FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

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_W0QQitemZ4649982809QQihZ002QQcategoryZ32058QQcmdZViewItem

I 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

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

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

I can agree with Ed on this Chuck, the silicon spray works a treat until they bed in.

Any more pics?

Cheers
Jason.

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

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 ..................................

Is this peer pressure?

A hard drive replacement has left me with some relatively recent pictures whereas the latest are gone, but here are a couple:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint9-1.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint13.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint12.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint15.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint2.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint1.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PostPaint10.jpg)

Anyway, this is an FE/FC forum but its always been home so here they are.  Things have progressed reasonably since these were taken.

Chuck

YES!!!!  ;D

Great car, love it.

about time you posted pics of the ute Chuck  ;D

it's such a drool worthy car.

and it looks even better in real life!

nice

Ed.

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.

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!  ;D

Nice work Charles. Less really is more 8)

regards
John

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.
Regards
Alex

Not altogether sure on what you're alluding to here RET? Lucky I'm not a sensitive soul ;).

i think he's referring to Russel Crowe's footy team the green, red, white team who are storming it in at the moment.

Cheers

Ed

That's Myrtle and Cardinal to the true believers ;D

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…
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/EKWheel.jpg)

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  >:(
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSC_0090.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSC_0081.jpg)

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.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSC_0080.jpg)

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.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSC_0075.jpg)

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

It looks fantastic, Chuck. Great stuff. Bellissimo  ;D

cheers
RET

You crack me up RET  ;D

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.

As said RET,looks fantastic Chuck.Love the interior,are the seats recovered VT,VY,VZ?Keep us posted.Cheers,Jamie.

Thanks Jason

A million bits like this one once was:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSCN2725.jpg)

If I was ever to build another, I think I could do it in a very short time.  For some reason on this build I learned a massive amount about the fastest methods for the best results.  I really think that whole process is best explained in the build books by Troy Trepanier.  If you follow his logical approach it’s like baking a cake.  Check these out:

http://www.radrides.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Gear&Product_Code=BB1234&Category_Code=B

I have only read the “Sick Fish” one but the latest two look to be very useful.  The processes he uses initially look to be expensive but realistically in the long run it is the only way to go.  You will recoup the cash in time savings and by doing it right the first time.

Fast Eddie and Craig are using this approach with the wagon build and the results speak for them selves.

Jamie, the seats are recovered VY with the motors disabled but the switches left in place for the appearance.  I have them mounted on fixed runners so that the seat sits as low as possible in the car.  IMHO Commodore seats when mounted on top of the bulge in a standard floor sit two high with the seat back prodruding above the window sill line (unlike a standard bench).  Thats why I went to the trouble of a flat floor in the sedan I built:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/PICT0125-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/chuck058/DSC_0008.jpg)

Chuck