This is the car that I should never have sold. My old '58 FC Special. One of those ones that you regret the minute it drives out the drive-way. Apparently it went to Yamba Nthrn NSW where it was painted upholstery redone & the wiring tidied up. Would love to know where she is now & how she'e going. If anyone knows please PM me.
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Have found a vin no. L141968. I tried R.T.A but because of privacy they can't look anything up. If anyone has any other ideas I would like to hear them.
Thanks, Dean.
Dean, that looks more like an engine # than a vin #
The vin or chassis # would look more like FC-#####-S
Good luck with the search
Gary
thanks Gary, it was the only number the insurance company had on record for the car.
Kool pic 34, what was the drive train in it?
Tayz, she was totally stock except for the mag wheels. can't wait to get the next one on the road.
Still looking ;).
Hi Dean,
Is this the one, this is a link to the ad on Trading post, it is the same colour and has the same wheels. It is in Albury
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Classic-Unique-Cars/Vintage-Classic-Cars/AdNumber=TP003016360?BackToResult=true&AdOnTop= (http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Classic-Unique-Cars/Vintage-Classic-Cars/AdNumber=TP003016360?BackToResult=true&AdOnTop=)
I hope that it is and that you have found the one that you have been looking for
Keith
Hi Keith,
Yes I think that this is my old car. I had a freind come around last weekend in his FC with a mate of his in his FJ. We were talking about what I intended to do with one of the shells I have in stock. Tony in the FJ said he had seen a red & white sedan in the trading post recently as that was the colour scheme I am thinking.
When they left I thought I would check out the red & white car to get an idea how mine would look when done. Lo & behold what was the first FC that should appear on the page but the one you have linked to. I called Jodie over & as I said "look it's my old car" I started to tear up :'(. She must of thought I was crazy :o. It must have tugged on a heart string though cause she let me put down a deposit on it on Sunday night. A minute after I finished talking with the owner another person rang him about it so it must be fate.
I am fairly confident that this could be my old car as it has a lot of the features that my old car had. The wheels on the front of this one are 7" & I had 6", but that is not hard for someone to change. The front bumper being FE not FC centre is another similarity. When I sold the car originaly the next owner rewired & re-upholstered it which have ben done as well as a recent paint job & engine....motor re-build.
The guy in Albury said it was purchased in Warwick QLD which is only 3 hours away from Lismore NSW which is where I was living at the time I sold it. The guy that bought it off me lived in Yamba NSW & that is only a couple of hours further away from Warwick than Lismore, so it didn't go too far until its trip down south (if it is the same car) & even if it isn't it will be as close as possible to it for me.
So here's hoping for a happy re-uniting ;D.
Cheers,
Dean.
Dean,
I wish you the best of luck with it, Sounds like it could be your old car, Good luck, you will have to let us kow how you go
Keith
Dean,
I have been comparing the photo's and you will notice that the tyres are the same, the wibroc mirror on the drivers side is the same, the venetians have been removed and Mudflaps have been added.
It would nearly have to be the same car, I think.
Good luck with it again
keith
Hi Keith
Dean's gone away with work for the week, he's getting excited about buying it back. Must sell my HSV so he can get his old car back, then we will see how many he restores that he has downstairs or sells for someone else to restore (we have 4, at least 3 that have some potential).
Jodie
Well Done!!!
Looking at the drivers side mirror it looks the same... and the colours of course...
Dont lose it again!! ;D ;D
JB
Location of aerial is also the same, but that is the factory location.
Sure as hell could be the same car.
Now you can look forward to making new memories with the ol' girl.
Regards
Alex
Congratulations on the find. Even if its not the same car its is still a very close match to what you are looking for, but Im excited for you cos I think its the one.
For about three years now i have been looking for my grandfathers HT Premier Sedan in Monza Blue with a White Roof. Have not managed to find one yet for sale, (Found on one the Adelaide Bay to Birdwood this year but not on the market) but the hunt continues and hearing stories like this re sparks a glimmer of hope.
Keep us posted and .......................................................................
