Hi Alex
Thanks for the info

Regards Mick

Hi Alex,
It was good to see you again at the nats. thanks for reposting the pic 's again it's much appreciated. I've forgotten what you said the colours were could you please refresh my memory

Thanks Mick

Hi rob,
Yes ken definitely has these numbers as I gave them to him when it was here in Queensland before fatboy bought it. It is the highest numbered fe standard  we 've found to date

Mick

Hi guys,
Those day temps are the same as our overnight temps up here in QLD   I think a jumper or 4 may be needed for us north of the border when we get there . See you in  soooon

Mick

Hi Guys,
Ditto to that, a truly great piece of work very impressive congrats to all involved looking foward to being there

Regards Mick

Hi Rob,
What a cracker and congrats on being a wagon owner again  . ya got to love'm  

Regards mick

Hi guys,
Yep tayz the paint job is a late 59 scheme, the old saying if it sounds to good to be true it usually is  
Still anice looking vehicle just the same . I'd like to see all the details on this one maybe some can post them on the forum
Regards mick

Hi Ace,
I'll beg to differ,  fe rear scuff plates have 4 screw holes  and fc's have three [just checked my fe wagon and my fc sedan] and FWIW fe plates are flat on top full length  and fc's have a ridge full length on top

regards mick

Hi Rob & Jim,
I too noticed the fc standard wagon and would love to have it parked next to my fe standard wagon  :)but oh well one can dream I suppose. I hope someone on the forum gets it as it would be nice to see another one restored. Come on Jim she'll never Know ;

Mick

Hi Ed,
there is a slight difference between a fc upper tailgate & an ek upper and that is its mounting point to the hinge.
the fc screws on with tapered screws and the tailgate upper has countersunk holes. The ek has normal holes and uses normal hex bolts. Just in case you want to keep yours stock ?

Regards Mick

Hi guys,
here's the info on the headlight surrounds :

1/  There is no difference between left & right    
2/ There are 2 types :1/  Lucas  which have 2 slots at
                                      the bottom [1 slot on either
                                      side of the bottom mounting
                                      hole] as Craig has mentioned
                                      & has a rounded front edge as
                                      Alex has mentioned.
                                  2/ Bosch  which have  1 wider slot
                                      directly under the bottom mount
                                      ing hole and has a squared off
                                      front edge.
Also what I have found is try the surround on the guard first before rechroming as some surrounds fit better than others  who knows why.

hope this helps Regards Mick  

I too would love to see some photos of another FE 219 Matt and it's good to hear it will be done up too.  

Regards Mick

Hi guys
The highest numbered FE standard wagon I've seen to date is 1764 [FE219-1764 A] not many hey and as RET says any one is worth saving as now there as rare as rocking horse do do.

Regards Mick

Hi david,
The headling is the same pattern in all fe's and fc's. In the fe sedans there were 6 different colors and in the fc sedans there were 5 different colors. even less colors in the wagons and commercials.

Regards Mick

Hi Leigh,
Is the old grey a runner and if so is she a non smoker etc
Regards mick

Hi all,
Mikey for what its worth I think Slim's right on the money as I saw one  nos skin sell on ebay the other week for around $80.00. If you do decide to sell them  I would be interested in them. Just send me a personal message  

Regards mick

Hi scott,
Engine numbers starting with  "L" began at the introduction of the FE in July 56 and continued through to the end of the FC hope this helps

Regards Mick

thumper the most important thing to do first is to dis connect the battery  as there are live wires on the ignition and light switches I would hate to hear the old girl is developing a smoking habit  

regards Mick

Hi Guys
Don't suppose he's got any doors for sale  

Mick

Hi guys,
Steve I just had a look at my nos saddle rubbers and the lips on them are even so I'd have to agree with Nicko and John. just a bad casting on yours.  Mind you they would still do the job.

Regards Mick