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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:31 pm
by Errol62
Went in easy with all the original bits minus bottom rubbers and tubes as I always thought. All the tubes are the same length. Rubbers nipped up nicely. Beer o'clock.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:42 pm
by gpi
they are not...
that is what we are saying clay...
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:17 pm
by Errol62
Not sure what you mean guys. Rubbers are all compressed up as they were with the original front end. Same as what I did in my last car and that went from pillar to post over a decade, around the clock with no issues, this same front end.
Achtung baby. Happy Anzac Day.
It were on spesh.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:18 pm
by 62ekute
Errol62 wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:31 pm
Went in easy with all the original bits minus bottom rubbers and tubes as I always thought. All the tubes are the same length. Rubbers nipped up nicely. Beer o'clock.
FB ute driver, EK van project
cheers
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:47 pm
by Errol62
Couldn't resist a mock up. Front sill 205mm, rear 225mm. 185/70 fronts, 235/60 rear, gearbox, block and two bare heads up front. I will fit some taller front tyres and should be good.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:55 pm
by Errol62
Hurriedly Rectified Rob no doubt given up on me since I chopped the springs.
I'm pretty happy with how the stance is turning out. Could be lower but guards will be pretty well filled and no rubbing. Well we will see about that.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:00 pm
by Brett027
Great photo Clay. Love it
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:42 pm
by Errol62
Cheers brett.
FB ute driver, EK van project
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:47 pm
by Errol62
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:16 pm
by 62ekute
looking good Clay
- I kinda thought you were about finished at around 160 pages ... but nah
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:22 pm
by In the Shed
Looking good Clay, that citric acid is certainly the go. How far away is the reconditioned donk?
Stephen
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:28 pm
by Brett027
62ekute wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:16 pm
looking good Clay
- I kinda thought you were about finished at around 160 pages ... but nah
It's the project that just keeps giving!!! I'm glad 'cause there's lots to learn from it for me
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:46 pm
by Errol62
I just go on and on......
Expecting motor back next week Stephen, ready for assembly. Should have suspension and brakes sorted prior barring any surprises with the calipers.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:06 pm
by In the Shed
Expecting motor back next week Stephen, ready for assembly. Should have suspension and brakes sorted prior barring any surprises with the calipers.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
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Good job
Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:21 pm
by Errol62
Calipers are stripped and marinating in bucket of citric acid. One of the pipe ports was chewed out so replaced half shell from spares. I remember shearing off bleed screw on the same shell In ‘86.
Painted backing plates and other bits with the grey gloss enamel. Brush is just as good finish with this stuff, easier and more economical.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
