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Title: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 23, 2008, 08:57:28 PM Just sent ute to get blasted heres some more before shots
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/08082008084.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/08082008089.jpg) testing out new bucket seats ;D (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/08082008090.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/08082008087.jpg) crank (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/27062008_011_.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Various058.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Various063.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Various067.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Various064.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Various061.jpg) more to come Title: Re: air force ute Post by: zulu on September 23, 2008, 09:16:08 PM Good to see it coming together Paddy, looks like you are going save the Air Force signal sticker on the dash!
Is it possible to have it scanned & reproduced with a portable scanner while the screens out? What colour are you painting it, original :) is that floor hump for the auto or are you going manual? Keep the pics coming Cheers, Gary Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FC427 on September 23, 2008, 09:38:13 PM Paddyfc58 I see you have put the crank on a diet ,how much weight did you take of the crank ??? ???.....FC427........
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 23, 2008, 10:17:37 PM Hi
Gary, Looking at painting it a pepper grey (metallic) sought of a more modern airforce colour and i like it, am keeping the sticker, even though it a bit scratched up , never thought about scanning it. Will be running a trimatic with 1500 stall. FC427, Not sure , my cousin is an engine rebuilder and he's doin the work on the motor, not sure how its going to go as he is putting a blue 202 crank in a red 186 block bored out to not sure 192 ? Big lumpy crank tripple strom carbs. He assures me he knows what hes doin, where he works has done quite a few good motors i've been told so ill have to wait and see. At the end he says it will work out to be a 208 or 218 capacity?? Will post all details when he has it all together. thanks paddy Title: Re: air force ute Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on September 23, 2008, 11:25:57 PM I'd be having a word to your trimmer, those front seats look dodgey ;D
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: weddo on September 24, 2008, 01:01:25 PM So does the bottle of polish on the dash ::)
regards Weddo Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on October 02, 2008, 02:59:07 PM Got car back from sandblasting not to bad a bit of bog here and there, tailgate the worst
please mr sandblaster dont blast or undercoat this part , sure no worries we'll tape that up.>:( (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/dashsticker.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008145.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008146.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008149.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008161.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008158.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008156.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/02102008150.jpg) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: mcl1959 on October 02, 2008, 03:48:56 PM Wow - looks to be in terrific shape really - hard to find a ute in this shape nowadays.
Great looking quarters and rear section, in fact everything looks good! Ken Title: Re: air force ute Post by: customFC on October 03, 2008, 01:25:52 AM Yeah, what Ken said.
You could not hope to see a better starting point for a ute. Hope the decal cleans up OK. Regards Alex Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 23, 2011, 03:27:16 PM All I want for Christmas is my new fresh chrome ;D
It's quite difficult not to be in the picture sometimes. Total cost $3000. Paint should be started in the new year hopefully. (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/P1000534.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/P1000527.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/P1000530.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/P1000531.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/P1000529.jpg) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: mcl1959 on December 23, 2011, 04:04:15 PM Looks good - you gotta love unwrapping new chrome 8)
Ken Title: Re: air force ute Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on December 23, 2011, 04:33:52 PM Paddy you better put that stuff under the bed. They look to good to be out in the open.
Great to see this ute back on the go. Regards Wayne b Title: Re: air force ute Post by: zulu on December 23, 2011, 06:37:42 PM It's about time you got back into it Paddy, your yard and house looks too tidy, spend a bit more time on the ute Cheers, Gary Title: Re: air force ute Post by: zl296 on December 23, 2011, 07:44:41 PM santa come early...
nice.... :) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: fink fc on December 23, 2011, 07:57:31 PM Looks like my old ute,i had the same sticker on the dash and it was that dark grey colour.Igot it off the original owner who aquired it from the air-force.I put a 149 trimatic in it with a chrome shifter and boot so it looked like 4 speed.i painted the engine bay and put the Tasmans on it,it's gotta be it .,keep it goin! ???
