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Author Topic: My new ute  (Read 25682 times)
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« on: February 06, 2011, 07:28:38 PM »
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Finally picked up my ute today, my first FC and I'm bloody happy about it!
 The ute is straight as a die, all rust has been removed and ready for paint. Also has a rebuilt 138, still yet to be fired up and brand new seat trim, door trims and headlining.
Still to be done are paint, brake lines, clutch pedal and windscreen/ door rubbers. Also have a set of 15" centrelines to go on (hope they fit).
 Cheers, Matt.




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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2011, 08:01:06 PM »
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Nice Ute Matt what is its history .....FC427......
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2011, 08:01:48 PM »
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Absolute ripper!
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2011, 08:38:55 PM »
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Nice Ute Matt what is its history .....FC427......
I'm not really sure of it's history mate, I bought it off a friend who's had it sitting in his shed for about five years. I also know that he bought it off of his brother who pretty much did the same! I do know that it was last registered in 2001 and that the guy who owned it at the time drove it everywhere so its in pretty good nick considering.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2011, 06:33:47 PM »
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Update number 1- New shoes for the old girl

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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2011, 07:20:47 PM »
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Nice, I love those old Dragway Centerlines.
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 07:57:18 PM »
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Someone must have loved pearl at some stage looking good.
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 01:13:47 PM »
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Another update; After about a week of rubbing,(my arms are just about knackered!), finally got primer on and painted inside doors etc. Colour is going to be India Ivory.


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« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2011, 02:30:59 PM »
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Looking good Matt! Great progress shots. Smiley

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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2011, 05:33:19 PM »
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Hi Matt,

Looks a cool Cool cruiser, love those wheels.

Dean.
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« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2011, 06:18:47 PM »
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Thanks Fellas! Had a day off today, but tommorrow I start bloody rubbing it down AGAIN, ready for top coat which I hope to get done in the next 2-3 days. More pics when it's done.
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« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2011, 08:50:02 PM »
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Geez that looks nice & straight. Can't wait to see more pics  Dave
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2011, 01:54:46 PM »
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Finished rubbing down the primer, ready for topcoat. Now to start masking up, AGAIN, only thing that p*sses me off more than rubbing!

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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2011, 02:03:37 PM »
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Hey Matt, that looks the same colour as my ute. maybe mine is just shiney primer. Yours is looking good, keep the photos coming.


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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2011, 02:06:04 PM »
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Cheers Matt! Love your ute as well. Maybe we should start an FC ute owners named Matt club!!
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« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2011, 05:18:03 PM »
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First coat of colour on, not real happy, way too much overspray everywhere Angry
More bloody rubbing tomorrow Cry
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« Reply #16 on: April 26, 2011, 10:17:12 PM »
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Hi Matt,

Ute is looking good.  I bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.

I've too got a FC in SA.  Its a sedan with 2 tone grey - dark primer and light primer Wink

Peter.
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« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2011, 06:44:06 PM »
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Looking good to me mate, wish I had the courage to do the same to my car! maybe after I pluck up the courage to take a grinder to it and fix the rust first...
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2011, 06:20:15 PM »
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Hey Oggz, the best way to learn is to have a go. This is only the second car I've ever painted, the best thing about the first one was learning all the things NOT to do next time!
Anyway, another update, laid down another 2 coats on the weekend, different gun, coming out MUCH better. Even got a bit of gloss of the gun!


Might put on another coat or 2 next weekend and that should be enough I reckon. Then to start putting her back together again. With the cooler weather, I might wait a couple of months before breaking out the buff.
Cheers, Matt.
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« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2011, 07:44:14 PM »
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Or Oggz, you could just decide to paint a Gloss Black as your first car like I did...What the hell was I thinking!!!!Looks great Matt.Good idea to let it sit for a while before you block and buff.Jamie.
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