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Title: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 23, 2009, 12:45:00 PM ;D ;D ;D
Hi all, Well , Here we go again. I've just swapped an FC Sedan for an FC Ute. The fun now begins again. Progress Photos to follow. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Johns on March 23, 2009, 03:34:44 PM C'mon Rusty, you know the deal, photos required ;D
Cheers John Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on March 23, 2009, 04:52:42 PM From what I have seen it looks like an excellent starting point, with a good solid body with hardly any rust, plus the bonus that it is already dismantled.
Go for it Rusty & yes, some pics would be good. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 24, 2009, 12:46:55 PM >:( >:( >:(
Hi anyone, I'm having all sorts of problems trying to post some pics of the ute. Can someone assist by either posting them for me or sending some form of instruction (made easy) so I can do it. Getting very frustrated with this piece of technology, Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on March 24, 2009, 01:34:34 PM Hi Rusty,
If you email your pics to me I will post them for you Keith Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 24, 2009, 01:55:08 PM Here they come. Fingers crossed.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4096.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4095.jpg) It's gotta be here somewhere (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4110.jpg) I'll be putting more progressive pics up once we progress. Thanks Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on March 24, 2009, 02:02:50 PM Well Done Rusty,
looks good, I'm looking forward to seeing it progress. :D Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 24, 2009, 02:16:03 PM ;)
Thanks effCee, Gary came over and pointed me in the right direction. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Johns on March 24, 2009, 03:05:25 PM Looks good Rusty, by the look of the radiator support panel it must have the large radiator Country Pack option.
And since when did Gary ever point anyone in the right direction ??? Cheers John ;D Title: Re: The New Project Post by: simins on March 24, 2009, 07:32:53 PM Cool gotta love a ute
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FC427 on March 24, 2009, 08:40:07 PM Rusty you have finally seen the light and got a UTE welcome to the UTE Family ........FC427.......
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: ofc304 on March 28, 2009, 06:22:11 PM nice reg grundys BONDS go the ute ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 29, 2009, 06:34:23 PM ;) ;)
Hi all, I've done a little bit more to the ute. Front bits off, Replaced the radiator cowl, removed the dif and springs. Intend turning it on it's side soon to get to the underside. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4125.jpg) That's the planned cowl replacement, but most plans are subjected to change (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4126.jpg) That's the site manager (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4130.jpg) My welding is improving. I only blew a coula holes in this lot. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4131.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/uteishome_4133.jpg) Here's to dif and springs all over the floor.It doesn't look to bad. Lots missing but available has very little rust. Whats there is repairable. Til next time . Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: RET on March 29, 2009, 07:15:40 PM Top stuff Rusty, looks like a pretty good starting point for a(nother) project.
cheers RET Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on March 30, 2009, 09:47:33 PM Looking Good Rusty,
Keep up the great work. Good to see the "site manager" being actively involved ;D ;D Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Ed on April 09, 2009, 04:23:33 PM Nice work Rusty, love the colour.
Cheers Ed Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FATBOY on April 09, 2009, 06:34:08 PM Rusty ive got those radiator section hanging on my wall from when i cut them out to fit the bigger radiator
regards fat Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 09, 2009, 08:04:59 PM ; ;D Fat boy PM sent. and Ed, I'm trying to picture the colour as , Below the windscreen ,Teracota and the roof Indian Ivory. or the hole car in oxide ( But not Blue, not allowed another blue car) Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 10, 2009, 11:07:24 AM ;D
Hi all, Finally got the ute on it's side. Took to it with the grinder ,fitted with a wire wheel, and it has come up very well. Needs a few panels weld to it but other than that it's quite good. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4143.jpg) As you can see it needs a bit around the fuel tank area. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4144.jpg) The underfloor cross member. I fabricated one of those. Fair bit of bagging and bending. see pic (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4145.jpg) Both sides are the same (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4146.jpg) Same here. Both sides the same (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/LynPaulBoysandUte_4148.jpg) So til the next progress pics. Happy Trails Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on April 11, 2009, 11:52:24 AM Great pics Rusty, or should that be great rusty pics ???
