Headlight Peak Rust Panel

[Robo]

Hi All
Just picked up my FB Ute Farm find and have noticed that is is a bit difficult to track down Headlight peak rust panels. Is there any one in Australia selling them .

Cheers - Rob

[Blacky]

G'day Rob, welcome to the forum mate have you tried Taylors in QLD ??? I don't know if they do them but is worth a shot - if not they come up on Epay fairly regularly.

Got any photos of your ute ????

[Robo]

Cheers. ....Been trolling this side for a while now and its extremely inspirational. ...will post up a pic when i work out how to do it.....Got plans for LS1 with auto ,disc brakes, maybe 4 link tear end ...Thanks

[Blacky]

sweet - Tapatalk is how I post pics these days

[Robo]

Sorry about the spelling....its fat fingers and phones dont mix ...Rob

[In the Shed]

Hey Rob,
Welcome to the forum and pleased to hear you are working to save a ute. There are some folk on here that really appreciate the merits of an Aussie icon in the FB / EK Utes.

Look forward to seeing some pics of your car.

Regards
Stephen

[Robo]

Here she is

[FJWALLY]

Welcome Rob - Go the Utes!!!!

Second that Taylors for the rust panels - I didn't have a super smooth transaction with him but his panels are good - they have the proper 1.6mm Aus steel and rares are 1.2mm unknown source - still better than trying to make yourself and both reasonably priced I think.

Look forward to seeing your progress

[Robo]

Thanks for that .....Have just left a message with him ....i also thought i nailed a photo but its not to be ....will get there......Also purchased an FJ Sedan from the same farm which i want to flick....and have just finished building a VC valiant with a fuel injected slant six with rack and pinion steering and 4 wheel disc brakes.....Gotta love a project :.......Rob

[Wrongway Roger]

Welcome Robo
You will find heaps of input and some good advice here. Great to see another ute saved.
Did your farm fund come for out Burra way ?

Cheer Roger
President SA FB- EK club

[Robo]

Thanks Roger.....Farm find was from waikarie. ..Cheers

[ardiesse]

Rob (2),

What sort of condition is the FJ in? Just curious . . .
Seems that South Australia still has "farm finds" to be found. I remember seeing a green FE sedan on a property just west of Renmark where the Berri bypass turns off the Sturt Highway.

Rob (1)

[Robo]

The FJ is ok ...has lots of surface rust and the LHF upright is missing....also bought the front end from a HD as well....The farmer has heaps of cars but is reluctant to sell anything. ...He doesnt like Holdens and they were out the back of the shed rusting way....there is also a FC wagon up there that is rotten to the core which was the one i really wanted until i saw it wasc a total basket case.....I wish these people would sell the before they rotted into the ground so someone else could enjoy them ......Rob

[In the Shed]

Hey Rob,
Hope you might get a chance to chuck a couple pics of your ute on the forum soon. Always interested to see what has turned up in our backyard.

Regards
Stephen

[In the Shed]

Rob,

I see this person is selling rust replacement pieces for FB/EK guards.
Stephen

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