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Thanks Stinky

Hi Glen M.

Great to see your pics posted.

Last time I saw that car it was here in Cairns and in one piece. Has not taken you long to get stuck into it though.

Looks like you've got yourself well on the way to getting it back on the road.

Jase

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Hopefully about 2 more weeks. Got new chrome bars ready to bolt up and then rego. It should look as good as ever.
          Cheers Glenn

Hi guys, some more pics. Hope this works, I'm new at this.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/CAR009.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe0023.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe0026.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/CAR002.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/fe002.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP0992.jpg)
         The last photo is with my ute a few years ago

is the ute the one on the left or the one on the right?  ;)

van's looking great!

Hey I'm not fussy, they both look great. That's one of my favourite photos. Got the van back, post some pics soon.
                   Cheers Glenn

Mate,

The van is looking great, cant wait to see it all back together again all shiny.

Cheers
JB

Hi Jason, yes the van is looking real good. Got the bumperettes on and will put the front bar on today I hope. Shame about Orange, work gets in the way sometimes. I'll ring you soon about the plates.
         
                          Cheers Glenn

Glenn,

The van looks fantastic, gotta love  2 pak paint for the gloss off the gun! It will be great to see it all back together.

Keith

Thats a really straight Body Dude ! Awesome ! If only I could do two PAC in my shed. Hobbo.

Yippee, van finally registered. Got mucked around by the R.T.A. a fair bit, but it's all sorted now. Will get some pics up soon.
                              Cheers Glenn
       (Plates are on there way Jason)

Hi Guys, got a couple of pics, will get some better ones soon.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1671.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1665.jpg)

Glenn,

Van looks absolutely fantastic, a job well done. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh one day, maybe the FE FC Nationals if you are going

Keith

Looks awesome mate, the plates did arrive today thanks...

The numberplate at the front needs lifting though I think.

Shiny chrome... mmmm

Cheers
JB

Glen the Van looks real good you must be very pleased with the results........FC427........

like fevanv6 said - lift the number plate...

 but bloody impossible to find anything else that's not absolutely impressive!   8) 8) 8)

more pics please?

Thats a nice ride Glen.

Cheers
John

Hi guys, number plate has been moved, I am going to tidy the engine bay today and get some pics tomorrow. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1674.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1676.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1673.jpg)

                   Cheers Glenn

Hi all, got some more pics today.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1684.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1687.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1690.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1689.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1688.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1683.jpg)
       
 Lots of lookers today at the central coast holden trophy day today, all seemed to like it.
              Cheers Glenn

Hi Glenn - without stating the bleedin' obvious, what's there not to like about a windowless FE van!  ::) ;D  Looks very nice and I'm sure you'll get plenty more enjoyment from it. Oh, yeah and the number plate position looks much better!  ;) :D Cheers

Kathi

And Kathi's not the slightest bit prejudiced either...   ;) ;) ;)

(even so, I know at least one FC sedan driver that wholeheartedly agrees with her on this one)

top job, Glenn!  8) 8) 8)

Glenn,

Nice work......... now get out there and enjoy it  8), whatever ya do, dont let it become a trailer queen  ;)

Marc

Nice tidy up there Glenn,

Still one of the best vans around.  ;D

Cheers

Ed

Off to Harrington tommorrow for a mates birthday, should clock up about 600kms. Not a trailer queen 8)
               Cheers Glenn

Great weekend, (everyone liked the car Kathi)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/tmors/IMGP1715.jpg)

and you doubted that they would?  ??? ???  ;D

Never a doubt. Everywhere I take it they love it. The most comment is "these must be rare now"

Glenn van looks fantastic. Great job. What rims and tryes are you running?

Regards

MtIsaBoy

Wheels are dragway. Tyres 225/50/16 rear 205/45/16 front.
                    Cheers Glenn

The rims are not traditional dragway wheels though are they - I think from memory they are a Commodore pattern rim called dragway which imitates the old style dragway rim.
I'm not 100% sure about my memory because it's a while since I saw the van.

Is that right Glenn?

Ken

I always thought they were Dragway billet wheels  ???

Yes, they are dragway billets, not the older style dragways.
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                 Cheers, Glenn
 (www.dragway.com.au part no. DB12)

What sort of front end are you running? brakes hubs etc

Glenn,

I have had a rethink after seeing more photo's of your car, I wouldn't want to see it in the flesh, I would be dribbling all over it and I would hate to make a mess of that lovely paintwork. (Maybe if I wear a bib?)

