to ban me for writing this bring it on,