FC 1959 rear fins and extensions

[graham_fuller]

Hi all,
Wondered if anyone had a set of the above that they would be willing to part with?
Cheers
Graham

[my8thholden]

Graham ..Are you looking for " mint" condition ready to fit ,or good to re chrome ? ..Vern

[Patrick_R]

Gents,
What was the difference between 58 & 59 rear fins etc?

Ric.

[DJ]

I recall asking the same question:

An earlier discussion ....
http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=24993.0

This page describing the differences between the 3 paint styles shows the tail-fin extended right up to front-most edge of "C" pillar from mid 1959.
http://www.fefcholden.org.au/techinfo/fcpaintstyles.html

[mcl1959]

The rear fins for the first two styles of FC paintwork are interchangeable, but the rear fins for the 3rd model are unique by having a groove cut into them to locate the stainless steel extension.
You can make a 3rd style fin out of an earlier fin by filing in the grooves.
However using a 3rd style fin on an earlier style car leaves the end of the fin not touching the body and it looks odd.

[collecta]

I have a pair of the late fins but no extensions.

[graham_fuller]

Hi Vern,
Rechromeable would be fine.
Collects what are the condition of them?
Cheers
Are the extensions stainless or Diecast?
Thanks

[Patrick_R]

Thanks for the explanation chaps.
Looks like my car is a late 58 build, 59 delivery.

[graham_fuller]

Hi guys,
So I have sorted the 59 series Fins. Now I need the extensions are these handed like the fins?
Cheers
Graham

[FireKraka]

Graham
I have a pair of the extensions I got some years ago to put on my sedan but never got around to it PM me if you are interested.
Neil

[Errol62]

Interchangeable side to side I'm pretty sure Graham.

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[old-blu]

 Graham. The correct '59 Fins will have  small slots on the underside to house the leading edge of the extensions. Otherwise expand the extension to slide over the fin.  I secured the extensions using brass bolts & nuts. I filed the head to slide along the extensions. Cut off the threaded side of the guard inside the boot to suit & then seal with body putty, [ I used ormanoid putty].  Kevin.

[old-blu]

 Having just had a "woman's look ", @ the previous posts, I see where Ken has described what I was getting at.   To correct an error in my previous post..... " cut off the bolt, inside the boot to suit".

[mcl1959]

The fins and the extensions are both right and left handed.
You have to be careful to get a LH and a RH fin and a LH and RH extension.

Ken

[graham_fuller]

Thanks Ken.
Cheers Graham

[graham_fuller]

Thanks all for your help everyone.
Not ever owning a car with them on all the info has been so helpful.
Cheers
PS Looks like Neil can help me out with the extensions.

Thanks Graham

[FireKraka]

Hi Graham;
I haven't received your postal address yet I sent you a PM with bank details mate.
Regards
Neil