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Broken Hill Veteran and Vintage Car Club
2011 Show and Shine
Saturday 7th of May
Venue: Memorial Oval - William Street
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
Entry Cost: Gold Coin Donation
All types of vehicles or motorcycles welcome
Contact Sam for more details on 0412208898

Just wondering what grade and brand of oil people are using out there for there grey motor.
I am currently using Valvoline 20/50W or should I be looking at using a straight grade oil, if so what grade and what brand of oil?
Thanks,
Sam

Unfortunatly I did not make it, the old girl gave up about 200km out of town and I had to be brought back home, so far I have found a stripped timing gear, but it did develop a knocking noise before the gear let go, unsure what the noise is as yet, I will be replacing the timing gear and fingers crossed knocking nosie has gone, if not it looks like engine out and rebuild.  The car has travelled 77,000 miles and it looked as though the timing gear is the original timing gear.

I am trying to go, I live in Broken Hill so it is a bit of a drive for me but I will be attempting the trip, I have never been to a GM day so I am looking forward to it, hoping all goes well on the trip.  I missed out on the Nationals so I thought I would go to this.

Just wondering is anyone going to the GM Day at Tanunda South Australia on Sunday the 11th

Ill have a set of 4 wheel cylinders for sale next week they have driven less then 100kms went to rod run this weekend in canberra and now im putting a new driveline through the wagon open to offers
regards fatboy

Thank you I will keep this in mind.
Sam

Thanks for the replys, I will do some research this week and see what is available and whether it is worth it to repair or send mine away to resleeve.  I will also keep in mind of the set of 4 that are for sale, thank you.
My car has always been in Broken Hill and I am about the 4th owner,the car had a resto about 12 yrs ago but it is still very good as it has sat for about 8 years.  It just needs a few little things done as it has not been used much, such as the brakes.  I am just doing some tidying up and making it more reliable to drive.  You never know what you can find out in these small country towns, there are still a lot of very original cars around here, but there owners will not part with them.
Sam

I have a FC and I am currently carrying out repairs to the brakes, I have removed all wheels to inspect the brake wheel cylinders and 3 out of the 4 are leaking.  Should I remove all wheel cylinders and have them stainless steeled and if so who would be able to do this, or should I just replace the seals, clean them out and reassemble.
Also what brake fluid is recommended, any suggestion would be appreciated as I am always having brakes locking up when I drive and I want to get it right so I do not have to remove it all again.
Thank you,
Sam

Thank you to all that replied and to Wayne for the information he gave me over the phone today, much appreciated.
Looks like I will be investing in a car bra very soon.
Sam

can't find what you mean surfboy

Thanks everyone for the replies, even though I don't think I will be able to get a car bra like the one in the photo (I wish).  But if anyone dooes have any photos of there FC with a carbra that would be great.  I have been in touch with car bra Australia in Melbourne and they have told me that they have made one for an FC and emailed me a photo, but it is not a real good close up photo.  I would like to talk to someone who has one before I purchase one.
Thanks,
Sam

Hi just wondering if anyone has a car bra on there FC, I am interesting in purchasing one just like to know what they are like and how it fits before I do. If someone has any photos they could email me that would be great.

Thanks
Sam

My car is a special so it would have the correct mat.

Thanks Gary

Thanks John, I was a bit worried when they turned up today that they where incorrect as I have not seen another FC with these mats and my car has carpet in it that was there when I purchased the car.
I can make a start and fit them now.

Thanks again,
Sam

I have just purchased front, rear and boot rubber mats from obsolete rubber mats for my FC, the rear mat has a different texture to the front mat it has a rough finish as the front is more glossy and a smooth finish, has anyone else got these mats and is this normal.
Thanks
Sam

For Sale - Original metal sunvisor removed from wrecked FE Holden, very straight, all brackets in good condition, has minor surface rust on the edges, ideal for restoration, I live in Broken Hill so keep postage in mind.
I can be contacted on 0412208898 for more information.
Sam

Broken Hill Show N Shine to be held in Broken Hill on Anzac Day 25th April 2009.
Organised by the Broken Hill Vintage and Veteran Car Club (BHVVCC)
All types of vehicles welcome.
I am a member of the BHVVCC and own a FC Holden and I would love to see more FC's at the Show N Shine this year.
If anyone is interested phone Sam on 0412208898 or email sammuscat@chariot.net.au for details.

Could anyone please give me any measurements to fit the bonnett ornament to a FC
I am also after a boot badge insert, were is the best place to purchase one from.
Also if I was after a better bonnett ornament than the one I have, were could I find one of them.
Thanks,
Sam

Thank you to all that replied, I will take all of that in consideration.  If I do need to recon the wheel cylinders who would you recommend.  Are there kits still available or are they an exchange item.
thank you
Sam

My Rear right hand brakes locks up on application on my FC, but than releases when you take off again.
I have checked the wheel cylinder and seemed to bit sticking and not releasing, so I backed of the brake but has made no difference.
Has anyone got any ideas?