Hav'n a go -59 FC Ute

[fcwrangler]

We'll done Wayne, it must feel fantastic to have the ute back on the road. You have done a great job and should be proud of the outcome. Many happy miles of motoring and it is great too see another old girl back on the road.
Regards, Jim

[JB]

Well done Wayne!! Where is the photo of it one the road!

As always we all wish you many miles of happy motoring and a silly grin on your face knowing what you went through to achieve your goal.

Cheers
JB

[Not Happy Jan]

Well Done Wayne
How about some finished pictures.
Nick

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thanks guys. No photo, s as we had to catch a boat after I had the car registered. Made it by 1 minute. On the island now. W ill post pics on return.


Regards Wayne b

[smitty]

Great Job Wayne, Looks amazing!

I have to confess to scrolling through your build on dozens of occasions for inspiration and a push in the right direction.

Enjoy all the hard work :)

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thanks for that smitty, much appreciated. I confess I scrolled through Pedro's build a thousand times. Im glad people have got something out of it.

Regards

Wayne b

[FCV08]

Well done Wayne.

Can't wait to get alook at it in person ;)

Regards

Craig D

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

No worries Craig

Regards Wayne b

[DJ]

Congratulations on reaching the milestone.
Looking forward to some more photos.

[fe350chev]

Wayne you have been very encouraging with my builds. What will you do now?

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Caravan ,mate. Started a few months ago.

Still have nagging issues with the car.

The biggest issue has been a leaking fuel tank. The commodore fuel tank was split along the seam. Tried for weeks to fix. Have bitten the bullet and getting an alloy tank custom built. Over it. Also have the timber in the tray to replace. The wipers have been a nightmare, ETC, ETC. I'm sure everyone knows once your finished it only just starts.

Will post some photo's of the new tank and the new tray. Something special getting done for that.

Regards

Wayne b

[fe350chev]

I have rethought mine and have opted to make a custom tank from drawings from a bloke on here. 3mm Aluminium sheet. I really like the colour. Is it a slight variation of the Holden blue? It really is a great looking car. At least you don't have all the bits and pieces to contend with. You oughta see how much space is being taken up in my shed  :-\

[FE 4 ME]

Hey Wayne,
   It's so good to see the progress and watch the vid of your 1st start up than your 1st drive...... nice smile and a sense of achievement..

well done mate

FE 4 ME

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Long time mate. Thanks and there is still more to come.

Regards Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Well the "more to come" has finally arrived.

New Checker plate ute tray



With spare wheel.



New Fuel Tank




New firewall duetch plug for harness (thanks Pete)


and another shot of a tidier engine bay.



The checker plate with the wheel well was an absolute nightmare. There is only a few mm's spare so it took 3 goes to get the front angle right so the tyre could fit in and out on a lean. Very happy with the result.

Have done just over 500 miles and its going good. Still only a 1000 things to improve but very happy.

The overheating seems to have been solved. The air con works. The electric windows need a minor adjustment on drivers side.

Have been very busy at work so its been hard to get on. I cannot get my head around tap talk but trying.

Hope everyone is well.

Regards

Wayne b

[zulu]

Lookin good there Wayne, nice to see a grey with air con

I like the spare tyre solution also

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thx Zulu


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[FireKraka]

Congratulations Wayne your ute is looking great.

I agree about the 1000 things to improve I am still finding little things and big to improve and refine on my sedan; it has been said before that we don't ever really finish them.

Enjoy
Neil H

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Yes Neil we never finish them thx
Regards Wayne b


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Ole]

The ute is looking really good Wayne you must be proud. You mentioned that the driver's window needs adjusting. If you don't mind me asking, what electric window mechanisms did you use?

Regards Ole.