Hav'n a go -59 FC Ute

[pedro]

Shit Wayne I turn my back for 5 min. and you've overtaken me, I'd definatly better get my arse into gear , seriously though the old girl is looking great keep up the good work.
                    Pedro

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thanks Pedro. Its not just me wanting to see your car finished. I think the whole bloody world is.

Nick the steering wheel is a bit of trickery. I could not afford the $1200 quoted for the Pearl steering wheel so this is my Steering wheel shorted by a couple of inches and painted. It looks great and I saved $1200.

Rgds Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

A little bit more progress.

Rgds

Wayne b



 The Vintage Air stuff does look the part. Currently fitting the Air Con itself.

[Simo]

Looking unreal Wayne
I,m a bit excited by seeing that your fitting the vintage air system! Would love to know how you went about it and which size evap you fitted in etc,, would appreciate any help you could give up ..cheers mate for any advice
Simon

[fcwrangler]

Well done bud, she'll be on the road before you know it. Then you can sit down ,have a beer or two and say to yourself "shit that was all worth the pain and money.
Regards Jim

[zulu]

Yep, looking pretty cool in there Wayne, I would also be interested in how you went about your air con set up

Keep up the progress

Cheers, Gary

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

 http://www.carshopinc.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=07330-VUQ&osCsid=ea0910b2782921734cdbcc403c1e8898&x=7&y=13

07330-VUQ POLISHED ALUMINUM DRIER

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491200-RUA STREAMLINE 4 KNOB CONTROL PANEL

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04808-VUQ  COMPRESSOR POLISHED 2GROOVE PULLEY

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01000-VUZ-A MINI-SPACE-SAVER-HEAT,COOL & DEFROST

http://www.carshopinc.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=vuq+34017&osCsid=ea0910b2782921734cdbcc403c1e8898

VUQ-34017-4  WAY A/C BULKHEAD

I also had an aluminium Glovebox made as I was not convinced I had enough room for hoses and the aircon under the dash. If I need to take a notch out of the glovebox to make the unit fit better I can. Also I might want to anchor the AC unit to the glovebox or the hose to the vent on the side could be secured to the glovebox if needed.

Previous posts show the new central dash(old radio) with the air vents and air vents on both sides of the dash.
The demister will be hooked up to the existing  fibreglass demister vents. Will post some photo's next week on how the unit itself fits up there. Hope this helps those who might want to use Vintage.

[ratmatt]

Awsome progress Wayne, its nearly the same colour now as my ute, how long till paint.
The aircon control and vents look sweet.


Matt

[Simo]

Thanks Wayne,look foreward to see the photos of the fit up. I notice they sell that to suit small coupes and pick ups ,do you think it would be enough for a sedan?

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

The bigger issue is fitting a unit in. Will post some photo's to show the leg room etc.

Regards

Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Awsome progress Wayne, its nearly the same colour now as my ute, how long till paint.

Sorry Matt forgot to respond. Dependent on weather may get some colour on door trims and dash in a week or so. Getting interesting.

Regards

Wayne b

[JB]

Hey Wayne,

Did you get all of the Aircond stuff from carshop inc because Vintage air wouldn't deal direct with you? Or was it cheaper than through Vintage air directly?

Where are you going to get your condenser from?

Am in the same stage for getting stuff myself.

Cheers
JB

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Did not try Vintage air direct. Have got a few things from carshop inc and they seem to have it under control. Prices seem OK as well.

Regards
Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Some happy snaps showing the colour. After much thought I really like the light blue.











Getting nearer the end. Had to change the seats. The land rover bucket proved difficult. Not everything runs to plan.

Regards

Wayne b

Jim thanks for the tip on the Spare Wheel door lock.

[Stash]

looking pretty good Wayne.

[fe350chev]

What's the colour and type of paint there mate.

[FCV08]

Wayne

Colour looks nice

Cheers

Craig D

[TTV6FC]

Very nice Wayne,top job.

[FCRB26]

Is your seat position comfy or a little high ?

Im no lay the seat back home boy but i love my FE sitting down in the seat.
I have a new 200 series cruiser and it is really annoying me being fairlly tall i nearlly hit the roof and the height adjuster is fully down.


Pete

[Wasim]

Hi Wayne,
              the ute is coming up a treat.

Regards, Wasim