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Title: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 05, 2011, 12:35:13 PM I had HR, EH when I first started driving in the seventies with most of the usual mods, but they where never completed to a standard I was happy with, mostly because I needed to keep them going. I found this FE ute about 12 years ago but hoped I'd find a better one, no luck, so I got this in July 2007. Progress has been slow because a change of job meant that I had to complete a uni degree. Anyway at least it's started, doing all the mods first so paint and body repairs will be last
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/DSCN10211.jpg) (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1483.jpg) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: NosFEratu on March 05, 2011, 04:17:38 PM At least you started off with one cool car! ;D
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 05, 2011, 04:21:02 PM (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1481.jpg)
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1483.jpg) 202 from my old Torana HR front end with discs, commodore rack and wipers and 5 speed box Title: Re: FE ute Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on March 05, 2011, 05:04:52 PM The poor thing came from a pretty tough jungle. When your finished you will have saved something very special. Good luck with it all.
Rgds Wayne Title: Re: FE ute Post by: zulu on March 05, 2011, 05:35:30 PM Good on you mate, haven't seen triple SU's or even twin SU's for a while, how does or did it run?
What colour/s are you going to paint it Cheers Gary Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 05, 2011, 06:43:16 PM Good on you mate, haven't seen triple SU's or even twin SU's for a while, how does or did it run? It used to run great, motor is now apart for a freshen up and make it a little quicker, only had about 40k after last rebuild when the Torana it was in was tail ended. I never had trouble with SU's (had them on the HR and EH) they just need to be set up properly with a good linkage and they're fine, I am a motorcycle mechanic by trade so 3 carbs is easy have dealt with 6 on one engine. I was going to add the fc trim on the side and do the 2 tone but now have decided to paint it Flipper blue with a white roof.What colour/s are you going to paint it Cheers Gary Cheers Mick Title: Re: FE ute Post by: FCRB26 on March 05, 2011, 07:09:15 PM I love them mini lites what a good looking car looks in very good condition in the photo ...
Pete Title: Re: FE ute Post by: BLOK on March 05, 2011, 08:56:39 PM looks good Mick my sedan is a 202 with celica 5 speed I'm in the process of installing them at the moment ,just wondering are you going to install indicators or run without .my sedan doesn't have any either but i am going to fit them good luck with it cheers Gary
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: zulu on March 05, 2011, 09:18:58 PM Sounds like a good choice of colour, gee there are a lot of utes coming out of the woodwork latley, good luck with it & keep us up to date with the pics
Gary Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 05, 2011, 10:37:28 PM looks good Mick my sedan is a 202 with celica 5 speed I'm in the process of installing them at the moment ,just wondering are you going to install indicators or run without .my sedan doesn't have any either but i am going to fit them good luck with it cheers Gary It took a while (much hunting about), but I now have the front indicators and blinker switch, will probably run orange globes under the original lensesTitle: Re: FE ute Post by: TTV6FC on March 06, 2011, 11:18:07 AM Great job Mick.It's always good to see where they started off.Surprising that you were able to purchase it as most of the time these vehicles just rot into the ground because the owners are too stubborn to sell them.Keep up the good work,will be watching with interest.Jamie.
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: smudge on March 08, 2011, 09:12:32 AM Looks like Cooma wrecking yard am i correct. This bloke will let you through his yard for a $10 bucks, well worth a look. More of a museum than a wreckers.
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 08, 2011, 10:27:57 AM Looks like Cooma wrecking yard am i correct. This bloke will let you through his yard for a $10 bucks, well worth a look. More of a museum than a wreckers. Yep it's Flynns of Cooma, the first time time I got in for free (many years ago)Title: Re: FE ute Post by: Gordon on March 08, 2011, 12:54:08 PM Hi all, does anyone have the address for the wreckers at Cooma ? is it open all weekend ? phone no ?
Thanks Gordon Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 08, 2011, 02:58:42 PM Hi all, does anyone have the address for the wreckers at Cooma ? is it open all weekend ? phone no ? It's 408 Snowy Mountains Hwy Cooma, the phone No. is 6452 1866 Wayne is the man in charge. Last time I was there he only opened Saturday morning, besides week days of course. Its a bit sad to see those cars out in the open roting, but at least they aren't being crushed!Thanks Gordon Cheers Mick Title: Re: FE ute Post by: EffCee on March 08, 2011, 05:37:05 PM Last time that I went to Flynns Wrecking Yard was to get a few bits and pieces. There certainly wasn't an admission charge, although you had to haggle for prices as they weren't too keen an parting with anything for less than an arm and a leg.
Must have been about 12 years ago Keith Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on March 10, 2011, 11:00:13 PM I had HR, EH when I first started driving in the seventies with most of the usual mods, but they where never completed to a standard I was happy with, mostly because I needed to keep them going. I found this FE ute about 12 years ago but hoped I'd find a better one, no luck, so I got this in July 2007. Progress has been slow because a change of job meant that I had to complete a uni degree. Anyway at least it's started, doing all the mods first so paint and body repairs will be last (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/DSCN10211.jpg) (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1483.jpg) (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1993.jpg) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: fe350chev on March 10, 2011, 11:26:41 PM very good.
