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Matt
I am attempting the same mod for an fe for my daughter.  I would appreciate any information that you may have as I have not tried anything like this before. Any contact details for kit/s would also be great.
Thanks
JimmyMac

Yes Trev I did get the D in the mail and it is greatly appreciated.  Sorry about the delay but it's been a hectic week.

I'm now on the search for the little clip for the back of the letter to hold it on.

Thanks again Trev

Thumper

I will give you a call.

This website has a few photos to view of the car.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/jammick01

Car is basically complete.  It has HR rear end, Mild 161 with extractors/custom 2" exhaust, rack and pinion with LH torana discs.  It needs considerable work for the road.  Some additional spares go with the car. Family circumstances don't allow enough time for the project.  I am able to send more pictures if required.

I am located at Caboolture, North of Brisbane and the car is on the market for $1500.

Jimmy

I am attempting to add pictures but am not having much luck. Will keep trying.

I am chasing this section if someone has one at a reasonable price.  I am in the Caboolture (Qld) area. Please email details.   Jimmy

I am chasing a 'D' for the bonnet of my fc.  If anyone can help please email me the details.  

I am having a real problem removing the speedo cable from my FC.  Donor car one came out easily from the top end.  The one in the car is jammed in some way at the gearbox end?

Can you undo the 1 1/4" nut, if you can get at it, without drama and does this free it up to be removed?  Is there a collar on the gearbox end of the original cables?

I have checked the speedo itself and it works OK.  I think the gearbox end is the issue.

Anyone with any experience with this sort of hassle?

Jim ???

Can anyone tell me if you can still buy the original hoodlining material?  I plan to redo mine, visors and all.  I also need the piping for around the doors (dark green)Anyone with supplier/cost etc.  I am in Brisbane.  

Hey Nick - Won't be able to get pics until the weekend. Do you have an email address to send to?   I do know that the front bar on the steering rack has been cut and welded, and looks ugly - probably illegal?
JimmyMac

Hello Nicko
I am pulling the front end out of my FC shortly.  It has a LH Torana f/e that was poorly done.  It will need some work to make it ok and then I will have to look at steering etc.  I am curious whether the HR front end you mentioned would be an easy fit for a novice and less work than what I have got now?  If this is the case I would be interested in the front end you have.  I am at Morayfield, south of Caboolture. I am just finishing a HR rear end to go under the FC and slowly getting some bits and pieces together.  Any advice would be appreciated.

JimmyMac

Thanks for the interest folks.  New info tells me the car has a HR front end with LH stub axles and rack and pinion.  Steering is original.  Apparently someone cut the rack, shortened it and rewelded it. I don't like the idea. It won't let the steering go to full lock.
Is there a kit you can buy to bolt on to the HR gear?  I have heard there is a place south side of Brisvegas but don't have a name.
I have included a full length shot of the car for those interested (sorry about the quality).
Jimmy

Ed  (JimmyMac01 as guest is now JimmyMac as member)
Thanks for reply.  I am waiting for delivery of car.  Seller had it for a while and did nothing and is hazy on the details.  I think it is LX front end complete with steering column.  The problem is to do with the turns to lock in one direction but I will not know fully until I get it up on blocks in the shed.  I have all the original parts as well along with several other bits and pieces with some parts missing, like bonnet letters, hubcaps, one inside door trim.  There will be a bit to do.  I will try to attach a photo.  I have not seen the side stripe on any around and wonder if it has a name or history?

Thanks
Jimmy