Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:22 am

After finally working out that the tank that came in the ute is not right I’ve been using the tank from my van to mock up the tank surround to the extent im confident of the geometry, I’ve started by extending my donor cut on the side to form the replacement chassis rail box section.

Taken measurements and I’m confident in bending the extension up so I can reinstall prior to a final cut and shut on the vertical section of the rail near the top edge.

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Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:46 pm

Trial fit

FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:55 pm

Filled up holes in the rear cross member. Cut out chassis rail side. Gave things a liberal cost of ranex.

Ready to apply weld through primer after a quick wipe with thinners and weld in the donor panel.

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FireKraka · Post by **FireKraka** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:05 am

Nice mate your getting there

Neil

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:53 pm

FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:19 pm

I managed to set fire to the nylon zip on my cotton overalls

Tank surround finally tacked in place and I’m happy with the result so far.

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gpi · Post by **gpi** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:18 pm

looking really good clay. admire your patience with all those complex angles

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:08 pm

Cheers Patrick. Certainly is fiddly in places.

Great time to run out of mig wire. This means I’ve added 5kg to the weight of the car!!

Turned to playing with the hp motor.

Bores cleaned up with steel wool and wd40.

Thrust wear area discoloured where the rust was but feels smooth as. Turns freely.

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59wagon · Post by **59wagon** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:03 pm

Smashing through it Clay

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Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:35 pm

Thanks John
One of the fiddly bits

FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:50 pm

Went shopping today

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Harv · Post by **Harv** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:01 pm

Copper tubing... it was only a matter of time before you put those fabrication skills to work making a moonshine still

Cheers,
Harv

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:24 pm

5/16” bundy tubing for new fuel line Harv

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Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:48 pm

I’m doing what is comfortable to work on at this angle before I flip her over. A lot of stuff will be easier on the other side as I will be able to hold heat sink underneath with my left hand while I weld inside the tray with my right. I’m keen to turn her over now but keep finding more I can do prior. It’ll look prettier when I get some metalfix on it.

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Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:12 pm

Fark this is taking forever

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