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Title: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 04:43:44 PM Hi guys i have been watching this forum for a while now,referring to it a lot and have finally registered.being new to the forum and thought id better post some pics of my latest beast and where its at.This car kind of landed in my lap,a guy from work bought it from sydney,drove it home,found some rust,wanted to fix it,stripped her down then...........nothing.It sat there in his shed for 4 years before he had enough,so i bought it.Im a panelbeater by trade and have always got a project on the go.
hope you like my pics (ificanfigureouthowtopostem) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0061.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0062.jpg) Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: FCRB26 on September 08, 2012, 04:55:37 PM Looks good
Whats she like for rust ? Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 04:58:06 PM when i bought it she came with 4 new rare spares floor sections
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0087.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0136.jpg) and some nasty subframe work that needed attention (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0138.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0149.jpg) Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: mcl1959 on September 08, 2012, 05:14:21 PM Nice work - looks like it is in good hands
Ken Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 05:16:26 PM she sat patiently like this for a few months as i got a new job and was in the big smoke for a bit
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0158.jpg) i was sick of working like a maggot in a single garage (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0188.jpg) upon my return she got a new sill (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0196.jpg) and i bought her a new home (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0156.jpg) Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 05:38:31 PM got a left hand sill and started tinkering with the body
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0408.jpg) I had to fabricate rust sections for the lower guard,upper guard and the front nose of the guard(inner and outer) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0409.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0415.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0422.jpg) had a pretty wild old repair on the left hand guard,so i ripped the nikky out and did it right (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0496.jpg) the left side of the tie bar/front rail was rooted (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0523.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0542.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0544.jpg) Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 06:02:24 PM so after months of bodywork it was time to prime
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/P7140032.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0666.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0664-1.jpg) then it was time for the door jams (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0763.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0762.jpg) then the dash was handed a 2k slap in the face. BOOM! (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0781.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0885.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0887.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0886.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0892.jpg) Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: customFC on September 08, 2012, 10:04:04 PM Looks like Betty has had a tummy tuck along with some other plastic surgery to remove some of the wrinkles.
Great progress. Interesting colour combo, are they the original colours? Good luck with the project. Regards Alex Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: TTV6FC on September 08, 2012, 10:08:04 PM Very nice,can't wait to see the next lot of pictures. 8)
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: TTV6FC on September 08, 2012, 10:18:23 PM Oh yeah,and welcome to the forum... ;)
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on September 08, 2012, 10:44:40 PM Hi yeah its originally Indian ivory with the black insert and I'm keeping it that way,she's a late 59 hence why the boot is white.
thanks for the replies guys.Ive been stalking these pages for over a year now and you have all helped me a lot without even knowing,keep up the good work. out for now Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: KFH on September 09, 2012, 07:53:02 AM Good progress. The way you are going it shouldn't be too long before you get it back on the road. Good to see another Indian Ivory and Black one. Not too many of this colour combination.
Keith Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: brett_f on September 09, 2012, 10:45:39 AM Great work Betty.
Brett Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: pedro on September 09, 2012, 01:09:16 PM Nice work she's coming up a treat, what's the plan for the mechanicals
Pedro Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: DN2168 on September 09, 2012, 06:15:40 PM Looking good there Betty 8).
Dean. Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on October 21, 2012, 08:34:02 PM got my wheels back from the sandblaster and painted them up along with some other bits,won't be long now
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0956.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1052.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_0946.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1039.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1043.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1051.jpg) pedro:have not got any mods planned for mechenicals,i was told the grey motor had a reco not long before it came off the road(the externals still seem fresh).She's been sitting for a while now so new brake hoses are on the list,once i get it on the road i shall play it by ear...cant wait. Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: graham_fuller on October 22, 2012, 11:26:10 PM Hi Betty great job. Are you using 2 pak or acrylic?
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: TTV6FC on October 23, 2012, 08:48:04 PM As said,looks fantastic. 8)
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: FCRB26 on October 24, 2012, 05:16:08 AM Also love the paint combo breaks up the black a bit.. (although i do love all black as well Jamie ;D)
Looking really nice.. Does the mrs like her indian ivory chairs now ; :D Pete Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on November 12, 2012, 10:09:05 PM hey guys got some more paintwork done,starting to take some shape
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1081.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1092.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1095.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1104.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1106.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1107.jpg) thanks for the comments,so now I'm in the market for a bench polisher to get the chrome up to scratch,autosol and elbow grease just isn't tickling Betty's (or my) fancy.. Graham -it was primed with octral 2 pak and I'm using debeer 2 pak for the refinishing,I've used debeer on most of my cars and it has never let me down,and the price is right ;) cheers Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: FCV08 on November 13, 2012, 11:57:11 PM Nice job ;D ;D
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on February 20, 2013, 07:10:42 PM got the black insert done recently,and the carpet went in too...went away for chrissy and its been hard to get motivation going again,slloooooowwwwwwwly getting there
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1139_zpsbf154dc5.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1339_zpsbab34208.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1340_zpsb746a99e.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1349_zps94dc7db3.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1371_zps8ee40724.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1372_zpsc16bc395.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/IMG_1373_zpscac1a4da.jpg) Betty will be for sale upon completion so if anyone is interested keep your eyes peeled, my heart lies in wagons All your project cars are amazing guys keep it up,yew!! Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: NES304 on February 20, 2013, 09:00:14 PM Pretty bloody good job yourslef mate!!!!!!