Jase
http://gallery.oldholden.com/hrpremier/
Hope it turns out this is the car you have been lookig for Dean, although with the weather you've been having down there lately maybe you should be looking for a boat :D :D, I see you're back in the bay I'll catch up with you later this week.
Pedro
Dean
Sounds like a happy reunion. Not sure whether I could part with my FC even though it is promised to the next generation.
I made need another one to nurture just in case.
I can sympathise with you on the tearing up side.
Cheers
Craig
Fingers and toes crossed for you.
Let us know how you get on.
I bought back my Grandfathers HR sedan years later after it was mistakenly sold. It certainly gives you the warm and fuzzy feeling to be reunited.
Cheers
Paul
http://gallery.oldholden.com/hr-hearse/
Deposit put down....WOO HOO!!!!
Shit-hot; so far so good, great to see - hope all goes well :) :) :)
Cheque gets sent this week,........There really is a santa ;D ;D.
Fly down on Thursday to pick her up ;D :D ;D :D
hope you have a safe flight and an even safer and un-eventful trip back! :D
Thanks Kathi. :)
Travel safe Dean
I hope that all goes well
Keith
Well 24 hrs after I left Albury I have finally arrived home. 5hrs sleep comes off that total, plus all the turning around to look in paddocks at wrecks, which I put dibs on one ;D, western cars you gotta luv'em.
The FC is definately my old one, a repair on the rear parcel tray plus a different bolt in the front bumper confirmed it. So now I feel like a 21 year old (but Jodie won't let me have one ;D).
Happy days,
Dean.
Fantastic Dean - so happy for you! Nothing like being re-united with an old flame and that spark is still there! I bet your face is sore from grinning! ;D
Congratulations Dean.
How flukey would you be? :D I know you were hoping it might have been the original - but I bet you nearly jumped out of your skin when you confirmed it. :o
You're a very lucky man - how many of us say, "Jeez, I wish I still had the first car I ever owned"
Martin
Dean Must be very cool to get all the memories back with the car, :P enjoy it and hang on tighter to it this time around ......FC427......
"... and they all lived happily ever after." ;D ;D ;D
Who said fairy-tales dont come true???
Well done, Dean!!
Dean,
Well done, great to hear that you have been reunited with your car......Now for the pictures ;)
Keith
QuoteSo now I feel like a 21 year old (but Jodie won't let me have one
Well at least she let you bring home a fifty year old ;D ;D , congratulations Dean looks like you'll make it to Orange after all.
Pedro
Picci time :D
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I think the speedo is a bit optimistic, cause it still had a bit left in it ;D.(looks good though).
Dean.
Looks great Dean - you must be happy as a pig in sh!t ;D
Well that is a great story.I wish I could find my sisters old FC.I have posted pictures of it before but no clues as to where it might be....Well done anyway.As FC 427 said,don't let it get away again.Cheers,Jamie.
Starter motor has died :'(.
Luckily me ol' mate Allen came to the rescue with a replacement......is this how a rebuild starts? ;D
Dean.
Well Done Dean,
You are obviously very happy now that you have your old car back.
A rebuild for me got out of hand quite few years ago when the engine died. The engine bay was a bit messy as the battery had overcharged leaking acid. I decided to repaint the engine bay. As I got around the front end components I began removing them too, to give them a tidy up. 18 months later it was finished, it had been down to the bare shell and rebuilt.
Just fix the starter motor and drive it ;D ;D You will enjoy it more!
Keith
You must be on cloud nine right now Dean she looks great, are you coming up this way soon I've still got that brand new 2" sports system(with mounts) here you can have to go with those extractors, with the place on the market though you need to do something about soon if you want it.
Pedro
Pedro, I will talk to Jodie about going on a road trip. I have finished up that way, now I am working at the Caltex servo in Casino. Jodie has until the 11th off, so it could be good to get away for a couple of days.
I will shoot you a PM when I have convinced Jode that we need a getaway. ;) ;D
Dean.
