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Title: Ken's new FC Post by: mcl1959 on November 08, 2016, 08:57:45 PM So,......this is my new FC.
Came out of storage where is has been for the last 30 years (https://s21.postimg.org/ixjgyw5xv/image.jpg) ($2) Ken Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: JOX515 on November 08, 2016, 09:15:27 PM Nice pick up Ken. Proves they are still out there somewhere.
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: DJ on November 08, 2016, 10:46:24 PM That's a very lucky find Ken, congratulations.
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: FCRB26 on November 09, 2016, 05:17:16 AM should clean up just nice Ken..
Whats the condition of the old girl ? Pete Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: Not Happy Jan on November 09, 2016, 06:13:59 AM Looks Nice Ken
What are the plans? Nick Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: fc25250 on November 09, 2016, 12:14:30 PM Nice one Ken and I cannot disagree with the colours She looks great
Let's see more pictures from every angle including the engine Dept. Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: mcl1959 on November 09, 2016, 12:34:45 PM Has done just over 100k miles. The last owner bought it when it was a very low miles original car and drove it for about 10 years before storing it.
It's had some minor rust repair at the front of the subframe and the bottom of the A pillar. No rust in guards, doors, floors etc. The original owner pulled up all the flooring and painted under it. Mats are a little damaged though. ::) I'm redoing the brakes at the moment. :P I will probably end up selling it Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: mc59 on November 10, 2016, 02:27:25 AM Classic, looks very nice. Handbrake looks familiar too :) wish there were more like her on the roads.
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: gp on November 10, 2016, 07:03:32 AM Nice colours!
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: graham_fuller on November 10, 2016, 08:10:55 AM Thanks for sharing Ken. Nice looking car.
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: mcl1959 on November 10, 2016, 09:31:26 AM The piece of wood was a waste of time in the end, it turned out the brakes were so stuck that the car barely moved with pushing.
The handbrake was completely put together wrong with brackets bent, modified, cut and extended. I replaced the entire rear cable section and all the retaining brackets including the ones attached to the shoes. The weird mods had even pulled the shoes at an angle so all the rear shoes were also replaced as well. The usual sleeving of wheel cylinders and new hoses and master cylinder was also done. I will post a photo of the battery tray..... That was interesting :P Ken Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: AngelMac on November 10, 2016, 08:52:07 PM Love it!! Looks great Ken, similiar colors to mine. :)
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: mcl1959 on November 17, 2016, 08:39:27 PM Here's the battery tray. 2 trays welded together to hold the battery plus a container of petrol, water and oil.
It uses all the original bolts only and was very unique (https://s16.postimg.org/9puvbii5t/image.jpg) ($2) Ken Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: ACT59FC on November 17, 2016, 11:26:30 PM Wow Ken, a late 59? Extended rear fins? Paper air filter? Rear indicators.....a real FC ;D
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: weddo on November 18, 2016, 12:09:11 AM Are you going to post the numbers Ken, every one else does ;D
regards Weddo Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: ACT59FC on July 30, 2017, 10:33:46 PM So Ken, its been a while since you told us about the old girl, How is she going?
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: riger45 on July 31, 2017, 03:47:18 PM That looks totally neat! Nice find
Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: mcl1959 on August 01, 2017, 04:33:55 PM I did end up selling it to a really nice guy. He's had FJ's up till now and wanted an FC.
So I have moved it along to new owner. Ken Title: Re: Ken's new FC Post by: riger45 on August 01, 2017, 04:42:42 PM Hope the new owner would join us here.
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