Rach's 1959 FC

[1950s_rach]

Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

And you'll have to forgive me for my sometimes utter noob-ness, I'm a girl who is by no means mechanically minded!

Me? I'm a 1940s/50s obsessed web development librarian who pretty much lives vintage.

I bought my 1959 FC almost two years ago to the date, and it's been a slow process (and a comedy of errors) getting her roadworthy. My partner has an XP wagon, and I'd always been interested in classic cars... so it was a no brainer. Purchased as an investment, and I don't care if it takes me 20 years to get her done.

Anyway, pics first.













Standard grey motor, twin carbs, extractors.

Already - removed lowering blocks, bought new tyres, and done rust removal in floorpans / rear quarters.

Currently happening - new king pins and brake overhaul (then it's roadworthy!)

Eventually - respray, rechrome, pearlcraft steering wheel, new carpet and roof lining.

[steamman]

NICE ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Deano

[simins]

Kool

Simon Addison

[jack_fc]

welcome, rach!
nice FC, mate  8) 8)
being "by no means mechanically minded" certainly wont earn you any flak around here - only additional help!
and being a girl will certainly endear you to most of us  :)

cheers, jack

ps   if you want to impress the girls on this forum as well as the blokes, consider fitting a foxtail to the
     FCs aerial for a start...  ;D

[1950s_rach]

Cheers guys!

Jack, you know what, my brother actually shot a fox and hung the tail up on a fence to dry out for me, but one of the dogs ran off with it! I'll have to get him back on the case.

[jack_fc]

Cheers guys!

Jack, you know what, my brother actually shot a fox and hung the tail up on a fence to dry out for me, but one of the dogs ran off with it! I'll have to get him back on the case.

please do!!

(otherwise, you'd have to paint that lovely blue and white FC black  :o :o::), or worse still; trade it for an FE...  ;))

[GOA350]

I love the look, but i am surprised you removed the lowering blocks. I would have thought that it could do with it being lowered. But if that is how you want it, then that's cool too. Gotta love the white walls. Welcome to the Forum and don't be afraid to ask, what you might consider the dumbest questions, because we don't mind answering them.
Cheers Scotty

[1950s_rach]

Hey Scotty, I had to remove the lowering blocks because they wouldn't have passed the roadworthy (think it had chopped springs too). Right now it's got a pair of original springs in it, but I'll probably lower it a bit down the track. I don't mind it so high though, it's so much more comfortable to drive (what little driving I have managed to do on unreg permits)!

And don't worry, I'll ask stupid questions if I've got em!

[1950s_rach]

please do!!

(otherwise, you'd have to paint that lovely blue and white FC black  :o :o::), or worse still; trade it for an FE...  ;))

Haha, is it wrong that I don't get that reference?!

[jack_fc]

Haha, is it wrong that I don't get that reference?!

nah, definitely not wrong, and if you hang around here long enough you'll soon understand!
(check out 'nosFEratu' in the members cars section  ;))

[TTV6FC]

Hey,there's nothing wrong with Black FC/FE's!!!!  >:(...Nice car Rach.(Kathi,Where are you?Comments please...  ;)).Keep up the progress pics,we all love em'Cheers,Jamie.

[NosFEratu]

Welcome to the forum Rach.   

Congratulations on getting your FC - I'm sure it will be in good company with your partner's Fish Shop. It's nice to see some more FEmales enthusiastic about classic cars.

No question is a dumb question it just means you are at the start of your learning curve. Don't be afraid to ask anything as there will be plenty of people on here more than willing to help (even if it means that some of them check your posts regularly just to see your avatar - no need to mention any names as they know who they are and they are probably feeling a little guilty right now!  ;))

Anyway, the dead vermin and black FE references are directed at moi! 

Best of luck with your progress and in getting your roadworthy.  Then make sure you cruise the whitewalls off of it - just don't forget to get those blocks back in and hang the tail end of a dead animal off your aerial!  :D

Kathi   

[EffCee]

Welcome to the Forum Rach,

That is one nice looking ride that you have there! Love the White Walls, It could do with being a bit lower, but i am sure that will come

I look forward to seeing the updates

Keith

[NosFEratu]

Oh yeah, and trust me, you will never regret the money you spend on a Pearlcraft wheel!  ;)  

[1950s_rach]

Thanks Jamie, Kathi and Keith... there will sure be some progress over the next few months, thanks to some extra funds I happened across, so I promise pics.

Kathi, I'm just reading your epic of a thread on NosFEratu (love the name, love the movie). Haha I chose that avatar as it's the most PG one from the whole shoot, so no need to feel guilty boys! And I've already got the brother onto hunting down another fox tail for me while he's up north, so fingers crossed! (Otherwise, I've got a pet lamb that's about to lose her ringed tail if I get real desperate ;D )

I can't wait to get my Pearlcraft wheel - I've been eyeing them off for over a year!

[NosFEratu]

I can't wait to get my Pearlcraft wheel - I've been eyeing them off for over a year!

ONLY A YEAR?  :o  Try waiting 20 before you get one!  :D 

It'll be money well spent - you will have a grin from ear to ear everytime you lay your hands on it or see the "colours" in the wheel "flip" in the different light.  They are absolutely beautiful and it will really "complete" your car.  Do you get the feeling I love my steering wheel?  :D

Oh yeah, and my thread would only be about 4 pages if it wasn't for some of my favourite ratbags!  ;)

[EffCee]

Oh and I forgot to mention that the early Falcons can donate some really worthwhile parts for the FC too. Such as the 2 speed Preslite wiper motor that were fitted to some of the XM and XP Falcon, all you need is an EK electric wiper base,  the 2 speed motor from the falcon and it is pretty much a bolt together deal.... ;)

Just don't tell your partner that you are eyeing off his bits and pieces :D :D

Keith

[1950s_rach]

Oh my gosh, 20 years! You certainly deserved it then, Kathi! Anything would be better than mine right now (original, but cracked and deteriorated - it leaves a black sticky residue on your hands after each drive... attractive!)

And Keith, thanks for the tips! Mr 1950s' XP has been sitting very forlorn in the garage for quite some time, so I'm sure he won't notice!  ;) It'll be years before he gets around to restoring it thanks to his modern cars/bikes.

I've just got to be strong and stop buying vintage clothes, so I can get my FC looking beautiful sooner. That's a tough job when you see the price of vintage dresses!

[EffCee]

Oh yeah, and my thread would only be about 4 pages if it wasn't for some of my favourite ratbags!  ;)

Ratbags? Ratbags? Us? :-[ :-[ :-*


Keith

[FC427]

Welcome Rach cool car  8) 8)we will try to make you laugh along the way ......FC427......