That car looks superb, all jokes aside, i can't wait to see it.

Keith

Hi, it,s a hr frontend with a c.r.s. conversion kit. (front mounted rack with a crap turning circle) Hopper stopper adaptor kit for vt rotors and calipers. These were already fitted. (Jason may correct any mistakes I may have made) Hope this helps.
                            Cheers Glenn

That is the same front end I have and I thought it would have a shit turning once I fitted it, what about that other front end by I think v6 conversions might make it better. Might email Hoppers for price on VT bits as already have rotors and calipers.

V6 conversions have a really good front end if you have a lazy $5k. I'm not sure what I'll end up doing with mine, you do get used to it.
                          Cheers Glenn

Some more pics of the van. This is the last of the paint and bodywork getting done at the moment, end result will be a full respray.


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 Poor thing looks ugly.
 Cheers Glenn

ok so dumb question here - and I know and appreciate full well that photos can be very misleading (and I wish we could get our van's paint and body re-done too :-\)  but what was actually wrong with the paint?  Or was it just time for a freshen up? 

I am being a little fussy but decided to finish it all. A few spots around the vents and top parts near the roof the paint was bridging. The drivers door had some minor blisters, could only see them in the right light. I was going to just drive it for a while and do it later, but I would rather see it all done.

Here is a  picture of one spots near the roof I broke off.
         

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Cheers Glenn

ok! I understand fully - especially if it's your main fun car!  As much as it would be nice to do our van's paint and body it'll be driven for a while with it's warts and all paint and body - but - we do have another major project on the go. Look forward to meeting you and seeing your van at Orange  :)

I must be missing something here, is that the before shot, before you painted the van, or are you not happy with the paint job and are doing it again? ???

Keith

Hi Keith, the van was repaired and painted late last year, all but the panels that are now getting done.
                            Cheers Glenn

Glenn It looked a million Dollars in the pictures had no idea it had not all been resprayed ,how good will it look after your done Fantastic .......FC427......

I might see you at Orange too Glenn, hopefully!
Gary C

Work is well under way, nothing too scary.
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Next post will look better.

 Cheers Glenn

That's a fairly heavy lace for the quarter panel.   ;)

Nah, nothing too scary, just the whole side of the van :o,
those panels look nice and straight for a van Glenn.
                   Pedro

Glenn,

As Pedro has said, those panels are super straight, good foundation to begin with

Keith

Fingers crossed, it will be very straight when It's finished. Don't want to have to do this again. $$$$$$$$$
     
            Cheers Glenn

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Should be ready for paint very soon.
 Cheers Glenn

Using the side of the van for a dart board there Glenn ??? ??? ???
                Pedro

Glenn,

Looking good in undercoat, hope everything comes out alright this time

keith

Good tool for pulling out  panels Pedro, I am so looking forward to this being finished.
Should look the goods when It's done. (If they ever are)
     
  Cheers Glenn.

You guys make it look so easy.....like...................I'll just duck out to the shed and fix the side of the van while the kettles boiling !!!!..... oh well while I'm here I may as well give it a coat of paint.


Dam good job !!

Love the colour as well


Regards


Weddo

Thing of the past now and far from cost effective in the industry, the new ones are great (spot weld and pull the dent in one) and they also heat shrink at the same time.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product Glenn, have enjoyed the pics so far.

Cheers Ben

We have paint! Will post more pics soon.

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 :D :D :D :D I agree totally, you guys do make it look so easy.
                     Pedro

I'm still alive, been working in Canberra the last few weeks. Van is getting cut and buffed, hope to have it back home next week.
          Cheers Glenn

Got it back home now. Been cleaning it for hours. Think i'll open the windows and tailgate and go for a drive, blow all the dust out.

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See you in Orange!

Looking great Glenn.  Last saw it before it left Cairns and the refreshed paintjob has given a new lease on life to an already well finished car.  In the last 6 months the vans come a long way to get to Orange this weekend so most of all enjoy it.

I concur - it does look great.  Have a safe trip to Orange and enjoy!  ;D                                         

Glenn, you've gotta be proud of that!

Looks very  8) 8) 8)

Looking forward to Orange and clocking up some miles, did anyone notice the no. plate surround? I love the look of it, (was a pain finding one)
                  Cheers Glenn

No Plate surround does look great. The car itself looks fantastic. Enjoy Orange.

