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Author Topic: Hav'n a go -59 FC Ute  (Read 243516 times)
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« Reply #300 on: August 11, 2014, 04:40:43 PM »

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.
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« Reply #301 on: August 11, 2014, 06:02:39 PM »

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.

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« Reply #302 on: August 12, 2014, 08:02:13 AM »

Well Done Wayne
How about some finished pictures.
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« Reply #303 on: August 12, 2014, 08:29:27 AM »

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.


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« Reply #304 on: August 12, 2014, 11:16:21 AM »

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 Smiley
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« Reply #305 on: August 12, 2014, 12:21:59 PM »

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.

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« Reply #306 on: August 15, 2014, 08:45:50 PM »

Well done Wayne.

Can't wait to get alook at it in person Wink

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« Reply #307 on: August 16, 2014, 10:39:33 AM »

No worries Craig

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« Reply #308 on: August 16, 2014, 08:48:30 PM »

Congratulations on reaching the milestone.
Looking forward to some more photos.
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« Reply #309 on: November 30, 2014, 06:17:16 PM »

Wayne you have been very encouraging with my builds. What will you do now?
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« Reply #310 on: November 30, 2014, 07:18:24 PM »

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.

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« Reply #311 on: November 30, 2014, 09:12:56 PM »

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  Undecided
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« Reply #312 on: March 30, 2015, 02:58:08 PM »

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

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« Reply #313 on: March 31, 2015, 08:26:26 PM »

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

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« Reply #314 on: August 09, 2015, 03:39:28 PM »

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.

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« Reply #315 on: August 09, 2015, 08:36:35 PM »


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

I like the spare tyre solution also
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« Reply #316 on: August 10, 2015, 07:41:09 PM »

Thx Zulu


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« Reply #317 on: August 11, 2015, 10:32:49 AM »

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.

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« Reply #318 on: August 11, 2015, 07:30:56 PM »

Yes Neil we never finish them thx
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« Reply #319 on: September 05, 2015, 07:27:31 PM »

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?

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