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Title: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 01, 2012, 04:58:05 PM This is where the last thread finished ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/PhonePictures159.jpg) ... and where this thread begins ... Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 02, 2012, 04:33:10 PM The old Burgundy and White interior trim and seats removed ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/scan0001-3.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 02, 2012, 04:35:22 PM (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/scan0002-3.jpg)
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 02, 2012, 04:40:24 PM (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/scan0002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: customFC on February 02, 2012, 09:00:57 PM Hey David.
So what's the plan, complete rebuild or tidy up? Regards Alex Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: GOA350 on February 02, 2012, 09:38:54 PM Why does it have no armrests? but instead has those pull handles.
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 03, 2012, 11:56:16 AM Alex ... not a complete rebuild , but a complete renovation ... interior stripped and will be refurbished in black and white with some chrome bling , engine bay stripped except motor ... twin carbs , extractors and PLENTY of chrome ... in the short term it will be "rat-rod " matt black in race trim ... GT stripe and all ... all new brakes , lines and hoses (boosted) ...all nuts , bolts , washers clips etc replaced with stainless ... lowered 2" all round (after rego) ... Deep dish chromies AND Cheviots ... More to come ...
GOA 350 ... and black and whit armrests ...if I can find some to re-trim !!!! Dave . Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 03, 2012, 12:03:54 PM To give an idea ... trim panels and backrest refurbished ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/PhonePictures171.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 03, 2012, 12:13:08 PM ... Trims and Wide Chromies ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/PhonePictures169.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Lamo on February 03, 2012, 07:53:03 PM Thats going to look hot! ;D
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: John253a on February 03, 2012, 09:49:58 PM your not one eyed and missing teeth, are you? :D :D :D
if not it will be nice when finished Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Maco on February 04, 2012, 12:42:39 PM Dave,
Looks very nice. John Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 13, 2012, 02:11:51 PM Got my hands on some old school mags for the old girl ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/mags.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 13, 2012, 02:15:15 PM And a bit of bling for her bonnet ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo2bling.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 13, 2012, 03:07:40 PM Picked up a couple of old strommies on Ebay (and cleaned them up)... and a couple of kits ... but beware , the bottom gaskets are the wrong size !!!
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Carbyebay1.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/KGrHqZHJDkE63ZdCidIBO3J-fRdnQ60_12.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Carbykit.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on February 13, 2012, 03:22:35 PM Mounted my "new" carbies on a Lanspeed Twin manifold with new linkages ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/untitledtwinmanifoldlanspeed.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo2carbies.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: FE 4 ME on February 13, 2012, 11:01:43 PM Hi David,
Nice work on those carbs.... those old drag ways look in good nick... if you're interested in a brand new set of 13" Simmons wheels to suit ( old Skool Simmons style ) let me know, i've done some searching and ring around and looks like now i can source them... either way it looks like your resto is guna pull up very nice "Have A Great Holden ( FE ) Day !!!" FE 4 ME Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 20, 2012, 02:43:24 PM More to come soon ...Just got some Tasmans for "The Young Tart"
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 20, 2012, 03:26:01 PM Got some fancy new extractors too ... I have a friend who likes these pipes ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Extractors.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: TTV6FC on April 20, 2012, 10:23:05 PM Looks great David,what did you use to clean the carbies?I have recond one of mine so far and I can't get that new finish on the body.Jamie.
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 23, 2012, 01:35:47 PM I had them sand blasted then smashed them with compressed air ... but gotta make sure not a grain is left inside ...
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 23, 2012, 01:41:37 PM And apart from the "Hustlers" I got her some "Rockets" ... stripped the paint from the hubs and spokes ...tip ... don't use paint stripper if you're wearing bare feet ...and a good polish ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/MYROCKET.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 23, 2012, 01:54:45 PM I love "Tasmans" so she's getting a set of them as well ... only got a "spare" at the moment but they are on the way !!!
She's going to have more "shoes" than Imelda !!! (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/MYTASMAN.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on April 27, 2012, 12:31:24 PM Swapped a Chromed Rocker Cover I had for this Alloy Cover from my FJ ... pretty grubby but will look real "purdy" after a good polish ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Rocker.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 02, 2012, 12:01:14 PM Came up nicely with a bit of elbow grease ... IMHO ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Rockerpolished.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: JB on May 02, 2012, 12:02:54 PM Yes it did!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Not Happy Jan on May 02, 2012, 02:56:13 PM What about black and white stripes in the groove ;D ;D :D
When do the rest of the tasman family arrive? Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 02, 2012, 05:06:18 PM Nick ... I am thinking of that !!!