Good to see that you are making progress, I need inspiration and I am becoming very much inspired. Great work. Keith Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 19, 2009, 07:20:49 PM ;D
Hi all, Back again. It's been a while since last seen so here is a bit of an update. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4320.jpg) This shows the amount of sick metal around the fuel tank area (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4322) Maybe this shows the sick tin (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4322.jpg) This next one shows all under floor repairs done and half the floor paint in oxide. The one remaining task is to refit the transmission tunnel which was cut out to allow the fittment of a much larger engine and gearbox. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4323.jpg) And here's the hole in need of filling with more tin I couldn't find a pic of the hole in need of tin, so here's one I prepared earlier (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UnderFloorRepairsUTE_4325.jpg) Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: JB on May 19, 2009, 07:32:03 PM I'm hearin' ya rusty... thats next for me to do... Fuel tank.
Good work!! Jason. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 30, 2009, 08:37:54 AM ;D\
Hi all, It's been a while. The fllor is done and the underside has been stone guarded (most of it) It is a rust free body now. Progress pics to follow. This shows the trans tunnel fix in (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4739.jpg) Under (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4740.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4741.jpg) Bit of sill work (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4743.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4744.jpg) Floor and stone guard done (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4746.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4748.jpg) And lets not forget the site supervisor. She'll be looking for a lift in the back I reckon (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4750.jpg) The tray area is very good. It hasn't had a hard life and won't take to long to complete I'm hoping. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4753.jpg) That's it for a while. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FC427 on August 30, 2009, 09:51:27 AM GO Rusty nice progress .......FC427......
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: pedro on August 30, 2009, 09:54:19 AM Nice work Rusty, can't believe how good that tray area is, most of them seem to be rusted out and bashed around.
Pedro Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on August 30, 2009, 10:20:05 AM Looks good Rusty, great progress, if you need a piece of replacement sill I have a section that has had a few bits used out of it, but still plenty left for patching.
It's good too see the floor hump air conditioning hatch closed up Keep up the good work Title: Re: The New Project Post by: TTV6FC on September 06, 2009, 07:42:10 PM Hey Rusty,nice work.What is the modifying you have done on the handbrake/crossmember support?Are you making a new rear gearbox transmission mount as this support is no where near strong enough for this job.
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on September 07, 2009, 10:11:10 AM TTV6FC,
That little mod stops the gear box from hitting or bumping that part of the car. As far as I know it is only there to support the handbrake mechanism and if the rear engine mount(s) give up then the engine and gearbox will stay pretty close to where it is and not on the road. I've done the same on the wagon and sedan as well. By the way folks the floor is now painted black. May start on the tray area soon. More pics to follow. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on September 09, 2009, 06:24:31 PM ;D ;D ;D
Here are a few more progress pics to wet the appetite. The body is now at the stage where I can leave it for a bit and start on the front sub frame. This shows the turret. As can be seen by my magnificent photographic skills, there is very little work to do on it. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4792.jpg) These 2 show the front and side of the tray area and the conition of it. Again not much to do. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4798.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4796.jpg) The under side. UIB (Ute In Black) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4791.jpg) Front view (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/ute_4799.jpg) Coupla days should make a start on the subframe. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on September 11, 2009, 08:07:28 PM ;D
Hi all, Have the roof back to bare metal and I am looking for advice on painting. I'm going to do it myself in acrilic. Do I etch it first. What is high fill? How long can I leave it in under coat, or do I colour the roof as soon as I can. What filters do I use on the compressor? Any help / advice appreciated. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FC427 on September 11, 2009, 09:28:56 PM Rusty are you going on the club run on Sunday If so I will talk to you then .......FC427.......
