FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Hi All,

Hilda's cancer treatment is in full swing! Sarge has jumped on board and has rekindled his welding skills. Car is progressing slowly but steadily.  :)

Exploratory Surgery has revealed severe invasive rust in the bottom of the passenger side A pillar. So..... what Sarge needs is the bottom of the A pillar and inner and outer sills going back about six inches. I think the whole bit could be cut out of a donor vehicle in one piece.

Anyone handy with an angle grinder with an FC (Wagon) shell in the backyard? ???

I'm not sure if the wagon bit is an issue.

Emu - Bird praying for help.

Hi Emu,

"A" pillar on wagon and sedan surely will be the same. If you can't get a good second hand one Rares sell inner and outer sills, and I just made the lower part of the pillar (where it bolts to the front subframe) using cardboard templates as a guide and a few swear words. Turned out OK in the end and looks fairly close to factory.

Good Luck,

Craig.

Thanks Craig,

Yeah.. that's the fall back position.

Here's a pic of the bit I need for any who may have a shell lying around. The other side is salvagable apparently but this side is gooooooorrrne!

EMU

(http://photo.starblvd.net/Emu_FC/2-5-5-1091627707?m=1&pg=1&ro=4&co=4)

I need from just above the hinge in picture to just right of the last rust spot.

here's another pic

(http://photo.starblvd.net/Emu_FC/3-1-1-1091630924?m=1&pg=2&ro=0&co=0)

oooooooooooooh it dont look good Emu
                           Rusty

and finally.............

This shot shows the extent of the disease!  :'

((http://photo.starblvd.net/Emu_FC/3-1-2-1091631575?m=1&pg=2&ro=0&co=1)

hang on emu ill just go and get the gun and put hilda outa her misery !!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:(
whos the bird in the pic fine feathers !!!!!!!!! :P :P :P

kiwi with gun

That's my 16 year old daughter who you have already insulted terribly you sick Kiwi!!   >:( >:(

Stick to sheep!

Emu - angry bird!

Sorry Kiwi,

Not really angry. Had ya going for a sec tho eh?

Easy mistake to make.

Can I borrow the Shotgun to keep the 16 year old boys away!!

Emu - Father of Sarah

Hi Matt.If you need a passenger sill,send me a PM,I have a Nos one.

Cheers Geoff

And this is the Kiwi who just asked today if he could stay at our place for a couple of days in August!! :o

U r welcome dude but u betta sleep with one eye open. I don't think that the things Sarah has planned r physically possible but it should be amusing to watch!

Emu - Bird bemused at the stupidity of the Kiwi.

Kiwi,

sarah says remove the photo or stay is off. serious!!

due to death treats and promise of serious physical pain i have removed offening picture sorry miss emuling !!!!!!!!!

A death treat ? You said it Kiwi , not us
                        Rusty

He was panicking Rus,

He had posted a modified pic of Sarah which had appeared before and caused some grief. I thought he'd learnt.

Emu

Enough Dribble,  find me that part.

Regards
Sleepless Sarge

Oy,

What r u doing posting at 9.45 pm Sarge? I thought u'd be working on Hilda!

I sent a pm to geoff. Looks like we might be able to get sills. the rest seems a prob. We'll see what response we get.

Get some sleep!

Emu

If you get stuck, give me a yell and I will see what I have between the two sedan shells out the back.

sarge stop postin and start workin
this is yer final warning


kiwi boss of emus restoration projects >:( >:( >:( >:(

Hey Stinky,

Its Sunday night and all I have from this post is a bunch of "Kiwi Dribble".

I was hoping to keep Sarge moving on "Hilda".

If you were able to find a section in reasonable condition to satisfy the request, I'm sure I could compensate you accordingly!

Whaddyathink?

Emu

thats it plucka no more presents 4 ewe >:( >:( >:( >:(



kiwi -not a drivilling bird  :( :( :( :'( :'( :'( :'(

That's "Dribble" Kiwi,

The Salivary stuff that comes out of ya mouth. Actually...... yer right...... its brown!

Can ya work that one out!!!

Emu - discusser of bodily secretions

ewe  bad bad bird thats it gloves are off ya overgrown chicken bird >:( >:( >:(



kiwi- not a dribbiler or driviller :'( :'( :'(

Looking for an "A" Pillar section guys.

Never lose sight of that fact!!!!!!

Ignore the Kiwi

ewe makin the lil brown bird GRUMPY !!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Glen
   If you can help out here Please do so. So we can stop this childish behavior from these two & get on with the job at hand.

Regards
Sarge (old mature, non-dribbling & alround good guy)

P.S
     Emu dont panic yet today, new cowl vent then little holiday then new A pillar & sill (hopefully) then little bit of paint few nuts & bolts coulpe seats bit of glass & presto Hilda Is Alive  8)


P.S.S
      Kiwi Shhhhhhh or come August you will be sleeping on very cold Emu floor, :-X

P.S.S.S
     Oh to all other Forum user DONT FORGET "A" PILLAR & SILL WANTED

Thank you, that will be all.

