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Title: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on March 02, 2008, 12:00:26 AM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc002.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc001.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc003.jpg) Just back from the sandblasters and 2pk etch primed (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc007.jpg) the 480hp donk, once car goes to get sprayed i will paint all the bits and pieces while she's gone (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc009.jpg) Tubs out of car (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc010.jpg) Tubs sitting in the car (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc018.jpg) Tubs finished Hope this worked Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: customFC on March 02, 2008, 01:01:39 AM Hey Sexy :D
Pics fixed. If you move them or rename them, they won't show up, as the link points to the old location/name. Looks like a sound car as a starting project. The sandblaster must have been heavy handed, what did he do to the right rear quarter. ;D Tubs look tough. Regards Alex Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on March 02, 2008, 10:23:56 AM 4 years ago the car was at a panel beater for an attempt to fix the body and paint it. The beater said that the car had a bent rear right rail so he straightened that. But the quarter had been repaired previously by somebody else with the bent rail and was welded on wrong. So he cut the old quarter ready for another piece. With the quarter of he shut shop and left it like that. But i am tackling this properly now.
sexyfc Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: EffCee on March 02, 2008, 11:17:47 AM Nice looking car, should be a tough car when finished. I will look forward with great interest to see how it progresses. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: waynos on March 02, 2008, 12:45:19 PM what size rubber are you running on rear.did you move chassis rail in?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on March 02, 2008, 10:30:52 PM Thanks guys, i couldnt touch the rails unless i was going to get it engineered. I managed to fit a 245. Still a bit of room but i went smaller to play it safe untill car is drivable.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on March 09, 2008, 09:32:56 PM Done some work on my dash
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fc022.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted009.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted010.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NO NAME on March 09, 2008, 11:49:00 PM its pretty smooth but how will you know how fast you are going?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: mikey on March 09, 2008, 11:52:40 PM When you get pulled over for speeding and the copper says" Do you know how fast you were going?" you could, with all honesty, say "No officer I did not know how fast I was going!!!!!" :P
Can't wait to see what you come up with. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 14, 2008, 07:40:24 PM Just an update,
Playing with an idea for gauges. Also modifying Wh Stateman seat to go in the old girl. Full electric front seats :o Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 14, 2008, 07:44:10 PM Helps if i added the pics??? ???
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books058.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books057.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books056.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books055.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books061.jpg Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: fe1957 on April 14, 2008, 08:15:19 PM Helps if i added the pics??? ??? Looks good , a couuple of pics don't seem to work.(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books058.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books057.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books056.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books055.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books061.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books022.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books009.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/books010.jpg) Cheers Grant Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: weddo on April 15, 2008, 11:58:51 AM Hi Grant,
Are the tubs off the shelf or did you have them fabricated? regards Weddo Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 15, 2008, 07:26:37 PM Hi weddo,
They come flat packed and you still have to trim them.. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: weddo on April 16, 2008, 10:11:07 AM Thanks Grant,
could you tell me where you purchased them regards Weddo Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 16, 2008, 04:26:21 PM Hi weddo,
they come from McDonald Bro in Thomastown Melbourne (03) 9465 0000 Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: weddo on April 16, 2008, 05:34:51 PM Thanks Grant
I will give them a call regards Weddo Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 18, 2008, 10:06:48 PM Just mounted a 90ltr stateman fuel tank in the old girl, still have to modify the filler neck which i'll do tomorrow night. Also engineer made me fabricate extra cross members under the body which were a real pain to do on the ground!!! Also put the seat mount bolt in the pillar.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted011.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted013.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted014.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted015.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted021.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted022.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted023.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted024.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/tobesorted025.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 18, 2008, 10:30:44 PM looking real nice there. ive almost completed doing a similar gas tank swap but mine was from a VN/VP commy. had my filler neck relocated to the old position and had the guy srop in a backflow restrictor to slow and stop and fuel splinng out under acceleration.
