Due to growing demands in other areas (i.e. work, family, other projects etc.), which mean I am likely to make only limited progress on my FC ute for the foreseeable future, I have reluctantly decided to offer it for sale.
It has a 186, celica 5 speed, HR front end with Torana discs and HR rear end (ratio unknown). The engine runs but the ute is currently undergoing a brake rebuild so is not currently driveable. I have fully recoed Torana calipers, new pads, new rear shoes and wheel cylinders which I am yet to have a chance to fit.
The interior is missing the seat,hood lining, floor covering etc. The passenger door has no door trim.
Body condition: It does need rust repairs. It will require at a minimum: Trans. tunnel, front floors, outer sills, tailgate skin and spare tyre tailgate. There are various other areas of the body which will require patching, i.e. above the sills behind both doors, behind the rear window, around scuttle air vent, around the tailgate. Front subframe appears ok but the box section in front of the rear leaf springs needs replacing. The floor in the ute tub is very good; the only section definitely needing attention is between the petrol tank and spare tyre tailgate.
Other than a couple of shallow dents, the body is quite straight. The doors have a bit of rust along the bottoms of the outer skins and the passenger door has a couple of small holes on the bottom. The guards are quite good. The front bumper, grille, front guards, bonnet lock panel and rear window are out of the ute, but are included. Other than the interior, it is basically complete.
A spare HR disc front end is included in the price.
Please note that this is a project car and the above description is intended as a guide only. It does need work, possibly a full rebuild. As such it is offered for sale as is, where is (Geelong) without RWC or registration.
Inspection is welcome but an appointment will need to be made as it is in a shed about 10ks from my house. If there is no interest, I am happy to keep it but it isn't going to do anyone any good just sitting there indefinitely.
