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Title: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 15, 2011, 06:02:31 PM hi there guys im starting a new project a 1959 fc wagon given to me by the very generous brett (spinner) and hope to get at least the body finnished by xmas.ill be posting progress pics as i go along.heres some to show the condition of the wagon when i recieved it.
thanks again brett ;D (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2001.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2003.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2014.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2015.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2035.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2017.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2016.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2034.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2027.jpg) as you can see its got a fair bit of rust but it going to be great to restore the old girl Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 15, 2011, 06:23:55 PM heres more pics as i start to strip the car
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2050.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2049.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2048.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2047.jpg) hers some more of the rust (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2044.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2043.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2042.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2041.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/myfcwagonrebuild2046.jpg) started cutting some of the fust out (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/DSCF0052-1.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/DSCF0057.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/DSCF0058.jpg) (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/minikook/DSCF0056.jpg) Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on June 15, 2011, 06:28:34 PM Well pajman1824, a big project. Hope you reach your target by Christmas. Saving this one will be a credit to you and good luck.
Regards Wayne B Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 15, 2011, 06:33:24 PM thanks for the words of encouragement im going to give it my best go,my last project was a 1963 mini in much worse condition.im a sucker for punishment ::)
Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: Not Happy Jan on June 15, 2011, 07:47:57 PM Hi Brett
Keep the pictures coming. By the sounds of it your a pro 8) I thougth my rust was bad. Nick Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 15, 2011, 08:07:52 PM no no no im not a pro just self taught lol.i just love working with sheet metal and it gives you a great feeling of satisfaction when you see fresh new metal where rust holes were previously. ;D
Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: steamman on June 15, 2011, 08:09:19 PM The whole fe and fc movement needs people like you so full of enthusiasm,it inspires us all.
Cheers Deano Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 15, 2011, 08:31:11 PM thanks deano,by the way guys my name isnt brett its furio (token ethnic lol)
Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: Not Happy Jan on June 15, 2011, 09:41:08 PM Opps just re read original post. Sorry Furio.
Anyhow... anyone with an FC ( or FE) is OK by me. Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: customFC on June 15, 2011, 10:13:34 PM Hey Furio
Looks like a bit of work ahead of you, but it would seem you have gotten stuck straight in. Good luck with the resto, looking forward to many more updates. Regards Alex Title: Re: hi my first fc Post by: pajman1824 on June 16, 2011, 04:51:17 PM thanks alex ill be posting as i go along.i went out and bought a sheet of 1mm steel so this weekend the welding begins ;D
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