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Title: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on November 13, 2009, 01:20:21 PM

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1559.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1560.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1561.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1562.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1563.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu293/fefcforum/Glenn_M/IMGP1564.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 13, 2009, 04:00:25 PM

Thanks Stinky

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: hrpremier on November 13, 2009, 08:35:44 PM

Hi Glen M.

Great to see your pics posted.

Last time I saw that car it was here in Cairns and in one piece. Has not taken you long to get stuck into it though.

Looks like you've got yourself well on the way to getting it back on the road.

Jase

http://gallery.oldholden.com/hrpremier/

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 14, 2009, 11:34:56 AM

Hopefully about 2 more weeks. Got new chrome bars ready to bolt up and then rego. It should look as good as ever.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 20, 2009, 07:43:25 PM

Hi guys, some more pics. Hope this works, I'm new at this.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/CAR009.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe0023.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe0026.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/CAR002.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe002.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP0992.jpg)
The last photo is with my ute a few years ago

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on November 20, 2009, 08:58:47 PM

is the ute the one on the left or the one on the right? ;)

van's looking great!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 21, 2009, 03:00:45 PM

Hey I'm not fussy, they both look great. That's one of my favourite photos. Got the van back, post some pics soon.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on November 21, 2009, 07:50:18 PM

Mate,

The van is looking great, cant wait to see it all back together again all shiny.

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 22, 2009, 10:39:39 AM

Hi Jason, yes the van is looking real good. Got the bumperettes on and will put the front bar on today I hope. Shame about Orange, work gets in the way sometimes. I'll ring you soon about the plates.

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on November 22, 2009, 11:28:59 AM

Glenn,

The van looks fantastic, gotta love 2 pak paint for the gloss off the gun! It will be great to see it all back together.

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Hobbo on November 23, 2009, 10:38:03 PM

Thats a really straight Body Dude ! Awesome ! If only I could do two PAC in my shed. Hobbo.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 24, 2009, 08:42:47 AM

Yippee, van finally registered. Got mucked around by the R.T.A. a fair bit, but it's all sorted now. Will get some pics up soon.
Cheers Glenn
(Plates are on there way Jason)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 27, 2009, 07:02:43 PM

Hi Guys, got a couple of pics, will get some better ones soon.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1671.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1665.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on November 27, 2009, 07:16:45 PM

Glenn,

Van looks absolutely fantastic, a job well done. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh one day, maybe the FE FC Nationals if you are going

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on November 27, 2009, 07:39:00 PM

Looks awesome mate, the plates did arrive today thanks...

The numberplate at the front needs lifting though I think.

Shiny chrome... mmmm

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: FC427 on November 27, 2009, 08:12:31 PM

Glen the Van looks real good you must be very pleased with the results........FC427........

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on November 27, 2009, 08:39:47 PM

like fevanv6 said - lift the number plate...

but bloody impossible to find anything else that's not absolutely impressive! 8) 8) 8)

more pics please?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Maco on November 27, 2009, 08:43:46 PM

Thats a nice ride Glen.

Cheers
John

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 28, 2009, 09:26:47 AM

Hi guys, number plate has been moved, I am going to tidy the engine bay today and get some pics tomorrow. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1674.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1676.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1673.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on November 29, 2009, 02:21:38 PM

Hi all, got some more pics today.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1684.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1687.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1690.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1689.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1688.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1683.jpg)

Lots of lookers today at the central coast holden trophy day today, all seemed to like it.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on November 29, 2009, 03:35:38 PM

Quote from: Glenn_m. on November 29, 2009, 02:21:38 PM
Lots of lookers today at the central coast holden trophy day today, all seemed to like it.
Cheers Glenn

Hi Glenn - without stating the bleedin' obvious, what's there not to like about a windowless FE van! ::) ;D Looks very nice and I'm sure you'll get plenty more enjoyment from it. Oh, yeah and the number plate position looks much better! ;) :D Cheers

Kathi

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on November 29, 2009, 05:30:22 PM

