FMIC started today

Well decided it was about time i made a start on my FMIC.
Removed head lights,5 of the 8 bolts sheared off,Great

Removed bumper and cut out area ready for FMIC.

Bumper and front splitter are going to body shop to be painted

Lots to do, but time is not an issue.

I will post pics as i go along.

[BIG"E"]

Good luck matey!!!!!!!!

[DukeBoy]

About time

Keep us posted.

[C. J.]

The last one i did only took 4 hrs including cutting the bumper

I am toying with going for facelift bumper and P1 splitter.
Hunted ebay,scoobynet,piston heads,not a single facelift bumper worth buying.

[Scott.T]

IMHO facelift bumper looks wrong unless you get the bonnet, lights and grill to go with it.
It just seems to stick out to far where it joins the grill/headlights.

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

IMHO facelift bumper looks wrong unless you get the bonnet, lights and grill to go with it.
It just seems to stick out to far where it joins the grill/headlights.

Oh for sure mate, i will either do the lot or nothing.
To be honest,i am doing the FMIC for looks more than anything,its already going to cost a fair bit,FMIC,New induction kit,Proper hose clips( Bloomin Expensive)Bumper respray,front splitter respray,Loads of replacement clips etc, So if i add bonnet,headlights,vents,grill etc its going to be a load of dosh.

Anyone want to buy a Vers 4/5 top mount I/C with samco hose and bailey dump valve?

Originally Posted by C. J.

The last one i did only took 4 hrs including cutting the bumper

You wont do a classic properly in 4 hours matey

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Crowman

You wont do a classic properly in 4 hours matey

Would that be with or without 15mm copper tubing.??????????












only joking CJ

[2-jaffacake-tone]

a good days work with the right tools on a classic, cut cut cut and cut some more!!! hope it gos ok mate

[C. J.]

so there's no cutting with a newage !

Originally Posted by 2-jaffacake-tone

a good days work with the right tools on a classic, cut cut cut and cut some more!!! hope it gos ok mate

Thanks mate,
I am rather fortunate as my brother was a panel beater for many years,and is rather good at all that stuff.
I am following a guide i found on scoobynet,here is a link,what you guys think.

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/projects-40/58 ... oject.html

I tell you what did suprise me was how heavy the intercooler is compared to the top mount, i know its bigger but its well heavy.

[SUBARMAN]

You will be wanting a special front upper strut brace next - free with special packs of Wagon Wheels at the moment, I believe!

Originally Posted by SUBARMAN

You will be wanting a special front upper strut brace next - free with special packs of Wagon Wheels at the moment, I believe!

Ah Keith,you could be so right there, Remind me how it looks,cant remember if its got coloured ends or not.

[2-jaffacake-tone]

very good write up there never took the wing off to do them but follow that you shoulnt go far wrong.

hevy is a under statement lol , just an idea put all the plastic you cut off the bumper and the old intercooler in the boot to even things up a bit

First couple of pics.
Will continue to add as i go on,it wont be a guide just a little look at how good or bad it all goes.

[img]http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/southeastscoobies/05122008171.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/southeastscoobies/05122008172.jpg[/img]

Very bling FMIC matey

[DukeBoy]

Abit of painting to do i see

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Abit of painting to do i see

Bumper support and radiator top brackets off with sand balster and powder coating.

Will put pics up when they are back and fitted.