Hav'n a go -59 FC Ute

[NES304]

Hey mate, looks like VS calipers with VT Booster?

Did you buy this one from Ipswich??? I think I owned it in 05.

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

NES232 unless someone stripped all your gear and put back original. This old girl has had a complete rebuild with every part sourced by myself.

Regards

Wayne b

[NES304]

Oh then no

[fcwrangler]

Looking good bud, how did you go with the interior? I also noticed you asking about a ryco oil filter but I did'nt see one on the engine, not installed yet? or is it hidden. Hpoe all goes well and you get it on the road sooner rather than later.
All the best Jim

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thanks Jim. The filter is ready to go on. Thought it might be better to turn engine over and then put in filter. Interior is a couple of weeks away. Finalise electrics this week. Then exhaust and then turn engine over followed by interior and glass. Still hope 5 weeks away. Starting to plan our first cruzin holday in October so has to be ready for then.

The filters seem to be different. Thought I needed a R4P but not sure now.

Regards

Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Little update. Electric window rails in.




And it worked. Window up.


A shot of the speckle paint in ute tray.



Roof lining arrived. Thanks Glenn. The colour match looks outstanding.







Looking as proud as punch. The ride height appears to be working. Travel for work at the moment means it is a bit harder.

Regards

Wayne B

[NES304]

Looking pretty good mate!!

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Thanks NES. The old 80 - 20 Rule is certainly applicable here. It is taking 80% more effort to get the last 20% completed. I think I can afford to give myself a smiley face. 

Regards

Wayne b

[fink fc]

Nice work buddy!

[TTV6FC]

Yep agree,looks great.

[FCV08]

Wayne

Looks great.

not far now

Cheers

Craig D

[fcwrangler]

I think I'm missing something here, shouldn't the roof lining be in the ute not on the floor? I guess thats a roundtoit job. What brand power windows have you used? they look like an easy fit!!!!. So when is the roll out party? bet you can't wait to have it on the road.
Regards Jim

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Would be nice if the roof lining wasn't on the floor. First trimmer not available . Found one that will come to the house. Hopefully start on that week after next.

Jim dont know what brand electric windows. Bought them in from the States. Will see if I can find the packaging.

Exhaust sytem this week.


Thanks for the feed back.

Regards

Wayne b

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Small update
 Dynamat on the floor and up the back of cabin. This stuff gives you some confidence





Carpet tomorrow

Roof lining in, the colour match is amazing. Thanks Stinky. Great stuff.





And I know this will promote some debate. This took all day for some reason. I procrastinated, anyway this is the start of a solution to get power into the door panel.



Had machinery inspector around yesterday. Issues were rear handbrake cable and the axle rubber stops with the Commodore diff.

Anyway all seems OK for a registration maybe next week. 

Regards

Wayne b

[ratmatt]

Nearly there Wayne, looking really good, maybe a cruise is on the cards when Im back on R&R.


Matt

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

I think so Matt. Hopefully in a couple of weeks.

Regards

Wayne b

[pedro]

Coming together nicely now Wayne, somehow i completely missed the update with the electric windows, what a great idea they look pretty simple to fit and not too many moving parts , i was thinking about using the Dynamat in the roof of the FC instead of the tar covered cardboard stuff is it already sticky on one side or do you have to apply glue, also how well does it stick as i shutzed the roof to stop rust.
               Pedro

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Pedro, the Dynamat is extremely sticky. I actually put the cheaper stuff in the roof as I thought the roof lining would provide additional heat and noise reduction. I wish in hindsight I did use the dynamat. It is great stuff. The electric windows do seem simple. I had the wiring laid out this evening and it is setup for a novice.


Regards

Wayne

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Big day last Sunday. First start. Couple of issues but all fixable.



The smoke is from a couple of loose bolts on the manifold. The Alternator bracket needs a fine tune. A bit of vibration. Missed getting it ready for holidays, but that happens.

Regards Wayne 

[Stash]

Wayne,

Looking awesome mate!!
Can't wait till i am at this stage..

John