G'day Dean, you're welcome to come up but it would probably cost more in fuel than the exhaust is worth, unless of course it's just an excuse to take the new car for a drive ;) ;D ;D
Pedro
Pedro a big thanks for the exhaust system, the extractors are now fitted. (did the speedway car thing ;D).
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Dean.
Too easy Dean, glad to see it go to a good home, It was good to meet up and chat about our cars on Sat., I see you solved your linkage problem ;).
Pedro
Quote from: pedro on January 13, 2010, 04:42:31 PM
Too easy Dean, glad to see it go to a good home, It was good to meet up and chat about our cars on Sat., I see you solved your linkage problem ;).
Pedro
??? Well that is one way to solve it, remove it altogether, I don't see how that would help....
Keith
Hey keith, I painted it in invisible paint (doesn't show the runs ;)).
Dean.
Never let a child work on a car unsupervised.
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QuoteNever let a child work on a car unsupervised.
Definately not, the little buggers put the wrong grill back in :P ;D ;D
Pedro
Looks great Dean all you need to do now is get rid of all that excess stainless trim down the side and paint the rest of it grey and she will look fantastic Dave
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
SACRILEGE
C'mon Keith, you know deep down you like it :P ;D ;D
Dean.
Dave, Sorry mate but them strips aint' going anywhere. ;D
Dean.
Dean,
If you aren't going to use the FC Grille I can find a good home for it..... ;D ;D ;D
Keith
Dean,
i noticed you put in your post of when you are picking the FC up you said that you left Albury to go and pick it up. Do you live in Albury? If so then we should meet up and share stories.
Cheers Scott
Quote from: JOD34N on January 26, 2010, 10:34:02 PM
C'mon Keith, you know deep down you like it :P ;D ;D
Dean.
Dean, Keith might think it's sacrilege; I think it's bloody cool 8)
(I might start looking for an FE grille...)
Thanks Jack I think it all worked in together nicely (now at Orange I can stir both pots ;) ;D).
Scott I live in Casino Nthrn NSW. About 15hrs away. Will have to catch up in Orange though.
Dean.
I'm not sure I believe my eyes...What just happened there?...and Why?.... :o
Quote from: TTV6FC on January 28, 2010, 07:22:29 PM
Why?.... :o
.....said the man with the Prefect grill.
Why not......said the man with the Valiant/FE grill.
Nice work, should get 'em talking.
Regards
Alex
Why ??? you all ask....... ::)I suppose it was dare to be different ;)
Dean.
I can't see what the issue here is either Dean - however, I suspect some are getting a little excited with the impending Nats and your changes have given them an opportunity to engage in a bit of light hearted sh!t stirring. And if the old saying "never a truer word than in jest" is right then it comes back to people's own personal preferences and in this case it's your car so it's your preference that counts!
I have always believed that on a two-tone FE/FC the best combination would be an FE grille combined with an FC paint scheme and side flash - so I was very happy to see what you'd done. :D And, no, I'm not looking for any bling to detract from the classic and stylish simplicity of my single tone car! :P ;D
Kathi
Yes Kathi, this is something that I have thought about for a few years now & even before I had the car I started collecting the necessary bits.
I don't mind a bit of light hearted ribbing myself & entering the Nats is what spurred me on to get in & do it. It would be pretty boring if all our cars were identical. So, bring it on!! ;D
Dean.
Had a bit of a play on the computer.
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Should of had the wheels turned the other way.....maybe next time ;).
Dean.
Dean,
It looks very cool, and as much as I hate to admit it, I do like the grille. It really looks the part ;)
Keith
I now have electric wipers ;D ;D (or will have when they are wired up ::)).
Hey Pedro, glad you didn't say look for the RED wire. ??? :o ???
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Must have been on special. :D All working now, so happy days. ;D
Dean.
Shit Dean :o :o, are you sure that wiring wasn't done by some terrorist bomber, looks like it could explode any minute :o ;D, glad to hear you got them working though, did you check out those other gearboxes.
Pedro
hey Dean thats not fair !!! wipers that actually work Dave
Planning on pulling one of the other boxes today Pedro (weather permitting).
