Picked up this little gem the other day as an "unfinished project".
Upon casual inspection, it looked a little rough, parts were strewn everywhere and it looked like a lot of hard work.
However after a little bit of elbow grease, it came up a treat. In fact, 95% of the paint is amazing, with only a few touch ups and a minor repair required to a sill.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/blre.jpg)
A couple more images:
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The car has a CRS chassis kit fitted including the subframe strengthening, a CRS front end with rack and pinion steering, CRS dropped stub axles, a CRS modified Ford 9" LSD rear end with Holden axle tubes and axles, four wheel disc brakes with new master cylinder/booster, Koni shocks, Selby sway bars, and 15" Hotwires.
In addition, it came with a reconditioned 305 Chev, a reconditioned TH350 Auto, unopened VDO gauges, new rubbers throughout including bailey channels, new 1/4 vent windows, rechromed bumpers and door handles etc etc.
I couldn't believe my luck!
Until I read the firewall plate.......
Aaaaaaagh..... It's an FE!
Quick dont tell anyone and disguise it as an FC .
Cheers Rusty
With a significant amount of help, the reassembly has already begun, starting at the back and working forward. (Gives me a chance to prepare myself for whether I'll run an FE or FC front ;D)
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Looks like the decision has already been made though. Especially when those NOS badges look soooo good, and it would be a real shame to start welding up trim holes in the bootlid.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/lite.jpg)
Still some concessions have to be made to finish the car properly. (FC strips below the tail lights ;D)
QuoteGives me a chance to prepare myself for whether I'll run an FE or FC front
What, you need to think about that?
Rusty,
Seriously thought of it, however the paint is that good that it would just be a waste of money to start welding up holes for FE trim etc.
I don't know FEs that well, however I am perplexed by the fact that whoever was previously building/painting it:
a) Chose "Formula Blue"
b) Welded up most trim holes but kept the FE trim below the rear window and holes for a Special guard and door spear on one side only!
c) Drilled FE guards to fit FC indicator housings
Notwithstanding the above, I am erring towards an FE grille and indicators.
Also, I am in the process of procuring a NOS Detroit flash kit to fit to break up the blue, which is pretty full on.
Craig,
What's with the photo on the left hand side of the screen? You haven't been spending good money on glamour photography have you?
You certainly don't present that well in person ;D
Ed
nice score, it amazes me how people get that far with a car and dont finnish it, If I am that close within the last couple of days before the nationals I'll be cheering, nice list of goodies, I bet he lost some money on it.
Ed
Welcome to the V8 FE/FC sub branch. Great to see its found a good home, so how many does that make now?
Now you can use that gearbox casing to help set it up, Is 305 a Tune port Injected engine or normal Carby?
Cheers
Glenn
Eddie,
looks like a bloody nice pick up, was this the car that Slim posted up for sale?. it looks pretty nice-are you going to keep it that color?
i also hear you bought Streetneats Fc ute. any chance of some pics of it???
keep those pictures comin' ;)
Glenn,
I don't know. It's blue with silver bits on top...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/305.jpg)
I gather a big carburettor has to go where the tape is? ;D
Darcey,
Yes, it was that car.
Streetneat's ute??? I don't know who would have told you that  ;)
Yes Edward, I should have been spending money on glamour photography instead of expending elbow grease on an FE. :-*
It does look pretty nice though, even if it is 'too blue'.
Darcy is right, that does looks like Streetneat's old ute in the background of one of those pics. Why have you pulled the windows out of it? Confusing?
Cheers,
Craig.
Eddie,
Great pick up, looks real good cant wait to see the finished product.
Keep us posted on the progress. :)
Dags
Ed
Jezz they liked that blue, I bet you feel like painting it grey. It should be interesting fun at the future nostalgic drags.
Cheers
Glenn
for some reason the photos are not loading on my computer
Nicko, special design feature for people who don't use enough smilies ;-)
Try to refresh your browser, press F5 in internet explorer.