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: KFH on February 20, 2013, 09:35:31 PM Nice to see another Ivory and black soon to be on the road.
Keith Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: brett_f on February 20, 2013, 09:48:19 PM should be proud of the work you have done Betty.
Brett Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: CraigFC on February 21, 2013, 06:58:43 AM I will be very interested in this car and should hopefully be ready in about 2 months if all my ducks line up well. ;D
I will keep a look out 4 sure. Craig Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: VAN059 on February 21, 2013, 09:02:56 AM Great work Betty, I'd find it hard to let her go after all the work :'(
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: TTV6FC on February 21, 2013, 07:48:54 PM Very very nice mate.Looks great in fresh paint.Jamie.
Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on March 31, 2013, 03:45:08 PM Well I nearly got this project beat..took her for a test drive on thurs arvo and I've only just stopped smiling about an hour ago(it's Sunday).i ended up puting 3 new brake hoses on but relised I blew the right front wheel cylinder so gonna change all them this week,just been polishing chrome as i go and doing trimming work,new wind lacing,kick panels,parcel tray..windscreen went in along with sun visor,here's some pics
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/AB970310-41EB-465F-A081-F9BDC38000AC-3300-000007B93365D14D_zpsbf9c4873.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/5A820F1D-6A00-4B0B-93D0-77A6C7794BB8-3300-000007B94DDCDC67_zpsa9da2235.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/EE021FE8-E1E5-44F3-9CD5-1CFFF7EF9BD0-3300-000007B9B3A21441_zpsde716167.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/D9DCC216-4859-4A1B-9D7A-B8DA4BFC7E2C-3300-000007BA10B19F01_zps3d09fd96.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/CF34D5C3-E63D-47EA-B7F1-BB6F567D13B2-3300-000007BA2D402483_zps56dd6c86.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/A592E103-5818-478C-B281-3FC964BD3A45-3300-000007BA63D4EBD3_zps06f6a811.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/67B60CD6-DB7F-4A82-A12E-B790533A5445-3300-000007BA7FC8876C_zpsfbfa5a1d.jpg) This car is now for sale. $15000 Drive it away.....tell your nan Pm me if your seriously interested,I'm in the shoalhaven area south coast NSW No tyre kicking donkeys,I don't have the time Title: Re: BETTY=59FC Post by: BETTY on April 11, 2013, 08:40:17 PM right so i replaced the wheel cylinders and finished off the sun visor,did a service,new fuel line with filter and new battery and this thing is ready for cruising,she come up sweet and is a pleasure to drive,ordered some replacement original plates from RTA last night, like previously stated she is now for sale so if anyone is keen on her just PM me
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/15396337-CC23-429A-9A6C-F7F21E815E78-6926-00000F693F35620E_zpsd8952a7c.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/CE204A43-0FE1-4AE9-AAA1-069CF3C2B5BD-6926-00000F699168FD09_zpsfc9bd392.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/82F9F7A4-4FAF-4AF2-9B19-C38C03F69207-6926-00000F69698242EF_zps4a6fe46b.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/82A140E5-92ED-46FE-82FF-B5A2F91021F8-6926-00000F6988FCF05F_zps4d9bf13d.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/E4BF86EB-A10C-4475-851C-F087FBCA8B6D-6926-00000F6974F74487_zpsf811df90.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/8B36137D-5186-4FA3-8B0F-BCEC1403043A-6926-00000F69A2CA0DF2_zpse2bce023.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/C0D67CFF-386B-41F4-A01D-10D69C7D5FF9-6926-00000F69AD82E8D7_zpsc586ede8.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/616EBB14-7C5D-4F07-BE99-6A3DF548DED6-6926-00000F69CC15B9C8_zpsd40deda4.jpg) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/gem15m/DAF44630-F9AD-4FFD-A1A4-4691B95D4A32-6926-00000F69E0A51F78_zpsb9d9e9c1.jpg) keep up the good work guys,the only reason this old girl is back together and cruising is because i referenced all of your rides constantly, i learnt everything about my FC on this site,its been awesome,happy tinkering cheers, Dane |