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 01, 2010, 04:08:35 PM ;D ;D
Hi all, We're back. Cleaned up and put some oxide on the outside of the front end today. Still a fair bit to do on it. A bit of patching, but not serious. Here's a couple of pics. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5184.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5185.jpg) You can notice the closest corner needs a bit of work. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5186.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Frontbits_5187.jpg) Just need to get stuck into the inside sections now. Then it can be painted and put back on the car. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 18, 2010, 03:40:03 PM :D ;D ;D
Hi all, I have been a bit slack of late, but now I have a rust free ute, off the rotisserie. and on stands on the floor. I'll put some pics up when the fronts back on it. Isn't this great. More to follow. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 24, 2010, 11:44:18 PM Here are some progress pics
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_0536-2.jpg) Pop's helpers Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 24, 2010, 11:52:51 PM Front fitted and showing some progress (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_0540-3.jpg) More to follow Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on August 25, 2010, 09:25:09 PM Looks good in red primer Rusty, what colour/s have you decided on ?
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 26, 2010, 05:36:13 PM ;D ;D
Gary, I was thinking white roof ,and the rest of the car gray. Upholstery, gray with white inserts (FE style) It should look quite good. The wheels , gray (13"x 6") with white wall tyres. Something along those lines. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on August 26, 2010, 07:56:11 PM Looking the part now Rusty.
Keep going! Regards Wayne Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 29, 2010, 04:49:03 PM Had a bit of a play with the ute yesterday, like fixed the front on with all the bolts in the right places. Also put the guards on (only Temp) and the bonnet (not done yet) to see what it will look like. Here are a coupla appetisers.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5306.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5305.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Ute_5307.jpg) Should be good when done. To bad it won't be done for the Forbes trip (to see its brothers) Cheers Rusty Still more to come Title: Re: The New Project Post by: TTV6FC on August 29, 2010, 09:04:36 PM Looks awesome Rusty,good work....but please,not another FE grille in an FC....nnnnooooooooo!!!!!
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 17, 2011, 02:34:55 PM ;D
Hi all, Been going a coupla rounds with the ute over the last few days and have fitted up the dif and the front cross member. Fitted the front springs and axles this morning.Also put a bit of colour in the engine bay just to see what it will look like. I will put some progress pics up tonight when I get home.(Work) Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on February 17, 2011, 03:04:38 PM now ure makin me wanna get a ute as well.
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 18, 2011, 10:19:47 AM Hi again,
As mentioned earlier here it is with some of the "keep the floor off the ground stuff" attached. Enjoy Cheers Russ (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/023.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/022.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/024.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/025.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/026.jpg) And the question is" FE or FC" (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/027.jpg) Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 18, 2011, 10:26:56 AM ;D
Again Hi, It should have an old set of wheels on it over the weekend. I can then move it around and outside (photo with it's cousins) so I can get to the floor (shed) and give it a bit of a tidy up. More to follow. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: JB on February 18, 2011, 10:50:01 AM Noice!!!
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: TTV6FC on February 18, 2011, 06:06:26 PM Nice progress Rusty.Hmmmm,engine bay colour seems similar to another car I have seen in an avatar somewhere... ;) ;D.
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on February 18, 2011, 07:39:38 PM Good progress Rusty,
seems like no time since it was just a glint in your eye, whats the plan for the motive power, grey or red ? Gary Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on February 18, 2011, 07:56:05 PM Neat job. Well done.