Quote from: NosFEratu on November 29, 2009, 03:35:38 PM
what's there not to like about a windowless FE van! ::) ;D Cheers

Kathi

And Kathi's not the slightest bit prejudiced either... ;) ;) ;)

(even so, I know at least one FC sedan driver that wholeheartedly agrees with her on this one)

top job, Glenn! 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: VAN059 on November 29, 2009, 06:27:26 PM

Glenn,

Nice work......... now get out there and enjoy it 8), whatever ya do, dont let it become a trailer queen ;)

Marc

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Ed on December 03, 2009, 09:57:16 AM

Nice tidy up there Glenn,

Still one of the best vans around. ;D

Cheers

Ed

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 08, 2010, 08:18:41 PM

Off to Harrington tommorrow for a mates birthday, should clock up about 600kms. Not a trailer queen 8)
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 10, 2010, 03:14:05 PM

Great weekend, (everyone liked the car Kathi)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1715.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on January 10, 2010, 04:06:22 PM

and you doubted that they would? ??? ??? ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 10, 2010, 07:12:48 PM

Never a doubt. Everywhere I take it they love it. The most comment is "these must be rare now"

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on January 10, 2010, 07:44:29 PM

Glenn van looks fantastic. Great job. What rims and tryes are you running?

Regards

MtIsaBoy

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 11, 2010, 07:40:43 AM

Wheels are dragway. Tyres 225/50/16 rear 205/45/16 front.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: mcl1959 on January 11, 2010, 09:12:20 AM

The rims are not traditional dragway wheels though are they - I think from memory they are a Commodore pattern rim called dragway which imitates the old style dragway rim.
I'm not 100% sure about my memory because it's a while since I saw the van.

Is that right Glenn?

Ken

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on January 11, 2010, 09:52:10 AM

I always thought they were Dragway billet wheels ???

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 11, 2010, 11:36:03 AM

Yes, they are dragway billets, not the older style dragways.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1719.jpg)

Cheers, Glenn
(www.dragway.com.au part no. DB12)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: ubeuty on January 13, 2010, 07:54:17 PM

What sort of front end are you running? brakes hubs etc

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on January 14, 2010, 12:14:28 AM

Glenn,

I have had a rethink after seeing more photo's of your car, I wouldn't want to see it in the flesh, I would be dribbling all over it and I would hate to make a mess of that lovely paintwork. (Maybe if I wear a bib?)

That car looks superb, all jokes aside, i can't wait to see it.

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 14, 2010, 04:15:34 PM

Hi, it,s a hr frontend with a c.r.s. conversion kit. (front mounted rack with a crap turning circle) Hopper stopper adaptor kit for vt rotors and calipers. These were already fitted. (Jason may correct any mistakes I may have made) Hope this helps.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: ubeuty on January 15, 2010, 06:39:25 PM

That is the same front end I have and I thought it would have a shit turning once I fitted it, what about that other front end by I think v6 conversions might make it better. Might email Hoppers for price on VT bits as already have rotors and calipers.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 16, 2010, 08:32:47 AM

V6 conversions have a really good front end if you have a lazy $5k. I'm not sure what I'll end up doing with mine, you do get used to it.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 17, 2010, 04:01:07 PM

Some more pics of the van. This is the last of the paint and bodywork getting done at the moment, end result will be a full respray.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1786.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1785.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1787.jpg)

Poor thing looks ugly.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on February 17, 2010, 04:14:30 PM

ok so dumb question here - and I know and appreciate full well that photos can be very misleading (and I wish we could get our van's paint and body re-done too :-\) but what was actually wrong with the paint? Or was it just time for a freshen up?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 17, 2010, 04:46:01 PM

I am being a little fussy but decided to finish it all. A few spots around the vents and top parts near the roof the paint was bridging. The drivers door had some minor blisters, could only see them in the right light. I was going to just drive it for a while and do it later, but I would rather see it all done.

