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Selling my ute  :'(

$16 000
1959 FC Holden
Grey motor, twin carbs, extractors.
The good bits;
Almost rust free, some rust in tailgate(been keeping an eye out for a good one)
Recently rebuilt carbs
Brand new complete wiring loom
Full electronic ignition - brand new modified XF Falcon distributor
New electric wiper conversion from CAE
All new brake lines, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, shoes etc.
New clutch, master cylinder and slave cylinder.
New door rubbers, bailey channels
New interior, including headlining and carpet
15 inch Dragway wheels
and heaps more

The not as good bits;
Paint is OK, but getting a bit tired
Fuel gauge sender not working
Speedo not working
Needs a few rubber bits
Needs a floor made for the ute bed
Tailgate has rust

Spares;
Original rebuilt motor (rebore, rings etc,)
Stock rims (2 x widened)
Rocker covers, starter motor, heaps of engine bits etc.

All in all, this would be an awesome project to finish off, or just drive it as is. Not a show car but definitely turns heads everywhere I go. I really don't want to sell but the time has come. Any more questions, please PM me. Thanks!

G'day all.
Finally got the ute on the road but there's one thing left to do and that's the wipers. I thought I had some but when I finally got round to fitting them I could only find 2 passenger side arms and no blades.
So, does anyone here have a spare pair they could sell me? Or maybe know where I can find some? Not too concerned about condition as long as they work!

Thanks!
Matt.

Excellent Ken, consider it sold. I'll PM you for details.

That's brilliant Harv! :o
Some good reading there and I reckon i might have learnt a thing or two, cheers for that.
If I don't find something in the meantime, I'll definitely take you up on the offer, much appreciated.

Hey mate, I did exactly the same thing! if the pipe is long enough, they can cut the end off, flare it and fit a new nut. I think it cost about 15 bucks from memory. Make sure you use the proper flare nut spanners! I didn't.....

Hi all, quick question re running twins. I have a rebuilt stock carby (23-105D) and if I wanted to run twins, does the second carby need to be exactly the same model or could a later one be used? Also, what changes need to be done as far as jetting goes, if any?
I'm just giving it a bit of thought at the moment as I have just bought a set of extractors and I also have a Cain manifold that has been collecting dust in the shed for a few years.
Finally, does anybody have a good carby lying around that they wouldn't mind swapping for a few dollars? The shop where I bought my last one closed down and there isn't really anywhere nearby that sells them.
Thanks!
Matt.

http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=18949.0

This thread shows a bit of detail and pics.

Hi Fraze, you looking for an original or modified? I'm considering letting mine go if the interest was there. Not a lot left to do though as far as a project is concerned, but it could quite easily be returned to original.

No worries Dennis!
I know absolutely bugger all about trucks but I do know a bit about RM Williams, been working for them for nearly 25 years!

Yeah the truck was supplied free by Western Star as a promotion for both companies. This is actually the 3rd one they have supplied in the 12 or so years the Longhorn Express has been operating.

I had a very similar experience with an EH a few years ago. After trying everything and getting severely frustrated, I ended up borrowing another window and bugger me, fit perfectly! I put them together and 1 was about 3mm wider. ???  ::)

I didn't think they were going to fit either but I just soaked 'em in some boiling water for about 5 minutes and they ended up going on. Eventually :-\

You becoming an old man Stinky? Do you want some mudflaps and a window wind deflector to go with that?  ;D

and some coat hooks in the back for his cardigan and hat. :D

 :o :-\ Hmmmm......

Hey Stinky, I have a complete EH steering wheel here if you want it. Pretty ordinary condition though. I'm in Salisbury.

Looking really good Matt.  Any tips for a first time painter..... :-)

If you're not after a show car finish, just give it a go. Get yourself a scrapped panel from somewhere and practise, playing around with pressures and settings until you're happy. Remember it's only paint, if you stuff it up, let it dry, rub it back and try again.
Another thing, Youtube is your friend! There are some great learning videos (some complete crap as well) that can demonstrate far better than reading books can. Even today when I fitted the windscreens, I must have watched at least a dozen videos showing how it's done, giving me the confidence to have a go. My thinking was, if I can't do it, I get a pro. If I can do it, I've just saved myself $300. Easy! ;)

Progress!! ;D ;D
Been a long time between updates but I haven't been completely idle.
Since the last update I have;
- completely re-wired the whole car with a brand new loom from Vinwire, brilliant product that even a complete electrical dunce like myself could work out.

- new interior, head linings,carpet etc.

- and today, refitted both windscreens with new rubbers. Easier than I thought, even hit them with the hose after and no leaks! Rapt ;D 


Anyhow, here's how she looks now;






Almost onto the home straight now, just need to rebuild the entire braking system and fire the rebuilt motor for the first time, hopefully it runs :-\

Alice Springs. Todd Street late '50's.

Anybody in Adelaide northern suburbs know of a cheapish windscreen fitter to fit both screens in my ute? I have all the glass, rear screen dividers and new rubber so I just need someone to fit them for me.
Cheers, Matt.

 ::) ::)
Well there you go!
I've definately got 2, ones a spare I suppose. Because they were in a box with the scuff plates and interior mouldings,
I spent ages looking around inside trying to work out where they go. Feel like a bit of a dick now! :-\
Cheers Wayne and Dave.