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 18, 2011, 09:32:02 PM ;Gary,
Stock, Gray (is a colour)with some period fittings. Russ Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on February 19, 2011, 06:33:08 PM Rusty,
Well done, the project is moving along nicely and looking great. Keep us posted on the progress! Keith Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on March 01, 2011, 06:38:00 PM ;D
Hi again folks. Doing a bit of welding on the many "Bullet" holes in the guards and where the bonett latches. Guess what was in the left head light peak, about 1/2 a metre of fly screen and 2 tubes of black crap. Guess who needs a head light peak, and a guard. Here's some pics. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5778.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5777.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/CataractDam20Feb2011_5776.jpg) Cheers Russ Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FCRB26 on March 01, 2011, 06:41:18 PM yUM yUM
Got to love that fiberglass tape crap that holds moisture... e bay for some new peaks. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: BLOK on March 01, 2011, 07:22:24 PM Looking good Rusty keep it up looking forward to following this build
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 02, 2011, 05:52:50 PM ;D ;D
Hi all, Have the head light peak for the left guard plus a spare. Right guard is not to bad. No holes in the guards at all now,except the peak L/Guard. I will put up some pics once I take them. The guy I got the peaks off is also making the lower corner of the guard as well. He said he has been inundated with calls for them. So keep an eye out. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FCRB26 on April 02, 2011, 06:30:41 PM whats going on with the tank cutout only just noticed did it have a big one fitted.
Pete Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Stewy on April 02, 2011, 06:56:23 PM No big tank, same in ute and station sedan nine and a half gallons.
Cheers Stewy 8) Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 03, 2011, 10:33:50 AM ;D ;D
Pete, What stewy said. The ute has the same tank as the wagon. Same floor pan as well. Anyway, lot of rust (out) and work went into these and there not done yet. Will replace the bottom corners when they are available, here's the guards. Right one (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5787.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5788.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5789.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5790.jpg) I'm pretty happy with the way the head light surround (Chrome bit) fits as well. The left guard is much the same only it needs the peak fitted. That's another story. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5791.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5792.jpg) Left one (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards_5793.jpg) Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FCRB26 on April 03, 2011, 06:53:44 PM Thats what happens when you stop drinking pretty stupid question now i think of it. ;D
Guard looks good nothing a bit of bog wont tidy up. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 24, 2011, 03:43:43 PM ;D
Done a little more on the ute today. Here are some progress pics. Put a bit of colour in and around the engine bay and it's starting to look a bit of alright. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5867.jpg) And a bit more over the dash and instrument cluster. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5865.jpg) And started on that mudguard. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5863.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5864.jpg) More pics as they come to hand. Nice ute as well Matt Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 24, 2011, 03:47:47 PM Mmmm!
Forgot the instruments. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Utebits24-4_5866.jpg) Cheers again Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on April 25, 2011, 11:53:57 PM Starting to shape up Rusty, how is the engine going, are you far off putting it in? Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on April 29, 2011, 09:45:42 AM ;D
Gary, I'm going to try and drag the motor out this weekend and check it over. I will get a top end gasket kit into as well and order a bottom end kit while I'm at it. Russ Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 08, 2011, 03:53:15 PM ;D ;D
Hi all, Guards are done and back on the ute, and look pretty good (from a distance) and the new peak is pointing in the same direction as the good one. Yip yah!!! Doors will be started and hopefully done tomorrow as there isn't very much to do on them. I will put the pics up after work tonight. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 08, 2011, 11:02:19 PM ;D ;D
Well here we go. Some of the left guard pics and what's to be done with the doors. Head light cap fitted. Dam terrible job. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5870.jpg) The finished bit (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5879.jpg) As you can see the doors are pretty good. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5881.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5882.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Mudguards8May_5883.jpg) I'm going to put it out the front over the next few days and photograph it with its brothers. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 11, 2011, 06:23:00 PM ;D :o :o :o
Put the brothers out to play today. It's been 2 years since the youngest has seen the outdoors. Won't be much longer and they will all be playing on the road. Enjoy (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5885.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5886.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5887.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5888.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/Brothers11May2011_5889.jpg) The older and more wiser of the 3 is the sedan, next is the wagon (Rosalyn's) and the youngest by 12 months is the ute. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: FC427 on May 11, 2011, 06:29:29 PM Nice one [three] ;D ;D ;D Rusty ...FC427....