Cheers,
Craig.
thank you,
for some strange reason they would not load in Mozzila operating system,tried my Internet Explorer and they loaded fast.yet i look at photos all the time with Mozzila normally.
cheers Nicko
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! ;D
You gotta love a car with a deep paint job like that. What colour do you plan to paint in between that beautiful Detroit kit? Maybe Poo Brown? Craig may have a few litres spare?
Craig,
Feed him a few VBs & he will be a push over. I think "Poo brown" & Blue are made for each other. ;D
Rob J
Rob, I'm thinking of ivory for the flash and for the roof.
Today I cleaned up an old interior I had floating around and threw the back seat in it. I think it may work...
The matching fron seat is a camping conversion, so I hope the mechanism shall withstand the acceleration this puppy will be capable of when finished.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/rset.jpg)
The black section may need to be vinyl painted - it's looking a bit ordinary around the base. The red section is relatively new (15 years as opposed to 50) so it's err, bright. 8)
Rob,
Now your talking.
(http://i2.tinypic.com/qrmbrt.jpg)
See, wisdom does come with old age.
Cheers,
Craig.
Craig,
Can we try the approved version? ;D
OK >:(
(http://i2.tinypic.com/qrnp6o.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D
heh heh..
looks like a sweet buy Edward.
this looks like it's going to be your fun car, so your other sedan doesnt need a V8 anymore?
Cheers
Ed
Ed,
That's correct. I initially went to see it solely for parts, and thought it looked pretty good.
After cleaning it all up and inspecting it in detail I decided it was a sound base for a V8 project car.
As you can see, it was well advanced.
Regards
Ed
An update on progress.
Rubbers have been refitted and panels hung. New front and rear bars have been installed.
The Painless wiring kit is being laid out ready for making up the loom.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/c326544e.jpg)
Short of a few parts to complete the headlights, however that won't take long to rectify.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/da3018bc.jpg)
Front end is back from Rod's Racks. The steering rack has been remounted on the crossmember requiring extensive modifications to the CRS set up. Calipers have been reco-ed and discs machined and painted. Just need to fine tune steering lock tabs and wheel clearance on the steering arms.
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This is where the fun begins. Chevy engines are supposed to be orange!
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Just having some alignment problems with the alternator pulley but shall wait and see how it fits in the engine bay prior to modifying brackets etc.
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Hey Ed
Love the FC (FE?) lookin real good mate , but the accents would look good White 8) . But..... what I like is in the background "and it's red" ;D
Speaking of RED , Craig your red beast looks really cool too :D
Norm :)
Norm,
The engine stand? ;D
got to agree norm thats one nice lookin engine stand
mal
I think Norm was referring to the red car in the background? hard to pick up what it is,
Cheers Rusty
Chevelle?
No Rusty.
I know for a fact, Norm is WAY into Engine Stands. So too is Mal by the look of it. An "Older Guy" thing I think.
What is that car, Edward? Datsun 240Z? XP Falcon Coupe? Or maybe a Leyland P76 Force 7! ;) ;D
My guess is that it is a Mustang coupe.
maybe a Shelby
Well 4 hammers i am an older guy and engine stands do nothing for me, except hold my lovely new worked 202 wich is going in saturday week along with a brand new 350 holley.
Cheers Rusty
It was a joke, Dude!
Good luck with the eingine install. Here is a tip. The fan goes at the front! ;) ;D
Rob J
it's a datsun 180B SSS ;D
Ed,
Close, its actually a red Datsun 120Y 2 door automatic. Even has a tan interior.
NICE.
Its "Fast" Eddie's Sunday drive car. The one he takes when he drives up to the organic markets at Redfern in his crochet multi coloured poncho.
He uses it sparingly though, great inventment potential those 120Y's, especially the 2 door versions.
Cheers,
Craig.
