I have one I am restoring, but it is India Ivory with Volcanic Grey flashes

Matt

Hey Dean,

I may be able to help if you are still chasing a hinge.

Email me if so.

Matt F

I'm thinking u r right Geoff.

It didn't have the ribbing of my Fc seat, it was a flat pattern and silver/grey certainly describes the second colour.

I think we've solved it

ta

Matt

Hey Guys,
I drove 3 hours from my home on the Gold Coast into the deep north of NSW today to look at (among other things) a front seat for my Station Sedan.

Turns out to be a UTE seat!! No back panel of vinyl.
Interestingly though it has never been in a car as far as I can tell. The guy says its new and has been sitting in his shed out in the bush for millenia.

I'm not familiar with the Ute seat, but it seems to have a clear plastic covering which is sewn in at production. The only problem with the seat is that this plastic has gone quite opaque. Underneath, the seat is two tone grey and red. Mainly red, and the grey may have been a cream initially. Otherwise very nice.

He was asking $150.00 but would probably go for $100.00. I'm not sure if this is a good deal, but I have been thinking since I left it sitting on his driveway that someone on this forum may really want an item like this.

Let me know any Uties if you want more deatils.

Matt F

I wanna get this off on the right foot this time Harko coz I gotta tell ya, my 15 year old daughter (Sarah_FC, member #450) would love this in her bedroom!! She's hassling me to get it for her, but I'm restoring a Station Sedan that is taking all the spare cash.

It is a beautiful piece of engineering and I hope u get a great price on ebay.

I only wish I had the ability to produce something like this. Keep up the great work.

Matt the Emu

Thanks guys,

I had already spoken to Harrison's but I was hoping there was a Gold Coast company. If not, I'm off to Harrison's

Ta
Matt

Does anyone know if there is someone on the Gold Coast doing the triple plateing?
I have heard that there is a crew doing really good work here but I can't track them down.

If not, anyone recommend someone on the South side of Brizzy?

I have heard that there are some dodgy operations and I would prefer to swerve those!

Ta
Matt

Hey Stinky,

I didn't realise when I asked the question that these were so hard to get. I have patched mine and it'll be ok for a while so I was looking for a sparie to be prepared for that day.
I thought I'd get one for about $50.00 but I have heard that I will pay more like $200.00 for an ok one.
Having said that, Ace has one for $120.00. I have asked about the condition with no reply as yet.
I guess its like anything, if I was desparate, I'd pay a lot more.
So, if someone really needs one who knows? Maybe you could even swap it for a genuine Nasco clock!!!
Matt

Hey Ace,

What condition is the fuel tank?

Matt

Standby,

I'm on to Ace.

Matt

Craig,

I think the use of the little knob is still classified information by the Department of Defence.

Suffice to say it had something to do with the launch of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles with nuclear capabilities.

Matt

Thanks Ken,
Yep, rust is the big problem with mine.

I'll search around for a good one.

Matt

I had a badly damaged blue one on my November 59 wagon. I'm pretty sure it would have been the orig.  I replaced it with a nice gold one I got from Slim.

I'd like to get a Blue one if in fact that is the original.

anyone?

Matt

Does anyone make a replacement fuel tank for my FC Wagon or do I just have to find a good used one?

Thanks Leigh

Hi All,
Restoring my first FC Wagon.

Simple question. Are the front doors on a Sedan the same as those my Special Station Sedan?

What about the rear doors while I've got you.

Looking for rear "Holden" badge for fc special wagon as well as the"Station Sedan" rear side badges.

Wanting good replacements.
Are repro's available?

Thanks for the info guys.

We do have Clarke Rubber so thats a good lead. I contacted Harrison,s Spares and they have a full kit for somewhat less than Rares.

Thanks again

Hi All,
Just picked up my FC Special Wagon resto project. Have sent online app to the QLD club.

The beast has been in a shed for 10 years and I was looking to get a full rubber replacement kit. I checked rare spares and the cost gave me a shock!

Can someone help me with the best source of rubber for the old girl.

Thanks