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: customFC on March 10, 2011, 11:36:01 PM The car is coming along nicely.
Last time I went to Flynns, it was on the way home from the 2005 Nats. I took this pic. (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/Nats%20candids/Flyns10.jpg) Regards Alex Title: Re: FE ute Post by: EffCee on March 11, 2011, 12:59:33 AM Alex,
Your collection of photos never ceases to amaze me..... Keith Title: Re: FE ute Post by: julius on March 11, 2011, 09:14:24 AM hi Guys
and over twelve years ago I removed the left headlight assy for effie. Regards Julius Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on June 20, 2011, 10:02:28 PM Not much progress on the body at the moment, but I have finished the steering wheel, will have to make another wheel boss as I have now adapted VK shaft to FE column, hope to get body finished with holiday at the end of year(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000429.jpg[youtube=425,350][img]http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000428.jpg[img]http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1761.jpg)[/img][/youtube][/img]
Title: Re: FE ute Post by: CraigA on June 21, 2011, 03:22:10 PM Fixed it for you Mick.
I've seen this steering wheel first hand and its a work of art. Some talented blokes hiding round here....... (http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/IMG_1761.jpg) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on June 21, 2011, 09:39:35 PM (http://[/[IMG]http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo<a href="http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/?action-view&current=P1000429.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000429.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobuchttp://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000429.jpgket"></a>[img])87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000429.jpg[/IMG]img](http://)
still struggling with the bucket Title: Re: FE ute Post by: CraigA on June 21, 2011, 09:41:32 PM I'll start charging you soon ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n515/velo87/FE%20Holden%20ute/P1000429.jpg) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: FCRB26 on June 22, 2011, 05:40:17 AM If you ever want the timber or alloy cut for another one give me a yell i will cut them on the water jet cutter..
Looks good. Title: Re: FE ute Post by: FC427 on June 22, 2011, 11:36:01 AM If you ever want the timber or alloy cut for another one give me a yell i will cut them on the water jet cutter.. Hoon does it cut timber nice ??? ??? ??? ??? ...FC427......Looks good. Title: Re: FE ute Post by: FCRB26 on June 22, 2011, 08:19:32 PM Cleaner than a laser cutter no feathering or splintering awesome.
we cut 20mm jarah last week you have to see it to believe it. I can do 100mm timber 0.1mm accurate 0.7mm wide cut Pete Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on June 22, 2011, 08:56:41 PM Cleaner than a laser cutter no feathering or splintering awesome. Thanks for the offer Pete, you'll get me thinking about making more bits that I could have bought!we cut 20mm jarah last week you have to see it to believe it. I can do 100mm timber 0.1mm accurate 0.7mm wide cut Pete Cheers Mick Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on September 19, 2011, 10:58:43 PM Have done a bit more, modified the FE column to take a VL top bearing then welded on the collapsible bit of the VL column bottom to the top of the FE assembly, the steering shaft is HQ top into a VL bottom. Another trial fit of all the bits looks OK will have to reposition oil filter, I know you guys have done it all before, whats that adapter that I've seen from a four cylinder? The rack is Commo VB rear mount cut and shortened.
Just about time to get stuck into the body (http://s2.postimage.org/2qcm80t7o/IMG_2061.jpg) ($2) (http://s2.postimage.org/2qcsu676s/IMG_2057.jpg) ($2) (http://s2.postimage.org/2qdrkghk4/IMG_1587.jpg) ($2) (http://s2.postimage.org/2qerya4f8/IMG_1822.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on December 05, 2011, 09:22:00 PM Didn't know about the wiper switch, so I recycled a broken VK combination switch and made an adaptor. the other way would be easier, but I have recycled!
(http://s9.postimage.org/whlwqw1ob/IMG_2056.jpg) ($2) Also thought a steel flywheel would be good, so in the spirit of the old days I am turning one up, I know you can buy them, but wheres the fun in that? (http://s8.postimage.org/bbthif5o1/IMG_2053.jpg) ($2) (http://s9.postimage.org/op4fqeagr/IMG_2077.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: 87 velo on November 14, 2013, 11:04:23 PM Haven't been on for a while but still doing a few bits and pieces when time permits. flywheel finished with some help from a mate, engine back together with a balance new cam and some other bits and pieces, engine colour is a nod to the traditional inhabitant of the engine bay
(http://s21.postimg.org/k6bq6eexv/IMG_2180.jpg) ($2) (http://s21.postimg.org/ye608sh0j/IMG_2338.jpg) ($2) (http://s21.postimg.org/q9xw41ulf/IMG_2339.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: FE ute Post by: FCV08 on November 15, 2013, 10:49:01 PM Mick
Good to see you up and at it again. Cheers Craig D |