Good afternoon,
My name is David Russell, live in Narre Warren Sth and I recently joined the FE / FC car club (Vic).
I have an FE Holden that my Dad purchased new in November 1957. He died in 1964 aged 39 of cancer and l was 9 at the time.
Mum got her drivers licence in 1965 and the car has always been garaged but still got the good old rust problems, however the interior is still original and looks very good. I fixed the rust and resprayed the car back in 1982.
The car has never been in an accident and it has traveled around 82,000 miles. The engine is unfortunately is not the original as a neighbour fitted a short motor back in the late 60's due to internal engine damage.
Currently replacing brakes, radiator, water pump, brake lines and various rubber parts as well as new door cards etc.
Car details are:
NO: FE-225-11002-M
TRIM: 6-703
PAINT: 256-7449
(I will post some photos soon when l can work it out)
I look forward to meeting you.
Regards,
David
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Sny5R8tLuPVmlKZnNQU1lDVGs
Hi David,
Nice car mate is the paint original? What are the actual colours do you know?
Cheers,
Graham
G'day David,
Welcome to the forum and welcome to best car club known to man :) Your FE looks great - will we see it at the FE celebrations at the end of the month?
Cheers, Graeme
Quote from: graham_fuller on July 15, 2016, 08:53:45 PM
Hi David,
Nice car mate is the paint original? What are the actual colours do you know?
Cheers,
Graham
Hi Graham,
The paint is not original. I did a TAFE course back in the late seventies and resprayed it in 1982.
The original colour was Cabot Grey but l resprayed it white as l didn't like the original colour. I am going to spray the roof red shortly to match the interior red.
Cheers,
David
Quote from: JOX515 on July 15, 2016, 09:21:12 PM
G'day David,
Welcome to the forum and welcome to best car club known to man :) Your FE looks great - will we see it at the FE celebrations at the end of the month?
Cheers, Graeme
[Thanks Graeme for the welcome.
I would love to get to the celebrations at the end of the month but l did my back last week and l will not be able to get the old girl back together in time. Daily visit to the physio at the moment.
Cheers,
David ]
That's a great looking FE. It must be of special value to you with the entire history of the car in the family.
Nice looking car David and so many memories to go with it
Quote from: DJ on July 16, 2016, 10:07:42 AM
That's a great looking FE. It must be of special value to you with the entire history of the car in the family.
[Thanks Dave, yes this car many special memories.
]
Quote from: TAZ64 on July 16, 2016, 10:09:24 AM
Nice looking car David and so many memories to go with it
[Thanks Taz]
Lovely looking car David. Well done. If you need good advice you'll find it here on the forum. In spades.
Cheers, Ken.
Thanks Ken
Hi David from a fellow newbie. Don't be afraid to ask questions, Ive asked every dumb question known to man and they still have the patience of a saint and always get back to me with an answer even a dumb bugger like myself can understand. What a great looking FE. May you have many enjoyable hours driving her.
Regards Rod.
Nice Car David.
Welcome to the forum
Nick
Quote from: ACT59FC on July 17, 2016, 06:57:46 PM
Hi David from a fellow newbie. Don't be afraid to ask questions, Ive asked every dumb question known to man and they still have the patience of a saint and always get back to me with an answer even a dumb bugger like myself can understand. What a great looking FE. May you have many enjoyable hours driving her.
Regards Rod.
[Thanks for the comments Rod. I will certainly be asking some questions.
Cheers,
David]
Quote from: Not Happy Jan on July 18, 2016, 10:27:16 AM
Nice Car David.
Welcome to the forum
Nick
[Thanks Nick,
Cheers,
David]