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Title: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 13, 2012, 09:51:41 AM hi guys,
I thought that I better post some pictures of my project FC. Thanks to the forum members who helped me with information to get me this far. shannon. here goes.... (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/fc%20304%20wannabe/IMAG0214.jpg) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: jack_fc on May 13, 2012, 09:58:11 AM That rear end looks interesting... Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 13, 2012, 10:03:03 AM My FC was an unfinished project I picked up from down near Ipswich.
It has had an EK rear end grafted onto it.... I like it..... It was a shell when I bought it. HR front and rear end, and some sort of chassis kit installed..... I have modified the front end to include torana front mount rack and commodore brakes. Holden 304 mounts. Diff is shortened commodore.... Here are some more photos. Feel free to comment, add advice, or simply tell me I've done something wrong... Cheers, Shannon. (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/fc%20304%20wannabe/IMAG0219.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/fc%20304%20wannabe/IMAG0210.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/fc%20304%20wannabe/IMAG0207.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/fc%20304%20wannabe/IMAG0220.jpg) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: jack_fc on May 13, 2012, 10:26:44 AM Difficult to form a strong opinion on the rear end until the car is painted and chrome strips (if any) fitted, but so far I think there's a lot of potential there :) Reminds me of a Buick... Will be very interesting to see how it progresses; keep the pics coming please! Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: ratmatt on May 13, 2012, 08:05:11 PM I like it, does this mean that you will have to join the FE FC club and the FB EK club, keep the photos coming.
Any colour choices yet. Matt Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 13, 2012, 08:18:45 PM good point mat :)
believe it or not.. At this stage it looks like I'll be going a black/purple colour on top over poison ivy green on bottom... if I get the colors right I think it could look good :-\ the Mrs and kids have had some input on that obviously.. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: fe350chev on May 13, 2012, 09:30:04 PM Gidday mate.
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder mate. So if you think its a beautiful thing then just use others opinions as a guide and for ideas. When people do this type of thing though it really makes u think more about the poor ole stylists and engineers who have to marry an idea and bring it to fruishion within constraints of the coin. It's a bit like the missus and i when we met. I still don't know what she saw in me looks wise. But some beverage helped and i had some personality I suppose. A bit like your car. It's gunna have some personality but the physical dimensions might be a bit outs whack cos ppl aren't use to seeing it that way. But with some trim work and paint work like u have in mind, there's no doubt that no matter what it turns out like, u will love it like a mother loves their child. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FE 4 ME on May 13, 2012, 09:42:37 PM Give it a go as you're doin... it's great that you have taken the time to share your build with us... so no matter what, you're efforts will no doubt bring a positive to all that read and watch your progress.
thankx mate, be great to see along your build i ( we ) wish you all the best, no matter what our opinion is, as long as you're happy, it's a great concept and idea... FE 4 ME Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: fcwrangler on May 13, 2012, 10:24:20 PM G'day Shannon and welcome aboard, I think what you have is nodoubt an uncommon melding of the two styles and it is to your likeing otherwise you would not have brought it. As others have said, this is YOUR project and it will be what you make it. There is nothing wrong with a cool custom job as long as someone has imagination then there will always be custom cars. It will be interesting to follow your progress and see how the "efcekay" turns out.
All the best, Jim Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Not Happy Jan on May 14, 2012, 06:34:18 AM I saw this on Ebay a while ago. Yes Its different but I like it!
Keep the photos rolling Shannon Nick Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: zulu on May 29, 2012, 08:29:28 PM Hi there, I was having a look for something amongst my pictures and found this, thought you may be interested (http://s15.postimage.org/bvprtyg2v/EK_FC_FRONT.jpg) ($2) Good luck with the project Cheers, Gary Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: fcwrangler on May 29, 2012, 10:18:30 PM Nice find Gary, but I thought that was Alex's domain. Could it be the same car? stranger things have happened.
Jim Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Not Happy Jan on May 30, 2012, 07:45:30 AM Pretty sure its not the same car ;) ;) Shannon's is a FC with a EK rear end and the advert is a EK body with an FC front.
