;D ;D ;D
Hi all,
Well , Here we go again. I've just swapped an FC Sedan for an FC Ute. The fun now begins again. Progress Photos to follow.
Rusty
C'mon Rusty, you know the deal, photos required ;D
Cheers
John
From what I have seen it looks like an excellent starting point, with a good solid body with hardly any rust, plus the bonus that it is already dismantled.
Go for it Rusty & yes, some pics would be good.
>:( >:( >:(
Hi anyone,
I'm having all sorts of problems trying to post some pics of the ute. Can someone assist by either posting them for me or sending some form of instruction (made easy) so I can do it.
Getting very frustrated with this piece of technology,
Rusty
Hi Rusty,
If you email your pics to me I will post them for you
Keith
Here they come. Fingers crossed.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4096.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4095.jpg)
It's gotta be here somewhere
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4110.jpg)
I'll be putting more progressive pics up once we progress.
Thanks Rusty
Well Done Rusty,
looks good, I'm looking forward to seeing it progress. :D
;)
Thanks effCee,
Gary came over and pointed me in the right direction.
Cheers Rusty
Looks good Rusty, by the look of the radiator support panel it must have the large radiator Country Pack option.
And since when did Gary ever point anyone in the right direction ???
Cheers
John ;D
Cool gotta love a ute
Rusty you have finally seen the light and got a UTE welcome to the UTE Family ........FC427.......
nice reg grundys BONDS go the ute ::) ::) ;D
;) ;)
Hi all,
I've done a little bit more to the ute. Front bits off, Replaced the radiator cowl, removed the dif and springs. Intend turning it on it's side soon to get to the underside.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4125.jpg)
That's the planned cowl replacement, but most plans are subjected to change
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4126.jpg)
That's the site manager
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4130.jpg)
My welding is improving. I only blew a coula holes in this lot.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4131.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4133.jpg)
Here's to dif and springs all over the floor.It doesn't look to bad. Lots missing but available has very little rust. Whats there is repairable. Til next time .
Rusty
Top stuff Rusty, looks like a pretty good starting point for a(nother) project.
cheers
RET
Looking Good Rusty,
Keep up the great work. Good to see the "site manager" being actively involved ;D ;D
Nice work Rusty, love the colour.
Cheers
Ed
Rusty ive got those radiator section hanging on my wall from when i cut them out to fit the bigger radiator
regards fat
; ;D
Fat boy PM sent.
and Ed, I'm trying to picture the colour as , Below the windscreen ,Teracota and the roof Indian Ivory.
or the hole car in oxide ( But not Blue, not allowed another blue car)
Cheers Rusty
;D
Hi all,
Finally got the ute on it's side. Took to it with the grinder ,fitted with a wire wheel, and it has come up very well. Needs a few panels weld to it but other than that it's quite good.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4143.jpg)
As you can see it needs a bit around the fuel tank area.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4144.jpg)
The underfloor cross member. I fabricated one of those. Fair bit of bagging and bending. see pic
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4145.jpg)
Both sides are the same
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4146.jpg)
Same here. Both sides the same
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4148.jpg)
So til the next progress pics. Happy Trails
Cheers Rusty
Great pics Rusty, or should that be great rusty pics ???
Good to see that you are making progress, I need inspiration and I am becoming very much inspired.
Great work.
Keith
;D
Hi all,
Back again. It's been a while since last seen so here is a bit of an update.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4320.jpg)
This shows the amount of sick metal around the fuel tank area
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4322)
Maybe this shows the sick tin
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4322.jpg)
This next one shows all under floor repairs done and half the floor paint in oxide. The one remaining task is to refit the transmission tunnel which was cut out to allow the fittment of a much larger engine and gearbox.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4323.jpg)
And here's the hole in need of filling with more tin
I couldn't find a pic of the hole in need of tin, so here's one I prepared earlier
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4325.jpg)
Cheers Rusty
I'm hearin' ya rusty... thats next for me to do... Fuel tank.
Good work!!
Jason.
;D\
Hi all,
It's been a while. The fllor is done and the underside has been stone guarded (most of it) It is a rust free body now. Progress pics to follow.
This shows the trans tunnel fix in
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4739.jpg)
Under
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4740.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4741.jpg)
Bit of sill work
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4743.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4744.jpg)
Floor and stone guard done
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4746.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4748.jpg)
And lets not forget the site supervisor. She'll be looking for a lift in the back I reckon
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4750.jpg)
The tray area is very good. It hasn't had a hard life and won't take to long to complete I'm hoping.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4753.jpg)
That's it for a while.