Tasman family arrived today at work ... party tonight ... come over and meet them once I'v given them a tub !!!! Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 14, 2012, 01:06:24 PM My Rockets and Tasmans in the back of my FJ ute ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/MyRocketsandTasmans.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 14, 2012, 01:22:52 PM Picked up two Mark 11 Tasmans ...
Before ... (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/TasmanswononEbay.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 14, 2012, 01:25:54 PM And after ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/My2Tasmansmark11-1.jpg) Paint , polish and a bit of a repair (Thanks Nick) ... Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: DN2168 on May 20, 2012, 08:16:58 AM Dave,
Your wheel collection is bigger than mine, thanks, now I have an excuse to buy some more......"but dear I don't have as many dave!!" :P ;D Dean. Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 20, 2012, 05:49:45 PM Ok but you have 5 cars !!! Tell her that they ALL need olds-cool mags !!!
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 11:19:27 AM For those interested in "Old school" mags , here is my collection for theFE ... aka "The Young Tart" ... She ain't "The Old Girl" any more ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14my4tasmans.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14mytasman.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14Tasmanclose.jpg) The Tasmans and Caps now after some spit and polish ... (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo16tasbluecapdcap.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo16tasbluecapb.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo16tasredcapa.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo16Tasredcapc.jpg) ...and these are the caps as collected ... Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 11:22:50 AM OOOPs ...One didn't work ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14my4tasmans.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 11:32:41 AM OnlyTwo Mark 11 Tasmans with plain Caps (thanks Gaz) and Mark 11 stickers ... for the trailer ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14mytasmk11.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 11:45:25 AM Two of 5 ROH "Rockets" ... with "Moto" caps ... contrary to popular belief , these are NOT Tasmans ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14mymotorockets.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: zulu on June 29, 2012, 01:01:19 PM G'day Dave, Nice collection you have there, thanks for the tip re the Rockets, I always thought they were a later model Tasman Admin should make this a sticky as a guide to help people identify what they have/find Is the blue Tasman cap for the Ford pattern version ? Hey, how many wheels are you running on this FE anyway ;D Gary Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 02:04:25 PM More to come Gary ... as I said , she'll have more shoes than Imelda Marcos ... Let's just say , I'll never be able to justify paying for tyres for all my rims !!!
It didn't occur to me , but I did get one blue cap from a Ford wheel... the two red ones came from Holden mags and the last blue cap wasnt on a wheel ...so you are most likely right ! Dave . Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 02:10:12 PM Here's an old advertisement ... I think it's from somewhere on this forum ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Rocketwheeladds001.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on June 29, 2012, 02:30:45 PM Here's an ad for Tasmans ... I think Alex posted this in his fabulous "Accessory of the Week" topic ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/tasmanadv.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: DN2168 on June 29, 2012, 04:36:19 PM Wheels are looking good Dave.
Dean. Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: MattFC on June 29, 2012, 04:42:59 PM 30 bucks for brand new Tasmans!! :o :o I'll take 10 sets. :D
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: FCRB26 on June 29, 2012, 07:22:03 PM im not a fan so i would have bought 50 centre caps and stored them how much would they have been ?
I reckon i could get 100 bucks per cap now ;D Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 13, 2012, 02:32:39 PM My Aunger/Cheviot "Hustlers" with Skull Caps ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo15hustlersskulls.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 13, 2012, 02:34:56 PM The Scull Caps ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14hustlerscull.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 13, 2012, 03:02:37 PM The Hustlers with "Nasco" Caps ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo16hustlersnascos.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 13, 2012, 03:04:03 PM The Nasco Caps ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo14hustlernasco.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: fink fc on July 13, 2012, 04:38:50 PM Your spoilt yourself again Dave,she can be my accessory of the week and bet her centre caps are much better,lol,we wanna see the car buddy!
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 16, 2012, 04:47:02 PM The Deep Dish Chromies (well , 2 of them) ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/ChromiesFE.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:04:57 PM Getting serious now ... Nick came over on Sunday morning and this is what happenned ...
