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4d
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Look what I got this weekend!

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Well this weekend my mate parted with his FB for a better life with me! All very exciting and full of new project enthuesiasm. Anyway it came with a whole truck load of spare parts. Yes we loaded the truck the weekend before.
So anyway here are the photo's of it's pre project state.

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Have an Exceptional Day!
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EK JAY
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Post by EK JAY »

:D welcom 4d looks like a nice start
whats the plan :wink:
and where did they get that sticker on the back
window Driven not Hidden 8)
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Devilrod
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Post by Devilrod »

Some fun times ahead! Good start though.
Speed and Style........... One day I'll get the speed bit.
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Post by ben »

Welome 4d, looks like a good complete origional, at least you know what your getting in the way of rust etc. Look forward to seeing sum pics of your build-up
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Post by FB MAD »

Hey, that's my old bombs brother, same colour combo.Seagull grey with Dartford grey flash.

I'm jealous now, your's has more rust than mine too!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :wink: :wink: :wink:
I can't think what to write here so this will do.
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4d
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Post by 4d »

The Plan goes something like this....
Engine; 202 red, with 161 head, 308 valves, 350 holley, extractors
This came as part of the deal
HR disk brake front end (came with the car), I have some Torana disks and calipers that came with it also but am undecided on the value of converting to these. Will it change the stud pattern?
I have a shortened Commy rack to fit the front end.
I want a Trimatic so I can go auto and am considering a HQ or similar steering column with shifter on the column. I want a shifter on the column so I can keep the bench seet up front (just cause I like it that way).
I will probably need a different diff ratio (3.36 or 3.08?) to get better milage in the end.
Interior is Ok so only the seats need to be recovered the rest will stay original.
Bottom sills need to be replaced but I have replacement panels for this.
A paint job and then its all finished!

As for the stickers the previous owner has already rebuilt this car once and had many happy miles cruising out of it. Then it sat neglected for the past few years. The stickers are a testiment to this car being driven. Another one you can't read say's "Praise the Lowered!"
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Thommo
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Post by Thommo »

Gday 4d
Welcome to the forum :wink:
Great to see another ol'girl being saved 8)
Plenty of help on this site,
though it does sound as you know what your doing :)
Great to hear from you, keep us up to date mate.
Cheers
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EKSPCL
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Post by EKSPCL »

Good stuff 4d! Be interesting to see what's under the surface...

I hope that sign on the back wall doesn't say "F#*d parking only"
My 6yr old daughter said
"Dad your car's looking great! Which end is the front?"
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4d
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Post by 4d »

You spotted it!
Actually that is my wifes side of the shed :lol:
You might have spotted the other Fords in the background as well.
The FB shares it's home with a 1948 &*#@ Pilot Hot Rod project. It's OK it's running a 253.

I will confess now my last name is &*#@. Don't hold it against me!
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EKSPCL
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Post by EKSPCL »

That would explain your sign in name :?:

I did notice the car in the background, couldn't tell what it was though.

A "Holden parking only" sign would be a good addition to the next group of pics :wink:

Good luck with the project and enjoy :!:
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Post by dave68 »

The &*#@ I can cope with but the flag :shock: . Not so gool last night bro. :wink: There is always next week. :roll:
To save enbarresment it is the silver fern :oops:
Whatever....:(
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Post by Finny »

Fords and Kiwi's, it's all a bit too much to take at one time :wink: :wink: :wink:

Back to the car, good to see another one out on the far north side of Brisbane, hope to see it on the road. In the mean time, post lots of progress photo's. :D :D :D
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Post by Trev »

Welcome 4d, to answer the question, Torana's have the same stud pattern :D , Trev 8) .
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mrs ratbox

Post by mrs ratbox »

that cat likes it's picture taken :shock:
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4d
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Post by 4d »

Just a quick update on progress
I have now got the transmission hump done and the engine in and mounted. Still lots on the list to do but I am making some progress



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got some new wheels (jelly beans) that look the part

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