Here is a picture of one spots near the roof I broke off.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1788.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on February 17, 2010, 04:53:43 PM

ok! I understand fully - especially if it's your main fun car! As much as it would be nice to do our van's paint and body it'll be driven for a while with it's warts and all paint and body - but - we do have another major project on the go. Look forward to meeting you and seeing your van at Orange :)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on February 17, 2010, 05:23:21 PM

I must be missing something here, is that the before shot, before you painted the van, or are you not happy with the paint job and are doing it again? ???

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 17, 2010, 07:07:42 PM

Hi Keith, the van was repaired and painted late last year, all but the panels that are now getting done.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: FC427 on February 17, 2010, 07:24:22 PM

Glenn It looked a million Dollars in the pictures had no idea it had not all been resprayed ,how good will it look after your done Fantastic .......FC427......

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Gary C on February 17, 2010, 09:32:22 PM

Quote from: NosFEratu on February 17, 2010, 04:53:43 PM
ok! I understand fully - especially if it's your main fun car! As much as it would be nice to do our van's paint and body it'll be driven for a while with it's warts and all paint and body - but - we do have another major project on the go. Look forward to meeting you and seeing your van at Orange :)

I might see you at Orange too Glenn, hopefully!
Gary C

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 20, 2010, 07:11:02 PM

Work is well under way, nothing too scary.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1794.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1791-1.jpg)

Next post will look better.

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Spinner on February 20, 2010, 10:31:12 PM

That's a fairly heavy lace for the quarter panel. ;)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: pedro on February 21, 2010, 10:02:44 AM

QuoteWork is well under way, nothing too scary

Nah, nothing too scary, just the whole side of the van :o,
those panels look nice and straight for a van Glenn.
Pedro

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on February 21, 2010, 10:13:57 AM

Quote from: pedro on February 21, 2010, 10:02:44 AM

those panels look nice and straight for a van Glenn.
Pedro

Glenn,

As Pedro has said, those panels are super straight, good foundation to begin with

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 21, 2010, 06:27:12 PM

Fingers crossed, it will be very straight when It's finished. Don't want to have to do this again. $$$$$$$$$

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 26, 2010, 04:12:20 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/panelrepairs1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/panelrepairs3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/panelrepairs2.jpg)

Should be ready for paint very soon.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: pedro on February 26, 2010, 04:27:42 PM

Using the side of the van for a dart board there Glenn ??? ??? ???
Pedro

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on February 26, 2010, 06:02:15 PM

Glenn,

Looking good in undercoat, hope everything comes out alright this time

keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 26, 2010, 07:01:32 PM

Good tool for pulling out panels Pedro, I am so looking forward to this being finished.
Should look the goods when It's done. (If they ever are)

Cheers Glenn.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: weddo on February 27, 2010, 05:50:03 PM

You guys make it look so easy.....like...................I'll just duck out to the shed and fix the side of the van while the kettles boiling !!!!..... oh well while I'm here I may as well give it a coat of paint.

Dam good job !!

Love the colour as well

Regards

Weddo

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GMB-58FC on February 27, 2010, 09:52:45 PM

Quote from: Glenn_m. on February 26, 2010, 07:01:32 PM
Good tool for pulling out panels Pedro, I am so looking forward to this being finished.
Should look the goods when It's done. (If they ever are)

Cheers Glenn.

Thing of the past now and far from cost effective in the industry, the new ones are great (spot weld and pull the dent in one) and they also heat shrink at the same time.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product Glenn, have enjoyed the pics so far.

Cheers Ben

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 28, 2010, 07:06:36 AM

We have paint! Will post more pics soon.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1806.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: pedro on February 28, 2010, 02:25:34 PM

QuoteYou guys make it look so easy.....like...................I'll just duck out to the shed and fix the side of the van while the kettles boiling !!!!..... oh well while I'm here I may as well give it a coat of paint.

