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Title: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on October 06, 2004, 08:44:34 PM Hi all
After nearly 5 years on & off in the rebuilding & modifing of my wagon I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here is the link showing the progress & mods required for the chev v8 conversion http://photo.starblvd.net/fcv8 Here is the latest shots after I resprayed it at home in the garage its done in acrylic but still needs to be cut back & buffed ,needs rubbers, interior, windows & chrome fitted. (http://photo.starblvd.net/fefcforum/1-2-1.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/fefcforum/1-2-3.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/fefcforum/1-2-4.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/fefcforum/1-2-5.jpg) Cheers Glenn P/S Thanks Ret Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on October 06, 2004, 09:10:23 PM Wicked!
Love the rake, is that staying? Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: slim on October 06, 2004, 09:11:33 PM I have personally seen this Vehicle and its a credit to Both GLENN and his family. You will reap the rewards SOON Glenn . This is one Bloody tough FC.. And you should hear it... SHIT HOT !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Ed on October 06, 2004, 09:26:45 PM Hi Glenn,
It's looking good, this wagon has some nifty engineering and details. Cheers Ed Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on October 07, 2004, 02:04:16 AM Thanks for comments guys
Stinky: The rake is staying on the fence as my 20 month old daughter loves to help dad on the car with anything she can get her hands on. Slim: Your got first drive after me. Ed: The engineering & detail in yours makes mine look like a heap. Cheers Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on October 07, 2004, 02:19:15 AM Ha Ha, I didn't even look at the fence, I meant the stance, slightly lower at the front than the rear.
I'm not reall keen on gardening implements ;D Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: nicko on October 07, 2004, 04:02:39 AM that shine straight off the gun with acrylic is a credit to you,very very nice job bud.
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Kermit on October 07, 2004, 05:48:41 AM Glenn,
I wish people like you would stop using this Forum to "Show Off your tallents" it makes mere mortals like me want to cry. Seriously you have done a very fine job and the paint work is tops! Now you have to keep the progress pictures coming Rgds Mick Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: customFC on October 07, 2004, 08:53:08 AM Looking cool.
That light must be getting brighter. Regards Alex Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: zulu on October 07, 2004, 08:58:27 AM Nice Glenn, lookin tough.
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on October 07, 2004, 09:49:14 PM Thanks guys
Stinky: I am going to drop the rear a bit not to much as it has 235"s on the back that will just sit neatly in the wheel arch. Nicko: I am very happy with the shine off the gun with acrylic it should come up like a mirror when its buffed hopefully. This was my first ever respray & I had quotes up to 10k so i thought bugger that i will have a go myself & saved heaps. The engine bay, underneath are all painted in 2pak but I was a bit reluctant to spray the rest of the car in 2pak due to the toxic fumes around the kids & the complaining neighbours but in the end it turned out better than i expected thanks to advice from Craig & his brother & others from this forum Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on June 27, 2005, 07:07:50 PM Hi all
Well after over 6 years I have finally got to the end of the tunnel. The wagon was REGISTERED on saturday after putting some very late nights/early mornings over the last month but it was worth every bit of it. On sunday we had the family over for a BBQ to celerbrate & took my kids & their cousins for their first drive in the wagon talk about a grin from ear to ear, I had to bribe my 2 year old daughter to get her out of it. I will post some new photos hopefully later today. Glenn P/S I would like to thank all the people on this forum who have helped me out(you know who you are) with advice, parts, ideas & motovation over the years. If it wasn't for this forum i know i would be still in the very black part of the tunnel. THANKS GUYS. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: craiga on June 27, 2005, 08:48:09 PM BIG congratulations Glenn, look forward to seeing it on display at this weekends Motorex exhibition.
Another one saved. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Ed on June 27, 2005, 09:31:36 PM Congratulations Glenn!
;D Those hard years have finally paid off. Very inspiring stuff and certainly a motorvator for others who see the fruits of your labour. Cheers Ed Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on June 27, 2005, 11:12:33 PM Thanks guys
I have a couple of things to do to it over the next day or so but it will be at the motorex this weekend ;D. Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: RET on June 28, 2005, 01:39:30 AM Two thumbs up! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at long last.
cheers RET Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: customFC on June 28, 2005, 11:33:34 AM Congratulations Glenn.
That first drive makes all the effort worth while. Now you can just enjoy it, as I am sure we all will when we see it this weekend. Regards Alex Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Wayne on June 28, 2005, 09:57:44 PM Hi
Great to have another on the road. It will be great to be able to see it on the weekend. WAYNE Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: minifcvan on June 28, 2005, 11:27:13 PM love the colours, very niiiiice job well done
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on June 29, 2005, 07:29:44 PM Thanks for the comments guys.
I am having trouble posting the new photos, would someone be able to post them for me ? Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: blacky on June 29, 2005, 08:17:13 PM You can email them to me if you like - gblack@hahnelecdotcomdotau .
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: craiga on June 29, 2005, 10:26:53 PM Here are Glenn's pictures of his freshly completed V8 FC Wagon
(http://tinypic.com/6h410l.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h411t.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h412h.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h417d.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h41a8.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h41dw.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h41f6.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h41g3.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h41h1.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h42rk.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h42t5.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/6h42up.jpg) Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Fast_Eddie on June 29, 2005, 10:33:05 PM Well done Glenn, it looks great.
