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Title: New FE arrival Post by: Johns on March 14, 2006, 01:09:28 AM Hi everyone
Attached are photos of our new addition. It is a 1957 model, 55,000 miles indicated, two owners, history except the wife of the original owner wouldn't pass on the books. It has been painted, however interior is completely original and very good, original floor mat in front is brittle and has some cracks. Colour is Shoreline Beige, not sure what the flash is. Numbers are; BODY ID: FE-225-31100-A TRIM NO: 184-473 PAINT NO: 256-7484 ENGINE BLOCK NO: 7408858 It is not the original engine, it started with L365... I think. Don't know what the engine is from, any ideas? (http://tinypic.com/rab246.jpg) [Edit: fixed image link -RET] Title: A New FE arrival Post by: Johns on March 14, 2006, 01:15:23 AM Sorry everyone.
Stuffed up the post trying to attach images for the first time.!!! Hopefully, here are the rest; (http://tinypic.com/rab815.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/racd91.jpg) (http://tinypic.com/raceau.jpg) Apologies and regards John Title: Re: BODY ID: FE-2BODY ID: FE-225-31100-ANew FE arr Post by: graham_fuller on March 14, 2006, 01:37:02 AM Good 1 John fantastic looking vehicle and an FE great taste can't wait to see it in the flesh.
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: BODY ID: FE-2BODY ID: FE-225-31100-ANew FE arr Post by: ridgey_didge on March 14, 2006, 02:24:23 AM Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice looking car - what a pickup.
David Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: RET on March 14, 2006, 05:16:57 AM That engine number looks an awful lot like a part number to me. Non-prefixed engine numbers finished at 283372.
Beautiful looking car, John. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. cheers RET Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: mcl1959 on March 14, 2006, 11:46:09 AM John, have a look at the machined section of block just forward of the dissy, you will find the eng no there.
Can you also find a chassis no anywhere? Regards Ken Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Johns on March 14, 2006, 08:54:27 PM Hi Ken.
Will find the inner guard number. That is the number that is stamped on the block. Any ideas? regards John Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Wayne on March 15, 2006, 04:35:02 AM HI
Great looking car be good to see it. Coming to the meeting tonight . WAYNE Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Sheriff on March 15, 2006, 06:34:12 AM Great looking car. Good to see another "poo" mobile about. Detroit stripe colour looks like mine, Corsair Tan, though my other colour is Castle Grey, which is in fact an off-white. You certainly are fortunate to locate such a fine original example of an FE. Well done! Cheers, Mike.
Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Johns on March 15, 2006, 10:11:03 PM Thanks for the comments fellas.
Too late to book for the Nats :'(, but will fly down and drive out on Saturday for a look. I can give a lift if anyone would like one. At this stage I will fly back Saturday night. Cheers John :) Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Johns on April 06, 2006, 01:13:00 AM Quote John, have a look at the machined section of block just forward of the dissy, you will find the eng no there. Can you also find a chassis no anywhere? Regards Ken Hi Ken. I have now received the car and can confirm it has its original engine L396595, as RET thought I was quoted the block part Number ::) Chassis No is 7. 15265B. The flash appears to be Corsair Tan regards John Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: zulu on April 06, 2006, 05:33:54 AM Being an FE lover I will have to add my congratulations on your procurement of a nice example John, all the best with it.
Regards, Gary Title: Re: New FE arrival Post by: Hewart on April 06, 2006, 06:17:51 AM Great pick up John...!
Looking forward to having a closer look very soon...!! Would look great next to Derek's FE...! Cheers Les... ;) |