Dave not only do I have working wipers now, I also have dash lights :).
Dean.
3.55 diff centre went in today ;D.
BIG thanks to Dave for coming around & lending a hand to do the change over.
Dean.
My latest aquisition....gotta love Ebay
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Does anyone know what these wheels are??
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Cool replacements for those ugly moon discs. ;)
Did I mention I don't like moon discs? ;D
Seriously, these wheels are getting harder to score....congrats.
I almost bought a set of that last style of Tasman, just thought it was a bit too Mustang like for me.
Regards
Alex
:'( moondiscs, ;D tasmans.
Thanks Alex I had no idea what the last set of wheels were & yes they might make good trailer rims.
Dean.
Dean, do you need center caps for the Tasmans? If you do, while i was at the Wangaratta swap on Sunday, a guy i know had a set for sale, i didn't buy them but i can give you his number if you like. I have no idea of price, or what they might be worth.
Also, it was great to meet up with you at Orange and put a face to the name.
Cheers Scotty
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Decided to go play trains on the weekend ;D.
Dean.
Dean,
Great photo, huge confidence in that bridge too
Keith
Thanks Keith,
Never thought about the bridge, could of gotten real messy ;D.
Dean.
Cool pic. Dean 8) 8), looks like it was taken years ago.
Pedro
Super cool photo. as if it wasn't cool enough that you found your old car!
Jimmy
Thanks Jimmy.
I did a compression test on the car this morning & these are the results:
1= 90
2= 70
3= 80
4= 70
5= 90
6= 80
These are in lbs, what are good readings ie. what should it have? The motor is blowing a little smoke on start-up & on trailing throttle when going down hills ect. I have been told it sounds like valve stem seals & i don't want to just do them only to have to pull it apart in a months time cause we have opened another can of worms.
Thanks,
Dean.
Dean
According to the manual.
Normal compression pressure at cranking speed, in an engine which has been fully broken in, is 115 lbs./sq. in. or better. All the cylinders should read alike to within 10 lbs./sq. in. for satisfactory engine performance.
This is word for word from the manual, while I am not an expert by any means, mine reads 115 across the board so I take it the 115 lbs. is correct. I'm sure others with more experience can fill you in about putting a bit of oil in each cylinder and testing again, if the compression goes up, it is your rings, if not it's your valves.
Regards
Mike
Dean, when I got my car home it had poor power and was running rough so the first thing was a compression test. All my cylinders were between 125 and 130psi. The car is supposed to have done 50,000 miles but I have no knowledge if any work has been done to the motor. The roughness and poor power was loose inlet manifold, no centrifugal advance on the distributor and a new faulty spark plug.
Cheers Keith
Thanks Mike & Keith,
The car doesn't seem to be down on power too much, it's the smoke & fumy smell. Suppose if it's down on comp then it will need a freshen up.........Hmmm...... hot grey.
Dean.
I just got offered 2 EJ motors for $150, also had a look at the engine no. in the parts car out the back & it is a 'B' prefix block. Next question are the 'J' blocks better than the 'B' blocks?
Thanks,
Dean.
Hey Dean,
Two tone paint with a flash looks good on an FE. ;D Just enough chrome !
Have you got the tasmans fitted yet ? I'm intersted in your moondiscs if your thinkin bout getting rid of 'em.
Cheers
Mark
Dean
To confirm whether it is rings or not with a compression test drop a couple of squirts of oil in each cylinder as you check them and any significant increase in pressure will highlight that the rings are worn.
My old mechanic days from memory ;) ;)
Regards
Craig
Thanks Craig,
I haven't done a comp test with oil yet. I will probably just put in a spare motor I have here for the time being & once I get the other car on the road I will rebuild a motor for it.
Mark I will send you a PM re the moon discs.
Dean.
Quote from: JOD34N on September 01, 2010, 12:13:07 AM
I just got offered 2 EJ motors for $150, also had a look at the engine no. in the parts car out the back & it is a 'B' prefix block. Next question are the 'J' blocks better than the 'B' blocks?
