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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:53 pm
by Blacky
Brett027 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 4:50 pm
Fitted a brake booster today. An Ebay special (18 months ago) and of dubious pedigree.
Easyish job that involves reshaping the master cylinder brake line to align with the booster outlet and then mounting the booster on the inner guard so as it fits. Fortunately I have a spare PBR V44 booster and already had a line to go from the master cylinder to the booster inlet that fitted.
Trap for the unwary- you will need to get hold of the brass fittings that screw into the booster and hold the brake fluid pipes. This booster did not have them included, but fortunately just ratted them off the V44.
I have not been impressed with the standard brakes, mainly because my expectations relate to modern cars and how they feel. In the ACT, everybody drives on your back bumper, so slow brakes are a risky proposition if the driver behind isn't alert. Wilma now stops with considerably more enthusiasm, and the pedal feel hasn't changed that much. Very happy.
With the steering and brakes much improved, I will finish buffing the paint, do the tappets, install front mudflaps and then head off to Nuriootpa with confidence that she is good to go.
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Fixed it for ya
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:55 pm
by Brett027
Bad Blacky. I am not going this year. Victoria 'not the Nationals' with ute next year.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 5:35 pm
by Errol62
Oh, roflpip.
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 5:41 pm
by Errol62
I fell for for the the same with the brass unions. Never tried mine without, but with wasn't very impressive.
Good luck on the market mate. She is bound to appeal widely, and they will be getting a fantastic car, for an FB of course........
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 6:04 pm
by Brett027
Errol62 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 5:35 pm
Oh, roflpip.
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Is that a local dialect?
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 6:40 pm
by Errol62
Modern English slang Brett.
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 6:45 pm
by Brett027
Still coming to terms with old English slang
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:30 pm
by Brett027
Another couple of jobs done on Wilma. Little side mirror and front mudflaps.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:18 pm
by Errol62
Nice touch Brett
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:45 pm
by Brett027
Thanks Clay. Have fun for me at the Nats
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:02 am
by Blacky
You shoulda come ……
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Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:09 am
by Brett027
Last post for Wilma from me anyway. Wilma is moving to Craigieburn, Victoria on Monday. I hope her new owner Paul enjoys her greatly.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:18 am
by funkyscooter
Sad/Happy days Brett. Well done on the sale.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:25 am
by Brett027
Thanks mate. I am very happy - learnt a lot, enjoyed the process and soon will have a lot of extra room in my garage. Also, sale was easy, enjoyable and both of us got what we wanted. Who knows, might see it at Echuca next year.
Re: Wilma FB project
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:39 pm
by Errol62
Congratulations Brett. That leaves room for more fun……
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