what were the braces the engineer anted you to put in and wher did you fit them as i was just going to put a piece of 65 x35 x3 tube in the boot as a brace just below the roll down above the diff. id be interested in seeing them, how are you going to hold your tank in? cheers dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 19, 2008, 10:39:58 AM Engineer has not seen it yet, as for the straps i'll be looking in to that tonight also. I'll put more pics up of the strapped up tank when its done. Are you using the original filler neck or the commodore neck?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 19, 2008, 11:29:52 AM im using a combination of the 2, i used part of the original neck so i can use an older style cap, and part of the lower neck, the guy who soldered it up for me also incorporated as a restrictor for splash back which is just above the large breather and the breather and overflow vents. i also used the bent section near the top of the commodore neck in between the 2 original sections to get the angle right, took a little bit of fiddling around as i did all the trial fitting at home then took the tank in. the new sheet metal is 2.5 mm.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/smithy59/P1010030.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/smithy59/P1010005.jpg) you can just see the welds between the 2 sections here, i also had to modify the boot latch slightly as it would foul on the new pipe. as mine is being set up for efi i will solder the breather hole closed in the new cap. i have got to put a new sender unit in from the top of the tank now to match up with new fuel gauge :-\ :-\ there are some nice looking filler caps (aero style) you can get from earls plumbing but these were way out of my budget cheers dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 19, 2008, 11:37:30 AM Instead of changing the fuel sender unit, try ringing howard instruments in Heidelberg and ask them if the gauge can be calibrated to suit your sender. I will be using the original commodore sender as i'll be running autometer gauges. Do you know if you can get nice looking fuel caps for the commodore tank?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 19, 2008, 12:28:19 PM i want to run a speco fuel gauge and when i spoke tothem they said their gauge is only compatible with their senders, though he did say something similar to what you sugessted. we have a gauge repair place here in canberra so i might ask them, just have to weigh up the costs involved. but its worth a try.
as far as the caps go i couldnt find anything suitable due to the commy neck being a screw in as all of them are hidden behind a door . the caps i spoke about are similar to motior bike filler caps in they have a retainer ring, however you will need to adapt this to your neck, when i spoke to the tech standards guys in canberra about this very same situation i sugessted that i wanted to just use approved rubber tubing to match up the 2 they weren't too happy about that idea but it may pay to ask your rego office. and you could also use the bike filler caps as you are still doing body work, mine was painted when i decided to change tanks :-\ you can pick up the necks and a small section of sheet metal around them for about $100 at most bike wreckers. all you have to do then is cut out a section on your beaver panel and weld in the new one. i wanted to retain a more original look from the rear so after much stuffing around and looking i decided on my current path. any more questions just ask away. dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on May 19, 2008, 12:48:30 PM there are some nice looking filler caps (aero style) you can get from earls plumbing but these were way out of my budget Try a motorcycle wreckers, I have a nice looking "aviation style" filler that is destined for my currently shelfed Torana project. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 19, 2008, 12:59:07 PM Good ideas fellas. Might try the bike wrecker for a cap.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 19, 2008, 01:28:43 PM Just bought the motor bike fuel cap assembly from the wrecker. $100. Just made more work for my self! Car was supposed to go to panel beaters this week! :-\
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 19, 2008, 01:37:39 PM well done, that didnt take you long ;D ;D
its not a hard job i would have done the same but as i said the car was freshly painted and i relly did not want to cut into it :P :P good luck, post up some pics when you've put it in please. cheers dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 19, 2008, 01:54:00 PM no probs will do..
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: TTV6FC on May 19, 2008, 09:07:50 PM Some nice fabrication work there Grant.Particularly like the crossmembers.Keep up the good work.Cheers,Jamie.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 25, 2008, 10:10:44 PM Hi, just like to share my excitement with everybody that SEXYFC is going to get her body done and painted!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
what a time!!! cheers john ;D ;D Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 25, 2008, 10:17:40 PM woohoo happy times, what colour have you got in mind or are you going to keep us in suspense????
how'd your fuel cap go? have you rung howard instruments yet? i spoke to the guy in canberra and he said it cant be done.... wasnt really intrested as he only sells VDO stuff and says that they send theirs to sydney but id be interested in hearing what they have to say. the guys at speco say that the commodore sender can be modified! cheers dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 25, 2008, 10:25:28 PM The fuel cap im going to let the panel beater put that in for me, im leaning towards a blue with white flashing but still unsure. I had a dream that my car came back from painter this horrible green colour and i was cursing that i spent all this money and it turned out like that... :o :o :o maybe im just thinking too much about the old girl.. as for your sender problem i will ring howards for you tommorow.
cheers john Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on May 28, 2008, 06:01:38 PM hi john, i spoke to howard instruments today and they were really very helpful. i have now decided to get them to modify the VN sender unit so it is compatible with the FC 0-30 ohm gauge. it actually will work out cheaper than getting a speco.
