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Cheers Jack :)

Yeah the Trumpy is a timeless thing  - and it's "almost" as cool as an FC!  ;D

This is a wondeful, bittersweet photo!

I'm so glad that you've found your car. The only way I could wrap my mind around the fact that Effie was leaving was to think that I didn't own her - she owned me. She was off to own someone who could pamper her in a way I couldn't.

I did however find another vixen to occupy the shed - I hope people don't mind this pic, she's only got two wheels...



Remember the deal Amy. I've got first dibs if ever Effie needs another home! ;)

That's fine Amy! Email is on it's way...

Pete  :)

Dragging all paperwork out for Amy...

The Enginners report on the rebuild is dated Oct 5, 1996. The owner's name on the report is not the person who owned the car when I purchased in 2002. However I believe the car is from the Hawkesbury area - both previous owners having lived there

Interesting - the odometer reading in 1996 was 08345 miles. When I got her it was 16,000 odd. Dunno how many times she's been around the clock...not that it matters anyway.

Pete  :)

Car is on hold for Amy & Fraser.

Pete  :)

Just a note - the car is not as white as it appears in most of the photos. It's actually more of a cream colour.

Pete  :)

Hi,

It's with regret that we've decided to sell "Effie". I bought her in 2002 and she was my daily drive until June last year - the heater core leaked, it was Winter and I decided to get something modern as a day to day vehicle. She's been in the shed since then and despite my good intentions life has been too busy to give her the attention I wanted. When I bought her the rebuild and major mods had been done. Someone had spent a lot of time (and money) and then seemed to rush it right at the end...bits would fall off at random!

Since I got her - The Aussie 4 speed died and was replaced by a Celica 5 speed. The diff was replaced by a rebuilt 3.08. Steering box was rebuilt. Dedicated LPG system fitted (Gas Reasearch Australia Carby) - the petrol tank and spare wheel section removed, a spare wheel section form a VS Commodore wagon fitted in it's place to accommodate a "donut" LPG tank. The radiator was replaced, a recovery system fitted and the whole cooling system gone over.

Here's some details -

"Warm" 186 (pulls like a train)
Celica 5 Speed
3.08 diff
HR Disc front end
HR rear end
VL (?) Calais front seats
Halogen headlights
Chassis kit
Rust removed and resprayed in 2 pack 18 months ago. She still hasn't been polished!  :'(

As I mentioned the car was my daily drive, so the engine bay is not pristine. She goes extremely well (like stink actually!) and is very reliable - apart from overheating issues after the LPG was fitted (and before the cooling system rebuild) she has never, ever let me down.
When I got her the front driver's side floor would flood in heavy rain - I took some pics and showed them on this forum and it seems that whoever built the car left a bolt out under the front RHS guard. The constant dampness caused a bit of the carpet to rot so this was cut out. There is some rust on a section of the floor because of this (shown in pics). Fixing this up, replacing the cut out carpet, cleaning and tidying the engine bay, trimming the rear cargo space were all things that I have intended to do - so I could show her with pride at the Holden Day at Clarendon!

Here's some pics -

























It also comes with standard FC wheels and tyres, standard steering wheel, original heater and new larger replacement heater system and 4 Dragway mags. The car is garaged near Kurrajong NSW (I used to drive her to Windsor and back everyday - never taken her into the city)

It's a good, honest car. I was going to advertise it elsewhere for $12000 to allow some room for haggling, if someone here wants her we'll take $10000. I'd like to see her go to someone who can give her the attention she deserves. Trading/swapping for a later model Triumph Thruxton/Bonneville is also possible.

If you're interested contact me via PM or on (02) 4572 1771 home, (02) 4577 3355 work (ask for Pete). You can email me at pete@reynolds-valveart dot com dot au ( ;) )

Cheers,
Pete  :)

PM sent

Would you consider a Harley?
Cheers
Deano

Aw....hmm....what model/year have you got Deano?

Cheers,
Pete

Hi grandmasterb,

I don't know if you're still looking for an FC wagon - but I've decided to sell our old girl. Here's a couple of pics...







She's running a 186 and Celica 5 speed (CRS conversion), HR disc front end and HR rear end. It runs on dedicated LPG via a Gas Research Australia system (car goes like stink!). The petrol tank and spare wheel compartment was removed and a spare wheel compartment from a VR/VS commodore wagon fitted - so we could use a "donut" tank.

The Smiths heater core developed a leak, the heater was removed and a larger system purchased but not fitted yet. Both systems come with the car - as does the top and bottom windscreen chrome trims, 4 x Dragway mags (not fitted because they stick out too far, but could be used if the car was lifted). There's also 4 standard rims, original steering wheel etc.

I was going to advertise it with an asking price of $12,000 and a bottom line of $10,000. Alternatively I'll swap her for a Triumph Thruxton (I have a need to get back on two wheels!)

Let me know if you're interested.

Cheers,
Pete  :)