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Ed on June 29, 2005, 10:56:46 PM fantastic job! ;D
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: RET on June 29, 2005, 11:01:49 PM Oh my.... Friday can't come quick enough for this little black duck ;)
cheers RET Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Wayne on June 29, 2005, 11:09:48 PM Hi
Can't wait to seeeee it on saturday will you be there with your car looks great. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: julius on June 29, 2005, 11:37:31 PM Hi Glenn
Congradulations on your car being finished it looks great, but I do have a problem their are now 3 FC 350 number plates Vic, NSW and mine floating around so lets not have any confusion like we had in Adelaide at presentation time which FC 350 wins an award. I,m going up to moterex on Saturday and hopfully you guy will have a stand or so their so we might catch up,will your beast be their? Again congrats Julius Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: craiga on June 30, 2005, 01:19:13 AM Hi Julius,
Just to let everyone know - YES, Glenn's car will be on the stand at Motorex. If you look in th events section I will post up full details. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: graham_fuller on June 30, 2005, 02:08:27 AM Hey Glenn,
Can't wait to see the wagon in the flesh. Cheers, Graham Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Phantom on June 30, 2005, 03:48:48 AM That is one cool looking car, it is worth all the money and time to have a machine that looks like that (i suppose it goes a bit too )
Rusty Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: -KIWI- on June 30, 2005, 03:56:24 AM that is one smick wagon
congrats Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: 20.4_seconds on June 30, 2005, 08:11:44 AM :o :o :o
That is one smokin hot wagon Glenn, me thinks my own journey is just beginning. just smoking...........hot :o Nick Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on July 01, 2005, 01:43:33 AM Thanks for the comments guys,
The wagon will be at the motorex this weekend, I still have some tidy up work to do but due to lack of time it will be done after the motorex. Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Revhead_Fc on July 01, 2005, 04:33:14 AM Glenn
It looks awesome mate its a credit to you cant to go cruizn with you a V8 HR wagon and a V8 FC wagon driving down the road together would be cool all we need know is for ED to finish his. Ben Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: v8 wagon on July 01, 2005, 09:55:53 AM stunning!, obviously worth the effort
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: zulu on July 02, 2005, 07:44:21 AM Glenn, Good to see the car in the flesh tonight at Motorex, it's a stunner!
BLOKES & SHEILAS, make the time over the weekend get your bodies out to Motorex, there are some teriffic club cars on display, Geoff has his newly completed Business Sedan, Stuarts Ute, RETS Special sedan, and Teds Panelvan. Not to mention all the the other cars and bikes on show. Gary Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: craiga on July 02, 2005, 08:52:38 AM Gary's spot on - if you can get there make the effort to go to Motorex. I've just got home from the show and can't wait to get there tomorrow to see the public reaction to our stand - and to shake Glenn's hand for a terrific effort on his wagon. Great job.
Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: bent8-58 on July 02, 2005, 09:22:28 AM Hey Glenn,
Congrats mate! l can sympathise with you,mine has been off the road for around 5 years too!The engine bay has been finished (finally) & me & the missus put the motor back in last weekend.Cant wait to see the odometer clicking over again. Excellent work on the wagon,nice paint too,my next paint job will be done at home! daz Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: graham_fuller on July 03, 2005, 09:15:22 AM Glenn,
Saw the wagon in real life.Mate absolutly fantasic.Where did you get the trimming done?The roof lining is something else. Well Done.Must be great to drive. Cheers Graham Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: craiga on July 03, 2005, 10:36:50 AM Glenn,
I would like to echo our phone conversation tonight - your car is just fantastic. Lots AND lots of people stopped and commented on how good it looked. Your work was REALLY appreciated by your peers - THE best result. Great job mate, a VB and a handshake coming your way. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on July 05, 2005, 08:55:53 PM Thanks Guys
It was a buzz to see peoples reaction to the wagon on sunday. Graham, The seats & door trims were done by a trimmer in Ingleburn but I wouldn't recommend him unless you have got a few months to spare. The roof lining is the same material that was used in Streetneat's wifes sedan which Craig post a link to a while ago. It was made by eastern auto upholstery in bayswater victoria who imports the material from england. I sent him down my old lining as a template & 2 days later he sent me the new one all ready to fit. For those who are thinking of getting one, I think they now have the templates to do all the body types & would highly recommend them but be warned its not cheap.. Glenn Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: GOA350 on July 20, 2005, 08:34:12 AM Hi Glenn,
just thought i'd add my congratulations with everybody elses,i think it's a masterfull job you've done knowing full well how much time it takes to get a car from a fully dismantled piece of junk and turn it into such a masterpiece.Congratulations again, Scott ps, by the way i also have biult a Chev FE , it's vanilla peach with a 350 and 9" and recently won the Vic state titles. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Phantom on July 21, 2005, 03:08:07 AM Scott you cant say you won the state titles and then dont post any pics mate, let us all have a look at your machine
Cheers Rusty Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: FC-V8 on October 13, 2005, 09:33:31 AM Hi all
Just added a couple of extra things to the wagon so I thought I would update the photos with the blinds & scratch plates. Glenn (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/FCV8/100_0106.jpg) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/FCV8/100_0107.jpg) (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/FCV8/100_0250.jpg) Sorry about the size unsure how to reduce them. Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: TorqueFC on October 13, 2005, 09:56:55 AM very kool looking wagon ;);)
Title: Re: light at the end of the tunnel Post by: Ed on October 13, 2005, 08:16:13 PM looking smart Glenn!
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