Hi Chris, PM sent.
Regards Ole

NES I was using a rear mounted manual commodore rack as well and used HT steering arms. They are midway in length between HR & HQ and were just right for my application.

Regards Ole.

PM sent.

Thanks Pete, I thought they were Ring Bros. Have you selected a model yet. They make a set for HQ's that are only available from Rocket Industries apparently.
Ole.

Nice car Mark, I love the colour combination.

Ole.

Hi Pete, great job, I am really enjoying keeping up with your progress, thanks for sharing. If you don't mind me asking, what billet bonnet hinges are you using?

Ole.

Hi Spyro, PM sent.  Regards Ole.

Thanks RET and all the other moderators for your behind the scene work that makes this forum the great forum that it is. Mind you I thought my throat had been cut when I couldn't access the forum, I had to spend some "quality" time with the wife until it came back on line!

Regards Ole.

The comparison photos really highlight the difference you've made Josh, we'll done. You've gotta love the old brake pipe work going to the VH40 booster! That would have won points at judging. Keep up the good work, at least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Regards Ole.

Hi Pete, I assume its your FC that gets a mention in the latest Street Machine mag in the small feature that they did ob Chop Shops EK build.
Regards Ole.

A lot of things get in the way along the way like a lot of the guys on this forum. Things like marriage, house kids etc. it's all about keeping the dream alive, prioritising and having a supportive wife. I have to pull my finger out and get stuck into it. I would love to have it finished for the Nationals, but I can't guarantee which one! I will probably have my sons wagon finished before mine.

It's looking really good Josh. Ten years is a drop in the ocean for some builds. My car has been off the road since 1984 but I'm still at it. Like you, once I've finished that and my sons wagon, I don't think I would do another one. Take comfort in the fact that you have kept another classic on the road in one form or another. Good luck with the rest of the build.

Ole.

Sorry TTV6FC no offence intended. I didn't realise that you had mentioned radiussing the guards in your previous post.

Regards Ole.

Good to see you've thought of everything, better than radiussing the guards.
Ole

The guard fits perfectly Ken, it sits nice and flush with the cowl panel in front of the windscreen. Its definitely a problem with that particular door which is strange because the profile of the door looks fine. The hip profile that I described earlier looks normal and is not flattened out at all, not that I can tell anyway. No need to apologise for any oversight that I may have made, i appreciate the thought that you have given to my dilemma.

Ole.

Does anyone have any pictures of an FC circuit raced by Tony Parkinson primarily in SA in the late 60's early 70's? It was black with a wide red stripe down the centre of the car. It ran a 192 with triple twin throat webers. It was pretty quick down the 1/4 mile in it's day too, running flat 14's at about 96mph. Any pictures or info would be appreciated.
Regards Ole.

I'm really impressed with the look and stance that your car is going to have Pete. I can see that you will have a similar problem to mine. I have 15 x 10 Centrelines on the rear of my project sedan and I hope that I never have a flat tyre out on the road. I think I will need 2 jacks and may have to drop the coil over shock off just so that I can get the wheel out of the wheel well! I was originally going to have longer competition style wheel studs but couldn't even get the wheel on, so I stuck with standard studs. I love the progress you are making and keep the photos coming, your work is inspiring.
Regards Ole.

Thanks Alex, you're right, I think that is the approach I'll take. It's a pity though, its a really good door but its not not worth the expense or effort to get it right. I'll repair the original door with a half skin or patches.
Regards Ole.

Pedro, my deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your wife. Hopefully in the months to come you will find the strength and motivation to continue with the project that was obviously a big part of both of your lives. Make her proud. Best wishes Ole.

Thanks Ken for your response. The problem I have is more of a profile issue rather than a gap problem. I can adjust the door gaps no problem, hinges and pins are fine. My problem is where the curved hip of the door, just below the chrome trim line, that matches up with the curved profile of the top of the guard, that part is set lower than the guard. So when you look down the side of the car, the leading edge of the guard is visible above the door line. I think this would have been an issue that they would have addressed on the production line with slapper bars and slide hammers. So based on your advice I would say that it would need to be fixed in a body shop rather than trying to bend the hinges. Thanks again for your informed opinion.
Regards Ole.