Rusty
GO Rusty nice progress .......FC427......
Nice work Rusty, can't believe how good that tray area is, most of them seem to be rusted out and bashed around.
Pedro
Looks good Rusty, great progress, if you need a piece of replacement sill I have a section that has had a few bits used out of it, but still plenty left for patching.
It's good too see the floor hump air conditioning hatch closed up
Keep up the good work
Hey Rusty,nice work.What is the modifying you have done on the handbrake/crossmember support?Are you making a new rear gearbox transmission mount as this support is no where near strong enough for this job.
TTV6FC,
That little mod stops the gear box from hitting or bumping that part of the car. As far as I know it is only there to support the handbrake mechanism and if the rear engine mount(s) give up then the engine and gearbox will stay pretty close to where it is and not on the road. I've done the same on the wagon and sedan as well.
By the way folks the floor is now painted black.
May start on the tray area soon. More pics to follow.
Cheers Rusty
;D ;D ;D
Here are a few more progress pics to wet the appetite. The body is now at the stage where I can leave it for a bit and start on the front sub frame.
This shows the turret. As can be seen by my magnificent photographic skills, there is very little work to do on it.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4792.jpg)
These 2 show the front and side of the tray area and the conition of it. Again not much to do.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4798.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4796.jpg)
The under side. UIB (Ute In Black)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4791.jpg)
Front view
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4799.jpg)
Coupla days should make a start on the subframe.
Cheers Rusty
;D
Hi all,
Have the roof back to bare metal and I am looking for advice on painting. I'm going to do it myself in acrilic. Do I etch it first. What is high fill? How long can I leave it in under coat, or do I colour the roof as soon as I can. What filters do I use on the compressor? Any help / advice appreciated.
Cheers Rusty
Rusty are you going on the club run on Sunday If so I will talk to you then .......FC427.......
;D ;D
Hi all,
We're back. Cleaned up and put some oxide on the outside of the front end today. Still a fair bit to do on it. A bit of patching, but not serious. Here's a couple of pics.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5184.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5185.jpg)
You can notice the closest corner needs a bit of work.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5186.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5187.jpg)
Just need to get stuck into the inside sections now. Then it can be painted and put back on the car.
Cheers Rusty
:D ;D ;D
Hi all,
I have been a bit slack of late, but now I have a rust free ute, off the rotisserie. and on stands on the floor. I'll put some pics up when the fronts back on it. Isn't this great. More to follow.
Rusty
Here are some progress pics
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_0536-2.jpg)
Pop's helpers
Front fitted and showing some progress
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_0540-3.jpg)
More to follow
Cheers Rusty
Looks good in red primer Rusty, what colour/s have you decided on ?
;D ;D
Gary,
I was thinking white roof ,and the rest of the car gray.
Upholstery, gray with white inserts (FE style) It should look quite good.
The wheels , gray (13"x 6") with white wall tyres. Something along those lines.
Rusty
Looking the part now Rusty.
Keep going!
Regards
Wayne
Had a bit of a play with the ute yesterday, like fixed the front on with all the bolts in the right places. Also put the guards on (only Temp) and the bonnet (not done yet) to see what it will look like. Here are a coupla appetisers.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5306.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5305.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5307.jpg)
Should be good when done. To bad it won't be done for the Forbes trip (to see its brothers)
Cheers Rusty
Still more to come
Looks awesome Rusty,good work....but please,not another FE grille in an FC....nnnnooooooooo!!!!!
;D
Hi all,
Been going a coupla rounds with the ute over the last few days and have fitted up the dif and the front cross member. Fitted the front springs and axles this morning.Also put a bit of colour in the engine bay just to see what it will look like. I will put some progress pics up tonight when I get home.(Work)
Cheers Rusty
now ure makin me wanna get a ute as well.
Hi again,
As mentioned earlier here it is with some of the "keep the floor off the ground stuff" attached. Enjoy Cheers Russ
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/023.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/022.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/024.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/025.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/026.jpg)
And the question is" FE or FC"
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/027.jpg)
;D
Again Hi,
It should have an old set of wheels on it over the weekend. I can then move it around and outside (photo with it's cousins) so I can get to the floor (shed) and give it a bit of a tidy up. More to follow.
Rusty
Noice!!!
Nice progress Rusty.Hmmmm,engine bay colour seems similar to another car I have seen in an avatar somewhere... ;) ;D.