Thanks,
Dean.
Sorry Dean, I missed this post when it was posted, The J series blocks were sought after when I was racing speedway, being the last of the grey motors the cores were more central, were a younger block and therefore probably didn't have as much internal corrosion. They also had the larger welsch plugs in the block to enable the water jackets to be given a real good clean out. From memory the conrods in them were better than the earlier ones and the oil pump was better too. We also used to shim the oil pressure relief spring to get better oil pressure.
They were regularly bored to 3.250" and we fitted 12:1 pistons. The heads were also shaved 0.125" The mains bearing saddles were ground down to enable a 1 1/8th square block of steel to be fitted as main bearing saddle to help hold the crank together. The flywheels were lightened, and had a habit of working loose as they were only held on with four bolts. We used to ask a lot from the motors and they broke, regularly :-X
So in answer to your question, were the "J" block better than the "B" blocks, in my opinion yes, if you are building a performance Grey. Otherwise there wouldn't be much in it.
I would be very careful in trying to bore a "J" block to 3.250 now. Many more years have passed and there would undoubtedly be much more internal corrosion present.
Keith
Thanks Keith,
I am still tossing up whether to keep a grey in it or do a red conversion. I like the idea of nostalgia with the grey so that is still the first choice at the moment. Suppose I could paint a red motor grey ::).
Thanks for the info, if it does get a grey it will only be a mild one, small cam, twins & extractors.
Cheers,
Dean.
The old girl Failed rego so I have been busy cleaning & pulling apart the EH front end & diff to go underneath her. It will be off the road for a while & the Taxi project is on hold until the grey & white one is back on the road. That's about it for progress reports at the moment :P.
Dean.
Little bit more done the other day.
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Cleaned up the EH diff.
Hey All,
Still pluging away at the car, just about to fit the EH front end under it. Also been sorting some wheels for it.
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Thanks to Glenn (FC-V8).
Dean.
Nice ;D Very Nice ;D ;D
Who did up the wheels?
I did the wheels Nick, took a while to sand & polish the rims, but it was worth it.
Dean.
Looks cool as
Are they king springs.
Yes Deano the springs are kings lowered.
Dean.
Let me know what the hr ones are like could you when you get it all going.
Thanks mate.
Front end in with a BIG thanks to Dave for coming around on the pub run to help me ;D.
Dean.
Awesome. Now go get the camera and put the wheels on and post up a pick mate ;)
I went to put a "rebuilt" motor into the FC today. it had extractors on it & a single carby. I have a set of twins that I was going to put on it, so I pulled the standard manifold off & found this :'(.
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Pity they never told me it had been left outside uncovered >:(.
Dean.
AHH fully recod nasco e bay special..
Not ebay special Pete, they left a note on the windscreen at a car show. They said it only had about 5000 miles on it when they replaced it with a red motor. When we looked at it to pick up it was in a shed.......obviously it hadn't been there the whole time.
Dean.
Sounds like a bloke at work when he sells stuff
Its got brand new brake pads (40 thousand KS ago)
I changed the oil (15 thousand ks ago) ect ect ;D ;D
Hey Dean, I just read this thread from start to finish. What a great story. Good on you.
A monumentus occasion.
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First fire up of the new "Hotty Grey"
Sounds PPPHHHHAAAAAAAAAAATTT as :D
That is a big day. Sounds beautiful !!!!! :P
Regards
Wayne b
Love it a lot!!!
Good work
JB
Well done JOD34N,
That is just the best sound!!!
regards
Weddo
Thanks for all the positive comments guys, means a lot.
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This one sounds better ;D.
Dean.
Hey that lumpy grey sounds great - sort of like a 36 class loco working a grade. Gotta love it !!!
Are you will to part with the NASCO boot lid prop ?
Thanks for sharing the clip with us
Dave Mac :)
Looks like Dean may require a set of RET's Boot Pins to replace the NASCO Boot Lid Prop.
