Can't wait to see the finished result,
Mike
FB daily driver
What an inspirational change. I am very interested in the upolstry. What kind of machine did you use and how heavy/thick is that great patterend material? Do you know what it was actually designed for, cutains, chairs? I always thought I would need a special; machine to redo my seats, if not then I probably should stop sitting around waiting
Can't wait to see the finished result,
Mike
Can't wait to see the finished result,
Mike
Hi Mike
The material that we used is upholstery material designed for lounges and chairs. Basically the same thickness that is fitted to normal lounge chairs.
The headliner is a thinner material but also an upholstery material, I also used this for the tabs that the wires slot through and hold the material in place when it is on the seat. You will see what I mean when you disassemble your seat. (Holden used white cloth type of material to hold the vinyl.)
PM me your postal address and I’ll send some off cuts to you, then you will be able to make up your own mind as to whether you think it is suitable for your project.
We have had the front seat in the lounge for the last 8 weeks and it has been tested by kids and adults – no wear or letting go of the seams so I am confident that it will last when fitted to the car.
I figure a lounge gets more use then a car seat and most lounges last a reasonable amount of time.
As for the sewing machine it is a Singer that was purchased from Kmart around 10 years ago and is on its last legs – it is a very basic model that does straight and zig zag sewing (no fancy shit). If I remember correctly it cost around 199 bucks. The deal is that if I stuff it I will buy the missus a new one. So far so good – just remember to use denim needles and upholstery thread.
The material that we used is upholstery material designed for lounges and chairs. Basically the same thickness that is fitted to normal lounge chairs.
The headliner is a thinner material but also an upholstery material, I also used this for the tabs that the wires slot through and hold the material in place when it is on the seat. You will see what I mean when you disassemble your seat. (Holden used white cloth type of material to hold the vinyl.)
PM me your postal address and I’ll send some off cuts to you, then you will be able to make up your own mind as to whether you think it is suitable for your project.
We have had the front seat in the lounge for the last 8 weeks and it has been tested by kids and adults – no wear or letting go of the seams so I am confident that it will last when fitted to the car.
I figure a lounge gets more use then a car seat and most lounges last a reasonable amount of time.
As for the sewing machine it is a Singer that was purchased from Kmart around 10 years ago and is on its last legs – it is a very basic model that does straight and zig zag sewing (no fancy shit). If I remember correctly it cost around 199 bucks. The deal is that if I stuff it I will buy the missus a new one. So far so good – just remember to use denim needles and upholstery thread.
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Doors
Finally got back to the car this weekend – Number 2 son volunteered to help, so why not a bit of sanding.
Oh yea I need to revise my to do list, the Paint, Paint, Paint needs to be updated to
Sand, Sand, Sand, Paint, Sand, Sand, Sand……
Therefore I will also revise the nationals visit to 2007
We started on the doors. Spent a couple of hours gutting them out. Encountered only minor problems, two of the door division channel adjustment studs needed some persuasions to unscrew, one of the rear windows regulator is seized near the end of it’s run – made it somewhat difficult to remove and most of the screws located at the end of the chrome were rusted into place, they were soon removed with a cold chisel…..
There is no rust under the trim – it’s 46 years of dirt.
We got the passengers side doors sanded, bogged a couple of small dents and then undercoated the outside.
Next step will be to undercoat the inside of these doors, then sand back, then spot putty any paint chips and more undercoat followed by more sanding…maybe sandblasting and the bare metal respray might have been an easier option?
I have to admit that this stage is one of the most tedious in car restoration, but if we do a bit every weekend we will finish it
Oh yea I need to revise my to do list, the Paint, Paint, Paint needs to be updated to
Sand, Sand, Sand, Paint, Sand, Sand, Sand……
Therefore I will also revise the nationals visit to 2007
We started on the doors. Spent a couple of hours gutting them out. Encountered only minor problems, two of the door division channel adjustment studs needed some persuasions to unscrew, one of the rear windows regulator is seized near the end of it’s run – made it somewhat difficult to remove and most of the screws located at the end of the chrome were rusted into place, they were soon removed with a cold chisel…..
There is no rust under the trim – it’s 46 years of dirt.
We got the passengers side doors sanded, bogged a couple of small dents and then undercoated the outside.