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: DN2168 on May 11, 2011, 07:44:29 PM Looking good Rusty. Panno next ;D.
Dean. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: EffCee on May 11, 2011, 08:27:30 PM Looking Good Rusty,
Keep up the great work Keith Title: Re: The New Project Post by: ekute on May 11, 2011, 08:56:29 PM Geez Rusty you must have lotsa garages.Lookin good-I have my Fe sideways in the garage and the Kombi, Beemw and Ducati in there as well as the other shit?Congrats on the fine stable!
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 19, 2011, 04:01:18 PM ;D ;D
Hi again all, Over the last 2 days I have made a little more progress on the beauty ute. I have stripped the bonnet back to its bare r's. And what a sight. It looks like it is covered with freckles (of Rust, not sun, spots).However, with some very intense rubbing it came up nicely. It was rust treated and painted in red oxide. The doors ( inside ) were cleaned out and also done in oxide. Next, the rust was remove from the spare wheel door and repaired. It is yet to be finished, tomorrow (depending on the GOC home command). Here are the latest pics. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5926.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5929.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5930.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5932.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5923.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits19May11_5932.jpg) Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 22, 2011, 04:52:42 PM ;D ;D
Hi all, A little bit more done yesterday and today. Tail gate and spare wheel door on and fits pretty well. Progress is looking good. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1361.jpg) I'm going to attack the doors tomorrow, however I am a little hesitant as I don't want to buckle or stretch the things when I plate them, specially the outer skin. Advice in this area would be appreciated. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on May 22, 2011, 06:35:05 PM Nice patch job on the spare wheel door. It is looking the part rusty. :)
Regards Wayne B Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Ed on May 23, 2011, 09:43:56 AM I'm going to attack the doors tomorrow, however I am a little hesitant as I don't want to buckle or stretch the things when I plate them, specially the outer skin. Advice in this area would be appreciated. Cheers Rusty Rusty, Nice work. MAke sure your patches fit with minimal gap and tack evenly making sure to keep heat down. As a rule of thumb (or hand) I always makes sure the panel is kept cool enough to touch with your hand.. if you can't it's too hot, and you will prob get distortion. seems to work for me. Cheers Ed Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 24, 2011, 02:46:28 PM :P :P
One down one to go. I was waiting for that pop noise, never happened. See how I go with the second and worse door tomorrow. Pics tomorrow as well. Thanks for the advise Ed. Great help. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 25, 2011, 11:56:58 AM ;D ;D
Got to be happy with it. Drivers side door is done and fits the gap beautifully. Here it is thus far. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1363.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1364.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1365.jpg) And the site manager and apprentice had to feature some where as well. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1371.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1375.jpg) Now the left door to be done. I'll give it a go tomorrow. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Ed on May 25, 2011, 02:12:18 PM you're a pro Rusty... nice job.
:) Cheers Ed Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on May 26, 2011, 05:05:41 PM :D :D
Left door done now. What a nerve racking experience that was. Glad it's done though. The doors were probably the hardest part to do. Rear quarters to do then slap some paint on it and let it sit for a bit. Pics (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1378.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1381.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1382.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1385.jpg) Happy trails chaps Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on June 16, 2011, 05:01:15 PM ;D ;D
Hi all, Bit more progress over to last few weeks. Looking at chrome dash bits and white Steering wheel. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5954.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5955.jpg) Also put some colour on the roof. It's amazing how much one can't see until it's a bit brighter. I thought I had it nice and smooth. Oh well, it's fun. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5971.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5968.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5967.jpg) Sun visor also copped a little colour. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/UteBits16Jun2011_5969.jpg) And both doors are swung as well. Until the next update Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on July 05, 2011, 11:19:33 AM ;D ;D
Put the visor on the ute painted the dash in mat black. Came up OK. May even change the colour of the car. Black and White. So simple. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/TeaParty_6012.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/TeaParty_6013.jpg) More soon Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Paul In Ireland on July 07, 2011, 10:14:12 AM Will you be painting the underside of the visor a darker colour to allow for glare etc.?