Regards

Wayne

No, I was too busy being gobsmacked by how straight you got the old girl, dark colours like that show up the slightest imperfections but that looks straight as a die, nice workmanship Glenn.
                       Pedro

Well done Glenn,

The van is looking fantastic once again.

Have a safe drive to Orange.

Cheers
JB

Glenn,

that car looks amazing, travel safe to orange and we will see you there


Keith

Decided I should have time to redo the sagging hood lining. Oops, bigger job than first thought.

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Vacuum off all the old crusty stuff.

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Had heaps of trouble getting the contact to spray

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Hope to have it finished tomorrow night.

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          Cheers Glenn

Geez mate, i remember that all going on nice new fresh stuff... but hang on that was nearly 8 years ago!!  :o :o

Its amazing how the heat has a huge effect on the foam.

I also remember the pieces in the vent, was so that any water that go into the car when either washing or heavy rain would simple go straight through... looks like that area is still ok.

Not much else left to do now mate??

Have fun in Orange mate..

JB

Hey that was a clever idea fitting the roller door to the back Glenn, I'd never noticed it before ;).
       Pedro

What, no warranty Jason?  :o The yellow, crusty shit is all through the car and over the garage floor. It's been trodden on and now glued to the floor. Grrr........ Hey Pedro the rear door was gonna be a surprise for Orange. (Don't tell anyone)
             

Finished! Not like new but looks o.k. The yellow sticky shit has become my friend, follows me everwhere. Found it upstairs in the bathroom (wife did) Now only need to clean out the back and load up for the trip to Orange.
          Cheers Glenn

Forgot the photo sorry

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Re-upholstered vy seats ready to be fitted

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Cheers Glenn

They look the goods mate, will look even better fitted... I bet you are doing that right now!

Cheers
JB

I am new to the forum. The dark colours really show up the chrome nicely hey.

You know you have to get the doors and the mattress done now!!  ;D ;D

Yeah Jason, door cards next. The mattress has a holden doona cover so may leave that one.

              Cheers Glenn

Seats are in.
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    Cheers Glenn

Looks great, Glenn  :)

Just one little bit of constructive criticism though; shouldn't the dog with the red eyes that light up when you apply the brakes be mounted inside the rear window?

cheers, jack

They look the goods mate!!!

Whats next??

Door cards, blown big block? ha ha

Dare ya!!!  ;D ;D ;D

OR 427Ci or 454Ci  world engines small block with a 671  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D hang on ......FC427.....

Glenn,

The seats look the goods! Looks great!

Keith

Gonna get the rear end lowered, get rid of the rake. 50mm should look better? Post pics when it's done. (not lowering blocks)

Cheers Glenn

Be careful mate, when the springs sagged previously, it looked the goods but scrapped when cornering, you can see the effects on the inside of the guards.

Cheers
JB.

Thanks Jason, i've had a good look and 50mm looks ok but will double check when on the hoist.

 Cheers Glenn

Pic as promised

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Cheers Glenn

Glenn, the van looked great before; looks even better now!   8) 8) 8)

Have you tried it with a light load - any tyre rubbing issues?

cheers, jack

It does look stunning mate!!! Makes me wish that I had one to drive... Maybe in 12 to 18 months they will look like this again.

That is... mine on the road, not yours in my garage  ;D ;D ;D

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Only drove it home about 10kms, no rubbing issues yet but it would rub if it went lower.  I reckon your ute would look great in MY garage Jason, finish it first but. (painted wildberry of course)

 Cheers Glenn

Glenn,

The van is looking great, well done 8)

Keith

Van looks good Glenn

Cheers

Ed

Lookin REAL GOOD  8) 8)

Hi all, I've got the door cards done.

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   Cheers Glenn

Really enjoy the colour, very nice.

Nice and flash, does that make them flashcards?  ;D ;D ;D

Carpet next. Are these things ever finished?

Got carpet

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ooooh - nice!  :)

Very nice, bet the old carpet didn't look very nice after 12 years of use!

No, It looked quite sad but I luv the new carpet, brings the colour out in the car I think..................

Do I need new photos now?

           Yes please!!

Hi

Just read your thread.....great work.

Is that a series 1 or 2 V6 and is that a standard bracket to run the AC compressor there, or did you get it made up ?

Are your back wells tubbed at all for those wheels ?

Cheers

Glenn,
What a beautiful van your high standards have achieved.
The new carpet really sets of that magnificent paint colour, great choices.