i'll be getting it down to them in the next week or so i hope. thanks for the idea. dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NosFEratu on May 28, 2008, 08:24:38 PM Hi John
You've expressed your dream (nightmare) verbally now - so if all those old wive's tales are correct - it won't happen! :) Or, in the current coaching/mentoring world that we live in, is it that it will happen because you have visualised it? ??? Phew! Exciting times for you ;D Kathi 8) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 28, 2008, 09:06:54 PM No probs dean thought they may help..
cheers john Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: EffCee on May 28, 2008, 09:14:20 PM John,
Well done, it is always a great milestone to some paint on the car as that ultimately means the body work is done. Yee haa. You will have to post photos and keep us updated. Keith Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 28, 2008, 09:17:11 PM always keep the crew updated..
Kathi your right when you say that something going to happen and it doesn't after you speak of it.. maybe i shouldn't tell anybody of whats happening with the beast :o Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on June 08, 2008, 07:51:32 PM Painted the engine and added some accessories to it
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/enginepics004.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/enginepics003.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/enginepics001.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/enginepics002.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: DN2168 on June 08, 2008, 07:58:24 PM Very nice engine/motor John should look awesome in the car.
Dean. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on June 08, 2008, 08:00:51 PM Thanks dean, i have to order a longer belt for it, as you can see.. When i bought the kit they dont give you the option for a longer belt
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on July 02, 2008, 08:39:49 PM Painted the diff today
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/diff.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on August 14, 2008, 09:10:38 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/anthony141.jpg)
Just chasing some calipers to finish it of.. Excuse the dust. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on August 14, 2008, 09:38:42 PM looking real nice, well done its coming along nicely ;) ;)
you reckon you got dust problems, mine been sitting for 18 months and i havent been able to wash it ;D ;D ;D nice work dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on September 02, 2008, 05:03:21 PM Some pics from the beaters. Pics from a mobile phone so they are not the best.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/27082008003.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/27082008002.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/27082008001.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/27082008.jpg) Rear quarter came out a treat. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Rabbitoh on September 02, 2008, 05:13:20 PM Nice shots for a phone.
Looking smooth as too ;). Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on November 18, 2008, 09:52:36 PM The beast is coming back from spray painter on Saturday!!!!!! Keep you's posted with pic soon as she rolls through the garage door!!
Cheers all john Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 21, 2008, 03:24:58 PM Car is back from painters
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcpainted003.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcpainted006.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcpainted010.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcpainted012.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcpainted014.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/fcupdate005.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: jack_fc on December 21, 2008, 05:51:21 PM Geez, thats nice... more please Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NosFEratu on December 21, 2008, 06:47:32 PM You've expressed your dream (nightmare) verbally now - so if all those old wive's tales are correct - it won't happen! :) Or, in the current coaching/mentoring world that we live in, is it that it will happen because you have visualised it? ??? So John, which was it for you? I personally think it's a dream, not a nightmare, that's come true for you. Looks really good and will look even better once it has some bright-work on it. Looking forward to some more progress pics. Kathi Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCOV6 on December 21, 2008, 08:17:17 PM Wow, paint scheme looks awesome, wont miss that coming .
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Paul In Ireland on December 21, 2008, 10:43:27 PM That light at the end of the tunnel must be getting bright now.
Looking really nice now - well done. 8) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on December 21, 2008, 11:19:32 PM .......
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 21, 2008, 11:34:57 PM Thanks guys, certainly will be putting up more pics.. but still has to go back to the painters because i think he is blind >:( The engine bay is bothering me really bad, the repair marks are really obvious and there are a few marks which have to be repaired. When the car arrived home the doors and boot had no padding between the body, so all the way from the painters to my house the doors and boot chipped paint away >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( So that's 1 set back.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ed on December 22, 2008, 09:22:06 AM nice finish, shame it got damaged.
Is that BMW Montego Blue? Cheers Ed Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCOV6 on December 25, 2008, 09:20:57 AM oh and to add, it is indeed now a sexyfc ;D
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 26, 2008, 06:55:16 PM Its imperial blue and Hi Ho silver..
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 30, 2008, 12:58:45 AM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_5752.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_5765.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_5767.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_5768.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_5775.jpg) Busy busy :o Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Paul In Ireland on December 30, 2008, 01:15:32 AM Aaawwwww sswwweeeeeeett!!
