Neil's FB Station Wagon
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Didn't know he was still doing them, he has been real quiet on the forum here ??
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Busy on his LC GTR….
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Just had a look , his last login was only a week ago so still lurking - he is a very clever bloke with a TON of experience with early Holdens ![Thumbs Up :thumbsup:](./images/smilies/icon_thumbup.gif)
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When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
I didn't know he was on the forum.
He was very helpful and said because he had the jigs he would do mine for me, he told me which rack to get and said he would put the rack mounts on for me, I have to do engine mounts and outrigger which I'm happy about.
Happy to help with the aircon imparting some of his knowledge will really help me a lot, being the amateur that I am I need all the help I can get
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He was very helpful and said because he had the jigs he would do mine for me, he told me which rack to get and said he would put the rack mounts on for me, I have to do engine mounts and outrigger which I'm happy about.
Happy to help with the aircon imparting some of his knowledge will really help me a lot, being the amateur that I am I need all the help I can get
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Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Spot on. He is very helpful, and knowledgeable about conversions.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
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Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Neil,
I fitted the V6 Conversions front end into my FB.
A Couple of points to consider.
The front track is not the same as the shortened diff.
It does take all the Commodore hubs and power steering.
It is a pain in the arse for getting a wheel alignment.
If I done one again I would go with the HR.
I fitted the V6 Conversions front end into my FB.
A Couple of points to consider.
The front track is not the same as the shortened diff.
It does take all the Commodore hubs and power steering.
It is a pain in the arse for getting a wheel alignment.
If I done one again I would go with the HR.
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Hey Cliff mate not going with a V6 Conversions front end I’m sort of over Pats stuff I’m using a HR front end modified by a gentleman over here called Albert he has done quite a few, his conversion allows me to use the standard front sump and commodore power steering rack and I’ve been thinking of fitting the CRS coil over upgrade but don’t know if anybody has done this.
I am using Pats (V6 Conversions) rear suspension cradle and VE independent rear suspension.
I am using Pats (V6 Conversions) rear suspension cradle and VE independent rear suspension.
Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
This is where I ended up on the weekend
Nothing further down the leg but this at the top.
The mastic that they squeezed into all these gaps was probably worse than nothing at all would have been ok if it completely filled the gaps but when it is bits and pieces it just trapes moisture.Nothing further down the leg but this at the top.
Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
It was good of them to build in all these rust traps Neil, otherwise you would have nothing to do .....
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When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
That's true Blacky what was I thinking
Sometimes (actually all the time
) I wonder why we do this to ourselves the word masochist comes to mind
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Sometimes (actually all the time
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Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Sandblasted the repair piece for the dog leg and rust converted inside the body hopefully will be able to get into the repair and get it finished.
Couple of things on my Ute first and then into it.![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Couple of things on my Ute first and then into it.
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Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Things have stalled a little on my wagon since the Nationals, going overseas for a month soon so probably not much until I get back.
Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
One can never have enough stalled projects, but knowing you, it won’t be too long….
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
We arrived back in the land of plenty late yesterday afternoon after 20 hours travel, I can’t sleep on planes so had a good sleep, so good to be in our own bed after a month away.
Haven’t even walked into the workshop to say hello to Frank and The Reverend but will get back into it soon.
Have to contact Albert and pick up my crossmember in the next week or so.
Unfortunately going to be tied up for a bit, have to change a crankshaft on a 320mm V 18 Diesel for the Navy
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Haven’t even walked into the workshop to say hello to Frank and The Reverend but will get back into it soon.
Have to contact Albert and pick up my crossmember in the next week or so.
Unfortunately going to be tied up for a bit, have to change a crankshaft on a 320mm V 18 Diesel for the Navy
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Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Neil's FB Station Wagon
Only one ? Coupla days ....................
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When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.