The website for the 17th FE FC Nationals is now live.  You will find it at http://fefcholden.club/nats17/

There is event information on that site and links to entry forms and merchandise orders forms.

We are already receiving lots of entries and look forward to more coming in.  Please remember that the cutoff for entries is Thursday 25 January 2018.

Entries are welcome by email or ordinary post.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Canberra for a great time at the 2018 FE FC Nationals.

Cheers,
David, on behalf of the Nationals planning committee from the FE-HR Holden Owners Club of the ACT.

That is fabulous Mal.  May you and the FE keep going strong for many more!

Cheers
David

I've entered!!!

PM sent re the Coolaride seat cushion. Cheers David

Here's an old link (with typo!) to a publication about testing on an FE in England.

English reseach of 1957 FE standard sedan

And Norfolk Island, if that counts as overseas

FCs on Norfolk Island

Cheers
David

I found this sorting through the filing cabinet.  It came home from the honeymoon in 1984. 

I can't remember seeing any old Holdens there in 1984, but it was a long time ago now!



Cheers
David

Hi Glen,

The ACT club has been signed up for several years and I am aware of only good experiences.  As small club we have still been able to get points up and have got banners and eskies as rewards.

I'll be interested to see if anyone else has had different experiences, but ours has been positive.

Cheers
David

Hey Rod - don't be so hard on Mable or yourself.  As you say - just get out and enjoy driving your car.  Bit by bit you will get things done to get her in better condition.  But she is registered and running and the biggest hurdles are in the past.  As we saw at one garage today - you could be a lot further back in the process and years off being able to get out and drive.

It is great to have you and some other newish members in the club, full of love for the old cars and enthusiastic to get involved.

And yes - the ACT club is over represented with fabulous FC's (and some fabulous cars of other models as well) - the display we put on at lunchtime has been dubbed "The Macquarie* Nationals", and with good reason.  There was some really nice stuff on display, but also some honest old unrestored cars that are treasured just as they are.

As they say - happy Motoring!
Cheers,
David

* Macquarie Nationals because we were having a BBQ at the Pryce Senior's place in Macquarie ACT, and put on a mini display of about a dozen cars that were literally stopping the passing traffic and drawing admirers.

The ACT club is hosting Grey Pride at Berrima on Sunday 15 May 2016.  We extend an invitation to all who would like to attend, in a Holden of any coloured motor - grey, red, blue, gold, plastic - you are all welcome.

There are no trophies, just a relaxed day looking at cars, chatting to car lovers, having a wander around Berrima, cruising there and back again.

Details are on the flyer.  Gold coin donation for the Cancer Council.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ff5xjstr4a63ew/greypride2016.pdf?dl=1

I hope to see lots of people there.

Cheers
David

There was a complete one at the Goulburn swap meet yesterday!  I thought about buying it myself, but passed it over on the basis I don't have storage space at present.  If only.....

Hopefully one will turn up for you.

Cheers
David

Oh no - you didn't trust the petrol gauge I hope.  I work on the basis of fill her every time.

We had a good turn out of FE and FCs, plus 3 or so other models.  The two tone Grey FC in the photos was also having its first club run for Rob & Jane.  They have owned it long term and joined the ACT club last year.  The FC has mostly been on the road until a fail to re-register in time resulted in an inspection being necessary, and a few jobs also being required.  Rob & Jane will be attending their first Nationals in Toowoomba.

Cheers
David

That's great.  Can't wait to see Mabel in real life - maybe out for the run this Sunday?

Cheers
David

It certainly is the ACT's turn.  We have a committee up and running a will have details for everyone attending Toowoomba, and then for more general release.

Easter is also the National Folk Festival in Canberra, so accommodation needs to be booked well in advance to beat the Morris Dancers. (One activity proposed for the sports afternoon on the Sunday was "Beating the Morris Dancers", but it turns out that they are a protected (sub)species.)  We will have details of a headquarters location with accommodation and where some meals will happen.

And don't forget to register for Toowoomba TODAY if you haven't done so already, or you miss out.

Cheers
David

I came across an old folder of pictures of Toowoomba.   Here is a selection to familiarise yourself before the Nationals.









It looks like a nice place full of old cars!

Cheers
David

The ACT parcel has arrived and is being distributed.  Love the poster and can't wait to get some quiet time with the DVD over the coming days.

Cheers
David

Thanks guys.  That reinforces the information I had and tells me that is the way to go.
Cheers
David

The time has come to put new tyres on my stock sedan.  Those currently on the car are getting a bit long in the tooth and I don't want to do a long road trip to the Nats and risk a tyre failure.

The question is, what size is "correct".  At present I have 185/75 x 13 tyres on.  I am told that 185/80 x 13 is closer to the profile of the original tyres. I am able get some in that size.  I can also get 185/70 x 13 tyres.  What does the voice of the forum say is the better way to go?

And for all those who have been unable to sleep at night worrying because my wheels are black (because Grandad liked them to be black because a car with black wheels never looked like it needed washing!) and not the correct colour, I will take this opportunity to get the rims repainted in glorious Cuban Beige.

Cheers
David

Great news that the car has been found.  The chance of fame for me and my FE again proves elusive.
Cheers
David

I used Meccano to match the holes from my bumper to the the ACT historic plate.

Cheers
David

Hi there,

If you can post a picture of the mirror I can check my Wibroc catalogues to see which mirror you have and what its original appearance was.  They made a wide range with a variety of features.

Cheers
David