No tubs, motor was in it when I purchased the car. Out of a VT commodore. Jb  may have some input here as he did the conversion

From memory, it was a second gen v6 out of a standard 98 VT commodore. Good motor with 55,000kms

The air cond bracket had to be made to suit as there wasn't room in the original position, and the coils were swapped from the front of the motor to mount near the gearbox for more room for the compressor. At the time nearly everyone said that A/C was impossible... But being a Cairns car it was essential.

The tubs are standard, with standard lips etc, dragway rims 16x8 I think and 225 tyres.

It was and still is a pretty good rig.

Cheers
JB

And still is Jason, love driving it

Had a lot of people tell me the same about mine too (except JB that egged me on!) or said that I was just plane crazy for certain aspects of it, especially a full wire harness transplant from the VT (which gives me all the cruise, power windows, central lock ect) or that a V8 was impossible as people have only done the V6 stuff. Look how many of us are doing EFI V8's now....

Ps Glen, did you know all the engine plugs are identical to the 5L V8? And if Jb used the V6 conversions mounts the V8 mounts may line up perfectly as it did in mine!

Never say never, but I'm very happy with the performance as it is.

He will have sold it back to me by then...

bahahahahahahahaha  :o

Cairn's Car JB ?

I just spent a couple of years up there running PK's at Cape Tribulation.

Returned to Sydney and towed my FC all the way back in December.

Cheers

Getting bored, what to do next. Thinking,  thinking, pull it down for V8 or super charge the v6? aaarrrgh!

V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 !!!!

Then supercharge!

To put a v8 in there the way it is set up would mean losing the air cond if you didn't severely recess the firewall, as you would lose the room for the thermos fans pushing everything forward and the condenser wouldn't have room in front of the radiator anymore.
Or if you wanted to keep the front the way it is now then would require a firewall refresh as I have done in the ute to accommodate the extra 2 cylinders... Either way not a little job, but a lot of fun doing it! Lol
Probably a set of Caltracs on the back to get the power to the floor as well lol, I know you like it sideways...

Cheers
JB

Nah what JB means is that the plugs are the same for V8 and the mounts are too... Although you may need to move his forward to negate moving the fire wall. Wafer thin thermos then!(and keep aircon!!)

Different engine harness and computer, not sure about tranny.Haydn

Read my thread (when I went from 6 to 8) engine harness comes with engine and uses same body harness plugs as VT V6. Need an 8 computer but u buy that with the engine. Bell housing different on the box so-
Buy a complete engine box harness computer (and I'll give you the HSV tune) and the V6 conversions gearbox mount is turned backwards exactly the same as a commodore does to suit the new gearbox position.
Then I'll reprogram your instrument cluster to be on police mode with digital speedo!
Too easy.

And how is that V8 conversion going NES?

Very slowly. Expect photos soon of the chassis rails!

I think another project may be the go, sell the f#*d and get some funds

Feel free to come up and check mine out Glenn!

F@*d  gone

Room for another project then

Yes

But which project?

Dunno Jason, something will turn up. Not looking very hard yet

JB will buy the van!!!

ha ha, and I get his fc ute

Whoops!!!!!!! Fe ute

Find a 37 1 1/2 ton Chevy truck... I want to do some interesting things to one of those next lol...

When you find it, drop it to me. With the ute ;D

Hey Glenn,

Found something you may like to see.
This is how the van started out... Not bad for $800
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Everyone who saw it said that it would never make the road. Only took 3 years... not like the ute lol.

Will put up more build pics now that I have found an old disc with them on. I thought I had lost all of these when the old computers hard drive failed.  ;D

Cheers
JB

Whoa. They are some cool old pics JB

Wow, love the pics thanks! Look forward to seeing the rest of them. Still a head turner when I take it out, always get to talk to people..............

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Love the rear blinkers!

Put em back on Glenn!

Yeah, then I'll put my dick in a blender....................... not gonna happen!!

Speedo on the van
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Speedo on the van
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Lol, that's about where it has been to as well NES.

Here ya go JB
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That tech 2 is pretty good isn't it... Testing the speedo like that..  :o

Ya got me

Absolutely fantastic!!! 8) 8) 8)
 

Well done on the car mate. I'm sure you will tinker a bit more with it. Can you periodically put a pic up so we can see the car in action.

Cheers
Deano.

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Pic of the van at a club run, still scrubs up ok...............

It sure does :P

you were spotted at rathmines a few weeks ago i was sent a pic off one of my FC scouts lol


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Yup looking really nice still. Will look great sitting next to the ute at the Nationals!