Hi all,
Wondered if anyone had a set of the above that they would be willing to part with?
Cheers
Graham
Graham ..Are you looking for " mint" condition ready to fit ,or good to re chrome ? ..Vern
Gents,
What was the difference between 58 & 59 rear fins etc?
Ric.
I recall asking the same question:
An earlier discussion ....
http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=24993.0
This page describing the differences between the 3 paint styles shows the tail-fin extended right up to front-most edge of "C" pillar from mid 1959.
http://www.fefcholden.org.au/techinfo/fcpaintstyles.html
The rear fins for the first two styles of FC paintwork are interchangeable, but the rear fins for the 3rd model are unique by having a groove cut into them to locate the stainless steel extension.
You can make a 3rd style fin out of an earlier fin by filing in the grooves.
However using a 3rd style fin on an earlier style car leaves the end of the fin not touching the body and it looks odd.
I have a pair of the late fins but no extensions.
Hi Vern,
Rechromeable would be fine.
Collects what are the condition of them?
Cheers
Are the extensions stainless or Diecast?
Thanks
Thanks for the explanation chaps.
Looks like my car is a late 58 build, 59 delivery.
Hi guys,
So I have sorted the 59 series Fins. Now I need the extensions are these handed like the fins?
Cheers
Graham
Graham
I have a pair of the extensions I got some years ago to put on my sedan but never got around to it PM me if you are interested.
Neil
Interchangeable side to side I'm pretty sure Graham.
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Graham. The correct '59 Fins will have small slots on the underside to house the leading edge of the extensions. Otherwise expand the extension to slide over the fin. I secured the extensions using brass bolts & nuts. I filed the head to slide along the extensions. Cut off the threaded side of the guard inside the boot to suit & then seal with body putty, [ I used ormanoid putty]. Kevin.
Having just had a "woman's look ", @ the previous posts, I see where Ken has described what I was getting at. To correct an error in my previous post..... " cut off the bolt, inside the boot to suit".
The fins and the extensions are both right and left handed.
You have to be careful to get a LH and a RH fin and a LH and RH extension.
Ken
Thanks Ken.
Cheers Graham
Thanks all for your help everyone.
Not ever owning a car with them on all the info has been so helpful.
Cheers
PS Looks like Neil can help me out with the extensions.
Thanks Graham
Hi Graham;
I haven't received your postal address yet I sent you a PM with bank details mate.
Regards
Neil