BEFORE ... (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Mygrey1.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:07:07 PM AND AFTER ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo22.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:09:22 PM OH , AND DURING ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo18.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:10:35 PM http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo19.jpg(http://)
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:15:15 PM IT'S OUT ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo20.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:17:21 PM NOW FOR THE "HOT-UP" REBUILD ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/photo21.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 30, 2012, 01:22:43 PM PS: Note to self ... Never ever again attempt this on the morning after a Chrismas-in-July function and 49,000 beers !!!!
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: DN2168 on July 30, 2012, 06:11:10 PM Hope you replaced all the divots..... :P
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: weddo on July 30, 2012, 09:31:16 PM Interesting colour scheme Dave, engine bay silver or black?
regards Weddo Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on July 31, 2012, 10:15:54 AM Hey Dean ... Surprisingly the only divots came from my knuckles !!!
Weddo ... at this stage gloss black coz I have lots of chrome bling for the old girl ... the triple SU's came up a treat so might spoil them with some fancy shining ram tubes too ... hadn't thought of silver .. but ... not a bad idea to play with ... Cheers , Dave . Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 17, 2012, 02:02:10 PM Got back into it ... steamed , pressured , prepared , primed and painted ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Bay3.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Bay2.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Bay1.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 17, 2012, 02:05:20 PM Engine on stand ready to go for warm rebuild ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Enginonstand.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 17, 2012, 02:11:22 PM As she is at the moment ... ratty on the outside ... and about to be "real purdy" on the inside ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/rear.jpg) (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/front.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 17, 2012, 02:27:17 PM Oh and got these from Waynos ... thanks buddy ... these are going on the Rockets ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Bridgestone60s.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: DN2168 on September 17, 2012, 05:40:11 PM Looking good Dave 8).
Dean. Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Gary C on September 17, 2012, 07:23:59 PM Yeah sure does look good Dave,how much work is that motor gunna get?
Gary. Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 17, 2012, 07:36:29 PM Hey Dean ... back onto it again ... amazing how a car show gets you all enthused again ... did you get my PM about the park ?
Gary ... Planning a mild lumpy cam . port and polish , headjob , red valves and springs , tripple SU's , extractors with stainless pipes ...and a few more bits and pieces ... lighter flywheel ... you got yours yet ??? Cheers , Dave . Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 18, 2012, 10:40:34 AM your not one eyed and missing teeth, are you? :D :D :D if not it will be nice when finished Hey John253a ... Oh Boy ... it's taken me over six months to get that joke !!! Derrr !!! No mate , I'm a Melbourne supporter :-( :-( :-( Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: fink fc on September 18, 2012, 05:29:51 PM Davo,you will gain LegendStatus in my book with those Tassies on you car,lol,is there a meaning with the Nmbr5 on the rocket ?
Big Gaz! :P Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on September 19, 2012, 11:09:06 AM Hi there Gaz ... got the Dragways on her at the moment ... the Tasmans are upstairs under my bed ... you know , they give me that warm happy fuzzy feeling at night ...
The number 5 is my favourite number and it's on the her in the event that I ever get to race her ... which is the ultimate goal ... Weddo and Colt have told me that Alloy Roll Cages have been banned by CAMS for newly constructed Race Cars , so I'm going to have to construct mine from PVC tubing and spray it with aluminium coloured spraycan ... a mate of mine recommended covering the joins with foam rubber for that "authentic" race look ... also got a few extra cans of "piss" yellow spray for the diff ... also great for performance I am told ... my only real concern is that I may get "Black Flagged" if all the Bog in the sills falls out ... might have to do something about that ... Davo :-) :-) :-) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on October 02, 2012, 01:16:37 PM Waynos and Dean ...
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/DavidLakin/Rocketsandtyres.jpg) Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on October 02, 2012, 01:18:49 PM Still searching for 2 original "Moto" centre caps ...
Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: DN2168 on October 02, 2012, 04:49:59 PM NOICE...... 8) ;D
Dean. Title: Re: FE ... The New Project ... (Continued from my 3 FE's) Post by: waynos on October 02, 2012, 05:08:42 PM they look great mate.......better than sittin in my shed rottin away thinkin i'll put em on one day.........very cool mate!
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