John
Thanks Dave & John,
Mate that NASCO boot prop was a genuine shed find & therefore quite valuable....still has the NASCO barcode on it :D.
John the boot pins are on the to do list.
Dean.
Dean
Gotta love that!!! ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Craig D
Finally, the car went down and had it's blue slip inspection done today. I was relieved when the guy rang and said it had passed. I will try to get some recent pics of the transformation later in the week (when I take some)....lol.
Dean.
Great news one more on the road!!
John
excellent work.... well done
Nick
We want pictures, Dean!
(surely you know someone who can take pictures... ;) ;))
congrats on getting the old girl a blue slip. Now where's the bloody pichas?
cheers, jack
Sounds sweet Dean!
Well done Deano catch up soon, and we'll have to go for a drive. Dave
Good one Dean, finally decided whether to go grey or red ;) is the taxi getting the red now, sounds lumpy 8) how about a clip with some revs so we can hear the note.
Pedro
Well after a few days cleaning & polishing here are the long awaited photos ;D
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Little custom touch:
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go down & pay the rego tomorrow, then....................................................................CRUISE ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Dean.
Hey Dean looking good again looks like Tassie here we come, enjoy. Roy
Looking good Dean, thanks for the new pic for my slideshow.
cheers
Scott
Looking good.
Love the custom touch.
Would look even better with 4 more in my opinion.
Regards
Alex
bloody bewdiful!! :) :) :)
Hey Dean, the 'little custom touch' changes the whole look of an FC front... amazing! ;) ;D
noice work. hey the wheels are a nice touch and suit the car well.
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Latest shot ;D.
Dean.
I lost my FC2460 numberplates when I had the car re-registered, but the other night a mate told me he had a set of the old yellow & black plates on hold in the local RTA RMS ::). Looks like we will transfer them onto my car ;D, so hears hoping it all works out.
Dean.
Nice work, i really like the FE front on it...strangely ( but in a very good way ) it looks tough, but not in your face
nice mix, nice taste, nice look !! you must be very happy with the finish ( and all the hard work you put in to get there )
nice job :)
"Have A Great Holden ( FE ) Day !!! " :):):)
FE 4 ME
It would shit me having the FE front as every old person that sees it would pull you up and say thats not an FC.
Its bad enough now "what models that"
Love the wheels and tyres they really set it off the tyres especially..
Pete ;D
Hi Pete,
It is quite the opposite, they look at it but can't quite work out what it is that is wrong. Or they call it an FE.
I like to think I'm doing my bit to prevent dementia by keeping their minds working ;D.
Dean.
Did a wedding today....took the bride for a run down the dragstrip at the airport on the way to the ceremony ::).
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The other car belongs to Allan.
I must say a thanks to Dave Lakin for coming out for tea on his visit to Casino, was great to meet up.
Dean.
Home safe with the car-b-q ... Thanks for the cruise and look at your "collection" good to catch up ... Good steaks at the beef capital too ... Catch up ...
Dean, it must be great to have your old car back on the road, is it India Ivory over Granite Grey? if so thats what mine was and will be although mine is the second gen. paint scheme so I have the rear 1/4 strip so it has the roof in grey and the boot in ivory(or will do). It's a great looker and those mags really set it off. I had an FE as my second car, but sadly it was hit by a truck and is now in FE/FC heaven, but at least I have one that I am able to rebuild and get back on the road at some point.
Regards Jim
Hi Jim,
Yes it is Granite grey & India ivory. Good luck on your build, it sounds like it will look pretty cool when finished.
Dean.
Dean,
what's that grill badge you've got on your FC ? I know you made reference to it and if i recall you made it... it looks very kool... have or can you take some pics on the design or close up to give us all FE owners ( or FE grill owners ) some ideas on what to put in the centre of our grill... as the FE grill is a little bare without a grill badge, as opposed to the nice looking FC badge, which if i'm correct wont fit on a FE Grill
but that chrome piece you have on your grill looks great
FE 4 ME
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There ya go mate, a chrome bullet, dremel & a bench grinder & your done ;D.