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on July 07, 2011, 04:28:52 PM :P :P
Mmmm. Good Question Paul, I had it in mind to do it the same as the car. A Mat / Satin Black. Cheers Russ Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Not Happy Jan on July 07, 2011, 11:18:47 PM Hey Rusty
Do you spray the red oxide paint on??? Nick Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on July 11, 2011, 09:23:53 AM Nick,
I put it on with a 3" brush. Went on ok and is fairly thick. There's more to rub off to a smoooth flat finish. High Fill is after oxide (I hope). That will be sprayed on. When I start, I'll put pics up of the start, the mess I make and the finished product. I should sell tickets to the event. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 26, 2011, 10:24:12 AM ;D
Hi all, Been a while. I'm quite happy with the progress on the ute as is my grand daughter. So here we go. A pic is worth a thousand words. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1699.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1702.jpg) There has also been a colour change. I was going for gray with white roof, but now it will be satin black with white roof. Just to be different. Looks pretty good at the moment. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1703.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1704.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1707.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1711.jpg) Grand daughter loves it. Will have her name scrolled on the tailgate and the boys on the other 2. More to follow. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on August 26, 2011, 11:27:44 AM Thats looking great Rusty, I like the new colour choice, little Emily would have to be happy with that! Cheers, Gary Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Ed on August 26, 2011, 01:27:38 PM looks good Rusty, didnt pick you for a flat black kinda guy.
CHeers Ed Title: Re: The New Project Post by: graham_fuller on August 26, 2011, 02:37:36 PM Great job Rusty. When your finished you come and help me.
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on August 27, 2011, 07:57:32 AM Hi
That looks cool. Can you pls do a side on pic in normal light so i can see what flat black looks like against the white? Im tossing up whether to do mine a flatter bacl and white??? Cheers Deano. Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on August 27, 2011, 05:54:12 PM ;D
Deano, It hasn't been painted down the sides as yet. When it is I'll put up a pic. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on August 29, 2011, 12:08:20 PM :D :D :D funny asw, can't tell with the door open lol. or any panel that contrasts well thanks.
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on September 07, 2011, 01:50:37 PM ::) ::)
Hi all , Another change. Engine bay now gloss black. Chrome hinges. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1724.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1725.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_1726.jpg) It looks better than the picture. Cheers Russ Title: Re: The New Project Post by: ridgey_didge on September 07, 2011, 01:56:02 PM That post needs to come with a "wear your sungalsses" warning. 8)
Looks good. Cheers David Title: Re: The New Project Post by: TTV6FC on September 07, 2011, 08:37:32 PM Quote It looks better than the picture. Well it looks awesome in the pictures so it must look sensational in real life!Well done mate,keep it up. :oTitle: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on September 08, 2011, 01:14:49 PM Its good mate. Wish I was at that stage :-[
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on December 14, 2011, 11:05:05 AM ;D
I'm about to put the Motor, Engine ,Power plant into the ute, just to get it off the floor. I took the head off it and found a burnt valve so it's currently at Heads Plus in Penrith having new valves fitted. In the mean time I intend to rewire the ute myself and have a coupla questions. . What size wire (Amp wise) do I use? and . The motor had an alternator fitted. What do I need to do to keep the Alternator? Any help/ Advice would be appreciated Thanks Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: ardiesse on December 14, 2011, 03:05:29 PM Rusty,
