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Aaaarrrgh! Gary, I was hoping you might have off-loaded the car a lot further down the track, precisely when I could be in a position to buy it back.
Having previously owned the car I can give it good recommendation, the fact I wish I could get it back should be pretty good testament.

All the best,  Luke.

Hi Garry,

Welcome to the forum, nice to see you're utilising the help that these generous people have to offer.
All the best mate,  Luke.

PS: I wanted to update my advert to "sold to a good home", but I couldn't post to the thread.

Couple of photos from the weekend, driving through Speers Point......

G'day Graeme,

I remember mate, I haven't got mine on carsales yet, i'm either lazy or hesitant to sell.
My wife said the other day I didn't have to sell the FE, but I am pretty certain that translated to "you better not be thinking about keeping the FE"
You'll have to load up a picture of the FX to "members other cars" so we can all check it out.

Good luck with the sale.   Luke.

PRICE REDUCED                 $14 900

G'day Craig,

Thanks mate, you'll have to yell out next time you see me.

I was sorry to see the Old White on Red FC had to go, I'm glad you at the least got to get her out on the road after repairing the brakes.
I hope it all works out for Brendan and his plans meet fruition.

Ha! You guys should have called me for a spin.

Thanks Pete, and Jamie.

It's been a pleasure owning and driving the car, but I'm in the process of building another house and I am having to let her go.


PRICE REDUCED to $15 900,  (before going to carsales).

Thank you,  Luke.

FE Special sedan for sale. $16 900

I have owned this car for almost 12 months, and drive it twice a week.
Purchased from Canberra and was blue slipped for transfer to full NSW registration.
Safety has been the main focus for me, carrying my baby in the car, so since purchasing I have had done:

Front End Crossmember rebuilt with all new Rare Spares rubbers and shocks by Pedders Suspension.
Brakes serviced with new wheel cylinders, re-lined shoes all round and handbrake cables.
Rear wheel bearings & oil seals replaced when Diff centre converted to 3.55 ratio.
Voltage regulator serviced
Replaced Generator (2011)
New Water Pump, Cooling system overhaul, New thermostat, Hoses, Heater Hoses, Re-core Radiator (2010)

Vehicle has been painted at some stage, floor pans in the front have been replaced. The Vehicle ID plate suggests that the Car was originally grey with a white roof and also suggests that the motor has been exchanged for an EJ Grey motor. Otherwise the car is stock original, the original Olympic Air Ride Spare tyre is with the car (I replaced with a sumitomo for safety).
Has 2 seat belts in the front, 1 in the rear centre with child seat restraint fitted.
Strong motor, good gearbox, drives dead straight and stops like a modern car should. Further details as per photos;















If you're interested in purchasing the car please send me a "PM", or call 0409 595 068

Thank you,  Luke.

G'day Pete,

You're right it's a great day.

I'm driving my FE (black with white Roof) as the Bridal car for my Sister-in-laws wedding on Saturday arv. upto the vineyards and staying there the night.
I'll try to get in and do a lap of Kurri Main Street on my way home Sunday Morning, I'll keep my eyes open for you and your FE.

Cheers,  Luke.

Hi Forum,

I am going to list these on Ebay, but thought I would offer them here first.
All prices include standard postage.

AM FM Push-Button Radio, recently replaced by an air chief in my FE, has a "Backyard Manufactured" bracket that bolts it under the dash with radio blank plate in place, has a Speaker, no Aerial.     $70




Radio Blank Plate (pins broken) and Speaker Grille blank board.     $25



Scratch Plate, one only, RR, not frosted.      $70


Sidchrome Wheel Brace.     $60


FE Chrome Boot badge and insert, chrome is pitted and insert is faded.     $30



Pm if interested, Thank you,  Luke.

Thank you guys, a couple of great diff jokes there to cheer me up. I was assuming the diff had got into a tiff .....(yeah, that was pretty crap).

Once I muster up some cash and repair, I'll be sure to post some photographic evidence to the topic.

Thanks again,  Luke.

Thanks for your reply guys, funny Gaz, but I swear I wasn't attempting to "smoke" anybody at the lights.

Please excuse my ignorance, if a universal joint broke would I be able to see it? I thought if one went then my tailshaft would be flappin' in the breeze. What I can see looks fine.

Out of gear, i can turn the tail shaft freely by hand full revolution then there are clunky noises in the rear and something intermittently grabs and moves the car.
In gear, the tailshaft will not turn and I can roll the car forward and reverse without the tailshaft turning. Does this indicate the clutch is okay?

Thanks again, very much appreciated.

Hi Forum,

Last night, while driving my stock FE, I gently dropped the clutch from a set of lights and had a mishap.
There was a "thud" from the rear and while giving the accelerator there is a horrible slow vibrating noise. All gears can be selected and the car will slightly crawl.
I haven't had time to check but I assume the tailshaft is still turning and that the problem is between the diff and wheel hubs. A local Gearbox Mechanic is guessing it is a broken axle, fortunately I have a pair of axles from a stock FE to go in.
I thought the diff might have given way, so I am going to source a 3.55 ratio diff incase that needs replacing, I want to convert the 3.89 diff to 3.55 anyway.

My question to the experts (if you're still reading), From the limited information provided, is there something else that has more likely failed?
Is the conversion of a 3.89 diff to a 3.55 diff a simple bolt off and bolt in process?
Are the stock FE axles course spline and is the diff housing okay with the 3.55 diff centre?

Thanks for your help, any advice is appreciated,  Luke.

Hey guys sorry I've taken so long..... I hope you like.















Note the first instruction, "Clean dags off....", refer the photo of the front of the bonnet.

Cheers,  Luke.

I have one of these and mine has the car in it, unbuilt and still in the bag. I will post some photos later, if you're interested?

Luke.

Jim,

If you have no luck on the forum,

[ebay]280789886628[/ebay]

Luke.   (no affiliation)

Might be a bit late notice, but I just stumbled on to this site:

http://www.mgs.net.au/auctions/classiccar17_11/catalogue.html

No FE's or FC's, but a couple of cool Valiants, Cadillac etc.

Hey Brett,

If you get stuck, there is an advert. on Gumtree South Australia for Fc Holden parts, incuded is the air vent parts, perhaps what you're after?

Good luck,  Luke.

All sorted, Thank you Wayne B.

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