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Title: 59V6 Post by: sgo on March 18, 2002, 08:33:30 AM IF THESE PICS ARE NOT APPEARING GO TO http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/ TO SEE THE FULL RANGE. (http://photo.starblvd.net/~sgomachen/1-1-1.jpg?) It's not stock anymore! (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/FC2.JPG) New dash, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fcdash3.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/~sgomachen/1-1-4.jpg?) 4 speed auto, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fchump.jpg) Rack and pinion, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fcrack.jpg) Rear mount and chassis, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fcrmount.jpg) Sump moved forward, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fcv6sump.jpg) Commodore tank, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fctank.jpg) New engine, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/fsv6eng.jpg) Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: customFC on March 20, 2002, 01:35:51 PM Hi SGO.
WOW!!! Lot's of work gone into your FC. Looks like a lot more still to be done. Some very interesting ideas. Looking forward to seeing it when it's done. Regards Alex Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: sgo on March 21, 2002, 05:55:53 AM Thanks, the idea was to use as much of the donor commodore as possible and keep it low budget, if thats possible in this hobby!!!
The good part is that now its driveable so I can enjoy it as it gets finshed off. Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: pulse8 on March 23, 2002, 03:18:19 AM Hey sgo,
Nice work so far. Did you use a Berlina for the mods? I noticed you've got the cruise control set-up but no elec aerial, and exec seats? I'm looking at doing similar mods to a ute or van so this gives me a good idea of what I'm in for... ::) Keep the updates rolling in!! pulse8 8) Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: sgo on March 23, 2002, 05:43:45 AM The donor car was an executive but somewhere along the line cruise had been added and the right dash switches included.
All berlina goodies would be nice!! Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: FCV8UTE on March 23, 2002, 08:57:53 AM just looking at the r/h binnacle switch it isnt berlina
because all berlinas had cruise.ican supply berlina r/h binnacle switch.i can also supply l/h trip computer biinacle and that will allow a calais dash to be wired up with a patch harness i have. i can even do it for u if you are in melbourne.call brad at commwreck on 03 9330 3600 Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: FCV8UTE on March 23, 2002, 09:07:52 AM sorry i just looked at the right hand binnacle again
it has cruise but no aerial as someone has pointed out i can supply the aerial up and down buttons and the l/h hsv binnacle and cluster if required as i said before to make a calais dash work.pretty easily brad Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: sgo on March 23, 2002, 10:26:56 PM The instruments are pretty basic as is, what cost is involved in a calaise set to replace the current set up?
Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: jamie little on July 30, 2002, 09:40:16 AM HI v6,fc
just looking at your fc nice job lot of work gone into it,Im putting a v6 into my s/w just wondering if you could give me some advice,for example what kind of petrol tank are you using ,are you using power steering?and I was wondering about front brakes and steering coloum,I was going to use vn coloum but pat garder told me he has not made a kit yet ,and i am going to use vn front discs ps. no fc ciub in wa? cheers jim wa Title: Re: [img]URL[/img][img]URL[/img]59V6 Post by: sgo on August 01, 2002, 08:15:40 AM G'day Jim, as with most mods I think there are more than one way to get the desired result. I used a sedan as a doner car and used every part that I could make fit!
As for the steering column I used the VP one but think it is too short for a comfortable driving position, so it is on my list of things to re-do. Send me your e-mail address, to my private messages box, and I can answer more specific questions you may have. Cheers,George. Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on December 18, 2002, 04:14:02 AM Ed., I finally got round to fitting that glove-box lid, but covered in carbon-fibre, to match the rest of the dash.
(http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/newdash.jpg) Title: [img]URL[/img]Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on December 18, 2002, 04:41:24 AM The original fuel filler is now filled, and Grahams' badge overlay has been fitted.
(http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/rear.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: Ed on December 18, 2002, 06:05:20 AM Hi George,
none of your later pics came out, but im eager to see your progress. Ed Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on December 19, 2002, 11:22:45 AM The commodore rear seat fits, with a few inches cut out of the middle!
(http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/rearseat.jpg) The rear seatbelt mounts are sorted, (http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/rrbelt.jpg) Must be time to visit the engineer soon! Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: HARKO on January 12, 2003, 12:01:36 PM Hey George, That dash looks shit hot mate, an absolute credit to you considering how bad they can look when grafting new into old ,Hope you dont mind me taking a few pointers on how to obtain excelence ;)
Do you have cruise somewhere in that engine bay ? I was thinking of putting it under the guard but not sure how it would weather and was wondering where you have placed it . Also did you try to use the original commodore tunnel at all ,By the pics yours looks fabricated? And wheres your handbrake ?Couldnt spot it in the original position . Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on January 12, 2003, 09:57:25 PM G'day Harko,thanks for the comments on the dash.The cruise unit is mounted on the firewall above and behind the brake-booster. The vp booster sits forward a bit so there is some space there. You can just make it out in the photo of the engine bay.For the trans. tunnel the original opening in the floor was enlarged back to the crossmember and with the gear box in place a new tunnel mocked up in cardboard, fabricated and welded in.You can also see the crossmember has been raised to above the floor level.I think it should have gone higher for more ground clearance!On the other hand I think the photos of the commodore tunnel in FEVANV6 look cool.In the photo of the dash you can see the handbrake poking up between the seats.It's the vp handbrake and the vp cables fit without mods in this position.