Next step will be to undercoat the inside of these doors, then sand back, then spot putty any paint chips and more undercoat followed by more sanding…maybe sandblasting and the bare metal respray might have been an easier option?
I have to admit that this stage is one of the most tedious in car restoration, but if we do a bit every weekend we will finish it
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Thats no good about not being able to make it for the 2006 Nationals. On the bright side no need to rush the resto now.
What size compressor are you running for the spray painting? How many CFM?
Stewart
What size compressor are you running for the spray painting? How many CFM?
Stewart
Feelin free in a '61 FB.
Member of FB-EK Holden Car Club Of NSW Inc.
Check out the Rebuild of Old Timer
Member of FB-EK Holden Car Club Of NSW Inc.
Check out the Rebuild of Old Timer
Stewart
Yep it’s a pity it won’t be ready for the Nats. I did read somewhere on this forum that once the time and dollars are estimated for a project you need to double the dollars and triple the time…My dollars are still on budget but the time has blown out – work the curse of the restoration man….
On the brighter side I will be at Ettamogah Pub on Sunday to check out the cars.
The air compressor was purchased from Supercheap some years back can’t remember the air flow but supplies enough for spray painting – it has a duel outlet – high and regulated pressure, I added a water trap and second regulator for the air to the spray gun, this is car number 4 painted with this set up. I changes to a gravity gun on car 3, I get a better finish then the old suction type (just my opinion)
Air comp update - 14cfm 2.5hp 40l tank
Yep it’s a pity it won’t be ready for the Nats. I did read somewhere on this forum that once the time and dollars are estimated for a project you need to double the dollars and triple the time…My dollars are still on budget but the time has blown out – work the curse of the restoration man….
On the brighter side I will be at Ettamogah Pub on Sunday to check out the cars.
The air compressor was purchased from Supercheap some years back can’t remember the air flow but supplies enough for spray painting – it has a duel outlet – high and regulated pressure, I added a water trap and second regulator for the air to the spray gun, this is car number 4 painted with this set up. I changes to a gravity gun on car 3, I get a better finish then the old suction type (just my opinion)
Air comp update - 14cfm 2.5hp 40l tank
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Motor Reinstaulation
Time for another update.
The painting has come to a stop due to cold weather. The body is finished on the inside and the outside has two coats. (Except for the trim).
So this weekend we refitted the motor.
A new clutch assembly was fitted to the motor and then the gearbox was attached.
The tappet cover was replaced with an old one to avoid scratching the paint from the chain.
The only problem encountered in the process was that the new clutch hose turned out to be a back brake hose
However that did not matter that much as the uni joints have not been fitted to the drive shaft,
nor the radiator re-cored or new exhaust ordered. So a test drive was not on the agenda.
We fitted some of the old exhaust, small piece of the front pipe and a muffler, the old leaking radiator,
short piece of garden hose and a funnel as a fuel tank.
Connected the negative lead to the motor and positive lead to the starter motor.
Removed the plugs and cranked it for a good minute or two to get the oil up.
We then replaced the plugs, filled the funnel with fuel, cranked her some more, ran a wire from the battery positive to the coil, dumped a capful of fuel down the carby, crossed fingers and toes and hit the crank again.
Two spins and off she went……….what a great feeling to see and hear her running especially as she had been rebuilt last September and sitting on the stand since.
The static timming was spot on and no adjustment of the dizzy was needed.
I was informed that the alloy timing gears create extra noise, however this does not seem to be the case in this motor.
We ran her for around half an hour constantly varying the revs whilst she warmed up to avoid glazing the bore.
My main concern was the tappet adjustment, they were set to specs cold. I have read that they need to be adjusted hot, however as there is no excessive tappet noise so I will not have to play with them whilst the motor is running and therefore avoid an oil slick in the engine bay.
The only problem encountered is a fuel leak from the fuel bowl gasket – the only part, exept the coil that is not reconditioned (it was OK back in 2003
) – that will teach me not to take short cuts. I will order a rebuild kit this week and do the job properly. 
We were very happy with the weekends results and retired with a stubby or two
The painting has come to a stop due to cold weather. The body is finished on the inside and the outside has two coats. (Except for the trim).
So this weekend we refitted the motor.