But like I said I quite like it! Nick Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCRB26 on May 30, 2012, 09:07:28 AM Fc windscreen and front pillars ?
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: pedro on May 30, 2012, 11:51:08 AM Cool 8) 8), love to see some more pics from different angles.
Pedro Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: steamman on May 30, 2012, 07:49:46 PM Looking at it, it makes the fc look a lot longer.
I like it. Cheers Deano Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: DN2168 on May 30, 2012, 08:25:17 PM Keep at it Shannon, reckon it will look cool when finished 8) ;).
Dean. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FE 4 ME on May 30, 2012, 08:31:10 PM I'm sure it wont disapoint you, it will sound great.. to go with the look
good onya for giving it a go ;D FE 4 ME Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 31, 2012, 08:50:55 PM Thanks Guys,
I'm currently battling with the underbody. With the rear swaybar, handbrake setup and exhaust left to go I'm getting rather anxious... More photo's to come. Thanks again, Shannon. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on June 10, 2012, 08:53:06 PM Well, I've started the "Mini Tubbing " process.... Quite pleased really... :) I know that the welds will clean up ok in the next stage of the build.
I have also removed some of the underbody/boot floor pan and replaced it will curved 2mm plate to allow room for the twin "hotdog mufflers that will go either side of the fuel tank. (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/IMAG0261.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/IMAG0265.jpg) After I did the right hand side, my test 18"x 8" wheel now fits easily! I even reckon I could go an inch or two wider.. (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/IMAG0267.jpg) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on June 10, 2012, 10:42:32 PM Thats looks great Shannon. Have you had the seat recovered yet.
Regards Wayne b Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Not Happy Jan on June 11, 2012, 06:12:11 AM Nice work Shannon
Wheels look good! Nick Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on June 11, 2012, 06:24:25 AM Thanks Wayne,
No I haven't had the seat covered yet but I reckon I'll take it around this week for quotes. Probably fall over backwards when they give me the prices ;) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on June 28, 2012, 08:12:49 PM got the exhaust all but finished today... :)
next jobs are radiator mounts, fuel hoses, charcoal canister. then wiring ??? there's a light at the end of the tunnel... But its still in the distance! ;) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on July 15, 2012, 05:11:06 PM ok. Progress report.
I finished the battery mounts in the boot and the excellerator pedal today. thought everything was going swell until I found the vn accelerator cable I was going to use was found to be about 6 inches short... Oh well ,,, I will source a bloke that can lengthen this one, or make a new one for me... every day gets me closer to the point of starting that damn v8 in the engine bay!.. I'll post more photos soon. my engineer is willing to look at some progress photo's so I'll make a day of it and get some really good ones..... :) thanks guys. Shannon. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: waynos on July 15, 2012, 07:21:01 PM oh my god!
just found this thread............. love it love love it! looks like a little chrysler royal i saw the other day,,,,,,,,, awesome............ since i was a kid i wanted a chopped 57 chev or fb/ek . bought an fc cause the windsreen was easier to chop problem was i fell in love with fe/fcs and couldn't chop it cause the shell was too good. best of both worlds mate.......... Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on July 15, 2012, 07:59:44 PM thanks mate, ;D
the shape of the car has grown on me over the past 18 months I've owned the car... couldn't imagine it any other way :) thanks, shannon Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: waynos on July 15, 2012, 08:28:16 PM well after learnin easy window chops it's harder to chop an fc,i was meant to have one
good luck with the build mate,keep pics comin............. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on July 21, 2012, 08:29:18 PM so, got the motor running today ;D
wash't that a crash course in engine management systems .... now starting contain out the unused wires in the vn loom :-[ Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on August 21, 2012, 06:26:03 PM Hi Guys, time for an update.....
