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Streetneats FC Ute

Started by streetneat, February 19, 2004, 08:59:14 PM

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#60
February 22, 2004, 01:50:37 AM
Another view... this whole processs took less than twenty minutes... Holden would probably sack me for taking so long........ ??? B4 any of this took place I sprayed the under side in stipple finish black.... as well as seam sealing all joins and rustproofing any thing that stood still long enough....
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#61
February 22, 2004, 01:55:33 AM Last Edit: February 22, 2004, 08:48:31 PM by streetneat
A big leap foward here.... ute is nearly finished and is going to trimmers... this is the only time it leaves the place other than for rego... All assembly is covered in video... Only time it sees a trailer as well....Brakes are not hooked up and wiring not completed... Was a bugger pushing it aroud at the other end ... :-/
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#62
February 22, 2004, 02:01:42 AM Last Edit: February 22, 2004, 08:50:47 PM by streetneat
Finished eng bay ....Note use of recessed radiator alows for fan and even a fan boss... This makes the  red motor installation look factory.
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#63
February 22, 2004, 02:12:25 AM
 A look inside... FB seat with cut out 4 shifter... Navy blue retractable seat belts custom ordered ... Cd player in glove box plays its tunes through the single 6x9 speaker in original housing ... modern speakers are a perfect fit here...
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#64
February 22, 2004, 02:28:39 AM
The finished article and the ute that inspired it in background ... It ( the old ute) still rusts in peace  today across the road... I used the interior light lens from it and some other bits were used on the FC Coupe....
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#65
February 22, 2004, 02:39:01 AM
A significant moment ... here are the freindly neighbours that belong to the Old ute I took inspiration from The last time Mrs Zcolsay  sat behind the wheel of a car was over thirty years prior ... she sat in behind the wheel of the old ute hoping to learn how to drive... she quickly abondoned this idea and the Ute soon ground to a halt where it sits today... Ironic I thought as I took this picture . here she sits beaming her enjoyment  at trying out my Ute for size ... Her son Peter was also very impressed... Both think I 'm quite mad to do this tribute ute but childhood memories drove me to it... This moment made it all very worthwhile...
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#66
February 22, 2004, 02:45:28 AM
Im sure they think I am presenting them with the Ute as a gift... had to wrestle it back from them
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#67
February 22, 2004, 02:49:26 AM
Same utes .... Different lives....
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

streetneat

#68
February 22, 2004, 03:00:21 AM Last Edit: February 22, 2004, 08:53:32 PM by streetneat
If these two could talk I imagine there could be some tales swapped.I used the old ute for a template for the tonneau cover for the correct number and place ment of studs....
Cheers streetneat -Andrew

nicko

#69
February 22, 2004, 03:22:21 AM
mate thats one very nice machine,i would love to have the patience and money to go this same way but budget and impatient person that i am,i will be just fixing whats needed to make roadworthy,
that engine bay looks really sweet

FC0058

#70
February 22, 2004, 04:25:26 AM
Streatneat
I thought I had seen your ute b4. I think it was at Banyo and most definantly at knights soccer club swap. I did admire your car that day. It looks even better in the flesh.
Forgiveness is easier than permission.

fe2ek

#71
February 22, 2004, 04:41:23 AM
Great stuff,from what ive seen,I reckon you could fix that other ute in the photo with yours.Count me in for a video.

Cheers Geoff

-KIWI-

#72
February 22, 2004, 05:42:40 AM
id like a copy of the video too please and prehaps bout  3 weeks of your time next time ya missus and ewe  come HOME ;D ;D

Digger

#73
February 22, 2004, 07:46:15 AM
Hi streetneat,

What can I say but UNREAL, Its a credit to you. :o :o 8)

Regards,

Steve.

Tony FC5859

#74
February 22, 2004, 08:30:32 AM
Hi Streatneat,love your ute, and what a great story. Tony :)

Emu

#75
February 22, 2004, 09:18:38 AM
Hey Streetneat,

Having completed your story, I think u have answered all the questions I have.

Excellent reading!! Good technical info in a very fun to read form.
I wish I had school teachers with your skills when I was much younger.

Keep up the posts!

Matt F

fc4me

#76
February 22, 2004, 11:46:31 AM
Hey Ret does he make guru in one day! Brilliant.

-KIWI-

#77
February 22, 2004, 07:23:26 PM
emu i agree
havin streetneat on the forum is a real asset to us all


was a bit suprised ewe went to school but emu

streetneat

#78
February 22, 2004, 09:03:18 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2004, 09:04:30 PM by streetneat
The video is something I need to work on a bit. I have to edit out the gaps and pauses as well as include some other footage... I will be approaching a professional video editor and this we expect will set me back some $... I will advise on a release date... Most would be happy with it in its pesent format but there is a whole range of media packages I will be working on..(Books .videos/dvds etc...) and I need to make it look a bit more professional...Cheers streetneat ... thanks for all the response...
Cheers streetneat -Andrew
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