Do you wanna do me one when you've finished that one - now that you're getting close..... 8) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCOV6 on December 31, 2008, 07:33:25 AM Hey sexy, what steering column have you used ?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 31, 2008, 03:40:34 PM HR converted for floor shift and shortened.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Damo58 on December 31, 2008, 09:48:02 PM jeez that thing looks so quick that even the tacho is reading six grand and the motors only just sitting there ;D ;D
Cheers Damo58 Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCOV6 on January 01, 2009, 10:55:21 PM HR converted for floor shift and shortened. Ok, i thought that you need a collapsable column to use with R&P steering to pass engineering ? Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 01, 2009, 11:30:12 PM I have herd that before, but engineer has been and seen what's going in the car and didn't question it.. This set up is CRS anyway so maybe thats why ???
cheers Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCOV6 on January 02, 2009, 07:19:41 AM I have herd that before, but engineer has been and seen what's going in the car and didn't question it.. This set up is CRS anyway so maybe thats why ??? cheers Cool, i had cut down a HR column but have heard from other Vics that i would need a collopsable column, what state are you in ? Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 02, 2009, 10:36:13 PM I'm in vic, if he says anything at the end i'll buy a flaming river column for it.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: pedro on January 21, 2009, 01:27:25 PM The blue looks shit hot, looking foreward to seeing it with some chrome.
Pedro Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on July 21, 2009, 08:58:36 PM Hi just keep you guys posted, sexyfc just got resprayed again on monday and will be arriving back at home to be assembled. So there will be more pics coming next week...
Im getting anxious now :o ;D Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 26, 2011, 08:17:23 PM Hi everybody, been busy moving house and renovating, and of course.... working on the FC ;) as much as i can... im going to try remember how to post pics again for updates....
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 26, 2011, 08:57:02 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0472.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0473.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0474.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0475.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0476.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0477.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0478.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0479.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0480.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0482.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0486.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/IMG_0488.jpg) Custom console still needs work done, wiring 85% done, running gear done, bit of chrome put on and billet side mirror. Still bit of work ahead.. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on January 26, 2011, 09:35:07 PM Looks great!
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: EffCee on January 26, 2011, 11:34:30 PM Looks the goods, keep going with it!
Keith Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ed on January 27, 2011, 07:49:49 AM very nice
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: steamman on January 27, 2011, 11:32:55 AM Niiice ;D
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on February 01, 2011, 05:12:37 PM Thanks Guys.. Waiting for the rest of my chrome now so i can close up all the doors and send it awqy for exhaust and brake lines.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: jack_fc on February 01, 2011, 05:50:09 PM Looking real 8) 8) 8)! Love the blue body colour, John - what is it? I'm in Vic too, so hoping to see your car in the flesh one day soon :) cheers, jack Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on February 02, 2011, 10:11:16 AM Nice colour. The tubs are neat - were they hard to fabricate and do you need to modify the rear seat?
Ol_Girl_58 Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on February 02, 2011, 08:34:49 PM Hi guys, Jack, the colour is Impirial blue with HSV Hi Ho silver flashing.. Tubs i bought flat packed from Mcdonalds Bros in Thomas town, bit of a pain to put in but it worked out ok.. Reminds me... i should ring Prahan Platers and see whats happening to my chrome... Its only been nearly 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: smithy on February 02, 2011, 08:42:23 PM I managed to buy nearly a complete set of chrome bits for a fc from them only a couple of weeks ago, they said a customer had left them and never picked the up. Got them dirt cheap too ;D
Na just messin with ya, car is looking fantastic mate a real credit to you. Hope you still have the quote for the chrome from 2 years ago ;) Won't be long now till she's mobile ;D Dean Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on February 03, 2011, 10:49:29 AM Sexy,
Did you need to modify the boot floor and shorten the diff for the tubs? What diff are you running, and what size wheels and tyres are you running up the back? I'm seriously considering tubbing my FC, too. Kind regards, Ol_Girl_58 Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on February 03, 2011, 11:03:25 AM And, before I forget, how much did the tubs from McDonald Bros. set you back? On their site it states that the tubs are made to order - what are the diameters of yours?