:D :D :D :D I agree totally, you guys do make it look so easy.
Pedro

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 19, 2010, 07:38:38 PM

I'm still alive, been working in Canberra the last few weeks. Van is getting cut and buffed, hope to have it back home next week.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 28, 2010, 03:25:47 PM

Got it back home now. Been cleaning it for hours. Think i'll open the windows and tailgate and go for a drive, blow all the dust out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1836.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1838.jpg)

See you in Orange!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: hrpremier on March 28, 2010, 04:20:52 PM

Looking great Glenn. Last saw it before it left Cairns and the refreshed paintjob has given a new lease on life to an already well finished car. In the last 6 months the vans come a long way to get to Orange this weekend so most of all enjoy it.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on March 28, 2010, 04:29:08 PM

I concur - it does look great. Have a safe trip to Orange and enjoy! ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on March 28, 2010, 06:50:25 PM

Glenn, you've gotta be proud of that!

Looks very 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 28, 2010, 07:32:03 PM

Looking forward to Orange and clocking up some miles, did anyone notice the no. plate surround? I love the look of it, (was a pain finding one)
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on March 28, 2010, 07:38:47 PM

No Plate surround does look great. The car itself looks fantastic. Enjoy Orange.

Regards

Wayne

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: pedro on March 29, 2010, 08:09:42 AM

Quotedid anyone notice the no. plate surround?

No, I was too busy being gobsmacked by how straight you got the old girl, dark colours like that show up the slightest imperfections but that looks straight as a die, nice workmanship Glenn.
Pedro

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on March 29, 2010, 11:33:21 AM

Well done Glenn,

The van is looking fantastic once again.

Have a safe drive to Orange.

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on March 30, 2010, 12:33:35 AM

Glenn,

that car looks amazing, travel safe to orange and we will see you there

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 30, 2010, 08:46:36 PM

Decided I should have time to redo the sagging hood lining. Oops, bigger job than first thought.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1843.jpg)

Vacuum off all the old crusty stuff.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1844.jpg)

Had heaps of trouble getting the contact to spray

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1847.jpg)

Hope to have it finished tomorrow night.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1848.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on March 30, 2010, 10:17:07 PM

Geez mate, i remember that all going on nice new fresh stuff... but hang on that was nearly 8 years ago!! :o :o

Its amazing how the heat has a huge effect on the foam.

I also remember the pieces in the vent, was so that any water that go into the car when either washing or heavy rain would simple go straight through... looks like that area is still ok.

Not much else left to do now mate??

Have fun in Orange mate..

JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: pedro on March 31, 2010, 02:30:36 PM

Hey that was a clever idea fitting the roller door to the back Glenn, I'd never noticed it before ;).
Pedro

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 31, 2010, 04:11:11 PM

What, no warranty Jason? :o The yellow, crusty shit is all through the car and over the garage floor. It's been trodden on and now glued to the floor. Grrr........ Hey Pedro the rear door was gonna be a surprise for Orange. (Don't tell anyone)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 31, 2010, 07:44:14 PM

Finished! Not like new but looks o.k. The yellow sticky shit has become my friend, follows me everwhere. Found it upstairs in the bathroom (wife did) Now only need to clean out the back and load up for the trip to Orange.
Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on March 31, 2010, 07:46:23 PM

Forgot the photo sorry

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1849.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on December 12, 2010, 01:29:28 PM

Re-upholstered vy seats ready to be fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP2206.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on December 12, 2010, 03:58:22 PM

They look the goods mate, will look even better fitted... I bet you are doing that right now!

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: fe350chev on December 12, 2010, 05:21:37 PM

I am new to the forum. The dark colours really show up the chrome nicely hey.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on December 12, 2010, 09:50:24 PM

You know you have to get the doors and the mattress done now!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on December 13, 2010, 06:41:27 AM

Yeah Jason, door cards next. The mattress has a holden doona cover so may leave that one.

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on December 18, 2010, 12:31:44 PM

Seats are in.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP2207.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on December 18, 2010, 02:00:23 PM

Looks great, Glenn :)

Just one little bit of constructive criticism though; shouldn't the dog with the red eyes that light up when you apply the brakes be mounted inside the rear window?

cheers, jack

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on December 18, 2010, 03:10:29 PM

They look the goods mate!!!

Whats next??

