I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A FC WINDOWLESS PANELVAN,WHICH HAS BEEN IN A FARMERS SHED SINCE 1974.IT IS ALL ORIGIONAL,HAS OLD SHELL MAITENANCE LOG BOOK,WHICH HAS BEEN FILLED OUT TILL 1972.THE OWNERS MANUAL.ALL NRMA MEMBER CARDS SINCE 1960,AND THE SERVICE CARDS WHICH HANG ON THE REAR VISION MIRROR PLUS 6 REALLY OLD BRAND NEW SPARK PLUGS ALL IN THE GLOVE BOX.THE VAN IS TOTALLY RUST FREE. IT HAS AFEW PARKING NICKS BUT THOTHING MAJOR.ALL THE INTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION,ITS NEVER HAD A SEATBELTS FITTED.THE ODO READS 37000 MILES.A MECHANIC PUT IT ON A HOIST AND HE SAID IT IS ALL ORIGIONAL AND THERE IS NO RUST IN THE CHASSIS.(OH, THE REGO LABEL IS STILL ON QUARTER WINDOW AND THE REGO RENEWAL PAPERS FROM 1974 IN GLOVE BOX.TRUE!)THIS VAN IS TOTALLY UNMOLESTED.THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH DONT WORK AND NEED BLEEDING OR RENEWING WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE.THE ENGINE RUNS OK JUST NEEDS A TUNE.(REALLY OLD LEADS).I JUST LOGGED ON TO SITE TO GET MORE INFO ON VAN AND OPINIONS ON WHAT TO DO WITH IT.THANKS.
Hey Vanman,
You have just made a lot of peoplee very jealous...
Pics please.
Where did you find the van?
Jason.
Vanman I know what you can do with it sell it to me PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ;D ;D......FC427.......
THANKS ,HOW I CAME ACROSS IT I WAS PURE LUCK! I WAS WORKING DELIVERING A LOAD OF CONCRETE ON A FARM AND COMMENTED ON AN OLD FJ HUBCAP LAYING NEAR THE HOUSE.THE OLD BLOKE ASKED IF I LIKED OLD CARS,AND SAID YEP AND HE SAID HE ONE I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN.
I WILL GET SOME PICS TOMORROW.THE VAN IS GREY.I POLISHED ONE SIDE AND IT CAME UP GREAT(PAINT IS VERY THIN). GOING TO PULL SEAT OUT ON WEEK END AND CLEAN FLOOR.THE OLD BLOKE TOOK FLOOR RUBBER OUT IN THE MID 60"S COS THEY RUST!.THE INSIDE REAR IS A BIT DIRTY,BUT WILL COMEUP OK.
Hey, Vanman, this sounds SOOOOO good! Love to see the pics! But PLEASE stop shouting, your'e giving me a headache. (Use lower case)
Colin.
HEY VAN MAN THERE IS ONLYONE CHOICE SELL IT TO ME I NOW HAVE FOUR VANS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE FIFTH
REGARDS FATBOY
Fatboy nice try but to slow .......FC427.......
im checking up on my forth today its located in junee in a big shed full of fb holdens
regards fat
Congratulations on your purchase vanman - that's a real barn find! Looking forward to seeing some pics of it! ;D
Kathi 8)
F4+ =^^=
Since no one else has answered your question and at the expense of starting another argument...KEEP IT STOCK! ;D (IMHO that's what I'd be doing)....
Sorry guys about the typing im just new to the forum thing.For all those people wanting me to sell it,i probably will shortly,just have to work out the best way.I found the van near dubbo.I am going to look at a sedan on another farm tomorrow,dunno what its like,but i will keep youse posted.
I will take some photos today.
cheers, Chris.
If you would like pictures message me an email add and i will send them as i cant figure how to attach pics to my posts.
hi
i`ve sent you an email , i will post the pics here for you if you like
coolaride :)
some pics
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fcholden0071.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fcholden0061.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fcholden0281.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fcholden0081.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fcholden0291.jpg)
c-ride :D
Hi Vanman,
What an amazing find. It certainly looks like like you walked into Aladdins cave when you found the van. The photos show it to be a very nice tidy unit. Good luck with it, whatever you decide to do with it.
Keith
F4+
;)
hey
these pics are hot off the press ;)
thanks for sending them through Vanman
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/GetAttachmenthh.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/GetAttachmentfr.jpg)
(http://photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/GetAttachmentfff.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/coolaride/fc_holden_0241.jpg)
btw .... anyone , what color is this car ?
c-ride
Just a guess, with Red interior it could be Ascot Grey, Cabot Grey Commercial cars seem to have Blue interiors.
Nice looking unit!
Hey guys,thanks to coolaride for posting pics.
I am going to the dubbo swap meet at the end of the month,hopefully i can grab some hubcaps.
Can you still buy the parts to rebuild the mastercylinders?
Ive priced a floor rubber for it,does anyone know what the origional colour would be?
Yes will put it in my shed,just got to do a car shuffle!
Thanks for your interest
Chris
hey
QuoteCan you still buy the parts to rebuild the mastercylinders
yes you can get kits for them , although you still need to use the pistons as there not available .
personally i would get them stainless steel sleeved !
Quotedoes anyone know what the origional colour would be?
standard floor mats were black .. well i`m 95% sure anyway
coolaride