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« on: July 30, 2007, 11:16:57 PM » |
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Hi All I am about to purchase new bailey channels for a project and am interested if anyone has experience with the aftermarket bailey channel available on e-bay at the moment: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FX-FJ-FE-FC-HOLDEN-Felt-Bailey-Channels-PAIR_W0QQitemZ4649982809QQihZ002QQcategoryZ32058QQcmdZViewItemI am obviously aware that these are very different to the original channels but originality is not an issue as the vehicle is significantly modified. What is important is that they work. Has anyone used these channels and if so, do they function well? Cheers Chuck |
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2007, 08:31:52 AM » |
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Hi Chuck,
I use the felt type baileys and they looka nd function quite OK,
they are a little tight with the windows however some silicon spray loosens them up.
there is no movement in the channel and they dont require any additional retainers to keep them in place.
so far im happy, just watch out for tightness on the window, so use silicone spray and lots of it.
Cheers
Ed
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2007, 09:05:15 AM » |
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Thanks for that Ed!
That’s exactly what I needed to hear. I will grab some channel today and follow your advice re the silicon spray.
Chuck
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2007, 11:21:17 AM » |
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I can agree with Ed on this Chuck, the silicon spray works a treat until they bed in.
Any more pics?
Cheers
Jason.
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2007, 12:20:33 PM » |
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Hi Jason
Thanks for the info.
Sadly the sedan went to a buyer in Lithgow. It was mechanically and structurally complete with paint, panel and trim to finish. I’m pretty keen to see the final result. The other project is getting very close so I’ll just have to be satisfied with that.
Chuck
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2007, 12:21:31 PM » |
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I've seen pics of Chuck's nearly completed 'alternate car (have them here) but Chuck should post them.
A typical 110% first class Chuck production!!
This thing is magazine quality, a credit to Chuck's perserverence and ability.
Come on Chuck, post 'em up ..................................
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2007, 12:56:32 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2007, 01:12:33 PM » |
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Is this peer pressure? YES!!!!  Great car, love it. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2007, 02:09:55 PM » |
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about time you posted pics of the ute Chuck it's such a drool worthy car. and it looks even better in real life! nice Ed. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2007, 02:46:32 PM » |
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I was actually glad to see you back on site again... The car is a credit to your majic work as always mate. I didn't know you had sold the sedan. With a little more peer pressure we may even get the inside shots and engine bay.  Great work!! Jason. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2007, 04:01:18 PM » |
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Looks great, Chuck. It's a credit to you. Once you're able to cruise in it all the hard work and trials and tribulation will be worth it. cheers RET PS: Let's go Rabbitoh! |
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2007, 08:48:07 PM » |
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Nice work Charles. Less really is more  regards John |
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2007, 09:44:34 PM » |
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Nice looking car Chuck.
Hope to get to see it in person for a close up look.
Re the bailey channels.
These look to be the same as the stuff you can buy from Clark Rubber.
They sell it by the metre and it comes in 2 different sizes - 1 deeper than the other.
You will need some of each.
We used this stuff on Miss B and have had no problems.
Give John a buzz, he may remember how much of each he bought.
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« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2007, 03:22:23 PM » |
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Looks great, Chuck. It's a credit to you. Once you're able to cruise in it all the hard work and trials and tribulation will be worth it. cheers RET PS: Let's go Rabbitoh! Not altogether sure on what you're alluding to here RET? Lucky I'm not a sensitive soul . |
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« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2007, 03:44:02 PM » |
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i think he's referring to Russel Crowe's footy team the green, red, white team who are storming it in at the moment.
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« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2007, 10:39:41 PM » |
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i think he's referring to Russel Crowe's footy team the green, red, white team who are storming it in at the moment.
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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2007, 08:50:01 PM » |
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Hi Guys I figured I’d either be branded either a South’s supporter or one of Italian extraction – neither of which I am for the record! Some people call this the impaler, I’m not sure why…  Obviously there are the door trims and kick panels to go which make the whole thing look a lot better, I’m just waiting on the bailey channel that I ordered and paid for on e-bay on Monday. I just found out that it is likely to be another week until I see it    In this shot you get a bit a look at the fibreglass hard cover to try and make the back of the car flow a bit better.  The little black box sitting on the left hand inner guard is a battery charger and not part of the car. Its an ugly, ugly motor that’s hard to make look pretty.  The car has been built on a really tight budget but has been very time intensive with little of the work other than the trimming and final paint application farmed out. Chuck |
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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2007, 08:55:03 PM » |
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It looks fantastic, Chuck. Great stuff. Bellissimo cheers RET |
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« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2007, 09:03:09 PM » |
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You crack me up RET |
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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2007, 09:28:20 PM » |
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That's one nice ride Chuck, thankyou for the photos. Does it get easier the more you build?
I have a ute thats at the other end of the scale... In a million bits.
Cheers
Jason.
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