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Author Topic: The Long Road  (Read 167488 times)
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« Reply #60 on: January 25, 2005, 09:17:41 PM »
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Ed,
This wagon is a credit to you and your helpers.It will feel like a brand new car when you drive it.Will it be finished for Jindabyne?
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« Reply #61 on: January 26, 2005, 01:43:41 AM »
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Thanks guys.

Definately on track for Jindabyne. Next two weeks are going to be spent cleaning/reconditioning and painting everything that needs to be reassembled.

This shall give the paint enough time to cure to allow rubbing back and buffing, prior to final assembly.

March shall be an interesting month!

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« Reply #62 on: January 26, 2005, 09:07:30 AM »
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 :)G Day Eddy.
I agree with Graham 100% Its a lot of work and one could do with another ones help.
I'm just a one man band when it comes to restoration on the  FE from Trundle. I should have it finished by next year.
You'll make it Eddy. no worries. Wink
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« Reply #63 on: January 27, 2005, 09:39:44 AM »
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Back from the booth.  Grin Grin Grin





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« Reply #64 on: January 27, 2005, 09:44:33 AM »
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A quick flashback:

From this:



To this:

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« Reply #65 on: January 27, 2005, 09:46:09 AM »
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« Reply #66 on: January 27, 2005, 09:47:26 AM »
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....and underneath.

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« Reply #67 on: January 27, 2005, 10:26:11 AM »
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Great work be great to see it finished.
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« Reply #68 on: January 27, 2005, 10:01:05 PM »
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OMG.. that's one slick machine!

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« Reply #69 on: January 27, 2005, 11:32:29 PM »
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now you have got to be happy with that, looks bl***y beautiful  Grin
very nice indeed edward.
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« Reply #70 on: January 28, 2005, 06:15:34 AM »
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Brand New FC station Sedan rolls off the Singleton production line. Fantastic Ed.
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« Reply #71 on: January 28, 2005, 06:42:49 AM »
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even sarge and emu would have to agree that is one very professionally done holden
loks fanatastic a credit to you


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« Reply #72 on: January 28, 2005, 09:09:16 PM »
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As much as it sicken's me to say this KIWI your right. I agree that's one great looking job. Its great to see another old Holden heading back to the road.


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« Reply #73 on: February 05, 2005, 03:29:02 AM »
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Thanks guys.

Picked up the rims with the "new" crossply tyres fitted yesterday. It is amazing how tall they are. No wonder you don't get an accurate speedo reading with low profiles fitted to 13" rims!

Slowly tracking down the last of the parts to finalise assembly over the next few weeks.

I've had some great leads provided by forum members for many of the parts I'm looking for, however the following items are still outstanding, if anyone can help:

By the way, NOS stands for new old stock.

- NOS glass for the rear side windows FITTED GOOD USED
- NOS rubber seals for the rear side windows and upper tailgate - not reproduction.
- NOS white hoodling or hoodlining material FOUND!
- NOS or repro rear rubber floor mat (will purchase from Obselete if no one has a spare) PURCHASED REPRO
- NOS horn button FOUND A GOOD USED ONE
- NOS grille badge and insert ; FOUND ONE!
- NOS black with silver fleck windlacing. FOUND AN ALTERNATIVE
- NOS or rechromed tailgate badge for a wagon/van
HAD ONE RECHROMED
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« Reply #74 on: February 14, 2005, 11:49:59 AM »
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Here is a shot of the new tyre and rim package.



The rims have been powdercoated and I've been experimenting with repainting the hubcaps. It looks better in the photo!
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« Reply #75 on: February 14, 2005, 11:56:28 AM »
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I have been actively searching for NOS parts for the last year, as well as cleaning, reconditioning, painting or chroming parts over the past few months, wrapping them and putting them away until I'm ready.

It was "grille day" today.

Better than Christmas morning...



Unwrapping all the goodies...



Several hours later...



The trial fit for the photo - complete with my first paint chip. (It had to happen!)



A big thank you to Brett and Craig for parting with their prized NOS grille components. It's for a good cause lads!

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« Reply #76 on: February 14, 2005, 01:03:01 PM »
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Ed
Think you should change your forum name from Fast Eddie to Slick Mick ??
That is one hell-a-va restoration you are doing Ed you should both be very very proud & satisfied so far, I am sure there will be alot of very envious/jelous viewers out there - including myself.

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« Reply #77 on: February 14, 2005, 04:13:32 PM »
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Geesh Edward

  It seems like we're looking at a late 50's production line "in colour"   Mate you must be bursting with pride

   One beautiful FC .

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« Reply #78 on: February 14, 2005, 08:48:12 PM »
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Ed,
The car looks great, I can't wait to see it.
Cheesy Cheesy

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« Reply #79 on: February 14, 2005, 10:46:03 PM »
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Man, that is fantastic Eddie.
I am just sorry I haven't got any of the NOS you are after to finish it off!! For that car, I would have donated it!
Where did you get those tyres? Are they NOS or a new tyre? I need a set that tall & skinny for my Copcar, so it will cut through the air like a knife!!
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