Kind regards, Ol_Girl_58 Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on February 03, 2011, 05:51:12 PM The tubs cost $250 a for the pair, theres no modifying of the boot only cutting that little bit from the original tub to the rail.. Im running a 8 1/2" wide rim with a 245 tyre.... and 9 inch diff... If your going to go this way you do the tubs first then sit what ever wheel you want to use, make sure there square to each other and have adequate space (aprox 20mm) between the tyre and tub. Then measure the distance betweeen the back of the 2 wheels and thats your diff width... Im actually going to full tub the car after i have finished it, so i can run a 345 or so.. I should have done it in the first place. The only reason i didnt is because everybody was booked out for a least 10 months....
cheers John Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on February 04, 2011, 09:49:49 AM Thanks for the info, John.
Do your boot springs still work? Cheers, Josh Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on February 04, 2011, 07:24:33 PM No im going to use gas struts
john Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: GMVAN on February 05, 2011, 07:14:29 AM Hey John,Your car is looking better than when I first saw it you just got it back from the sandblasters, you probably don't remember me but I got a door off you bout 18 months ago or more from the opposite side of town to where you were living. Just a couple of questions what master cylinder are you running & I am pretty sure you do have to have a collapsible steering column also I thought you had to have a welding certificate to do the mods yourself Re: the chassis strengthening. ??? This is only what I have been told over the years so not sure.I am doing a van up at the moment was going V8 but changed my mind again for the 500th time ;D Now am going to run full VN V6 comm. gear. Anyway your car is looking great can't wait to see it in the flesh or paint probably better.
Steve. :-\ Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: dianne on February 05, 2011, 09:09:46 AM hey sexy,
luv what you've done, i just got my fc on the road now im getting bitten by the bug, thinking of going 6 worked or v8.. di Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 09:03:50 AM Hi guys
Hope your all well, been busy at work shifting house and ive been working on "SEXYFC" a little. I'll put some pics up and i have a couple of Youtube clips of the old girl running on her own steam!!! Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 09:26:37 AM Hi guys Hope your all well, been busy at work shifting house and ive been working on "SEXYFC" a little. I'll put some pics up and i have a couple of Youtube clips of the old girl running on her own steam!!! http://youtu.be/AZOfiPRb7iM Check it out! Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 09:30:12 AM Another youtube clip of the first start up!
http://youtu.be/3rNuRMwKa_w Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 07:11:43 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20121223_173250.jpg)
On the way to get exhaust fitted Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 07:18:01 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130401_093948.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130401_093940.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130401_094022.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130401_094111.jpg) Back from exhaust place, now we have to pull them out grind the joins and get jet coated! Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 07:20:04 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20121102_064053.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20121008_191808.jpg) couple extra pics Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCRB26 on April 22, 2013, 08:00:50 PM Love everything about it.
Colour wheels, stance, collectors and a work of art, no thru the inner guard look, chrome is beutiful.. Whats planned for the interior..? Pete Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 08:35:50 PM Thankyou very much Pete for the comments. I have ordered 320 sq feet of almond cream colour leather from the states which should arrive this week some time. Then off to the trimmers. Not sure of any patterns but i want it to look sleak and not too busy.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: JB on April 22, 2013, 09:05:45 PM Getting the exhaust to fit is lots of fun isn't it!!!
Car looks and sounds great!!! Nice stance and colours work really nicely. Cheers JB Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on April 22, 2013, 09:13:57 PM Yeah the bloke that made them was ready to thrwhat ever work he had done on the street!! Lol really fiddely
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on April 22, 2013, 10:02:32 PM Love everything about it. Colour wheels, stance, collectors and a work of art, no thru the inner guard look, chrome is beutiful.. I absolutely agree. Fantastic work. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: TTV6FC on April 23, 2013, 10:13:24 PM Love it,love it,love it!!! ;)
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: pedro on April 24, 2013, 02:16:34 PM Love that colour, in fact same as everyone else i love the whole thing 8) 8)
Pedro Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on May 22, 2013, 10:21:22 PM just an update on the old girl, she gone to the trimmers to get head linning done should be back on friday so my other trimmer can do the seats, door cards and carpet.
Getting close now.... pics up soon as i get it back! cheers all Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: GOA350 on May 23, 2013, 02:52:40 PM Beautiful job with the whole build. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Good to see another Chev in an Early Holden. We should meet at a drag strip some day and have a play.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NES304 on May 23, 2013, 07:34:33 PM F@#K me that looks soooo good
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on June 12, 2013, 05:47:07 PM Hi guys, have some pics of the roof lining completed, and some general photos. I should of washed and detailed her but i have plent of time for that when its finished they say :-\
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130612_171831.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130612_171848.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130609_154151.jpg) This is my son Anthony and his teddy from school called Q bear. He had to look after him over the weekend and take photos with the bear in everything he did with it. I had to throw one in of the fc ;) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130609_153610.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130609_153618.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/The%20fc%20project/20130609_153722.jpg) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCRB26 on June 12, 2013, 06:05:50 PM Stunning love this car.