This is the reason for the name change.....the original plates I had on the FC all those years ago were swapped from our commodore back onto the FC. (This is the shortened version Jack ;D).
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Dean
Cars looking good Dean, how's the new engine going.
Pedro
Thanks Pedro,
It sure does feel good to be able to drive it again.
cheers,
Dean.
Well, been at it again ;D :P
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Closer look
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More modifications to come.....stay tuned.
(there's a pun in there).
Dean.
Cool.
Regards
Alex
New manifold, a huge thanks to Pete (FCHOON) for making up the adapter...Legend!!
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With weber attached & mounted on the block
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Just sorting out the linkages....PITA!!!!!
:o :o Now that will make the old girl get up and go, very nice bit of engineering from Pete 8).
Pedro
Hey Dean, that grille looks bloody awful - how could you do such a thing??
I suggest you get rid of it ASAP!
(I'll PM you my address...)
Nice try there old fella :P :-*
Dean.
Gee the weber is cool. I like the grill mod.
Regards
Wayne b
Do you like them robot welds i peel off after about 3 coffees natural weave that way ;D
Well, it's off the road again :'(.
I went for a drive a few weeks ago & something has let go in the new motor. In the words of Rebel off Running on empty "She sounds like she has a wobble in the bottom end" :o. I have picked up another motor for it & am now in the process of sourcing bits & pieces to get it running again. Probably why I have been a bit quiet lately...sort of lost interest, even thought about selling the lot at one stage.
New year & new outlook & I want a holiday in Tassie ;D.
Stay tuned,
Dean.
Hi All,
Put the new motor into the car a couple of weeks ago, fired it up & noticed water pissing out of the front welsh plug. Out it came again ::). All of the welsh plugs have now been replaced!! Glad that I did as the ones behind the sideplate were paper thin.
Hoping to get it back in on the weekend... going to call the old girl Christine...lol
very nice
did you see that sonic make then new to suit the werber
http://www.sonicinjection.com.au/index.php?page=j4mc-series-manifolds
Hi John, yeah I did see the sonic manifolds. I wanted to try this idea after I made an similar adapter to fit 186 carby onto a twin manifold. Before the car shit itself it was working pretty good (after sorting jets).
Dean.
Pressie time.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/23/unaqyqe6.jpg)
What could it be??
blown alcahol injected grey motor ?
Close.....
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149 red...small block.
Bought it off gumtree yesterday. Was done up a few years ago and not fired up. Everything on it looks new so here's hoping ;D .
Might be time to build your own if these fail.
The 186 for the taxi is going to be built here, if this one fails I will be going on an instant diet....2 stones lighter.
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Goodbye my little grey friend.
Nice Carby adaptor.
Regards
Wayne b
Yer nice carby adaptor ;)
Might have to get one for the 149 ;) ;D
Should bolt on a twin red should it not ?
Red carby's have a bigger base I think Pete, I'll have a play, might need some adaptors made up.
If they are the same centres ill just cut em off and re weld them.
Or I can make a whole manifold? I have to do one for a supercharger on a 186 for a mate eaton commodore style.
Really gotta start concentrating on getting some of my own projects finished but i love doing these little ones especially when they work
Good one Dean, you haven't had much luck with the greys and red makes things go faster ;)
Pedro
Pete I just measured up the 2 manifolds & they are different lengths between where the carbies bolt onto them. Have to look at getting another adaptor made up, might try a different idea next time.
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Cute little redhead.
Ya just gotta love redheads... ;)
Gilmer belt drive kit arrived yesterday ;D
Finally got the 149 fired up today ( with oil pressure), a big thanks to Pedro & Pete for offering suggestions to help get the initial oil pressure up. Hoping to get the car back together over the weekend so it can be regoed next week.....Tassie here we come.
Quote from: DN2168 on July 05, 2013, 09:59:53 AMGilmer belt drive kit arrived yesterday ;D
This may be a dumb question, but will the Gilmer system fit? There's no room up front for one in my FC (although the 202 isn't snug against the firewall, either)
- Josh.
