HAD708 Finally some progress !

[HAD 708]

Heh guys
Thought i would put some photos up of my car that is finally on the downhill run after a long stay in the wilderness. It was taken off the road in 2005 for a engine deatil and it went from there, health problems for the guy that was doing it and then we decided we would do the chrome and underneath etc etc. Anyway after a coat of paint it returned to my shed in Monbulk in Jan 2011 and we are getting it back together. It has not been at a nationals since Adelaide in 1999 and the plan is for it to go be ready in October for my sons grade 6 graduation and then to Perth in for the nationals 2012. We will live in hope!! Still lots to do but a small idea of what we are up too.
Regards
Brett

[JB]

Very nice!! They look so great after a coat of paint!.

Cheers
Jb

[snuff69]

Mate, you gotta be happy with that. Its looking great  ;D ;D   Dave

[Johns]

Brett,

She looks a treat, I see the FB seat material and I know part of the story about your car, perhaps you'd like to tell us about it and the other FB paint and trim "prototypes" GMH built?

John

[zulu]

Here here, this is an important car, not just because Brett is doing a beautiful job but as John has reminded us of it's unusual features

I'm looking forward to seeing this car if we get to make it to WA, so keep up the good work and fill us in about it

Gary 

[fe350chev]

WOW its probably better than brand new! I am sure the paint is.....I was stripping mine back today and the paint was so thin, even the undercoat in parts, you have put asnother one back on the road in fine fashion.

Cheers

Deano.

[HAD 708]

Heh
Thanks John and Gary, the car has been mentioned on here before and i am sure their are people going "not again". Anyway the car is a original 1 owner car that i purchased in 1994, in Hawthorn here in Melbourne. The car is a GMH Factory SPECIAL bulid and has SPEC on the firewall ID plate. It is one of 2 known cars the other being sighted from up Sheperaton way many years ago. The car is a prototype in that it is FB colors, Corona grey and Artic White, it has FB trim and FB door cards a few FB other odditties and 1960 Chevrolet star headlining. It is a lovely car to drive and my favorite and hence the patience in getting it back together. The car was bought brand new from Rhodes motors in Sth Melbourne and the previous owner was a mechanic who liked the different color! As we make more progress i shall put up some more photos,take care.
Brett

[jack_fc]

i am sure their are people going "not again
Brett

Again please Brett  :)

[snuff69]

Very interesting, Don't ya just love those cars that have a story and are a bit different   Dave

[DN2168]

Brett the car is looking fantastic,  ;D bet you can't wait to get back behind the wheel.

Dean.

[FCV08]

Great car  Brett.

Looks a treat. Look forward to photos when it is all back together

Cheers

Craig D

[RET]

Great to see such fine progress on the resto of the old girl. Keep it up, Brett.

cheers
RET

[HAD 708]

Hi guys
Well a LONG time since the last update but the old boy is finally finished!!! All registered {finally gives credence to my forum name} and running beautifully and in my opinion looks pretty good too!! we are all booked in for the Tassie nationals and it will be the first time this car has been to a nationals since 1997 Glenelg !  Will be using it this weekend to tow my 1957 Phoenix bondwood caravan to Lardner Park so that will sort it in or out! Very happy with the result not concourse but very tidy and just enjoying having it back to drive and use! The car for those that do not know is a  factory prototype FC August 1959 with FB trim, FB door cards, 1960 Chev headling, and FB colors Corona Grey and Artic White, the Firewall plate has SPEC showing it as a special line run. I am the second owner of the car and I have owned it since 1994. It has done 104000 miles and was bought from Rhodes motors in Sth melb in 1959. Enjoy the photos and I might see you around sometime :)
Brett

[customFC]

Hey Brett
You must be really stoked with the result....looks fantastic.
I always love seeing the interior.
Also love all the accessories.
What is the device in the engine bay beneath the RH hinge?
Washer pump?
I have not seen anything like it before.
Looking forward to seeing your car once again.
Regards
Alex

[HAD 708]

Alex
It is a washer pump electric and was used on FB Ek a retro fit I believe. The photos are a bit dodgy as it was late last night and getting a bit dark and the flash etc made it a bit light but it will do  :) :)  It looks better in the flesh shall try and get some better shots this weekend!
Thanks
Brett

[DJ]

Brett,
Very tidy. It must give you great pleasure to own & drive such fine looking vehicle.

[FCV08]

Brett
Well done.
Looks fantastic.  ;D ;D
You would have to be wrapped with the result.
Regards
Craig D

[graham_fuller]

Hey Brett,
The car looks great you've done a terrific job on it.You should be proud.
Cheers,
Graham

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

Great stuff Brett. Very cool.

Regards

Wayne b

[RET]

Great news, Brett. You must be stoked to be motoring in your FC again.

Looking forward to seeing you and the car in Hobart.

cheers
RET