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Much better off doing it in 2k far less shrinkage with primers and fillers, will handle the heat from the sun and is as tough as nails. Unlike acrylic which is always moving and quite fragile. Acrylics are not what the used to be and no development has gone into them for the past 30 yrs.

Hi Team,

I would like to clarify what I have read in relation to the Pivot Shaft Spacers (Windscreen Wiper Bezels). In the reference it refers to the Bezels having the grub screw for the nozzle being on the outside. This would make them handed; ie opposite sides depending on it being suited for driver's or passenger's side. The FB version has the locator at the 2 O'clock position and grub screws on both sides so they can be configured how you want. The FE FC ones only have the one grub screw.

The limted number of photographs I have seen show all of the FE FC Bezels having the grub screw on the same side. The set I have are the the same configuration.

Can someone please confirm for me if the FE FC Bezels are the same both sides (ie grub screw facing the passenger side) or if the passenger and driver's sides are different.

Cheers
Jolls

Hi Team,

I have searched the site and located a thread that discussed this subject; however, it refers to a thread on the old site that no longer links. I have done a stack of research outside of here and am 75% through the restoration process.

The steering wheel I have had a previous attempt at restoration using bog; it wan't successful and it must have been sanded with 80 grit paper as it has deep scratches all over it.

The process I used was to open up the cracks to a "v" shape using a dremmel grinder. I then filled the cracks with araldite and let that set before using a file/dremmel/sandpaper to bring dress the araldite back down. This took a fair bit of elbow grease but it looks OK now. I still have some deep scratches though.

My current plan, subject to input, is:

• Spray the steering wheel with etch primer, then spay putty and rub back with 400 wet to ensure all of the scratch marks are filled
• Another coat of etch primer, rubbed back with 800 wet
• Three coats of black 1K (Acrylic)
• Block it back with 1200 wet
• Three coats of clear
• Sand by hand with 1200 wet
• Buff to high gloss by hand with cutting compoundt

My question is: will the approach above provide a durable finish or am I better off taking it to a paint shop to have it done in 2K once I have finished all of the prep work?

Cheers
Jolls
 

I swapped a set of EK Wiper Bezels (Pivot Shaft Spacers) I had for FC ones. The FC pair I now have are both passenger side versions and one has the brass tube missing. I'm sure I can refit a brass tube and make it usable, but would prefer to get hold of a driver's side one if there is one out there.

Cheers
Jolls

Blacky,

Yep.  When I drove over in '23 for the solar eclipse, I stayed at a dodgy motel in Wudinna, but had a great meal at the pub, only to discover next morning that they had decent motel-style accommodation, and off the highway too . . .

On the strength of your recommendation I'll give Mundrabilla a go on the return journey.  Madura was OK, but a bit tired in appearance.

Rob

We have stayed at Wudinna pub a few times, the first time was because we couldn't get a room at Kimba and when we got to Wudinna they had the fire roaring, a great feed and at the time freshly refurbished rooms at a great rate. We have returned a couple of times since on the strength of that.

Hi Team,

Still creeping towards the start of the ute prep for paint etc and have just about got the wipers sorted. Electric conversion had already been done, I have purchased a washer system similar to the old bag version and I have a set of washer jets. The bit I don't have is the bezels with pipes for the washer line. IF anyone has a set they are willing to part with I am all ears (and beer tokens unless there is something I have that would be suitable as a trade).

Chers n Beers
Jolls

Look I know this is a long shot but hey it's worth asking.
Does anyone have a modified FE or FC station wagon or panel van that they would consider moving on to a new custodian?
Any leads would be appreciated.

I'm on the lookout for something non-stock & registered (prefer WA rego).
V6 or V8 is my preference otherwise a Holden Red or RB26/30. 

Got a budget $30k+

Thanks,
Jezz   

I've just booked my accommodation -

Friday 11/4 Cobar Central Motor Inn
Saturday 12/4 Broken Hill Comfort Inn Crystal
Sunday 13/4 Wudinna Hotel/Motel
Monday 14/4 Eucla Hotel/Motel
Tuesday 15/4 Fraser Range Station
Wednesday 16/4 Merredin Motel

On Friday 11/4 I'm thinking of leaving around sunup, taking the Bells Line of Road to Lithgow, stopping at "the Hub" at Bathurst for the morning break, fuel at Wellington, lunch at Narromine and a comfort stop at Nyngan.  Dodge goats and 'roos into Cobar.

Saturday 12/4 I may stop at the Emmdale Roadhouse for a cuppa, the McCullochs Range rest area for a comfort stop, Little Topar for fuel and lunch, and cruise into Broken Hill in the mid-afternoon.

Sunday 13/4, depending on what time I get away from Broken Hill, the famous Yunta Creek crossing for a short break, Peterborough for fuel and Kimba for something to eat.

Monday 14/4 - morning tea, fuel and a few deep breaths at Ceduna, lunch and fuel at the Nullarbor Roadhouse.  Arrival time at Eucla depends on strength of headwinds.

Tuesday 15/4 - morning break at Madura, fuel and more food at Caiguna, fuel and coffee at Balladonia.

Wednesday 16/4 - morning break and fuel at Norseman, an early lunch at Kalgoorlie (or Coolgardie), fuel and coffee at Southern Cross.

Thursday 17/4 will be an easy cruise from Merredin to Perth.

(Anybody might think I've done this drive before . . . )

Rob

Thanks Kraka, I have one on my FE Sedan that I can copy. I was mainly fishing for more elegant DIY solutions, I've got a few responses on Facebook so far.