I've just repaired the wiring harness in my FC. There are a couple of ways of proceeding - First is to call Vintage Wiring Harnesses and get them to make up a new harness. They can make custom harnesses, so if you tell them that you have an FC ute with an alternator and (say) indicators, the harness will be made to suit. Easier for you, but costs a few hundred. Or if you want to wire the car yourself, the best way is to use the car's existing harness as a starting point, and add the extra circuits you require. If you go this way, it's a good idea to get a roll of black cloth tape and a roll of harness tape (which is PVC tape with no adhesive, available from Vintage Wiring Harnesses). You'll have to slit the old harness tape, carefully, to avoid cutting the wires, and then it unravels. For any circuit apart from the headlights and generator/alternator, you can use 18 gauge (alias 1 square mm) wire. Headlights should be probably 14 gauge (2.5 sq. mm), but the headlight wiring shouldn't need replacing unless it's been fried. For the alternator B+ lead, go 12 gauge (3 sq. mm), which should be good for 30 amps. If the alternator has an in-built regulator, then you need to connect the B+ terminal (that's the big screw terminal on the back) to the battery positive, either at the battery terminal clamp, or at the starter motor. The IND terminal of the alternator connects to the GEN lamp lead in the harness. The GEN lamp lead is the thinner of the two brown wires that connect to the "D" terminal of the generator regulator. With an alternator fitted, you don't need the generator-to-regulator D wire (fat, brown), nor the generator-to-regulator F wire (thin, blue). Strictly speaking, you don't need the red B wire that goes to the generator regulator, except that the red power lead for the horn attaches to the regulator's B terminal. Probably too much info . . . Rob Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on December 14, 2011, 06:03:05 PM ???
Thanks Rob. I'll give it a go anyway. I bought the harness for the wagon from vintage. Very good and everything worked first time. Very impressed. Anyway the motor is off the floor and back where it should be, I'm not tripping over it. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2156.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2157.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2158.jpg) Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fcwrangler on December 14, 2011, 06:21:54 PM Rusty, do'nt thik it will go all that well, seems to be a few things missing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously though, it looks like it's starting to take shape, hopefully it'll be on the road before to long.
Jim Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on December 18, 2011, 09:53:24 AM ;D
Hi all. Checked out the wire old harness from the wagon and it's in pretty good nick. So it went in yesterday and the rear section will be in today. I've been putting the hanging panels on as well to make sure they fit.This is it thus far. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2163.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2164.jpg) (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/100_2168.jpg) Still have a bit to do , but it is coming along steadily. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on December 18, 2011, 10:35:45 AM Quote Still have a bit to do , but it is coming along steadily. Up on all 4's and all the panels back on is not a bad position to be in, very steady I would say. Regards Wayne b Title: Re: The New Project Post by: fe350chev on December 18, 2011, 01:38:53 PM Yes its well done to get it to that point, I am sure you will get little spurts of motivation along the way, but its not only that hey its the $$$ that count up too :)
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 04, 2013, 05:22:42 PM ;D ;)
Hi all, been quite a while, so here is another progress pic ( I hope ) Motor is almost ready for fitting into the hole under the bonnet. Still have some minor body work to finish. (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u98/Rusty_T_bucket/005.jpg) Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: TTV6FC on February 06, 2013, 06:49:03 PM Great to see you're still at it... 8)
Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 26, 2013, 11:27:05 AM ;D ;D
Hi all. Motor is back where it should be and it has been started. Now to try to upload the starting video. Here goes; Not having any luck with the video. Dam this technology to heck!!! Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on February 26, 2013, 02:08:02 PM It is the same as your photo from photo bucket. ;)
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Rusty_T on February 26, 2013, 03:13:16 PM :)
Yes, if that's the video Wayne. Rusty Title: Re: The New Project Post by: zulu on February 27, 2013, 05:34:17 PM Here she is, another from the Rusty_T stable ...................vroom, clatter, vroooom.......Nice one Rusty (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x152/nebedag/Rustys%20New%20Project/th_RUSTYSUTENEWPROJECT018.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: The New Project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on February 27, 2013, 05:41:42 PM Good stuff Rusty. :)
Regards Wayne b |