FC Another Tassie car

[TTV6FC]

Great idea mate,I am still running a lot of pitted original chrome as it is very expensive to get it re-done.If and when I get the cash together I will get it rechromed but it will do for now.

[FireKraka]

Hi NickZ;
I am the same as TTV6FC and still using some pitted chrome work after a long build I couldn't justify the huge chroming cost just picked the best stuff I could find.
Red paint looks like it works well.
One of the guys over here in the west had 2 bumpers done and it cost him $1500.

Regards
Neil H

[Ol_Girl_58]

I am still running a lot of pitted original chrome as it is very expensive to get it re-done.If and when I get the cash together I will get it rechromed but it will do for now.

I'm the same. What works, works.  ;)

[JOX515]

Add me to the list on using pitted chrome - the cost of re-chroming can't be justified at this stage.  It still looks ok with a polish and it will do for now.

[NickZ]

most of my chrome is badly pitted. im going to be painting my bumpers silver, but the rest of the chrome ill have to live with untill i find better or get it rechromed.

[NickZ]

Jobs finished this week.
Clutch, Used a Trailer brake master cylinder, fits perfect with the VH booster, there is only millimeters between them.

Gear shifter, Moved it forward, had to make some custom bracket/linkages. Rear gearbox mount finished and tail shaft in.

its all ready to drive and will drive with a fuel tank and radiator.

[NickZ]

Oh no what have i done, I havent even finished the FC.

[NickZ]

I've been messing with hubcaps, I like the look of the FC hubcap and have been able to adapt them to the commodore rim, i also have another set with more offset but ill use them after rego.
Im not sure if i like the look with the rim. Does it look out of place on there?

[JB]

Yeah... Nah
Doesn't quite look right despite a great effort!

[NES304]

Looks odd. Will 15"FJ rims look better?

[NickZ]

New motor.
New suspension.

Fresh rebuilt 138, 30thou over pistons and a mild cam.
3 speed crash box.
back to 4 wheel drum brakes.
and back to being drivable again, only a few things left to do like Gear shift, tie rod ends, front springs, handbrake, front bumper, door/boot rubbers, windlacing and a buff then put the stainless on.



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[fe350chev]

You have been a busy boy. So what's the plan for the next few years with the car. Will it be a daily or weekend car.

[NickZ]

it will be si rego, so only taken out a few times a year.

put in new springs in the front, look like a old drag car sitting up at the front.
also the seat cover from pete is now in, i changed it a bit and it looks fantastic as i have no real budget left for a new interior yet.

[FCRB26]

Cool

You didnt muck around with getting the interior done.

[DJ]

Great progress. Are those plastic seat trims interchangeable with FC? I may have better luck finding EK if they can be made to fit.

[mcl1959]

The EK trims fit OK but are not as tall up the back as FC. this is a small issue for original seats, but no problem if you are getting a retrim.

Ken

[DJ]

Thanks Ken,
That's good news. Getting new trim is from Glenn.
Dave.

[fe350chev]

It's really coming along now. Won't be long.

[NickZ]

the EK metal seat sides are much better than the plastic and fitted without ant modifications.

I still have to block it back and buff it before i can put all the stainless and door handles, Im not looking forward to that.

[DJ]

I has an EK 40 years ago & hadn't remembered they were metal. Lucky they fit.
The old plastic in the FCs lasted so many years in service that I don't think anyone could complain.