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Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 8:55 am
by funkyscooter
Hey Clay,
I ended up getting my bolts online from fixatefasteners.com.au. They have a good range (of metric). But if you can't wait (and they stock them), then I guess a trip to the big green box is in order.

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 11:19 am
by Wrongway Roger
Clay, if nothing suitable a the green shed, try Classic Fasteners on Grange road, Welland
I think I may have got them for Ammo's ute in stainless then did a quick polish using the pedestal drill.
Chher,
Roger

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 1:42 pm
by Errol62
Thanks fellas


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Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 6:59 pm
by Errol62
Bunnings was a waste of time as is often the case. Konnect Fastners at Lonsdale came up with these. Image
Which I toot with a file, followed by 120 up through the grades to 2500. Then felt wheel on the drill with cutting compound. Image
Then file down the square bit under the head to fit in the hole snd cut off most of the shank. Image
Voila! Half an hour later…..


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Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 9:44 pm
by EK283
Great Job Clay,

You should have been a Jeweler !!!

Greg

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 10:36 pm
by Errol62
You’re too kind Greg.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 11:07 pm
by Blacky
I reckon Bunnings motto should be "everything you don't need and nothing that you do "

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 10:12 am
by funkyscooter
That looks great! Now you just have to polish up the bumpers :roll:

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 5:34 pm
by Errol62
Here is the refurbished grille sitting in place.Image
Whole lot straighter than the old one. I was going to take out the vertical chrome like on a standard, but the horizontal bits need them there to hold them on. Most of the tabs are broken off and I ended up getting creative with a couple of self tappers. Spare grille I was thinking of using had the wobbly bottom bar tacked in place from behind, so I abandoned the idea of using it. Steel wool and crc are hands down my go to on the stainless.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 6:22 pm
by Errol62
Replace,set section here Scotty Image
I accidentally rusticated the number plate cleaning off some oversprayed enamel from the grille. Should have used turps.Image


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Fri May 22, 2026 7:25 pm
by Errol62
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That’ll do. Just got to polish up another three bolts.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 7:13 pm
by Errol62
Grille and indicators back on and I’m a lot happier with it. Image


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Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 9:01 pm
by EK283
Smiling!!!

Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 3:04 pm
by Errol62
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Dreary old day after some nice autumn weather here.

Question:
Why do I always have random fasteners left over after most any job?Image

All re-fitted ok. Image
Tidying up concealed wiring. No grommets anywhere. Image
Hiding…..Image


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Re: Elle’s 1960 FB 225 mild custom

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 5:48 pm
by Errol62
That’ll do for nowImage
Reckon she’s laughing now Greg.


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