Ken
These are the numbers on an FC van in Lower King (Albany) that is being restored
FC-2104-3751-A
Trim 196-654
Paint 256-2100
RPO 333
FC-2467-P
The van has two windows on each side, has colour coded headlight surounds and tail lights, but the gril is chrome.
It has also been factory fitted with indicators (red flashing type)
Colour is currently Lt green
Les
Thanks Les, much appreciated
Regards Ken
Hi Ken. I'm wondering if you might have any history on this car, body number: FC 225-27206-S Trim: 4-627 Paint: 253-6258 Chassis number :FC-47654-S Engine number L580248.
I have just purchased this car from a restorer in Syd, Alfio, and am keen to try and work out its past life.
If you just bought his black FC I'd say you got a fantastic car. Are you sure he doesn't know the history of it?
QuoteAre you sure he doesn't know the history of it?
Do a search on here and you'll find out. ::)
Or maybe the 'restorer' can fill us in.
gbkimmo, Alfio's black FC was the topic of discussion a long while ago and started with his purchasing a fairly sad old original black FC from an unknown source. He replaced the shell with a better one and according to my records, both the chassis number and engine number are correct for the body number.
Only Alfio can tell you the original source of the car as I had no record of it before Alfio got it.
Ken
Thanks Ken. I have seen some less than charitable comments in other areas regarding my purchase. I hope all is well in this regard.
gbkimmo,
Politics aside, that car is very very good. If you haven't taken delivery of it yet, you'll be quite happy with it.
gbkimmo
Congrats on your purchase of Alfio's Black FC. I did a lot of the mechanical work on this car & I seen all the hardwork that went into its restoration. I know you would have seen some post from people having a shot at Alfio, but as far as the car is concerned it would have to be one of the most immaculate FC'S I have seen & I have seen a fair few over the years. All the best with the car & I am sure you are going to enjoy many years of happy motoring in it.
Cheers
Glenn,
Have to say guys, Alfio has been great to deal with and the effort gone into this car is remarkable. I'll leave the politics well alone.
Just trying to get my head around all this ??? have to ask has this car been ''REBIRTHED'' Technically speaking ??? ??? ??? ??? ......FC427........
Hey FC427.
IMHO...NO!
"Rebirthing" is a negative term used when someone is trying to make a profit by taking the identity of a car, usually damaged, and using it to pass off a second car, usually stolen, as the first car.
As far as I know, Alfio took 2 cars which he legally owned and in need of restoration and used the best bits from both to create 1 better car. I guess you could say he "rebodied" the black car if you need to put a term on it.
I guess it's a bit like Grandpa's axe. It's had 4 heads and 3 handles, but it's still Grandpa's axe!
This practice has legitimacy, as Holden themselves produced FE/FC body shells that could be used to repair cars, usually when damaged due to an accident. Wouldn't we all love to come across a NOS body shell in a shed somewhere. 8)
Regards
Alex
Quote from: customFC on February 17, 2009, 11:49:20 PM
This practice has legitimacy, as Holden themselves produced FE/FC body shells that could be used to repair cars, usually when damaged due to an accident. Wouldn't we all love to come across a NOS body shell in a shed somewhere. 8)
Regards
Alex
I know about this first hand, my FE sedan has a new body (from 1961) and the part number of same (ie. a Business sedan body assembly) is the only thing stamped on the body i.d. plate! :D
Yes,
About 10 years ago I came across a NOS HD Sedan and a HR Sedan sedan shell, Holden replacement parts. These bodies had all swinging panels fitted and were painted in primer.
Two years ago, at a panel beater in Yennora, I watched a load (3) of new BA sedan shells get unloaded. Again, as per teh HD & HR, they were complete bodies, but painted white. At teh time, Ford was selling them for some ridiculous price (less than $10k).
As others have said gb, the car is remarkable in many ways and none of Alfio's previous dealings were anything to do with you, so I would offer a generous welcome to you as a new FC owner and hope that you get the very best from the forum.
I would reiterate what Alex has said. Nothing illegal has occurred here as far as I can see
Regards Ken
Spinner - was that rediculous cheap or rediculous expensive?
I thought cheap. They were complete bodies with all panels fitted up.