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Title: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on December 13, 2009, 06:58:00 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/31A_00061.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: zulu on December 13, 2009, 08:01:37 PM Looks like you have a good starting point there ubeauty, are you going to fill in where the side window/s were? if yes, you are lucky the louvres are still there, they usually cut them out when fitting side glass.
What are your plans for it? Title: Re: My pride project Post by: fe-ambo on December 14, 2009, 04:38:24 AM Looks like a great project. Hope to see many more pics as the restoration progresses.
Cheers Paul Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on December 18, 2009, 07:32:08 PM Some more progress photos, 327 chev, supra 5 speed and VN Commodore rear diff...1A_00361.jpg
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on December 18, 2009, 07:58:54 PM Fitting of floor for bucket seats and bigger gearbox tunnel(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1A_00361.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/2A_00351.jpg)Fitting of shortened torana rack and front end. (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/3A_00341.jpg) Fitting of 327 chev and 5 speed supra box, made bigger hole in front for ease of removal
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FC427 on December 18, 2009, 08:45:23 PM Looking great ubeauty Have you checked with your engineer that 327 ci is OK ??? in NSW they won't allow it :( :(....FC427......
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on December 20, 2009, 06:41:52 AM You can run any drivetrain you like in NZ...Was originally going for a LS3 power train but cost was too much back then.
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: fcdunedin on December 20, 2009, 10:49:41 AM Hey as soon as i saw the wooden ABC crate i knew you were in NZ.Great lookin project all the best.
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on December 20, 2009, 06:10:03 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/6A_00311.jpg) Had to replace rusty leg, also cut and fit headers from Castlemaine. Still not sure on what hub and brake combo to fit up front, any idea's please... (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/8A_00291.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/9A_00281.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: JB on December 20, 2009, 08:51:47 PM Go to Hoppers Stoppers, you wont go wrong.
JB Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FCOV6 on December 21, 2009, 10:51:00 PM HQ-WB holden stubs with VN-VP commodore discs and either HQ-WB calipers or hoppers/ CRS brackets with commodore calipers.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Z0C5TKV7PX4/SyYH8khotUI/AAAAAAAAAYA/AtILFCVNqwM/s640/SDC10085.jpg) Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on August 22, 2010, 07:00:17 PM Geez didn't think it had been so long since last posting,
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC06754.jpg) Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on August 22, 2010, 07:14:24 PM Forgot to say have moved house also and did time in the outback of WA working for BGC but now back in cold christchurch NZ.
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC06755.jpg) (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC06753.jpg) (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC015471.jpg) (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC015441.jpg) (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC015481.jpg) Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on August 22, 2010, 08:10:29 PM Cool! go the Panos ;D
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on August 22, 2010, 09:39:22 PM Does look great up on all four again. Glad to see you back.
Regards Wayne Title: Re: My pride project Post by: NosFEratu on August 23, 2010, 09:23:42 AM Cool! go the Panos ;D You're just biased now Stinky! ::) But yeah - go the panos! ;) Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 01, 2011, 08:56:02 PM >:(Having probs downloading as been long time but hope to sort out soon.
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 02, 2011, 06:53:38 PM September Earthquake felled my pride and flattened roof (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1100540.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1100541.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 02, 2011, 06:57:16 PM Chassis nearly finished and managed to pop roof out as best as could (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC07453-1.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 02, 2011, 07:03:42 PM Right sided and stripped the paint off to see whats underneath, weird repairs done (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1120762.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130982.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130981.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 02, 2011, 07:07:25 PM Made up some jockey wheels for transporting to panelbeater for roof repair on Insurance luckily and might get other bits tidied up also (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130980.jpg)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FC427 on May 02, 2011, 07:08:26 PM Are you going to weld up the side window holes ??? ??? ??? ???......FC427.......
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 02, 2011, 07:14:06 PM Yep getting that done also, he said to get best job he will replace the whole panel with the vents
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Paul In Ireland on May 13, 2011, 12:43:41 AM Surely there was other "damage" done when it fell that the insurance need to pay for. Or have they settled with you for a fixed sum already?
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Ed on May 13, 2011, 11:55:43 AM Sounds like a good excuse for a chop... :)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: RET on May 13, 2011, 03:30:32 PM I love the pic with the jockey wheels. Gives the beast a Reliant Robin look ;D
Keep up the good work. The roof repair looks pretty good from the photos. RET Title: Re: My pride project Post by: customFC on May 13, 2011, 08:38:21 PM Looking good.
If your panel beater is replacing the side panels, make sure he keeps the vents. If you decide to not use them for a cleaner look, I would suggest you save the vents. There are many vans that have these removed and always someone looking for them. Regards Alex Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 27, 2011, 06:25:46 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140566.jpg)Back from Burkes Metalworks with repaired roof and side windows filled in
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 27, 2011, 06:36:20 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140565.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140564.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140563.jpg)Test can of colour I'm interested in, still a bit worried about putting back up on stands as shakes are still rattling the f**k out of us...
