Andrew's fb - the transformation to Colleen

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Andrew's fb - the transformation to Colleen

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Hello all I thought I would share the news that FB wannabe is dead....... Because I bought one :D :D 8) . It's the one of ebay, Now don't be too judgemental from these photos, from what I can tell she has had a rough trot for the past 6 months, she was used as a daily for years then sold of when the dude lost his job and couldn't afford to fix the clutch (yeah it's stuffed). From there a older couple bought it with the intention t fix it up but decided to spend the cash setting up their new holiday home. It sat outside under a car cover for about 4 months till I bought it. I had only just got it home and she was in need of a damn good clean.

On Sunday I spent about 3 hours on her and gave her a good wash, polished up all the chrome on the outside and started to give her a cut and polish. It was a very rewarding 3 hours and now I refer to this car as a diamond in the rough, I couldn't be happier with the way she is cleaning up and will post more pics when I feel she is ready. Wow I really can't believe that I own one of these, I have wanted one for 15 years. It's going to be the best summer of my life. 8)

Might be time for a name change, FB wannabe doesn't fit the bill anymore :P


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big potential in that car! change your sig :)
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Post by FB wannabe »

way ahead of you :D Thanks for the comments
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Congratulations 8)

Whats the plans?
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good work
about time you got a real car you will have to sell the f**d now

looks like the grave yard will be getting a work
out next time you go there :D

will you have it ready 4 the cruise this saturday night

cheers dave
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Post by Oldnblue »

Cool!! Good stuff...looks like a great base. Do you have any specific plans or will you be enjoying her exactly as is?
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Post by smooth »

Sweeeet! :D

Congrats on your purchase we expect big things of you, since you have so much time to plan.

Regards, Smooth 8)
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Post by Grimbo »

Great to see, :) she does look the goods as well. Congratulations :D .

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Well done! Ahh the feeling of owning an FB! 8)

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Post by MINT62 »

great stuff andrew
congrats on the purchase :wink:
looks good
will catch up soon for a squizy etc
now about that name:FB4ME, FBGUNNAB,FBANDY, :wink: :)

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Post by trevmc62 »

from fbwannabe to fbsetmefree or fbisforme good on you man
got a name for the car yet if not what about "SPIKE" I come by this by putting the two number plate together and get woy woy which if you remember Spike milligan use to say was his favorite town in Australia/NSW
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Post by FB wannabe »

Thanks for the comments. As for plans I don't really know, I am keen to keep it original but everybody is in my ear to put a HR front end/ red motor in it but for now I just want to get it on the road and drive it. Regardless of diveline the plan is to do it up old school - spats, whitewalls, sunshade, steelies with hubcaps, and possibly venetions. The car is all original except for the blue paint, is was grey with the white flash.

Hey Dave is there a cruise on this weekend ? I didn't know. It won't be ready though still needs alot of cleaning and then there is the clutch :roll: also she is not registed.
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Post by Devilrod »

Good Stuff!!!

Ahh now the fun really begins, looks like a good solid starting point.
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Post by Trev »

Well done, looks great, just fix the clutch and enjoy it, gray motor and all. It's easy for "everybody" to say do this do that, stuff them just enjoy it :D ,
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yep cruise sat posted in SA thred 8)
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