Kids grow up too fast . I have 3 daughters 1 3 10 love seeing old pics of us as kids and want memories for my kids. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on June 12, 2013, 06:27:41 PM Time flys. Me too love old pics with the kids.....
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on November 09, 2013, 03:12:55 PM (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131031_195729.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131031_185204.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131030_224542.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131027_203434.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131027_203422.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131027_154346.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131025_192812.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20130912_201312.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20130912_201248.jpg) (http://) Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on November 09, 2013, 03:27:05 PM Gee that's morphed a bit. Very special. :)
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NES304 on November 09, 2013, 03:46:02 PM Looks really good mate, I like the doors - a little different but tastefully done
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: DJ on November 09, 2013, 07:26:23 PM What an accomplishment! Makes you just keep looking & admiring. Must be the pride of the family.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on November 09, 2013, 10:37:01 PM Thanks guys. Yeah im pretty proud of the old girl except for the paint work which has to be done again hopefully next year.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCV08 on November 09, 2013, 10:48:19 PM Really nice look.
Love the interior. Engine bay is very neat and tidy. Cheers Craig D Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 01, 2014, 01:54:26 PM Yeeaaahhh!! Finally got club reg and driving her around... (And sorting all the teething problems)..
;D (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131230_174542.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131230_153523.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131230_153515.jpg) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131230_153459.jpg) This is before i lowered the rear a little ;) (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/jonno1979/20131215_123434.jpg) Still have bits and pieces to do like the custom scuff plates and some resonators to quieten her down a little etc.. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on January 01, 2014, 02:19:18 PM Very special well done. I do like the interior especially the centre console and the treatment on the doors. Great stuff.
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: DJ on January 01, 2014, 04:20:34 PM It's a very nice job. Congratulations. (Q Bear will be pleased too I'll bet)
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sdc on January 01, 2014, 07:10:45 PM Mate that's a good looking fc you have bit there
Can u tell me if u had to modify the firewall at all or cut the seam the sticks out at 90% angle of the fire wall to for the chev in And what radiator have u used Thanks Steve Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 01, 2014, 08:34:52 PM Thanks guys. Q bear would be happy but he has yet to see in finished ;)
I did cut the seam that hangs out but I welded another 50mm x 2mm strap right across from behind the seam which the engineer agreed on. As for the radiator I just ordered that from aussie dessert coolers. Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sdc on January 01, 2014, 09:06:01 PM Is there room there to leave seam
As I don't want to modify it to much Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 01, 2014, 09:51:58 PM When I did the dummy fit of the engine the head on the driver side touched it.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: Townee on January 02, 2014, 04:11:01 PM That is one beautiful looking FC, what an excellent job.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: FCV08 on January 03, 2014, 11:01:36 PM John
Fantastic job. Great look. Interior looks fantastic Cheers Craig D Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on January 03, 2014, 11:09:19 PM Cheers guys. Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to show you some time soon. Still odds and ends to do on it.
John Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: ubeuty on June 15, 2014, 05:45:35 PM Very impressed with build and wondering what size are the headers as I'm about to try and build my own
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on July 02, 2014, 06:50:37 PM Thanks mate
Primaries are 1" 3/4.. Cheers Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 03, 2014, 10:45:48 PM How is the sexy fc going?
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 08, 2014, 10:01:22 PM Going good mate. Always doing things to improve. Lowered the rear another 40mm upgraded to an alloy radiator now im playing with thermo fans. Have 2 fans in the bay but its not cutting it. Im trying one of those 16" bmw fans front mounted.
Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 08, 2014, 10:15:35 PM Looks very 😎😎😎 cool.
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: JB on December 09, 2014, 02:38:13 PM Does this mean that's it done and needs to move spots?
Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 09, 2014, 03:09:38 PM Is that "needs to move spots"
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: NES304 on December 09, 2014, 06:34:54 PM Pretty sure he got it right!
Title: Re: thought i might share my project with the fellows Post by: sexyfc on December 10, 2014, 08:10:46 PM Yep shes pretty much done and need to be moved to "Done spot" ::)
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