Thank you for your advice, in the end the bonnet decided to open itself "AT 70MPH" Thank god for the safety catch, once again thanks for the advice.

Mook

What is the best way to pop the bonnet so I can replace a broken cable?

G'day to all, I have recently moved to QLD( to the QLD Club I promise to send my application soon) and have returned my plates back to the nsw motor registry.  If anyone is interested I suggest you give them a call.  Hopefully a club member will pick them up for their car, before someone picks them up for profit.

Heathens!

Has anyone got a detailed diagram / photo of the underside of a FE ute, or any other model?

Works out to about a $1.95 Aust, not including GST.

The thing that amazes me about the photo, is that their isn't any parking meters.

G'day to all, Ret, even though I am not a member of the club yet(I am planing on joining the QLD Club on arriving in QLD very soon)  I will not be able to attend as duty calls.  I hope all those who attend have a great time and that the event is a major success.  Even though I will be watching sunsets from a different shore I will still be checking out the web site, and hope to see some great photos.

Gentlemen, thank you for your advice, as usual it has been most helpful.

G'day to all,  Ret I need your advice on when my engine was built.  I went to buy some push rods for the FE and found that they were about 3-4mm too long(American Autos-P/n7408422 FJ-earlyFB).  I know the engine in the FE is not original but I am not sure what model it is out of.  The engine number is B226958, the reason for this request is so I don't make the same mistake when buying other parts.

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To anyone that is interested, their is an original FE parts manual being auctioned on e bay, so far the highest bid is about $19.00.

G'day all, Can anyone supply me with a list of all the parts that make up the sub frame.  Also does anyone have a diagram of the sub frame.

Rey http://www.pearlcraft.com.au, they will do a full restoration on your steering wheel, they are located in melbourne.

Can anyone give me the name of a reliable mechanic in the liverpool area.

Thanks very much for the advice fellas.  I think I will stick to the trusty grey.

Can I bolt a 173/186 engine into my ute without having to do any modifications?

does the gearbox include linkages all the way up to the gear change lever?

Their is a web site that sells full and half consols for FE's I can't remember the site address but I will try and find it for you.  Try using a search engine and type in FE's and consoles

Thanks, I'm not to sure myself!