(http://users.tpg.com.au/omachen/cruisemt.jpg) cheers,George. Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on August 07, 2005, 11:11:40 AM Still going, but stopped to add air.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC HOLDEN-V6/Udash.jpg) And power steering. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC HOLDEN-V6/RackInst001.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: JB on August 08, 2005, 01:15:39 AM Hi George,
What front end set up have you got... The rack etc? Got to have another serious look at mine, but not sure where to go with it yet. Jason. Title: Re: 59V6 update Post by: sgo on March 21, 2006, 05:46:43 AM Have finally got around to visiting an engineer, got the paperwork and dropped in to VicRoads to keep them happy.
With the legalities out of the way can now concentrate on finishing all the rest. Only have to move the radiator across to make space for an air-cond. compressor, touch up the body and do all the interior, should be complete in only a few years! :) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: customFC on March 21, 2006, 12:58:54 PM Long time between progress updates, but some cool :P progress indeed.
Those 2 features should make your FC nice and cosy to cruise in. Regards Alex Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: Ed on March 21, 2006, 10:22:53 PM Hey George,
I bet not everyone tells you, what a nice rack you've got... you must be close now! Cheers Ed Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on September 02, 2006, 09:51:58 AM All hooked up, just need some electicity and gas.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC HOLDEN-V6/AcComp003.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: THOMMO_2 on March 02, 2007, 11:16:45 PM Nice Ride sgo
You've put a lot of work into it. Should cruise beautifully with those mods, and in comfort too. I do love the classic colour to, looks good. Are the number plate frames swapped from back to front only because the towbar, if so I'd loose the bar & swap them back. Is see finished of yet? I noticed you haven't updated for a while. Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 02, 2007, 05:29:25 AM Carpet and consol have been added. Still going ::)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC HOLDEN-V6/Consol001.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC HOLDEN-V6/Consol002.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: old59 on July 12, 2007, 10:39:47 PM hi there alot of work not bad but y dont u just buy a vn and drive that and leave the FC alone they are a great car.
Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 13, 2007, 04:51:02 AM Sure, stock FE/Fc's are nice, but I prefer to drive a car with brakes ;D
Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: oldgmh on July 13, 2007, 04:55:56 AM looks great - give yourself a pat on the back. :o ;D ;D
Is that the standard VN tank in the boot? ??? Is it a good fit or is there a lot of messing around? ??? Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 13, 2007, 05:38:03 AM Standard tank, easy fit as long as you don't mind losing the spare wheel-well and the filler neck coming out in the middle of the rear quarter "special" badge, :)
Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 13, 2007, 05:40:41 AM Oh, and I forgot to add that when this is finished I'm transplanting all the stock FC engine and running gear into the VP shell! ;D
Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: FC0058 on July 13, 2007, 09:00:43 AM Hmmm
I wander if you could enter that in the nats as super modified FC ??? We had a HSV ute at the QLD Nats with an FC Ute body grafted to it and it won the big prize. Cheers Jim ;) ??? ;D Title: Kevin Rudds Conversion Post by: sgo on July 12, 2009, 03:50:11 PM Kevin Rudd has kindly donated $2000 to fit LPG dual fuel to the FC.
For an extra $200 it was too good to refuse :) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/GasConversion001.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/GasConversion003.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: jasonr70002 on July 12, 2009, 08:30:51 PM SGO what front end is used in the car to get power steering and what rack, intermediate shaft etc. As I am doing the same mods to my FE and have just got myself an SV3800 complete donor car for the transplants. Also intereted to know what diff etc etc.
cheers Jason Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 12, 2009, 09:12:57 PM Hi Jason, rear end is stock width VB-VC v8 diff, which needs rim offset changed and maybe gaurds pumped out a bit.
Front end is HR with lower arms and pivots moved to suit a stock VP power rack. New springs are needed as well. Intermediate shaft is stock VP and needs some extra clearance around sub-frame. All quiet easy when you say it fast ::) Hope your conversion goes well, cheers. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/CrossMemberModified.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/LowerArm.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/FrontRack00b.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/BumpGaugeTest.jpg) Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on July 05, 2012, 01:00:59 PM This vehicle is now up for sale. A lot more done since these last posts. :)
Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on January 11, 2016, 07:59:47 PM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/022016_zpsguhwskue.jpg) ($2)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/012016_zps8v65qsea.jpg) ($2) Well I came to my senses and didn't sell. Being tidied up with fresh coat of paint, chrome and stainless refreshed, and back on the road as an every day driver. Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: Not Happy Jan on January 12, 2016, 07:05:26 AM Good move.
Nick Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: FireKraka on January 12, 2016, 10:50:12 AM Hi Nick;
Glad you came to your senses as a fellow V6 FC I love the way the V6 feels in the car. This is the first time that I have read your post and I would love to see the original pictures, would you be able to report them as the link no longer works. I'm looking forward to seeing photos when you have it repainted. Regards Neil H Title: Re: 59V6 Post by: sgo on January 12, 2016, 11:34:15 AM some of the early pics:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/rearseat.jpg) ($2) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/fc014.jpg) ($2) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/fsv6eng.jpg) ($2) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/sgomachen/FC%20HOLDEN-V6/filler.jpg) ($2) |