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on December 18, 2010, 06:52:35 PM

Door cards, blown big block? ha ha

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on December 19, 2010, 09:59:33 AM

Dare ya!!! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: FC427 on December 19, 2010, 10:24:19 AM

Quote from: Glenn_m. on December 18, 2010, 06:52:35 PM
Door cards, blown big block? ha ha

OR 427Ci or 454Ci world engines small block with a 671 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D hang on ......FC427.....

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on December 19, 2010, 11:53:33 AM

Glenn,

The seats look the goods! Looks great!

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 27, 2011, 09:21:21 PM

Gonna get the rear end lowered, get rid of the rake. 50mm should look better? Post pics when it's done. (not lowering blocks)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on January 28, 2011, 01:13:39 AM

Be careful mate, when the springs sagged previously, it looked the goods but scrapped when cornering, you can see the effects on the inside of the guards.

Cheers
JB.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 28, 2011, 09:01:38 AM

Thanks Jason, i've had a good look and 50mm looks ok but will double check when on the hoist.

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 30, 2011, 07:28:41 AM

Pic as promised

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP2212.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on January 30, 2011, 09:29:48 AM

Glenn, the van looked great before; looks even better now! 8) 8) 8)

Have you tried it with a light load - any tyre rubbing issues?

cheers, jack

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on January 30, 2011, 10:07:54 AM

It does look stunning mate!!! Makes me wish that I had one to drive... Maybe in 12 to 18 months they will look like this again.

That is... mine on the road, not yours in my garage ;D ;D ;D

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/story%20to%20tell/A321000114.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on January 30, 2011, 12:57:05 PM

Only drove it home about 10kms, no rubbing issues yet but it would rub if it went lower. I reckon your ute would look great in MY garage Jason, finish it first but. (painted wildberry of course)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: EffCee on January 30, 2011, 05:31:43 PM

Glenn,

The van is looking great, well done 8)

Keith

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Ed on January 31, 2011, 04:46:43 PM

Van looks good Glenn

Cheers

Ed

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: VAN059 on January 31, 2011, 06:41:24 PM

Lookin REAL GOOD 8) 8)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 12, 2011, 01:30:39 PM

Hi all, I've got the door cards done.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP2234.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP2235.jpg)

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JamiePla on February 12, 2011, 09:07:07 PM

Really enjoy the colour, very nice.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on February 15, 2011, 06:55:27 PM

Nice and flash, does that make them flashcards? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 25, 2011, 08:52:12 PM

Carpet next. Are these things ever finished?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on October 08, 2011, 11:05:44 AM

Got carpet

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/PICT0010.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NosFEratu on October 08, 2011, 02:26:52 PM

ooooh - nice! :)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on October 08, 2011, 04:57:13 PM

Very nice, bet the old carpet didn't look very nice after 12 years of use!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on October 08, 2011, 07:42:32 PM

No, It looked quite sad but I luv the new carpet, brings the colour out in the car I think..................

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on October 13, 2011, 07:42:06 PM

Do I need new photos now?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jack_fc on October 13, 2011, 08:34:22 PM

Yes please!!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jfk on February 11, 2014, 09:28:58 PM

Hi

Just read your thread.....great work.

Is that a series 1 or 2 V6 and is that a standard bracket to run the AC compressor there, or did you get it made up ?

Are your back wells tubbed at all for those wheels ?

Cheers

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: DJ on February 11, 2014, 10:46:30 PM

Glenn,
What a beautiful van your high standards have achieved.
The new carpet really sets of that magnificent paint colour, great choices.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 13, 2014, 04:10:58 PM

No tubs, motor was in it when I purchased the car. Out of a VT commodore. Jb may have some input here as he did the conversion

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on February 14, 2014, 09:10:37 PM

From memory, it was a second gen v6 out of a standard 98 VT commodore. Good motor with 55,000kms

The air cond bracket had to be made to suit as there wasn't room in the original position, and the coils were swapped from the front of the motor to mount near the gearbox for more room for the compressor. At the time nearly everyone said that A/C was impossible... But being a Cairns car it was essential.

