Hilda's Extreme Makeover

[Emu]

Here's a couple of pics from the day we picked up Hilda and brought her home. She was last registered in 1994 and had been in a shed since.

This was July 2003.



We spent a few weeks getting her roadworthy and have been driving her since then, with a few periods off the road for suspension work and the motor work which I posted pics of under "Hilda's Donk"

That was until late last week..............

[Emu]

Here she is now

[Emu]

The original "Volcanic Grey" is visible in this shot in contrast to a later blue spray.

I am looking to respray more blue than grey. No offense to the grey lovers, but my daughter Sarah is more partial to the Blue. I like Grey, as can be testified to by "Harvey" my FC Special Sedan.

Can anyone tell me what would be the closest 1959 GM Blue to the one on the car?

[Effie C]

Oh Dear Emu
 I see the bug has bitten big time, look forward to progess shots of Hildas big makeover and final unveiling.

John M

[Emu]

Your right John,

It seems when this bug bites, it bites in the Wallet first! :o

[Emu]

She's off to the sandblasters next week.

We have found a few rust probs as shown in this shot. Pretty good overall though.

[Emu]

There's a reasonable rust spot at the end of the sill in this shot.

Standby for a close up of the spot.

[Emu]

I have discovered inside this sill is a rolled up newspaper!!

I am going to try to successfully retrieve it. It will be an interesting way to date an old repair.

[Emu]

Another little prob near the top of the same place where the guard attaches.

[Emu]

It has occurred to me that I never posted a shot of Hilda's donk when in place.

Here it is in Hilda complete with alloy rocker and chrome side plate, chrome breather and twin strommies.



Still a few things to do under there, but I have heard from other FC/FEists that there is always still something to do!!

[4hammers]

Hi EMU.
Did you say an alloy sideplate? If so, what brand?
There are 2 items that I have not been able to score over the last couple of years that I have been into looking for "The Bits". An alloy side plate & an FB EK Picnic shelf. I have had every other accessory ( some you wouldn't believe), but those 2 still elude me. And boy it shits me I can't find them!!!
A close up shot would be great if possible.
Regards,
Rob J
aka: 4hammers, or "The Hammerman" in EMU-speak!!

[air-chief]

Hey Rob

You say picnic shelf. Its not for the cop car is it???

There was one on ebay a couple of years ago, sold for about the $550-$600 mark.

Cheers a-c

[Effie C]

Rob
Here is side view taken from "Hilda's Donk"thread.

John M

[Effie C]

Emu
It would appear that the rust bug has also got hold of Hilda :o,very expensive(read wallet emptying) :'( :'( looking repairs to do properly and necessary to put the strength back in the car, I would say. Hope you don,t find much more.
John M

[4hammers]

Hi.

Air Chief,
Yes, I know of that one. It was bought be a fella in the TAS club. He is now a resident of VIC. Tony G was after the same item. I wasn't online at that time & was really pissed I missed it.
Not for the CopCar, just to have & to hold. A future project maybe??
Next time, you watch!!
Rob J

John M.
Thanks for that, John. It clears it up. It is a chrome cover. Tony C who also uses this forum scored an alloy not long back. I am after a "Speco" or an original "Cooper", bu the JWL Equipped" would be sweet too. If anyone has got one, name your price.

EMU,
Sorry to hijack this thread. It is all yours again. Hilda is going to look great. That little box of goodies I sent up, should be there very soon.

Regards,
Rob J

[air-chief]

Hey Rob

I understand what you mean by " just to have & to hold".  I've had one packed away for a year now with no car to fit it too, not even one in sight. Its one of those things that you just don't come across to often.

Regards a-c.

[Emu]

Yeah Sorry Hammers,

Confusing my ALLOY with my CHROME.

Got u all excited for a mo!

Received my gauges today. Ta mate.

Will send a PM

Emu

[4hammers]

EMU.
Cool. Sorry they took so long. Bloody slack on my part. I owe you a discount on anything else I find for you.


A-C.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. You have me interested. If you want to sell, send me a PM. I am keen.

Regards,
Rob J

[Emu]

Don't worry John,

I'll look after her. She'll get the finest medical care!!

Will post progress shots.

Dr Emu

[Shayne]

Gday Emu,
Is Hilda going to be dressed in time for the Wintersun?  I hope to get there & would like to see another FC wagon there.  Might even get to say hello to you and Sarge.
I've got the whitewalls on ready to go.  Just have to borrow the foxtail off the FJ for the week!

Cheers Shayne.