Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

[Errol62]

Thinks.....
Wonder if a white wheel would look out of place in a ute. After all I’ve got scratch plates going on it.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

Trial fit seat belt

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[Errol62]

Where the webbing loops through the attaching fitting it touches the b pillar as it curves slightly inward. So I "engineered a slight bend in the fitting.

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[Errol62]

Now I’m in the right thread. Fitting up bits in the engine bay.


Handbrake working
Column next. Gave it a few coats with some clear acrylic been sitting around in the shed 10 years.


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[Harv]

There's something wrong with that steering box. The adjuster nut slots are supposed to be flogged out where someone has turned the nut with a hammer and drift, hoping to fix sloppy steering. Yours are way too neat. Send it to me and I'll burr them over for you

Cheers,
Harv

[Errol62]

Jolly joker. It’s had a complete dulux overhaul. Should be nizeantite, but still need to replace the inner tie rod ends with a pair that don’t foul on lock.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[EK283]

Where the webbing loops through the attaching fitting it touches the b pillar as it curves slightly inward. So I "engineered a slight bend in the fitting.

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I used a thick washer to space it away fron the pillar, either way will work.

Clay many hours of engineering calcs for that bracket !!!!!!!!!!

Greg

[Blacky]

Clay many hours of engineering calcs for that bracket !!!!!!!!!!

Greg

Dont get me started on bloody engineers ,,,,,,,

[Errol62]

I might still use a washer Greg.

Gee some fiddly stuff going on now. Dropping tiny nuts and washers in irretrievable crevices trying to fit the dash speaker. Couldn’t use tappers as the holes were flogged out. Should have closed them up before paint, yes that one again.

Column went in nicely but the little firewall plates and o seal are a pain. Those seals don’t seal very well. May have to add some mastic. Photos after lunch.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

When I find my black paint pen I’ll touch up the screw heads




FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Clay
I had the same problem with my rubber around the column is your rubber original or Rares I had a new rares but it didn't fit so was lucky I still had the original cleaned it up and used it not the best but it will do.

[Errol62]

Rares Billy. Worked out fine Bill and doubt they were much better from factory.

Tank went in with not too much drama. 165-75-13 on 4 1/2" rim is snug.

Last picture is all anyone will see.

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[Errol62]

Hmm what next....

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[62ekute]

nice progress Clay ... at a good stage where you can chop and change between jobs a bit. Patrick

[Patrick_R]

Great thread with great pics Clay.

Love it.