Well said Sarge,


A Pillar section!!!!

Emu -  Bird almost panicking

Here's some pics, let me know if it's OK, a bit rusty but more salvagable than what's already there, I think.
If you want it, let me know when. Bus Freight should get it up there for a reasonable price.

Shot 2

And the last, better let me know how much you want cut-out too.

What do ya think Sarge?

Looks way better than what we have I think.  ???

Hey Stinky,

Thanks heaps for the photos. I think ur right, it does look a hell of a lot more salvagable than "Hilda's"

Just waiting for Sarge to long on and have a look. I have sent him a text message asking him to jump on and check out the pics. Shouldn't be too long.

Thanks again

Emu

Emu,

Without wanting to be critical, if you blasted the ones Stinky has, they will end up looking pretty close to your own.

The section isn't that hard to fabricate, as it does not have to look exactly as per original to function.

The other problem is that even the most rust free cars I've seen, like my wagon, still need work in that section, so the liklehood of finding one to cut up in a short time frame may be unlikely.

Is it possible to remove a guard off "Harvey" use for templates of the area?

Just ideas, but I've repaired the section myself, taking it piece by piece, with a high degree of success, and I am a rank amateur when it comes to welding!

(Today A pillar repairs, tomorrow the world!)

Regards

Edward

Ed,

Its a very good point u make. After talking with Sarge, "We Concur". I'm going to grab an outer sill and he'll make up the inner and "A" pillar bit.
He's a   legend with the welding and we were just trying to save a bit of time. What u said about even the best section requiring "some" work is true.

Stinky,
Thanks heaps for the offer. Your a legend too!

I'll post the pics of the progress under "Hilda's Extreme Makover"

Emu

as kiwi is a helpful bird i hope these pics help these are of my lhf a pillar as it was repaired

close up shot

another view

lh a pillar

frt floor and a pillar all fresh new steel

rh side a pillar sill assb after being welded closed

and another of rh pillar

underside view lh floor a pillar /sill

frt subframe and floor underside shot

and this stuff is awsome
RIPO
from alltex coatings think they have a branch in queens land $ 16 a litre
it works !!!!!!!!!!

Web address for Altex Coartins for addresses of their branches and distirbutors:

www.altexcoatings.com.au

Had to put this up so that I get out of the "Newbie" category.

Martin

 >:( Great typing, Martin  >:(

for Altex Coartins read "Altex Coatings"

kiwi   bout time ewe got started on the fc >:( ;)
ewe should have started a thread on your car so we can watch the progress ::)      its lookin good 8)
martin congrats on making it to junior status..we can now let you in on a secret...in top right of YOUR posting ,you'll see you have the option to remove or modify your message ;) 8)
    cheers trev

About time you posted something useful here Kiwi.

Sarge will be perusing these photos closely I'm sure, but not for too long I hope.

I have accepted your challenge and am confident "Hilda" will be dressed way before "Sarah"
Bring it on Bumble-Bird.

Emu - restorer with sarge on his side.

emu the rules state:
under section 11.2
subsection 3.98.019
paragraph 13.76/11/76
states quite clearly that :
if a tradesperson or person who thinks he is a qualifyed welder or NOT shall divide his time EQUALLY and WITHOUT favor  between both combatants so that no 1 flightless bird has a advantage this also applies to mechanics /painters/ uposterers etc


please dont try to flought the rules again mr emu


kiwi -rule following extreme makeover combatant.....

Please refer to the subsequent paragraph in subsection 3.98.019 (B):

"Notwithstanding hitherto aforementioned subsections -

It is a requirement in all international competitions covered by these statutes, that all tradespeople involved in restorations MUST BE OF THE NATIONALITY OF THE ENTRANT."

Let me translate for ya Kiwi.

YA CAN'T HAVE HIM!!!!!!!!!

Find a Kiwi that can weld.

Emu - Bird that abides by the rules. All the rules.

P.S.

What's an "Uposterer"?

Kiwi
     What the?
     Rules Please explain what this means. As I am only a poor old Dumb Ex-Soldier. I dont understand, I just do as I am told by my superiors. Which is Defend my country and protect all my countrymen, from short ass big nose little flightless birds that think they can do anything faster or better than us Aussie.  ;)


Regards
Sarge

P.S
     You will need to do more than name a car after my leader's daughter. As now now I have to defend both Emu & the Happiness of Miss Sarah. :)

P.S.S  
      So in Kiwi terms this all mean section 11.2. Well that page is missing from my book.
                          Let the games begin. ;D

if thats the case emu and sarge ill have your mechanic and panelbeater then as in your defintion of your version of the rules they are both kiwis as admitted by emu himself
that also means i can use streetneat dosnt it !!!!!!!!


kiwi-bird without his head in the sand !!!!!!!!!!!!!