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Quote from: FireKraka on May 01, 2021, 08:57:29 AMOkay will do. Where do I find their contact?
I would give Warbatons a call in Vic I believe they are good to deal with and maybe even with freight hopefully they would be cheaper than that rip off.
Quote from: GMHwagoon on April 30, 2021, 03:21:14 PMOver in Perth, WA
where you at
Quote from: FireKraka on April 30, 2021, 01:53:53 PMYeah there’s really nothing else out there. If I was to go for it I’d have to find out if it fits. Most parts were interchangeable through the models so hopefully that one is too
I wouldn't deal with him he buys parts cheap from people and then triples the price but I suppose if you don't have it and want it well I guess there is not much choice.
Quote from: ipg on April 29, 2021, 12:09:15 PMThanks for the advice, that’s one hell of a blow to the budget.
Gday Guru,
There is one on gumtree, id suggest sitting down before clicking on the link:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-swan/auto-body-parts/holden-fe-fc-fb-ek-station-wagon-top-tailgate-rust-free/1133319928
Quote from: ardiesse on March 29, 2021, 04:48:43 PMThanks for the insight mate. You really know your away around that kind of rust. I’ll be sure to check it all over and determine the extent of the rust which will be fun. Thankyou again
By the looks of your No. 1 body crossmember, you'll most likely have rust holes in the bottoms of the cowl panels also (just inside the lower rear corners of the front guards, where the outer subframe legs bolt on). While you're at it, take a good look at the front subframe tie member (just to the front of and below the radiator), the lower subframe legs, and the sills. If you're brave, take a look inside the rear wheel arches, at the bottom front corner where all the sand and mud accumulate.
It may end up being a remove-everything-forward-of-the-firewall repair job.
Rob
Quote from: camxsmith on March 28, 2021, 11:27:53 AMThanks mate. That last one may be of use. It’s for the FE but it’s very similar
Im not sure but you can have a look thru these and see if you can find some dimensions Technical and engineering Specifications Documents
Quote from: FireKraka on March 27, 2021, 11:18:51 AMWell a little bit of both. The major brace under the floor from the passenger to driver door has rusted away. A few of the floor strengthers are eaten away also, so any photos would be a great help
HeyGuru are you talking about the front end (subchassis) when you are talking chassis or the strengthening under the floor ??? I'll take a photo from the manual for you and post it.
Neil
Quote from: mcl1959 on March 26, 2021, 05:45:16 PMCheers man. Yeah that makes sense. As we were tearing her down the chassis turned out better than we thought so yeah cutting it out and repairing is definitely the best way forward. I might enquire about the manual a little later when needed
The FC doesn’t have a chassis that unbolt like a chev of the same year does. Everything has to be cut out and repaired. Generally even donor pieces from other cars need a little repair work before they can be used again. The workshop manual shows the chassis details but fitting / making new pieces is generally how it’s done.
I have a workshop manual for sale if you are interested in purchasing one.
Ken