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FCRB26 on June 28, 2011, 06:24:50 AM Pheeeewwww he kept them...
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Ed on June 28, 2011, 09:23:43 AM Nice job... Title: Re: My pride project Post by: vmx-mxr on June 28, 2011, 09:31:12 AM Good thread
After experiencing those aftershocks first hand when we were deployed over there I don't blame you regarding the stands!!! Could I suggest a braced wooden cradle instead so you don't have to falter on this great looking build ! The filled windows sure look like Bourkes know their trade. Cheers from the dark side (FB/EK) Dave Mac Title: Re: My pride project Post by: GMVAN on July 18, 2011, 09:09:55 PM UBEAUTY The car is coming along nicely you look like you might beat me to the end but who cares it just means more vans on the roads and not in scrap yards or paddocks rusting away keep up the good work.
Grubby ;D Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on October 22, 2013, 01:25:59 PM Off to fabricators finally after earthquake repairs all done to house garage and replacement of driveway(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1378515250676.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1378515265315.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on October 22, 2013, 01:31:29 PM Fitment of monaro flutes and removal of fuel filler and munted wheel arch,(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571326756.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571377526.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571415030.jpg) ($2) Also removal of wheel tubs for modified units to go in
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on October 22, 2013, 01:40:36 PM Also replaced dodgy sills about a year ago before house repairs started. Went and grabbed back from fabricators and started to reassemble for display at Kustoms club 50th anniversary this weekend then send back to him to finish off tubs and drop tank etc(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381742212300.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381742230727.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381879277906.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381890449418.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381896534040.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381896552053.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: JB on October 22, 2013, 03:44:24 PM Vans do look really cool!!!
Some nice progress there indeed! Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FC Dave on October 25, 2013, 09:53:37 PM That is looking great. Filling in those window holes makes it. ;)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on November 07, 2013, 12:06:20 PM Quick Supercheap paint job then out to car show.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1403248_612977335410944_99746540_o1.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: fink on November 07, 2013, 02:24:11 PM Cool,paint it black 8)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on November 13, 2013, 01:51:43 PM Sorting out dash options.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1384218024216.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1384309876692.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on November 13, 2013, 02:01:20 PM Might stay black for a while(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1382910409353.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1382910469893.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: FCV08 on November 13, 2013, 09:35:24 PM Looks good in black ;)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: NES304 on November 13, 2013, 10:37:08 PM looks like a VT Column
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: pedro on November 14, 2013, 03:05:15 PM Looks tough in black. 8) 8)
Pedro Title: Re: My pride project Post by: hsv-001 on November 14, 2013, 04:37:31 PM Inertia reels behind the wall and through the top floor will give more room behind the seats and they will slide further back . Put the back-up plate on the front and mount the anchor point on the front . I did my seatbelts in my FC van like this and its surprising how much more room you get . I cut some chrome surrounds from torana ash trays to stop the belts wearing as they pass through the floor . Haydn
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 15, 2014, 07:52:28 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402701510449.jpg) ($2)Been busy mounting radiator, channelled front rail down with 3mm plate and cross brace for mounting fan at top
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 15, 2014, 07:53:29 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402808165574.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 15, 2014, 07:54:29 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402808150631.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on June 15, 2014, 07:55:11 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402808198186.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on July 20, 2014, 02:08:16 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1394920472243.jpg) ($2)Mini tubs and drop tank done(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1394920483267-1.jpg) ($2)
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on July 20, 2014, 02:10:13 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402808309228.jpg) ($2)Fuel filler going behind taillight.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1405828102723.jpg) ($2)Gauges done
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on July 20, 2014, 03:53:25 PM Gauge set-up is cool. This re-build is looking the part.
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: My pride project Post by: SC00P on July 20, 2014, 06:58:19 PM Looking good!!! Gauges are smick.
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: JOX515 on July 20, 2014, 07:21:18 PM Looking really good, black suits the van :) Love the gauges. This is going to a head turner when finished,
Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on December 03, 2014, 10:49:34 PM Howz it going.
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: ubeuty on May 03, 2015, 07:28:25 PM (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260061.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260063.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260065.jpg) ($2)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260064.jpg) ($2)Mounting steering column and designing headers is lots of fun NOT. Also removed tailgate skin only to find Rare Spares one don't fit
Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on May 03, 2015, 07:35:49 PM Very nice that steering wheel.
Regards Wayne b Title: My pride project Post by: NES304 on May 03, 2015, 09:24:39 PM Mounting steering column and designing headers is lots of fun NOT. Also removed tailgate skin only to find Rare Spares one don't fit Know the feeling mate!!Title: Re: My pride project Post by: Frankiej on May 03, 2015, 10:07:41 PM Wow ubeuty I am keen to see how your tailight fuel filler turns out as I am wanting to do the same to my fe sedan, I have some ideas on how I want to do it but would be keen to see yours.
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