Id say there will be some chop chop chopping going on.
Too easy mate, good to have a chat and glad to see you got the problem solved. 8)
Pedro
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Close but it fits.
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Let's try that again :-[
Just changed the settings :-[ you should see it now.
Car goes down for rego check in the morning, fingers crossed.
Your new alternator bracket.
Taa daa
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It's very sexy........going to have to rebuild the rest of the car now to match it :P ;D.
THANKS, Pete, once again you have excelled :-*.
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Not the best look for the FC. Died yesterday on the way home from work. Carby was full of gunk (someone never checked it).
Deano
If you keep driving it around like that it really keeps the mileage down :D
Nick
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New shoes.
Looks good Dean, but I have a few questions.
No mags?
No wipers?
And did you put the weber on the 149?
Jim
Cool look.
Love the trim rings, where did you get them?
Regards
Alex
Hi Jim & Alex,
Yep, no mags or wipers. I wanted to go 14" wheels with the wide whites & I had the wheels in stock. The wipers need some new bushes so I have to sort that out. No weber on the 149.....yet ;).
Alex I got the trim rings from Armadale auto parts in WA. I tried a few places over this side & was told it would be at least a 2 week wait. Armadale had them on the shelf & 3 days later they were here.
Next I might get a set of 14's reversed to give them a little bit of dish.
Cheers & thanks,
Dean.
Looking real good, Deano, love the wheels/tyres/trims etc 8)
(but aren't you just a little bit concerned about colliding with low-flying aeroplanes? Could it be a tad closer to the ground in an effort to avoid flightpaths? ;))
cheers, jack
All in good time master.....all in good time :P
Dean, there is bloke here in Vic (Deer Park from memory) who makes bushes for the wiper arms (I assume they are the bushes you need). Have got his details around here somewhere, will post details here if that is a help.
Graeme
I thought I had it here somewhere - Vintage Auto Repros, phone 0431 515 630. In Deer Park, Vic but cant read the address.
Keep getting voice mail for this guy. Very frustrating >:(. Looks like I will be investing in Rainex shares.
Yeah i could never get through to him either Dean and he never rang me back, he must be doing so well he doesn't need any more customers ???, either that or he's just slack.
Pedro
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Before.
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After.
Before & after ....... driving?
What keeps these things on?.
Keeps what on?
I'm lost with before and after?
is it spot the difference, because I can't see any.
Looks good though :)
Cheers Stewy 8)
Quote from: Stewy on February 20, 2014, 07:53:51 PM
I'm lost with before and after?
is it spot the difference, because I can't see any.
Looks good though :)
Cheers Stewy 8)
He cut half a coil when he should of cut 1/1/2 is whats happening lol
completely overlooked that, looked only at the trim rings per posts below
Dean, it does look about right I reckon but then I've always been afraid to over do it - a full side shot after you do the back will be good.
Quote from: DJ on February 20, 2014, 08:32:20 PM
completely overlooked that, looked only at the trim rings per posts below
I was looking at wheels too. not the relationship with the guard DOH !
I would not go much lower if its a daily driver, but that's just my opinion.
Cheers Stewy 8)
Lovells super lows with a coil cut.....just for good measure. Will probably go with 2 inch blocks in the back.
Thats where mine sits.
You dont want to have to find a trolley jack or ramps to get on the boat .. :P
Are the tyres white walls or flappers.
Cheers,
Graham
The tyres are whitewall Graham, bought from John Cain. Cost a small fortune but worth every cent.
Dean.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/padejezy.jpg)I put the 2" blocks in the rear of the car today, looking better now.
Perfect. Nice height with those wheels.
I agree its perfect.
Regards Wayne b
Looking great Deano ... love to see it in Port next month for the HOH Classic Cruise ...
Nice wheels, tyres and stance - looks cool :)
Deano; just bloody beautiful... 8) 8) 8)
cheers, jack
Thanks guys, means a lot to know the hard work paid off.
Dean.
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The next addition, Weber and Headers... ;D
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