The tubs are standard, with standard lips etc, dragway rims 16x8 I think and 225 tyres.

It was and still is a pretty good rig.

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 14, 2014, 10:13:46 PM

And still is Jason, love driving it

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on February 15, 2014, 11:58:24 AM

Quote from: JB on February 14, 2014, 09:10:37 PMAt the time nearly everyone said that A/C was impossible... But being a Cairns car it was essential

Had a lot of people tell me the same about mine too (except JB that egged me on!) or said that I was just plane crazy for certain aspects of it, especially a full wire harness transplant from the VT (which gives me all the cruise, power windows, central lock ect) or that a V8 was impossible as people have only done the V6 stuff. Look how many of us are doing EFI V8's now....

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on February 15, 2014, 12:01:37 PM

Ps Glen, did you know all the engine plugs are identical to the 5L V8? And if Jb used the V6 conversions mounts the V8 mounts may line up perfectly as it did in mine!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 15, 2014, 07:48:21 PM

Never say never, but I'm very happy with the performance as it is.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on February 16, 2014, 08:10:22 PM

He will have sold it back to me by then...

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on February 16, 2014, 09:52:38 PM

Quote from: JB on February 16, 2014, 08:10:22 PM
He will have sold it back to me by then...

bahahahahahahahaha :o

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: jfk on February 18, 2014, 10:41:23 AM

Cairn's Car JB ?

I just spent a couple of years up there running PK's at Cape Tribulation.

Returned to Sydney and towed my FC all the way back in December.

Cheers

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on July 10, 2014, 08:38:14 PM

Getting bored, what to do next. Thinking, thinking, pull it down for V8 or super charge the v6? aaarrrgh!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 10, 2014, 10:25:52 PM

V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 !!!!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 10, 2014, 10:27:53 PM

Then supercharge!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on July 11, 2014, 08:33:47 AM

To put a v8 in there the way it is set up would mean losing the air cond if you didn't severely recess the firewall, as you would lose the room for the thermos fans pushing everything forward and the condenser wouldn't have room in front of the radiator anymore.
Or if you wanted to keep the front the way it is now then would require a firewall refresh as I have done in the ute to accommodate the extra 2 cylinders... Either way not a little job, but a lot of fun doing it! Lol
Probably a set of Caltracs on the back to get the power to the floor as well lol, I know you like it sideways...

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 11, 2014, 03:12:47 PM

Nah what JB means is that the plugs are the same for V8 and the mounts are too... Although you may need to move his forward to negate moving the fire wall. Wafer thin thermos then!(and keep aircon!!)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: hsv-001 on July 11, 2014, 04:57:34 PM

Different engine harness and computer, not sure about tranny.Haydn

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 11, 2014, 05:39:31 PM

Quote from: hsv-001 on July 11, 2014, 04:57:34 PM
Different engine harness and computer, not sure about tranny.Haydn

Read my thread (when I went from 6 to 8) engine harness comes with engine and uses same body harness plugs as VT V6. Need an 8 computer but u buy that with the engine. Bell housing different on the box so-
Buy a complete engine box harness computer (and I'll give you the HSV tune) and the V6 conversions gearbox mount is turned backwards exactly the same as a commodore does to suit the new gearbox position.
Then I'll reprogram your instrument cluster to be on police mode with digital speedo!
Too easy.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: TTV6FC on July 11, 2014, 07:55:05 PM

And how is that V8 conversion going NES?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 12, 2014, 08:34:30 AM

Very slowly. Expect photos soon of the chassis rails!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on July 12, 2014, 02:53:15 PM

I think another project may be the go, sell the f#*d and get some funds

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on July 12, 2014, 03:01:23 PM

Quote from: GM on July 12, 2014, 02:53:15 PM
I think another project may be the go, sell the f#*d and get some funds

Feel free to come up and check mine out Glenn!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 23, 2014, 07:10:11 PM

F@*d gone

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on August 23, 2014, 09:28:55 PM

Quote from: GM on August 23, 2014, 07:10:11 PM
F@*d gone

Room for another project then

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 24, 2014, 08:05:46 AM

Yes

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on August 24, 2014, 11:04:19 AM

But which project?

