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Title: Project Supplier List Post by: stapla on May 15, 2010, 09:35:48 PM Due to a a few requests below is a list of the suppliers I used for my FC project.
I had 12months or less to get the project done from start to finish and aim was to get the car looking new for my grandparents. I didn't have access to any secret staches of NOS bits so I had to comprimise on reproductions bits or stuff that looked close enough. Supplier list Adelaide Fast Blast - Soda and sand blasting www.adelaidefastblast.com.au A Class metal finishers - Chrome plating and stainless www.aclassmetal.com.au Diff and Trans SA - Gearbox overhaul and diff www.diffandtrans.com.au Southcott Engines - Changeover grey motor http://www.hmgem.com.au/?id=31 Kent Town Auto Tune - Dissy graphing and reco, Dyno Tuning (08) 8362 4906 Light Wheel Alignment - Front suspension reconditioning. Kingpin reaming. (08) 82121448 AAA Exhausts - Supply off the shelf FC Exhaust system www.aaaexhausts.com.au Glenn (Stinky) - Seats, Headlining and Door trims www.streettrim.com.au Restorers Hotline - Rare spares - www.netwarehouse.com.au Vintage Wiring Looms - Excellent repro Wiring loom www.vinwire.com.au Obsolete rubber - Front, rear and boot rubber mats, mudflaps (03) 9317 8725 Sam Crupi (Shepparton) - Stainless scuff trims. Mudflap brackets (03) 5822 1379 Finch the rubber man - uncured rubber for the front qtr windows www.fitchtherubberman.com.au Ed - fibreglass demister vents FE/FC Forums Ebay - probably a couple dozen bits and pieces - i was scanning nearly every day. www.ebay.com.au About Time Spares - some small NOS bits and pieces www.abouttimespares.com.au Ariel Batteries - Rubbertop battery (03) 94815731 Battery World - Braided earth strap - manufacturer website www.matson.com.au/sales/Cables/Battery_Cables/274/Braided_Copper_Earth_Strap Parkside Radiators - Radiator, heater and fueltank reconditioning (08) 8277 5144 Classic and Vintage Bulbs - Lucas headlamps and globe www.classicandvintagebulbs.com Panel work - Custom Auto Repair Services Londsdale (Didn't actually do the panel work on my car but I highly recommend them) 0422 379 671 Vic FE/FC Club - Plastic seat surrounds, engine bay decals Firewall insultation panel, kickpanels, glove box liner www.classicgloveboxes.com CBC Bearings - Diff pinion Seal www.conbear.com Power Brakes - Steel Brake Lines, Flexible hoses www.powerbrakes.com.au Australian Clutch Service ACS - New clutch kit - uses toyota starfire pressure plate for lighter pedal www.australianclutch.com.au Brake shoe bonder - Dean Smith 0433705670 The Tread Shed - Kumho Whitewall tyres 08 82779488 Dudley and the paddock near grennock / nuriootpa Daleys - Black windlacing and floorpan insulation matting www.daleys.com.au Supercheap Auto - Red Touchup paint for hubcaps and other badges www.supercheapauto.com.au Classic fasteners - UNF Zinc Nuts and Bolts - www.classicfasteners.com.au Various auto parts places eg Repco, Autopro, Sprints etc Various forum members including ken Cheers Peter www.byh841.com Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Gary C on May 16, 2010, 09:06:01 AM Thats a great idea Peter, a similar list in each state would certainly save a lot of pain especially if you live in a country town.
A list of interchangeable parts would also be great, I have heard a lot of people say some chev parts still available new in yank land fit the fc. Thanks again Peter even though this list is interstate for me I can see it will be handy. Gary C Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: GMVAN on May 17, 2010, 08:48:01 PM Peter that is the best idea that has been put on the forum for a long time, I hope there is someone in Vic. who has got the same amount of companies that helped with their rebuilds because it would help me
out enormously. Great idea keep up the good work, Thanx, steve Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: RET on May 18, 2010, 09:43:09 PM A list like this was started a few years ago. Unfortunately it received virtually no support, with only Stinky and I putting together lists for SA and NSW respectively. I put a lot of time into setting it up with the ability of you, the members to provide 'ratings' for the various suppliers, but it simply died in the bum. I 'unpublished' it one day, and it took months for anyone to notice.
Well done to Peter for publishing his list, I hope it proves useful. Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: mickusmickus on May 26, 2010, 08:17:05 AM I totally agree, this is a great reference....I wish someone had done the same up here in queensland....I have miles of trouble finding good trade help!
Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Paul In Ireland on May 26, 2010, 09:27:28 AM If the message was made a "sticky" so it stayed at the top perhaps - not get lost after a couple of days...
Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Sarge on May 26, 2010, 04:08:21 PM Many years ago I did have such a list for Queensland around the time of Hildas make over that was done for Emu. Nobody ever looked at the list
But well done Pete hope others follow Cheers Sarge Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on May 26, 2010, 04:24:13 PM Like RET said, we tried a general list and it died in the bum.
Peter's idea is actually better because people tend to see other's build progress and pictures and then ask "where did you get that done" etc. So really it is up to the individuals now ;D Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Ed on May 27, 2010, 08:50:58 AM Anybody know who can shorten a diff in Sydney at a reasonable price?
Cheers Ed Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: CraigA on May 27, 2010, 09:04:52 AM Hey Ed, maybe a bit far from you but try calling Craft.
Craft Differentials 5 Peel St. Granville NSW 2142. Phone, 9637 1973 or 9682 7222 Experience says that the further west/south west you go in Sydney the cheaper work like this becomes. Love what you're doing with that FB wagon ;D Title: Re: Project Supplier List Post by: Ed on May 27, 2010, 09:22:41 AM Thanks Craig,
Have ute will travel. I expect to travel to find these services. The Eastern subs are a barren wasteland for real modified cars. There are alot of smash repairs, brake shops and 1 good autoshop and one OK wrecker. I haven't found any engineering shops though. I'm having a ball on the FB wagon and I've actually re-discovered my mojo and desire to modify cars. I'll be scouting for my own project once the FB is done. Cheers Ed |