Hi
Pity it doesn't have the optional White Vinyl leather look-alike roof. Those puppies are RARE! I had a mate once who had one. He ended up selling it, when he got an offer he couldn't refuse. Just under $450! :o :o :o
Rob J
Ahso.
That explains it Craig.
So youv'e grafted a Torrie front on 120WHY back. You blokes will corner the market soon ??? Rob, as the vinyl roof was a delete option for the conservative owner, it makes sense that these guy's cars wouldn't have them ::)
In Leichhardt they used to use the original wheel trims to strain spaghetti...
Cheers
John ;D
QuoteIn Leichhardt they used to use the original wheel trims to strain spaghetti...
not only that...
which well respected member has the humble datsun caps on their ride?
Interesting answer Nicko.
The assembled front end ready to be installed. The tie rod ends and steering arms require final adjustment and are not installed.
The rack is mounted a lot closer to the crossmember and is promised to deliver better geometry and steering response than other conversions.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/fast_eddie2/too%20blu/blu12.jpg)
This is where the fun begins
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It fits!
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Eddie, are you using the CRS drop spindles? If so I'd be interested to hear which wheel/tyre/steering arm combo you go for.
Eddie,
Fast work! how did your alternator go down the bottom? all fe's/c's ive seen with em down the bottom have a piece of the subframe modified for clearance(well ones with large body alternators). That front end sure is tidy!! the section that gets 'cut out' for the v8 sump looks much nicer than other conversions ive seen...will be interesting to know how your front end turns out.
cheers!! and keep up the good work ;) 8)
Stinky,
Yes, it has CRS drop spindles.
The Rod's Rack conversion uses the short HQ style steering arms which turn down sharply at the back when mounted to suit the front rack.
The design ensures that the turn down sits against a strengthened section of the lower control arm at full steering lock.
The wheels that came with the car are 15" x 7" Hotwires with a 4.5" backset. The steering arms currently scrape the inside of the wheel without spacers installed, but it is only the turndown on the arm that scrapes.
I am working out how this may be modified, spaced out to suit.
Darcey,
The alternator is tight there as well. It may need the chassis rail modified to suit, or I could find a smaller alternator. Any tips on what's available?
The crossmember started out as a CRS modified one. All the work on it is of a high quality.
Regards
Edward
Hammers i thought the fan faced the firewall to cool down the driver and passengers. and by the way thats a lovely picture of you, somehow thats how i pictured you would look , (well maybe not that smart looking )
hehehehehe
Cheers Rusty
Car looks great, Edward. You only have 2 weeks & I will be there for a thorough inspection of your faciliity. I would love you to take me for a spin in the Datsun Shelby, but understand if it is just for best.
I have seen other alternators used in that situation. I will try & find out what they were off, just can't recall at the moment. Dare I say Gemini? They are smaller & not as deep, so allow the extra room needed. Don't take that for gospel though, as I am well known for making crap up just so I sound smart.
Rusty.
That isn't me, I am the one on the left with the glasses!
Rob J
LMAO Rob!!!
Eddie,
You could always go for a small body alternator. Available from VPW
( http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=8&SubCatID=931&priorCatID=931&PrdGrpID=3332 )
Have ordered stuff online and arrived within 2 days.
The car is coming up great!! Looking forward to some more picutres/updates
cheers, and thanks for the reply 8)
Rob, anything for an overseas visitor...
The GT 120Y. (Vinyl roof deleted)
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Mmmmmmmmmmm, love those hucaps ;)
is that a clone or the real mc coy,thougt it was a 350 on the previos photos gt badge on the the guard is a bit of a give away
regards mal ps is it a manual
Mal,
It's a real one. :o
It runs a 427 FE side oiler and a four speed.
The original 428 is in the shed.
Ed,
Hope it has a alarm.
Good to see you have your priorities right , there is a car cover on the FC but the muzzy gets dusty ...... ;D