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on June 16, 2012, 08:41:24 PM Some colour very happy with choice so much better in person ;D
The evoke will continue through top of dash and the black will line up with the front of dash (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11131.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11171.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11241.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11211.jpg) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: zulu on June 16, 2012, 09:22:25 PM Good to see it getting closer Paddy, colour looks great Gary Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on June 17, 2012, 06:55:26 PM Just checking if these are FC bonnet hinges this is what i finally got back from the chrome mob minus the springs ::)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11401.jpg) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_11391.jpg) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FCRB26 on June 17, 2012, 07:14:21 PM Yep thats them.
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FE 4 ME on June 18, 2012, 08:12:51 AM Yeah with that worked 186 and the 202 crank, that air force ute will really fly ;D ;D ;D ;D
i know a very poor joke, but it's 1st thing in the morning.... i havent even had my coffee :-\ but never the less, a perfect start to creating a perfect ute love that chrome "Have A Great Holden ( FE ) Day !!!" :):):) FE 4 ME Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on May 30, 2013, 09:43:37 PM Chip chip chipin away
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_34231.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_34221.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_34211.jpg) ($2) And I got one of these (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/IMG_33331.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FCV08 on May 30, 2013, 10:07:54 PM Paddy
Thanks for the update. Progress looks great. How far away from the final colour Cheers Craig Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on May 30, 2013, 10:19:06 PM Hopefully have it all coloured up in 2-3 weeks
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: fcwrangler on May 30, 2013, 11:03:59 PM If thats the 3 core alloy from Melbourne, I bought one a couple of months ago, great fit didn't have to change anything.
Jim Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 20, 2013, 10:36:34 AM Engine bay painted and dash painted.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/6e95f621-0fa5-4dfc-8085-b722d64719a6.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/44CD2431-CB54-4473-ACF4-064D7A6D83CA-248-00000035AB6A6225_zps230ed83e.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/27ff4ffd-05d8-4547-85a4-397f8e1bdb3d.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FC0058 on September 21, 2013, 11:40:58 PM Hi Paddyfc
If your interested I think I may have found you a new ATC signals sticker for your Dash. Was at work today and one of my mates had one in his folder, he thinks he has a spare, if not I will go see our ATC or transport manager and see if I can get a couple to donate to a good cause. If I get one I will let you know, the stickers looks the same as yours, I have been in the Air Force for a life time and they have not changed as far as I can remember. Cheers Jim Title: Re: air force ute Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on September 22, 2013, 07:20:28 AM Looking good Paddy. Keep the photo's coming.
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 23, 2013, 12:44:32 AM Thanks Jim but I have been able to source a sticker. It's a real nice gold colour thanks for the offer I really appreciate it. Hopefully not to long till its back home
Thanks all Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on November 14, 2013, 02:44:42 PM (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/7C6F5F00-982E-4E19-A0E5-972E61A1BD69-1170-000001947C122568_zps5f6a7b92.jpg) ($2)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/A26F806E-956B-41B4-957B-1FA4D2B6A6B2-1170-000001947380D2A5_zps512b40a7.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/89221E25-2FA0-4CBA-B332-C24E7007CC46-1170-0000019468037A40_zps2de4c344.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: 87 velo on November 14, 2013, 10:49:51 PM Looks good, will the radiator fit with the original mounts with your red motor?
Cheers Mick Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on November 20, 2013, 02:59:58 PM Hi Mick,
I have done a dummy fit before pulling it all apart but that was with the original radiator I didn't actually check the dimensions of the new radiator cause it looked pretty much the same as the original, something to check on the weekend. Wouldn't be the first time I have spent(wasted) money on stuff I cant use ;D thanks Paddy Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on April 03, 2014, 03:25:19 PM Well this hasn't taken to long!!
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/2A6E70CB-3A3E-43EA-8CD3-D70AAAB1071B.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/A62D8149-B48E-41B9-9D9B-737EF163132F.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/8E196548-42AB-40E0-8900-60316CDB4E1E.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/F091E5B5-361B-4D92-B276-24897B6B6C7D.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/6BFA3B83-B8DF-40EA-BC30-735B7E5498A1.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: JB on April 03, 2014, 03:37:46 PM That looks awesome!
