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Thanks Clay, I guess I have introduded a new problem with torana callipers and 13inch rim clearances. Will check my rim stash to see if either the 13 inch chromes or jellybeans will fit over them. A new question: do FB Special glovebox lids have the Special badge?

Brett,

You're OK using HR wheel centres with Torana discs and calipers - but the track is increased close to an inch. With Torana wheel centres you'll be fine, and maybe your jellybeans' offset is correct for Torana discs.

Rob

Brett027 wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:04 pm A new question: do FB Special glovebox lids have the Special badge?

no.

Ta

ardiesse wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:18 pm Brett,

You're OK using HR wheel centres with Torana discs and calipers - but the track is increased close to an inch. With Torana wheel centres you'll be fine, and maybe your jellybeans' offset is correct for Torana discs.

Rob

Thanks Rob

Plenty of 13" and 14" torana offset wheels around that will bring the track back in.

FB ute driver, EK van project

Bit more boot lid progress. Should buff up well. Will put back on car before final coats.

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Another question: are the boot hinges painted black including where they bolt on to the boot lid? If not, has anyone got any pictures to show what they should look like please?
This is what car looked like when I got her, but it had been resprayed a few times and I don't know if this is factory look.

Brett,

The condition of the paintwork in the boot suggests it's factory original. If you duplicate it, you can't go wrong.

Rob

Hi Rob, its had a hard life and definitely had several later layers of black in there so was not sure.

Body colour on the hinges and parcel tray supports Brett

FB ute driver, EK van project

Another problem sorted. Many thanks. See what tomorrow brings.

Final rust and dent repair done today. Every panel has paint now so happy to be past the grinding, banging, welding stuff. Things are starting to get serious now.

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Good going Brett

FB ute driver, EK van project

Thanks Clay, I see you have a bit going on too.
Big shed clean out coming up including floor wash, before interior and door jam final coats, panel hanging and then full on paint splash. Going to be a busy couple of weeks. Glad to be away from power tools now too.