A new clutch assembly was fitted to the motor and then the gearbox was attached.
The tappet cover was replaced with an old one to avoid scratching the paint from the chain.
The only problem encountered in the process was that the new clutch hose turned out to be a back brake hose
However that did not matter that much as the uni joints have not been fitted to the drive shaft,
nor the radiator re-cored or new exhaust ordered. So a test drive was not on the agenda.
We fitted some of the old exhaust, small piece of the front pipe and a muffler, the old leaking radiator,
short piece of garden hose and a funnel as a fuel tank.
Connected the negative lead to the motor and positive lead to the starter motor.
Removed the plugs and cranked it for a good minute or two to get the oil up.
We then replaced the plugs, filled the funnel with fuel, cranked her some more, ran a wire from the battery positive to the coil, dumped a capful of fuel down the carby, crossed fingers and toes and hit the crank again.
Two spins and off she went……….what a great feeling to see and hear her running especially as she had been rebuilt last September and sitting on the stand since.
The static timming was spot on and no adjustment of the dizzy was needed.
I was informed that the alloy timing gears create extra noise, however this does not seem to be the case in this motor.
We ran her for around half an hour constantly varying the revs whilst she warmed up to avoid glazing the bore.
My main concern was the tappet adjustment, they were set to specs cold. I have read that they need to be adjusted hot, however as there is no excessive tappet noise so I will not have to play with them whilst the motor is running and therefore avoid an oil slick in the engine bay.
The only problem encountered is a fuel leak from the fuel bowl gasket – the only part, exept the coil that is not reconditioned (it was OK back in 2003
) – that will teach me not to take short cuts. I will order a rebuild kit this week and do the job properly. We were very happy with the weekends results and retired with a stubby or two
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Sounds like a well earned stubby - well done. Always good to hear a new old grey fire back into life. Thanx for the update.
Stewart
Stewart
Feelin free in a '61 FB.
Member of FB-EK Holden Car Club Of NSW Inc.
Check out the Rebuild of Old Timer
Member of FB-EK Holden Car Club Of NSW Inc.
Check out the Rebuild of Old Timer
I remember I have a FB.....
After that last well earned stubby or ten, another 5 months have passed and I forgot about the FB.... again
I see the membership has grown by 86 and we now have moderators..good to see the site going ahead.
The Fb has been collecting dust in the shed, whilst we built 2 ride on mower paddock bashers. The son wanted one .. I had a ride and decided I needed one too
They are old Victas fitted with posty bike motors..top speed 65k
They are awesome fun..but thats not getting the FB done..
Sunday we returned to the shed and continued on the FB. Done up and fitted the tail shaft..the rear uni was expensive as but I want anything that moves or rotates to be in a new condition.
Replaced the exhaust..New old stock engine pipe from ebay and new muffler from the local exhaust shop..they still make them to the original specs.. the tail pipe is still ok and was not replaced...Filled the gearbox with oil and fitted a new hydralic hose to the clutch slave cylinder. Refitted petrol tank and connected fuel lines.
Next weekend we will bleed and adjust the clutch, fill the tank, find a suitable crate and go for the first test drive..I think we did the brakes properly
guess we will find out...
I see the membership has grown by 86 and we now have moderators..good to see the site going ahead.
The Fb has been collecting dust in the shed, whilst we built 2 ride on mower paddock bashers. The son wanted one .. I had a ride and decided I needed one too
They are old Victas fitted with posty bike motors..top speed 65k
They are awesome fun..but thats not getting the FB done..
Sunday we returned to the shed and continued on the FB. Done up and fitted the tail shaft..the rear uni was expensive as but I want anything that moves or rotates to be in a new condition.
Replaced the exhaust..New old stock engine pipe from ebay and new muffler from the local exhaust shop..they still make them to the original specs.. the tail pipe is still ok and was not replaced...Filled the gearbox with oil and fitted a new hydralic hose to the clutch slave cylinder. Refitted petrol tank and connected fuel lines.
Next weekend we will bleed and adjust the clutch, fill the tank, find a suitable crate and go for the first test drive..I think we did the brakes properly
guess we will find out...[b][color=#EEAD0E]Andrew....AKA FC_1958 on the "other" forum[/color][/b]