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on April 03, 2014, 07:58:04 PM Seems like yesterday when you started. ;D
looks great regards wayne b Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on April 05, 2014, 03:39:01 PM Went and had a look for myself very happy, still has to be rubbed with 1200 and polished. This is also the dash sticker. A small section near the front light has been rubbed and polished
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/6D56AAEC-A2A5-4919-9903-22F62C73F36C.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/22E24A84-E92B-4D40-A75D-AD992A54EE3F.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/182B373A-FE1E-4481-A256-770AD88A834F.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/30B621E8-F844-42EE-87D7-9E3DD0CE1786.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/75CF44AB-CD92-4E49-955C-6EF4D88F97CF.jpg) ($2) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/p90x014.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FCRB26 on April 05, 2014, 05:42:03 PM top job....
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on June 07, 2014, 01:51:59 PM Sticker in place
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/paddyfc58/Mobile%20Uploads/F3249F19-98C2-4814-A33C-8C90DE4DE847.png) ($2) Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FCRB26 on June 07, 2014, 04:06:13 PM Shes looking pretty..
Keep on plugging away.. Pete Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 13, 2014, 12:48:14 AM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/e0fb35709e3ee79470e7996aee171fc4.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 13, 2014, 12:51:14 AM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/9334539513caf510c3ee851f05b829fa.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: VAN059 on September 20, 2014, 07:50:18 AM Great colour and paint job, you must be happy!
Title: Re: Air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on September 23, 2014, 08:30:17 PM Just waiting to get it home.... very soon...sometime....maybe.....
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 01, 2014, 10:19:41 PM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/01/adc741000179b2e24adeea5258540da7.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/01/d3979c711576c379ae089ecde09548bc.jpg)
Latest photos All I want for Christmas is my own FC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: DJ on December 01, 2014, 10:28:22 PM Looking terrific with some chrome against the paint.
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: FireKraka on December 03, 2014, 05:28:39 PM Hi Paddy your ute looks fantastic I only hope I can get my ek ute project looking that good.
Regards Neil H Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 03, 2014, 06:42:16 PM The Ute is really coming together. Looks so slick!
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 07, 2014, 04:00:34 PM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/87a38a1c633c4ae7bdaf60dfeeb78487.jpg)
Wheels got a bit of a polish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 09, 2014, 01:27:13 PM Is it an illusion
Is it possible (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/ae98750d6fc029b9b8bea3c8ccf630b8.jpg) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 09, 2014, 02:40:24 PM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/2e8c305287e905f96a9e9b056587de69.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/6276aee02101646d0540566c81ecc055.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/5d6f10481f51daffee8326ffbdbdc413.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/b91ce0e1b1b0b20560a379a766064996.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 09, 2014, 02:42:54 PM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/d1a9208da7cad8ad07906b7a372bdadd.jpg)
Home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 09, 2014, 03:14:11 PM Gee. What's next. 😻
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: paddyfc58 on December 09, 2014, 07:21:38 PM (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/09/82535015bbd6533778c55bc8cbc4866e.jpg)
Sit in her and pretend I'm going for a drive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: air force ute Post by: NES304 on December 09, 2014, 07:31:13 PM BahahahAhahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 09, 2014, 08:32:10 PM Lol if I tried that right now I'd get splinters in my bum. I like the knife edge job on the crank. Found some time for a better look. It was hot here today.
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: DJ on December 09, 2014, 10:19:52 PM Sit in her and pretend I'm going for a drive and ..... OBSERVE FOR AIRCRAFT! Title: Re: air force ute Post by: CraigFC on December 12, 2014, 06:48:26 AM Well that is looking very nice indeed. Great job ;D
Title: Re: air force ute Post by: mcl1959 on January 30, 2016, 02:46:21 PM Any updates on the ute, must be close to finished now?
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