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 24, 2014, 11:30:15 AM

Dunno Jason, something will turn up. Not looking very hard yet

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on August 24, 2014, 01:24:28 PM

JB will buy the van!!!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 24, 2014, 01:51:44 PM

ha ha, and I get his fc ute

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 24, 2014, 03:34:27 PM

Whoops!!!!!!! Fe ute

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on August 24, 2014, 03:41:23 PM

Find a 37 1 1/2 ton Chevy truck... I want to do some interesting things to one of those next lol...

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on August 24, 2014, 08:36:51 PM

When you find it, drop it to me. With the ute ;D

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on September 19, 2014, 12:58:50 PM

Hey Glenn,

Found something you may like to see.
This is how the van started out... Not bad for $800
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE012_zps7c529803.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE012_zps7c529803.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE014_zpsa0ce7b47.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE014_zpsa0ce7b47.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE009_zps68443bd2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE009_zps68443bd2.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE015_zpsa382db3e.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE015_zpsa382db3e.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE013_zps1ca357da.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE013_zps1ca357da.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on September 19, 2014, 01:00:53 PM

Everyone who saw it said that it would never make the road. Only took 3 years... not like the ute lol.

Will put up more build pics now that I have found an old disc with them on. I thought I had lost all of these when the old computers hard drive failed. ;D

Cheers
JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on September 19, 2014, 04:08:39 PM

Whoa. They are some cool old pics JB

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on September 19, 2014, 06:33:25 PM

Wow, love the pics thanks! Look forward to seeing the rest of them. Still a head turner when I take it out, always get to talk to people..............

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on September 20, 2014, 04:58:47 PM

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE023_zpsfacb26f2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE023_zpsfacb26f2.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE034_zps16e2c488.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE034_zps16e2c488.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE033_zps448dedcf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE033_zps448dedcf.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Fevanv6/PictureFE032_zps40f94058.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Fevanv6/media/PictureFE032_zps40f94058.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on September 20, 2014, 05:19:14 PM

Love the rear blinkers!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on September 20, 2014, 06:13:40 PM

Put em back on Glenn!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on September 20, 2014, 06:48:47 PM

Yeah, then I'll put my dick in a blender....................... not gonna happen!!

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on September 23, 2014, 06:08:53 PM

Speedo on the van
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/004.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tmors/media/004.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on September 23, 2014, 07:22:08 PM

Speedo on the van
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/23/aaf301da45811913b8a5de3818f3ed9a.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on September 23, 2014, 08:58:00 PM

Lol, that's about where it has been to as well NES.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on September 23, 2014, 10:29:20 PM

Here ya go JB
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/23/7e97027f7dd9ade91c0961ea262a1420.jpg)

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on September 24, 2014, 05:14:16 AM

That tech 2 is pretty good isn't it... Testing the speedo like that.. :o

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: NES304 on September 24, 2014, 07:47:55 AM

Ya got me

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: SC00P on September 25, 2014, 08:51:41 PM

Absolutely fantastic!!! 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re:
Post by: fe350chev on December 01, 2014, 09:48:07 AM

Well done on the car mate. I'm sure you will tinker a bit more with it. Can you periodically put a pic up so we can see the car in action.

Cheers
Deano.

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: GM on February 07, 2016, 03:36:52 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/WP_20160207_08_51_08_Pro.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tmors/media/WP_20160207_08_51_08_Pro.jpg.html)

Pic of the van at a club run, still scrubs up ok...............

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on February 07, 2016, 04:49:30 PM

It sure does :P

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: FCRB26 on February 07, 2016, 09:18:49 PM

you were spotted at rathmines a few weeks ago i was sent a pic off one of my FC scouts lol

You cannot hide anywhere

Title: Re: Glenn_M's Van
Post by: JB on February 08, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Yup looking really nice still. Will look great sitting next to the ute at the Nationals!

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