Finally got the swaybar in and mounted :) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG139.jpg) I got braided brake lines made up, but also found my calipers and master cylinder need reconditioning. So back to the drawing board with that one.... But.. I got the front seat recovered! looks good, but not exactly what we asked for.. (MRS isn't real happy) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG131.jpg) Started the electrical wiring and got most of the engine management sorted. Thanks to the forum for heaps of info It's still a messy working progress but it'll come together ;) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG144.jpg) I feel the need to throw in a few more pictures of the engine bay. ... (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG130.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG129.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG128.jpg) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG127.jpg) and as I'm going to use show wheels "sphere" billet 18 inch wheels, my test wheel shows the stance of the front end :) (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG135.jpg) But I have a problem >:( Not happy with the steering wheel position at all. Too low. I'm thinking it may be due to the penitration point throw the firewall. If i change that I may be able to get more angle on the column and more clearence from my seat and legs. (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/august2012/fromphone21AUG143.jpg) THAUGHTS ?? Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: waynos on August 21, 2012, 09:47:28 PM i had same prob and uni joint was binding(unfinished project aswell)
i got driving position where i wanted it then cut outand fabbed a bit to suit firewall then used a bit of tube to hold column welded nuts in thirds around tube and used grub screws to hold the column Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on August 22, 2012, 08:25:51 PM thanks waynos,
I might try that... Have you got pictures ?? I was very surprised once I got in the car and felt the driving position... Must be something out of wack cos I can't see how anybody else would put up with it... And what I've done to date is a fairly common mod. Shannon. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: waynos on August 23, 2012, 07:22:13 PM unfortunately i never took pics
always racing to get it finished its all painted and tried to make it look factory i will try and take pics for ya but its all painted black so hard to tell in a photo i reckon just imagine cuttin a square out past where it all screws in and weldin in a piece then hole saw it where ya want the column to sit i got some stainless tube that fit over bottom of column 50 mm i think from memory drilled , welded nuts 8 mm at 10 oclock ,2 oclock and 6 oclock weld that in then got stainless 8mm grub scews presto hopes this makes some sense i always have trouble gettin photos on here i'll try Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: NES304 on August 23, 2012, 07:29:27 PM Whered ya get the extractors from?
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCV08 on August 24, 2012, 09:15:51 PM Shannon
Looking very nice. Progressing well. Cheers Craig D Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: TTV6FC on August 24, 2012, 11:00:13 PM Love the seats also. 8)
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 19, 2013, 06:46:05 AM Hi Guys,
Its been quite a while since my last post! But a little has happened lately.... I have had the FC engineered and have the Blue plate for all the mods in my greasy little hands :) With the new modification laws now in place I'm told mine will be one of the last legal 5L conversions.. So I think the next logical step is to get wheels organised and fit them to ensure the guards don't foul etc... I have my heart set on 18 inch rims and was thinking 7" on the front with 9" on the rear.... Problem is I havent been able to find many dealers that can help me. Showwheels seem to be the only custom wheel builder I can find and they are hellishly expensive!! Mrs is insisting on wheels that are a little different, not the usual 5 spoke design... Can anybody suggest a good cheaper custom wheel builder or source of rims that will suit my build (I'm running Commodore Stud Pattern)? Thanks in advance, Shannon. 0487388480 Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCRB26 on May 19, 2013, 06:56:14 AM Looking good.
My wheels are Intros pretty expensive and shipping on top as they were custom order. I think you will struggle with 9s on the back unless you are tubbing it. The biggest tyre you can get on the rear is 225 possible to get 245,s with a massage to the rail lip. After going down the whole 18 inch path i wish i had gone 17,s little more tyre on the rim makes it look better also it would give more clerances but i needed 18,s to clear my brake callipers.. http://www.introwheels.com/ keep the pics coming looks great.. Pete Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: fink on May 19, 2013, 12:00:13 PM Nice car this,it was done right ,i checked it out when it was 4sale,glad to see it again,with the wheels ,how about Internationals,they are difrnt sizes,even BMW and Jag,just another option! Gaz!
