Electroplating: Ford Falcon 500 XY Ute Restoration Part 64

[@douglasamills]

Always fun to watch i enjoy watching the build.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks, Doug. I very much appreciate that. :-)

[@tonyrosenberg5493]

The first mystery bracket goes from the radiator support panel to the grill. The weird little tongue holds the bonnet release cable. The other chunky z brackets are for the Ute bumperettes.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Tony, I went out and checked and you are correct. Have a lovely week. :-)

[@MrButtonpresser]

Helped a friend body-swap his XY GT back in the early 80s. I definitely can't remember where everything goes now. Thanks for the videos.

[@DonsTrix]

You’re very welcome. Have a lovely Christmas. Time does seem to slip away. :-)

[@philb386]

Hi Andrew, the 3 mistry Z brackets go under the head lights and support the guards, 1 a side. On the radiator panel, near the bottom , the are holes with captive nuts and an embossed ridge to help with correct placement.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Phill. I went out and checked, and you are correct. Have a lovely Christmas. :-)

[@adamheazlett1179]

Job 1 .Sturdy steel bench with 6 inch angle vice .Bench on wheels very handy

[@DonsTrix]

Hi Adam. Yes, maybe even a big steel plate over the top of the bench. I have would be adequate for me. :-)

[@TheSuzukik5]

Another great episode, really enjoyed watching the chemical etching 🤩 thanks Andrew and Josh.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much Kim. I hope all is well. Have a good week. :-)👍

[@daleeamens1704]

That's coming along just can't wait for it to cruise cheers Dale

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Dale. me too. :-)

[@villiers1259]

Hi Don Always great videos still metal finishing stripping and rust repair on the xy. Keeps me inspired and skills I can use for assembly time. Cheers

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks mate that’s good to hear. Happy new year and I have 2023 is a good one for you. :-)

[@johnplunkett6633]

those 3 black brackets are to hold the front gaurds near the headlight you need 2 for each side

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks for that John, It is nice to finally know. :-)

[@russelblackwell6041]

Top XY grill bracket to radiator support Don x2 in a set top has 2 screws bottom has 2 of those is it 1/2' bolts with those star washer heads I Think been a while brain not as sharp as it use to be so i stand to be corrected. You have made great process can never have enough spares

[@DonsTrix]

I went out and checked and you are 100% correct. Thanks very much Russell :-)

[@markbehr88]

Looking great. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much Mark. Merry Christmas to you and your family too. :-)

[@markbehr88]

Btw. You should do a video on the Fairlane. Will be worth $$ some day.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Mark. Maybe in the future.:-)

[@WesW3187]

Have a very merry Christmas guys.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much Wes. Hopefully I will have another video coming out before Christmas. But if not, have a lovely Christmas yourself and greetings to you and your family.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Great progress as always Andrew!! You could start a spare parts shop with all that stuff!!

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks tiger. Yes, and that’s not all of it. I have been digging around with these parts for a long time now, and it is good to see them looking shiny.:-)

[@craigruhle5011]

The pressed Z brackets are front guards to rad support And heavy z brackets are rear bumper brackets

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Craig. Have a lovely holiday. :-)

[@doctormengele961]

As usual lovely work Don , the old girl is going to look magnificent better than new cheers mate looking forward to the progress and may you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year 👍

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much. I am Looking to make a bit of progress while Josh is on holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. :-)

[@waynebooth5193]

Hi don really enjoyed this one ,,,made in Australia ! That single bracket 3.33 min in pretty sure its holds the wiring harness up under the steering column.

[@DonsTrix]

Apparently that bracket goes from the Radiator Support panel to the grill. Who would’ve thought. thanks very much anyway Wayne. Have a lovely week.:-)

[@daleeamens1704]

Whoops merry Christmas to you All cheers Dale

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks mate much appreciate that. Merry Christmas to you and your family too. :-)

[@killbill_1967]

Thanks for another informative video. Looks like the home zinc setup works well. I would have to agree that NOS parts or refurbished original parts are my preference too. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much Bill. You are welcome and I am glad you enjoyed the video. I certainly enjoyed making it. You won’t believe this! But I ended up buying the whole idler arm anyway. Have a lovely week. :-)

[@overlandingand4WD]

Those two dog leg brackets look like rear ute bumperette mounting brackets

[@DonsTrix]

I reckon you’re probably right. :-)

[@craigjones6887]

mystry bracket is rad support to grille

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks mate that seems to be correct. Have a good week Craig.:-)

[@malcolmgray1725]

