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Hi Glen,
PM sent re wedding cars.
Regards
Dennis

Hi Sharyn,
Sorry Greg & I could not make it.
We were at the Wagga Wagga Rally for the weekend.
Hope all who attended had a great time.
Regards
Dennis

Hi FC Dave.
Just got advice that the Robertson show has been cancelled due to the poor condition of the parking area and the likelihood of further rain

Dennis

The Wollondilly Anglican College P& F Association is holding the "Wheels at Wollondilly" car show on Saturday 10th May 2014.
Set up will be from 8.00am with the gates open to the public at 10.00am. Displays will be hot rods, classics, vintage, veteran, streetmachines, Motor cycles, utes, trucks, 4wheel drives and tractors. Entry fee $10.00 per vehicle. general public a gold coin donation.
Food stalls and entertainment for the whole family. Award presentation for the best pre 1980 car, best post 1980 car, best bike, best commercial vehicle and the Headmasters award will take place at 2.00pm. Should be a great day.
The college is situated at 3000 Remembrance Drive, Tahmoor NSW. Love to see many fe and fc holdens there.
Waratah

Is anyone else going down to Berrima on Australia Day beside Greg, myself and I believe Ron?

Dennis

Hi John,
Greg and I will be going to Berrima.
Dennis

Hi MattFC
Thanks for the info. It's good to get background knowledge on any topic.
Dennis

Hi John253a
The driver told us that the truck was supplied to R & M Williams for free but the paintwork cost more than the truck.
He has a great job driving the rig all around Australia setting up and serving in the mobile shop at different events.
His wife is also employed by Williams and drives a company Ford F250 Ute and 25ft Jayco caravan  to the same events as their accomodation. The ute is painted the same as the truck and looks just as good. At present they are up in Queensland doing a show.
If you liked the photo you woud just love to see the rig as it stands. When not away it is parked on the side of the road in Remembrance Drive Bargo NSW just north of the township. It is well worth a look for anyone wishing to driver down to see it.
Dennis

Thanks Froger.
Dennis

The steering column rattle plaguing NEV since he was purchased has finally been conquered and what a relief to finally drive him without having to constantly hold the gear stick to prevent it from rattling. Thanks go to all those members who offered advice as to the cause and to Ken (mcl1959) for the spring which did improve the situation a little. The final solution came down to wear in the gear selection rods and the selector levers on the gear box. These items were only given a cursory inspection previously as they looked as though they had been replaced during NEV's preservation work. The selector rods were newly cadmium plated and the selector levers freshly powder coated as were all the fittings etc. under the vehicle. Whilst installing the newly acquired 3.55 Diff. Centre Greg decided to carefully check all the components under the car and found that the gear change levers and rods were original and had only been prettied up with paint and plating. Removal of the components in question, a little welding to fill the holes and the wear and a short period of time grinding and re-drilling a few holes a nice tight fit was achieved. All parts now re-fitted to the vehicle and a few short test runs down the drive it was time to take NEV onto the Highway and head south for the ultimate test. What a difference, the gear changes are quiet and so smooth and the best thing....NO RATTLE. With the very quiet 2.55 Diff Centre and the rattle fixed an on the car all wheel balance next Monday should see all problems we had with the car sorted out and very smooth driving ahead.


Dennis   

Took the oportunity to photograph Nev today with one of the finest looking rigs I have ever come across.
R> M Williams can be rightly proud of this vehicle.
Dennis

The three holdens after the fires in Bargo.

Hi John
It must be Nev's month. He will appear in the 2014 Classic Car Magazine Year Book along with Gregs 1959 FC and the 62 EJ which is due  to hit the newstands in early January. Since October he has picked up three awards at the various shows we have taken him to.
We are continually improving Nev ironing out little problems as they occur. Today Greg and I finally got around to fitting a 3.55 diff to him and he now purrs along at 60mph like he had a new lease of life. So smooth and so quiet. The next job is to tidy up the tail end underneath the car. That will just about make the Nev look like new.

What a great day at the Bargo Brigaide Aid Car Bike & Truck Show yesterday. The organizers must be very pleased with not only the turn out of participants but also the general public. The event was a roaring success. Greg, Ella and I being locals arrived early  and was soon joined by Bruce and Janand then Rusty. Jim and his family dropped in to say hello later in the morning. It was great to have a chat with Russell (another local) and to see his many fine cars he had on show. Martyn from Shell Harbour dropped in for a chat and to report on the progress of his FC restoration as did Dave in his international ute which he had on display nearby.
After the car show and presentation of trophies the afternoon was taken up with live entertainment and a full show at 5.30pm.
As the weather was starting to cloud over and the wind increasing Diane, Ella and I decided to call it a day and headed home (just across the road). At 7.30pm the main concert commenced and although we decided to stay indoors you could hear quite clearly the artists performing and they really sounded great.  The day was a real success however it could be said that the low point was the manner in which the hoons left the car show. It was a pity their was not a presence of the police around at that time. Why is it that you put a fool in a V8 and they think they have to show the world what inmature dills they are. Maybe they have crueled any chance of future like events at this venue. I guess time will tell.
Dennis

The Fe visits the fire devastation in Bargo.



Dennis

Hi Bruce,
Diane and I will be there to support those Rural Fire Service Volunteers who did such a magnificent job protecting us from the recent fires.
They deserve all the support we can give them.
How about it?  Will we see a big roll out of Fe and Fc's from our club?
Dennis

Hi Ken,
Thanks for your response. I will take them both.
Could you send me a PM with details of how you require payment etc.
and I will reply by PM with address details etc.
Regards
Dennis

Would any member have a left hand boot spring to suit an FE Holden for sale.
Dennis

Hi Ken,
The Spring at the end of the lever is intact and in good condition.
Regards
Dennis

Hi Ken.
Thanks for your reply.
I am sorry for the delay in responding but I have not been on the computer for a couple of days.
I will send you a PM.
Regards
Dennis