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCV08 on May 19, 2013, 05:56:26 PM Gaz
I went Billet Specialties. I ordered direct from the US. I gave they are 15x7 but they do Custom as I needed different offset front to rear. All done on email. Expensive but I am over the moon with the result. I agree with Pete on his wide you can run the rears. I am running 215/60 on rear & 205/60 on the front. See my finished build 'Here I go again' Cheers Craig D Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: NES304 on May 19, 2013, 07:03:40 PM With the new modification laws now in place I'm told mine will be one of the last legal 5L conversions.. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCV08 on May 19, 2013, 07:08:27 PM NES
I think it is what state your in and when you first engaged your engineer. You may need to move back to the sunny state. ;) ;) ;D R Craig D Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: NES304 on May 19, 2013, 07:44:26 PM Hey Craig my car is still registered.... See my plates
;) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/hy6ura9u.jpg) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 19, 2013, 07:49:59 PM My engineer pointed out the new rules. Found on qld transport web site. They are the national code of practice for all states.
The new conversion numbers are scary low . Meaning conversions done from now on are down around the 4l mark maximum. I Invite everyone to talk to an engineer. I only got mine through because I had engaged him well over a year ago. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: NES304 on May 19, 2013, 07:50:22 PM The buggers won't let me take these off the Astra though... >:(
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/egeqepyd.jpg) Been with my NSW engineer for about 18 months now Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCV08 on May 19, 2013, 08:14:58 PM Shannon
Just read your post regarding the steering wheel position. As I am an amputee I had a tough time changing gear as he clutch pedal was very high and I had an EH column in originally. I fitted a FB steering wheel with a deeper dish. Well done on getting that Blue Plate ;D :D :D :D I did engage my engineer over two ears ago and stayed in touch every couple of months even if it was a phone call with a query. Congrats again. Where a bouts is home base. Cheers Craig D Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on May 20, 2013, 08:47:42 PM Cheers craig,
Gladstone qld mate... Id love to catch up with other fc builders in the local area. . If you know of any :) Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Factory Custom on November 01, 2013, 07:07:40 PM Neat project, I dig the the look.
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: hsv-001 on November 02, 2013, 09:51:43 AM I was looking back at your build .Congratulations by the way. My fc steering column tube has the cap that covers the end of a sideplate starter motor welded at the bottom to allow the steering uni to recess through the firewall enough not to bind . I did the commodore conversion 25 years ago and just used what I had in the shed . If the intermediate shaft is recessed then the bottom of the column can be lower lifting the steering wheel higher ,but I'm sure you know this by now . Cheers.
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: jfk on February 05, 2014, 10:17:23 PM Great project.
The best grill up front and fins down back.....it's like a good mullet ;D Keep posting photos. Cheers Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on February 06, 2014, 09:31:21 PM Thanks guys. Back working on the car again... wheels ordered and getting keen again.
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FCV08 on February 06, 2014, 10:22:39 PM Shannon
Good to here your back into it!! :D :D Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on March 08, 2014, 05:55:53 PM Ok everyone. .. After making the hard decision weather to detail the undercarriage, I have decided since she will be a daily driver that I will just go with a black soundproofing style coating. Whats the stuff people recommend to use??
I am looking for something that coats evenly to hide some sins.... but also looks smooth and nice when finished. Cheers.. shannon. Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: hsv-001 on March 09, 2014, 05:46:45 PM The turps based tar[sold as under body sound deadener] can be sprayed on through a kerosene type vacuum gun that screws on to litre cans[can be purchased in 4litre]. My personal preference is a rustproofing enamel like killrust in black then a black stoneguard over the top. It sprays on with the same gun as the tar but is water based and gives a smooth finish,it isolates the enamel and can be painted over with everything so if you accidently get any where you don't want then just paint over with your top coat . Haydn
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Ed on March 10, 2014, 10:50:55 AM Upol Raptor
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on October 18, 2014, 09:58:32 PM Hi everyone. Its been a while since I have done an update. .... :-\
Got a question. Best options for rubber kits??? Use rare spares? Or better auto rubber brand? Cheers, Shannon Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: FC 304 wannabe on October 18, 2014, 10:15:44 PM (http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/kyandjustine28/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_115127.jpg)
She's got her new wheels :) Title: Re: Post by: fe350chev on October 18, 2014, 10:59:42 PM Pic isn't working
Title: Re: First go at it... Post by: Frankiej on November 03, 2014, 08:57:14 PM I think better rubber company make the best rubbers and they fit very well cheers frankiej.
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