Good progress Rusty,
seems like no time since it was just a glint in your eye, whats the plan for the motive power,
grey or red ?
Gary
Neat job. Well done.
;Gary,
Stock, Gray (is a colour)with some period fittings.
Russ
Rusty,
Well done, the project is moving along nicely and looking great. Keep us posted on the progress!
Keith
;D
Hi again folks.
Doing a bit of welding on the many "Bullet" holes in the guards and where the bonett latches. Guess what was in the left head light peak, about 1/2 a metre of fly screen and 2 tubes of black crap. Guess who needs a head light peak, and a guard. Here's some pics.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5778.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5777.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5776.jpg)
Cheers Russ
yUM yUM
Got to love that fiberglass tape crap that holds moisture...
e bay for some new peaks.
Looking good Rusty keep it up looking forward to following this build
;D ;D
Hi all,
Have the head light peak for the left guard plus a spare. Right guard is not to bad. No holes in the guards at all now,except the peak L/Guard. I will put up some pics once I take them. The guy I got the peaks off is also making the lower corner of the guard as well. He said he has been inundated with calls for them. So keep an eye out.
Cheers Rusty
whats going on with the tank cutout only just noticed did it have a big one fitted.
Pete
No big tank, same in ute and station sedan nine and a half gallons.
Cheers Stewy 8)
;D ;D
Pete,
What stewy said. The ute has the same tank as the wagon. Same floor pan as well.
Anyway, lot of rust (out) and work went into these and there not done yet. Will replace the bottom corners when they are available, here's the guards.
Right one
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5787.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5788.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5789.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5790.jpg)
I'm pretty happy with the way the head light surround (Chrome bit) fits as well.
The left guard is much the same only it needs the peak fitted. That's another story.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5791.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5792.jpg)
Left one
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5793.jpg)
Cheers Rusty
Thats what happens when you stop drinking pretty stupid question now i think of it. ;D
Guard looks good nothing a bit of bog wont tidy up.
;D
Done a little more on the ute today. Here are some progress pics.
Put a bit of colour in and around the engine bay and it's starting to look a bit of alright.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5867.jpg)
And a bit more over the dash and instrument cluster.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5865.jpg)
And started on that mudguard.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5863.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5864.jpg)
More pics as they come to hand. Nice ute as well Matt
Cheers Rusty
Mmmm!
Forgot the instruments.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5866.jpg)
Cheers again
Starting to shape up Rusty, how is the engine going, are you far off putting it in?
;D
Gary,
I'm going to try and drag the motor out this weekend and check it over. I will get a top end gasket kit into as well and order a bottom end kit while I'm at it.
Russ
;D ;D
Hi all,
Guards are done and back on the ute, and look pretty good (from a distance) and the new peak is pointing in the same direction as the good one. Yip yah!!! Doors will be started and hopefully done tomorrow as there isn't very much to do on them. I will put the pics up after work tonight. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter.
Cheers Rusty
;D ;D
Well here we go. Some of the left guard pics and what's to be done with the doors.
Head light cap fitted. Dam terrible job.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5870.jpg)
The finished bit
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5879.jpg)
As you can see the doors are pretty good.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5881.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5882.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5883.jpg)
I'm going to put it out the front over the next few days and photograph it with its brothers.
Cheers Rusty
;D :o :o :o
Put the brothers out to play today. It's been 2 years since the youngest has seen the outdoors. Won't be much longer and they will all be playing on the road. Enjoy
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5885.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5886.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5887.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5888.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5889.jpg)
The older and more wiser of the 3 is the sedan, next is the wagon (Rosalyn's) and the youngest by 12 months is the ute.
Cheers Rusty
Nice one [three] ;D ;D ;D Rusty ...FC427....
Looking good Rusty. Panno next ;D.
Dean.
Looking Good Rusty,
Keep up the great work
Keith
Geez Rusty you must have lotsa garages.Lookin good-I have my Fe sideways in the garage and the Kombi, Beemw and Ducati in there as well as the other shit?Congrats on the fine stable!
