great, I will look forward to you being able to get the info
Thanks Heaps
Rick

I meant FX to FC spare parts manual, I tried looking through Ebay without success
Rick

Thanks for all your comments and help, it would seem that the FE FC only spare parts CD would be a big step in the right direction. Has anyone got a link to Ebay for this CD.
That would be very much appreciated
ick

Hi All
After a 2 year forced lay off I am now well enough to get back into the rebuild ( as long as my doc doesn't find out  ). Problem is memory is not as good as it used to be, I took 100s of pics etc as I was dismantling and repairing and put all parts in separate containers and identified by marking each container. The question is what will make my task ahead easier and if I come across a problem being small or large what is best to refer to, I have tried searching all the fine articles in the forum but it takes for ever to get to what I want.
Hope this all makes sense for eg I want to refit the front body ass, front end a diff as starters
Regards
Rick
I have the early model Holden spare parts manual 700 + pages but how do you use it ?

thanks
rick

I went to the nationals on Saturday at the Hall Showground, some great cars there, made me want to get back into my restoration. 113 entrees so good to see
Does anybody know the results of the entrants picks and awards ?
My camera failed to work while I was there so apart from the great pics I have seen up to date, hope more are upcoming
Regards
Rick

Well done, thanks

Had a great year, did not achieve my target where I would be at this time of the year, over budget a few gauges here and there. But did I enjoy myself working on the FC wagon ? , you bet I did and look forward to next year where I will probably say the same thing around this time.
Thanks for the great read from all out there, I have learned heaps from you
Great club

Have a holy and safe Christmas and enjoy with your family
Rick

Cannot wait to see all the grand kids
  

Hi all
I could not be happier to see pics made easier to get to, as a gallery, they do not have to be sorted into categories. I asked for this many months ago. when I am refitting a part or want to see how someone else restored a part or section looking at the photos would be so helpful, to find one  now you have to look at what forum / describe request / scan through numerous pages / etc etc.
 I do scan through social media but I always end up checking out the forum for help or answers.
I do think that there are to many categories  how many of us start searching for an answer or problem which has been addressed many times before only to give up and ask the question on open forum again.
Otherwise I read the articles daily and enjoy it
rick

i see it this way:-
If your aim is
Concourse show car  Big big $$$$$$$$$
Back to original 100% restore with good starting base car around $20k you do most work yourself.
rusty poor starting base FC big $$$$$$$$$$
Mine is a good starting FC nearly zero rust and complete, expecting to spend about $10 to $15k, and 100% rebuild to original. ( not show car)
But what is missing in this discussion so far is what price do we put on, new knowledge, having a go, satisfaction, meeting fellow FC restorers, the fun of the chase for missing parts, new challenges, great people, the enjoyment of seeing something coming back to its original glory etc. My wife who is very supportive sees the change in me ( relaxed) when I can spend a full day or two down the shed, we share the achievements together.
If you could put a price on that, then deduct that of your build and I would say that's a FREEBEE

pm sent

[April]

The car is red blaze over India Ivory
Interior trim is (857) Riff Red and Black
I can wait 2 -3 months and would prefer you do the arches as well. How about we set April as the target month. and as we get closer keep me in touch of any changes.
thanks again
Rick

Thanks for the reply, will you be going back into doing kits, if so when do you think? ( I am in no hurry) and what makes up a kit

rick

Hi all
Looking for someone in the Central west NSW near 2810 or in Sydney, to purchase upholstery vinyl by the metre (flooring and wheel arch).
Hope you can help.
Thanks
Rick

hi greg
just measured my set up. I made mine adjustable ( height wise). I measured 170cm across the width of the chassis therefore I needed a minimum of 90cm from the pivot point. I made my posts 1 mtr long as was able to lock in at 90cm at the front and 70cm at the back so that the car body could rotate freely (360 deg) and be 100% level. Just cleared my rotisserie bottom brace between the 2 engine mounts that I used. I also had to concern myself with the clearance of my roof beams in the old shed.
Hope this all helps
regards
rick

Hi Greg
I am not at home now, but tomorrow I will check mine, just built one myself for my wagon and will let you know. I attached the front to the bonnet hinges and the rear to the towbar location
regards
rick

looks like the chances of removing, storing and reinstalling, chances are close to zero. A shame because it is absolutely perfect and not a mark on it. I will try what Ken suggested and see if I can mask it up properly that way. Anything is worth a try, thanks for your inputs.
rick

Hi all, am just about to remove the perfectly good roof lining so I can respray the interior cabinet shell properly. Tried masking it but not very successful. They tell me that it will never go back properly or will tear when I try putting it back.
Any hints, suggestions would be very appreciated.
Regards
Rick

PS Looking for 1 x short and 1 x long sub chassis bottom bolts if someone has spares, live in central west NSW, happy to add cost of postage to bolts.  ( rare spares will not split ) thanks

thanks for your help guys, and quick
regards
rick 

Hi all, I am just about to put the sub chassis back into place and refit guards etc. What is the recommended sealant to use in the gaps and joins.?

Thanks in advance
rick