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Title: 4241 is now black Post by: MAD304 on February 12, 2010, 09:38:58 AM Hello all,
Well after my initial post here http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,14736.msg88771.html#msg88771 (ftp://http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,14736.msg88771.html#msg88771) 12 months have passed, and yes I'm pretty slack on the updates ;D I thought I'd throw up the pics showing the change from orange to black. Here goes, some strip down shots with Lily lending a hand.... (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture022-1.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture023-1.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture024-1.jpg) Getting some primmer on........ (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture001-1.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture016.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture017.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture018.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture019.jpg) And finally time for some PPG Black 30 (30% sheen).....Lily and Ben posing in front of "the black car" (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture090.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture091.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture092.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture093.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture094.jpg) Not too bad I thought for my first go at painting a car, but she is a good 10 footer ! any closer and you can pick the faults ;D We've moved house since the painting, and now she's in a smaller shed......fingers crossed it doesn't take another 12 months to get together - or post an update for that matter ;) Cheers, Azz. Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: EffCee on February 12, 2010, 11:55:50 AM Good to see that you have made some progress Azz. It is always a good feeling when you have reached the point when you are no longer disassembling and cleaning, preparing for paint and actually turn the corner to the reassembly stage.
Keep us posted on your progress. Keith Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: MAD304 on March 24, 2010, 07:33:15 PM Hey all,
I've been working at a steady pace and have got some more pics to post up ;) Hoodlining in......... (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture010.jpg) Front screen in....... (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture008.jpg) Rear screen in...... (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture009.jpg) Dash mascot....... ;D (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture011.jpg) Exterior trims...........front spears glow because I used reflective red tape instead of paint. (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture030.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Picture031.jpg) Progress will holt for a while, we're going on holidays soon. Enjoy, Azz. Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: EffCee on March 24, 2010, 07:40:01 PM Azz,
Looking Good, the reflective tape on the front spears is a novel idea, I assume would have taken some time to cut in neatly. Keep up the good work. Keith Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: MAD304 on March 24, 2010, 07:56:11 PM Hey Keith,
It does take time.....needs a steady hand and some patience. Hardest part is picking out the excess,because of the metal component it has no real elasticity and breaks up into tiny pieces. Pretty sweet effect though ;D Azz. Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: Paul In Ireland on March 24, 2010, 08:14:01 PM Yeah, love the spears! Doing well and you'll be cruisin' soon enough...
Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: FC0058 on March 25, 2010, 12:47:57 AM Azz
Looking good, keep up the work and it will al come together. Cheers Jim Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: pedro on March 25, 2010, 10:51:09 AM Looking good azz, those guard spears look wicked.
Pedro Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: TTV6FC on March 28, 2010, 11:47:52 AM Looks great mate,when do you think you'll get a chance to buff that paint up .... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: jack_fc on March 28, 2010, 12:12:54 PM Deadly!! 8) 8) 8) Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: brads59 on March 28, 2010, 02:29:27 PM Looks good.
Gotta love the black ones. Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: MAD304 on December 23, 2010, 10:10:31 PM Hey guys,
I seriously can't believe it's been 7 months since my last progress update ! Good news though ;D all bar a few odds and ends the project is now complete. I'll probably rego her in Feb, just to keep further rego's away from Xmas. Here's the pics, enjoy ;) Azz. (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Alldone1.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Alldone2.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Alldone3.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Int1.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Int3.jpg) (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/MAD304/Int2.jpg) Hope everyone has a happy and safe Xmas - new year ;D Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on December 23, 2010, 10:38:35 PM Cool ;D
I dig the white steering wheel. What are those bullet thingies above the boot badge? Ol_Girl_58 Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: MAD304 on December 23, 2010, 10:46:08 PM Funny you should ask, I was going to ask here. The bullets were in the boot when I got it but when I removed them there were two elongated holes, much like the ones in the top of the doors for the stainless trims.
I don't know what they're for but they look like factory holes ?? Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: zulu on December 23, 2010, 11:37:34 PM Go the FE's looks great mate, enjoy it, those holes look like they are waiting for a badge.
Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: mcl1959 on December 24, 2010, 09:22:43 PM The boot lid would be from an EK Hydromatic. The Hydromatic badge goes there.
Ken Title: Re: 4241 is now black Post by: Rabbitoh on December 30, 2010, 07:13:18 PM Such a cool colour scheme.....
Congrats on a fine looking FE 8) Chris |