;D ;D
Hi again all,
Over the last 2 days I have made a little more progress on the beauty ute. I have stripped the bonnet back to its bare r's. And what a sight. It looks like it is covered with freckles (of Rust, not sun, spots).However, with some very intense rubbing it came up nicely. It was rust treated and painted in red oxide. The doors ( inside ) were cleaned out and also done in oxide. Next, the rust was remove from the spare wheel door and repaired. It is yet to be finished, tomorrow (depending on the GOC home command). Here are the latest pics.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5926.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5929.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5930.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5932.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5923.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5932.jpg)
;D ;D
Hi all,
A little bit more done yesterday and today. Tail gate and spare wheel door on and fits pretty well. Progress is looking good.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1361.jpg)
I'm going to attack the doors tomorrow, however I am a little hesitant as I don't want to buckle or stretch the things when I plate them, specially the outer skin. Advice in this area would be appreciated.
Cheers Rusty
Nice patch job on the spare wheel door. It is looking the part rusty. :)
Regards
Wayne B
Quote from: Rusty_T on May 22, 2011, 04:52:42 PM
I'm going to attack the doors tomorrow, however I am a little hesitant as I don't want to buckle or stretch the things when I plate them, specially the outer skin. Advice in this area would be appreciated.
Cheers Rusty
Rusty,
Nice work.
MAke sure your patches fit with minimal gap and tack evenly making sure to keep heat down. As a rule of thumb (or hand) I always makes sure the panel is kept cool enough to touch with your hand.. if you can't it's too hot, and you will prob get distortion.
seems to work for me.
Cheers
Ed
:P :P
One down one to go. I was waiting for that pop noise, never happened. See how I go with the second and worse door tomorrow. Pics tomorrow as well. Thanks for the advise Ed. Great help.
Rusty
;D ;D
Got to be happy with it. Drivers side door is done and fits the gap beautifully. Here it is thus far.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1363.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1364.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1365.jpg)
And the site manager and apprentice had to feature some where as well.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1371.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1375.jpg)
Now the left door to be done. I'll give it a go tomorrow.
Rusty
you're a pro Rusty... nice job.
:)
Cheers
Ed
:D :D
Left door done now. What a nerve racking experience that was. Glad it's done though. The doors were probably the hardest part to do. Rear quarters to do then slap some paint on it and let it sit for a bit. Pics
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1378.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1381.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1382.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1385.jpg)
Happy trails chaps
Rusty
;D ;D
Hi all,
Bit more progress over to last few weeks.
Looking at chrome dash bits and white Steering wheel.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5954.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5955.jpg)
Also put some colour on the roof. It's amazing how much one can't see until it's a bit brighter. I thought I had it nice and smooth. Oh well, it's fun.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5971.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5968.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5967.jpg)
Sun visor also copped a little colour.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5969.jpg)
And both doors are swung as well.
Until the next update
Cheers Rusty
;D ;D
Put the visor on the ute painted the dash in mat black. Came up OK. May even change the colour of the car. Black and White. So simple.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/TeaParty_6012.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/TeaParty_6013.jpg)
More soon
Rusty
Will you be painting the underside of the visor a darker colour to allow for glare etc.?
:P :P
Mmmm. Good Question Paul,
I had it in mind to do it the same as the car. A Mat / Satin Black.
Cheers Russ
Hey Rusty
Do you spray the red oxide paint on???
Nick
Nick,
I put it on with a 3" brush. Went on ok and is fairly thick. There's more to rub off to a smoooth flat finish. High Fill is after oxide (I hope). That will be sprayed on. When I start, I'll put pics up of the start, the mess I make and the finished product. I should sell tickets to the event.
Rusty
;D
Hi all,
Been a while. I'm quite happy with the progress on the ute as is my grand daughter. So here we go. A pic is worth a thousand words.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1699.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1702.jpg)
There has also been a colour change. I was going for gray with white roof, but now it will be satin black with white roof. Just to be different. Looks pretty good at the moment.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1703.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1704.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1707.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1711.jpg)
Grand daughter loves it. Will have her name scrolled on the tailgate and the boys on the other 2.
More to follow.
Rusty
Thats looking great Rusty, I like the new colour choice, little Emily would have to be happy with that!
Cheers, Gary
looks good Rusty, didnt pick you for a flat black kinda guy.
CHeers
Ed
Great job Rusty. When your finished you come and help me.
Cheers,
Graham
Hi
That looks cool. Can you pls do a side on pic in normal light so i can see what flat black looks like against the white? Im tossing up whether to do mine a flatter bacl and white???
Cheers
Deano.
;D
Deano,
It hasn't been painted down the sides as yet. When it is I'll put up a pic.
Rusty
:D :D :D funny asw, can't tell with the door open lol. or any panel that contrasts well thanks.
::) ::)
Hi all ,
Another change. Engine bay now gloss black. Chrome hinges.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1724.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1725.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1726.jpg)
It looks better than the picture.
