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by rusted
Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: sandblasting
Replies: 7
Views: 1019

Re: sandblasting

I have one of those sandblasting units and had the same problem.Was using a 15cfm compressor.It was pathetic. I ended up hooking my 85cfm atlas copco compressor to it.Made a real good sand blaster.Cut the pressure down to 70lbs. Just cracked open the garnet tap on the bottom a little.Secret is lots ...
by rusted
Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: fb ute tailgate badge
Replies: 10
Views: 2002

Re: fb ute tailgate badge

Thanks,

That clears that up.
by rusted
Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: fb ute tailgate badge
Replies: 10
Views: 2002

Re: fb ute tailgate badge

Hi, Thanks for the reply. The reason I asked as the tailgate on my fb has the reminants of a different style of badge. There is one on evilbay at the moment, item number 270694589339. This is the same type of badge. Can anyone tell me what model holden it suits.The tailgates have been swapped during...
by rusted
Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: fb ute tailgate badge
Replies: 10
Views: 2002

fb ute tailgate badge

Hi,
Can someone please post a picture of the fb ute tailgate badge.Mine is missing and I would like to know what I am looking for.I have a old holden badge which could be the correct one but it is pitted.

Cheers
Rusted
by rusted
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Do I have to install seatbelts?
Replies: 40
Views: 6188

Re: Do I have to install seatbelts?

Hi I did hear in NSW,cars on club plates that have had seatbelts fitted as aftermarket have to have an engineers report.That report,classifys it as a modified vehicle and no longer elidigble for club plates. I would gladly like some clarification. I do know at our local club rego inspection days we ...
by rusted
Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: FB ute chrome and fuel tank repair
Replies: 5
Views: 897

FB ute chrome and fuel tank repair

Hi , I went and had a look at the display on sunday at Narrandera with the kids.It was great to see all the cars.There was lots of good stuff there. I noticed that the majority of utes and vans had painted guage cluster instead of chrome along with the rear tail light surrounds and front headlight b...
by rusted
Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: dont bring fruit
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Re: dont bring fruit

Hi, From my understanding- no fruit no exceptions.Being a long weekend the inspectors could be out in force.They wont even allow locals returning home from being outside the zone breifly with fruit even if it was purchased within the zone. Fruit fly found in the area has the potential of crippling e...
by rusted
Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Narrandera when can I see the cars and where
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Narrandera when can I see the cars and where

Hi, Fairly new to the forum and only 3/4 hr from Narrandera.When is the best time to view the cars and where abouts?There has been very little to no publicity to your event in the surrounding local papers. Want to bring the kids for a look as one of my boys is interested in helping out with the FB u...
by rusted
Sun May 30, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: FB ute.restoring or buying restored
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

Re: FB ute.restoring or buying restored

Hi All. Thanks for the replys. Like I said,I will drive it around up to the 2 post hoist and have a look at the rust condition first.Have a mig and oxy set and a couple of anglegrinders .Mechanicals arnt a problem as most of the work I can do myself from a basic rebiuld up to a full mechanical rebui...
by rusted
Sat May 29, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: FB ute.restoring or buying restored
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

FB ute.restoring or buying restored

Hi, New to the forum.Have a question for you all. Have a fb holden ute that could be worth restoring but I am interested in knowing your thoughts about when it is cheaper to buy a restored one or restore my old one. I have 2 vintage car restorations under my belt and I mean 2 complete restorations/b...