They might be a bracket for the bumper

[@DonsTrix]

That’s possible. Merry Christmas Malcolm. :-) :-)

[@benjohnson7170]

Good one on showing us the zinc stuff. It's still witchcraft to me tho. Also the baby powder on the bench? Stubborn nuts😆

[@DonsTrix]

Hi Ben. It isn’t all that hard when you get into it. In fact, it’s good fun. The baby powder is to put on my hands so I can get the rubber gloves to slip on easily.:-)

[@flynnpreston5337]

Great work! If ya take the ball joint rubbers in to your local parts shop they can match them up. I use a certain part number they fit all my fords, Toyotas ,Mazdas so I’m guessing they are all around the same size anyway.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks for that Flynn. Great idea. My ball joint rubbers are in average condition. It would be a good idea to replace them. :-)

[@batmanlives6456]

The z bracket, I think, goes from the inner side of the rail ( small bolt hole ) and the large hole has a bush in it to hold the rod from the auto shifter Then another rod goes up to column linkage Hope this helps

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Bat Man. I will check that out in my workshop manual. Have a lovely week. :-)

[@fixitnige]

Great stuff Don it's amazing when you strip a car how much room you need to store every thing lol :) cheers Nigel

[@DonsTrix]

Hi Nigel. That is very true. I have been thinking of stripping the blue ute down, except I have nowhere to put all the parts. I think I might have to get a shed just to do that on its own.:-)

[@craigjones6887]

unpainted brackets @ 4.42 rear bar brackets

[@DonsTrix]

Bumper bar bracket is correct I checked thanks mate . :-)

[@tongoio]

I have to get myself a set up like that.

[@DonsTrix]

Yes, it is a lot of fun making all the old parts look like you. :-)

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Great Video Andrew, really like your zinc work, may have to look into one of those kits. Merry Xmas to you, Josh and family !

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks very much Tom. Does that mean you didn’t like any of the other work that I did?😩 at least you liked zinc work I did😁. Seriously, If I had a zincing place close by, that did a good job I would happily go to them. Merry Christmas to you and your family. And Mr. sandwich 🥪 :-)

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@DonsTrix haha , love all your work mate !

[@darrentaylor321]

Great work love the build, have watched every episode. Would love to know more about the zinc kit, I have always wanted to try it but have fallen short on getting the gold chromate. Thanks

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Darren, I got the 10L kit from Jane plating. janekits.com.au/products/zinc-kit-10-ltrs/

[@samperras]

Thanks for that

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Sam. :-)

[@nickf6062]

Great work enjoying these videos too much and don't get out and do my own work 😁

[@DonsTrix]

Hi Nick, that’s nice to hear. I hope you find it a little inspiring, and it gets you out there sooner or later.😁

[@BrianKay-ll2cv]

3.23 I think the radiator support panel to top of grill surround.3.30 radiator support panel to front mud guard near the head light. 4.20 don't know for sure maybe C4 gear change cross over bar (passenger side support bracket) used on the column shift auto's??? PS Have a great Christmas guys.

[@DonsTrix]

Thanks Mr. T. I think you might be right I guess time will tell. Merry Christmas to you and your family too. :-)

[@doctormengele961]

Where did you get the kit or chemicals to plate those parts ?? Wouldnt mind giving it a go myself you made it look easy 👍

[@DonsTrix]

Hey mate. Got it from Jane plating. 10L kit janekits.com.au/products/zinc-kit-10-ltrs/

[@doctormengele961]

@@DonsTrix thanx champion 👍

[@texscrotum2497]

Merry Christmas mate…great vid as usual…thanks for sharing your zinc plating adventures, I might have to look into this as I’ve often wondered how well those kits really work (I’m definitely not going to send all my stuff to be plated by someone else as that seems like a nightmare lol 😝 )…I like the idea of being able to plate my parts one bag at a time and then returning them to the same bag and just getting a production line going 😉…if you’re happy with the results then I’m sure I would be 👍.What kit did you use…link etc? Love your work…cheers 🍻

[@DonsTrix]

Merry Christmas to you too. It is really satisfying doing the zinc work. I love it. The zinc kids work really well I bought the 10L one. It is made by Jane plating, if you Google it, it will pop up. :-)

[@waynelea3468]

What kit did you use for the zinc?

[@subaruadventures]

Probably Janes Plating Kits, Zinc Kit 10 Ltrs. Look up Google for them. This is the kit i will be using.

[@DonsTrix]

Correct, Jane plating 10l kit janekits.com.au/products/zinc-kit-10-ltrs/