Cheers Russ
That post needs to come with a "wear your sungalsses" warning. 8)
Looks good.
Cheers
David
QuoteIt looks better than the picture.
Well it looks awesome in the pictures so it must look sensational in real life!Well done mate,keep it up. :o
Its good mate. Wish I was at that stage :-[
;D
I'm about to put the Motor, Engine ,Power plant into the ute, just to get it off the floor. I took the head off it and found a burnt valve so it's currently at Heads Plus in Penrith having new valves fitted. In the mean time I intend to rewire the ute myself and have a coupla questions.
. What size wire (Amp wise) do I use? and
. The motor had an alternator fitted. What do I need to do to keep the Alternator?
Any help/ Advice would be appreciated
Thanks Rusty
Rusty,
I've just repaired the wiring harness in my FC. There are a couple of ways of proceeding -
First is to call Vintage Wiring Harnesses and get them to make up a new harness. They can make custom harnesses, so if you tell them that you have an FC ute with an alternator and (say) indicators, the harness will be made to suit.
Easier for you, but costs a few hundred.
Or if you want to wire the car yourself, the best way is to use the car's existing harness as a starting point, and add the extra circuits you require. If you go this way, it's a good idea to get a roll of black cloth tape and a roll of harness tape (which is PVC tape with no adhesive, available from Vintage Wiring Harnesses). You'll have to slit the old harness tape, carefully, to avoid cutting the wires, and then it unravels.
For any circuit apart from the headlights and generator/alternator, you can use 18 gauge (alias 1 square mm) wire. Headlights should be probably 14 gauge (2.5 sq. mm), but the headlight wiring shouldn't need replacing unless it's been fried. For the alternator B+ lead, go 12 gauge (3 sq. mm), which should be good for 30 amps.
If the alternator has an in-built regulator, then you need to connect the B+ terminal (that's the big screw terminal on the back) to the battery positive, either at the battery terminal clamp, or at the starter motor. The IND terminal of the alternator connects to the GEN lamp lead in the harness. The GEN lamp lead is the thinner of the two brown wires that connect to the "D" terminal of the generator regulator.
With an alternator fitted, you don't need the generator-to-regulator D wire (fat, brown), nor the generator-to-regulator F wire (thin, blue). Strictly speaking, you don't need the red B wire that goes to the generator regulator, except that the red power lead for the horn attaches to the regulator's B terminal.
Probably too much info . . .
Rob
???
Thanks Rob.
I'll give it a go anyway. I bought the harness for the wagon from vintage. Very good and everything worked first time. Very impressed. Anyway the motor is off the floor and back where it should be, I'm not tripping over it.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2156.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2157.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2158.jpg)
Cheers Rusty
Rusty, do'nt thik it will go all that well, seems to be a few things missing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously though, it looks like it's starting to take shape, hopefully it'll be on the road before to long.
Jim
;D
Hi all.
Checked out the wire old harness from the wagon and it's in pretty good nick. So it went in yesterday and the rear section will be in today. I've been putting the hanging panels on as well to make sure they fit.This is it thus far.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2163.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2164.jpg)
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2168.jpg)
Still have a bit to do , but it is coming along steadily.
Cheers Rusty
QuoteStill have a bit to do , but it is coming along steadily.
Up on all 4's and all the panels back on is not a bad position to be in, very steady I would say.
Regards
Wayne b
Yes its well done to get it to that point, I am sure you will get little spurts of motivation along the way, but its not only that hey its the $$$ that count up too :)
;D ;)
Hi all, been quite a while, so here is another progress pic ( I hope )
Motor is almost ready for fitting into the hole under the bonnet. Still have some minor body work to finish.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/005.jpg)
Rusty
Great to see you're still at it... 8)
;D ;D
Hi all.
Motor is back where it should be and it has been started. Now to try to upload the starting video. Here goes; Not having any luck with the video. Dam this technology to heck!!!
Rusty
It is the same as your photo from photo bucket. ;)
Regards
Wayne b
:)
Yes, if that's the video Wayne.
Rusty
Here she is, another from the Rusty_T stable ...................vroom, clatter, vroooom.......Nice one Rusty
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x152/nebedag/Rustys%20New%20Project/th_RUSTYSUTENEWPROJECT018.jpg) (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x152/nebedag/Rustys%20New%20Project/RUSTYSUTENEWPROJECT018.mp4)
Good stuff Rusty. :)
Regards
Wayne b