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« on: August 01, 2012, 08:37:28 AM »
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G'day all

I am a 'returning' forum member I haven't got an FE - FC any more, but still have an interest in all the old Holdens, and some new ones!

Just thought I'd put up some pics of my ute, for those that might be interested ...

As it was last on the road





Looked OK, but the paint was gone since I owned it and started getting pretty ratty, so ...





























And as of yesterday:



This is a great site to poke around on, really enjoying it and looks like a lot of you had a ball at the nationals!

Cheers
Doug
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« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2012, 09:18:04 AM »
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Very nice Doug, how long did the rebuild take you?
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« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2012, 10:33:54 AM »
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Nice Ride, My brother is chasing a humpie Ute too.
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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2012, 01:13:55 PM »
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Thanks Ole, the ute came off the road in January, I am aiming for GM Roundup (30Sep) to get it back on the road.

NES, will keep lookin'  Wink Cheesy
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2012, 02:08:32 PM »
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AND your the first with the new section!!!
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2012, 06:49:46 PM »
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Woohooo!! I do feel privileged! Grin Grin Grin

Its a good idea as I am sure there are plenty of people that have an interest accross all the early Holdens, but you have to draw the line somewhere in how many vehicles you own!

Thanks RET

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Doug
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2012, 09:07:54 AM »
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Doug ... VERY nice ... from another FJ Uter ... love the firewall flames too ... are they a custom paint job , or decals ??

Gives me ideas for the FE project !!!

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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2012, 06:29:52 PM »
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Thanks Dave the flames are airbrushed by the same guy that painted the ute, very talented fella!

Progress pics, the air cleaners have been a bit of a project to get looking right to my eye at least - they are part of an upgrade to a fully sealed PCV set up, I am sick of trying to keep up with cleaning up oil vapours!



Trans cooler (had to make a scoop, its sits about 25mm below the front bar), there is no space for one anywhere else!



And Dave, now theres a spot to put up your FJ Ute! Are you on the FX FJ forum too??

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Doug
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2012, 10:33:06 AM »
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Hey Doug ... No worries ... yeah I'll be posting the ute build during the week ... yes I am on the FX FJ forum as well but spend more time over here !!!

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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2012, 06:52:23 AM »
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Hit a nice milestone today, good to hear it make some noise at last!





Engine start

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Doug

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« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2012, 05:29:22 PM »
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On the road again  Grin Grin Grin

Still plenty of bits and pieces to do but its come along well and I can drive it again!







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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2012, 11:24:07 PM »
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B.E.A ute..iful!All I have to say.... Cool
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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2012, 07:17:39 AM »
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B.E.A ute..iful!All I have to say.... Cool
Yeah looking good mate
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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2012, 10:40:46 AM »
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Always a good feeling when they hit the bituman again after a rebuild.
Congrats on a nice looking ute.
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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2012, 09:18:55 PM »
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Great stuff Doug. Hope it all goes well.

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« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2012, 11:31:20 PM »
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You need to buy this to match it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1953-FJ-HOLDEN-SEDAN-CHEV-V8-ENGINEERED-AND-REGOED-IN-NSW-suit-fx-ej-eh-hr-buyer-/261138399266?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3ccd0fc022&_uhb=1#ht_2034wt_1100
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