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« on: September 17, 2018, 11:10:48 AM »

Some update shots posted for Vern (more to come once technical issues are sorted).

Interior when purchased Oct 2017.


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Rolling drivable chassis.


Since then a 1958 FC series motor has been re built & put aside (engine in car was very tired EK block) .. gear box ready for rebuild ..suspension overhauled ..new king pins, springs ..rust repairs about half done ..test fitting rear doors now after repairs prior to painting ..all rubbers and chroming have quotes ready for ordering.

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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2018, 10:38:27 AM »

A few more photos ........

New engine rebuilt on test rig ..




Typical top of guard repair ..mine's no different




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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2018, 09:47:50 PM »

Great work ..  always love a new build ..  Keep the pictures coming
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2018, 07:28:12 AM »

I have had the car as a drivable rolling chassis whilst I stripped it ..Have now removed the drive shaft , the engine and gear box ,as one unit ,exhaust system ,radiator etc ..It appears the engine bay was originally Ivory and over painted in Black...What is the official view on painting the engine bay ,I rather like the idea of Ivory ,( same as exterior colour )it looks neat and clean,why were some cars black originally ? , is there a reason people go to the trouble of changing engine bay colour ? ..Vern
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2018, 08:58:16 AM »

I think the engine bay was the body colour up to the late 59s which was black.
By the way, your engine is a lot lighter than mine.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2018, 08:54:44 PM »

Body colour in the engine bay until '59 covers mine as it's a '58 model … I suppose my grey is a bit light ,some are more green in the paint ..I am happy with the colour, though ..
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2018, 07:31:17 AM »

Time for me to update my progress ,having seen what Jim is doing ,WOW ! great job ,love your attitude ,found worse than expected ,OK ill fix it ,i'll get of my arse and post some images ,thanks to Dave for posting the ones you can see ..Since last posting ,have collected my body rubber order ,a grands worth ..have painted engine bay ,was originally body color India Ivory ,done over black somewhere in its life ,now back to Ivory in 2 pack ...plan going forward ,finish last two doors and test fit ,weld in new section on boot lower panel seal area ..engine is built ,so starting on gear box ,serial number L535228...see my post in parts wanted for seat mount blocks..Vern
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2018, 03:47:05 PM »






fellas..with some help from daughter ,here is just 2 images of my resto ...REts boot hinge pin ..old holes to be welded up ..and floor rust treatment ,,great product ..but don't get it on your skin ...
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2018, 04:15:21 PM »

first attempt worked ,so here are some more ,plenty of central west bassalt soil to clean out ..





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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2018, 08:22:22 PM »

Nice work Vern, keep it going, hope to see it on the road real soon.
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2018, 07:50:35 AM »

Engine bay ,from that to this ..India Ivory 2 pack .



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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2018, 07:58:01 AM »

Hoist provided by Massey Ferguson  ..For larger image double click on it and should open in new window , I do listen to my daughter ..




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« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2018, 07:46:19 AM »

Gents ..you may have noticed I posted some more images ..Thanks for help from Cam Smith and Dave Bolton ..My daughter helped me ,she didn't use Imgur ..we just put all images from my phone in a FC file on PC .and I now know how to add to that file as time goes on .I go to add images and that FC file opens ,I select and post images that I want ..They are smaller than others ,but if you double click on image ,you can enlarge ..If that's not case your end pls let me know ..Vern ..I was asked was this car the 8th Holden I have restored ..No its the first Holden I have fully restored ,its the 8th Holden I have owned in 52yrs of driving.. Vern ..I'd love em all back ...
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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2018, 08:31:35 AM »

The photos are good Vern. Look forward to following your build as you progress.
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2018, 06:21:14 AM »

Another update and some more images soon ..Started to put some things back ..Cut and shaped some more of the .9mm cold rolled sheet to weld and repair rust holes around boot lid seal lip ..Steve has finished drivers side guard and ready for test fit prior to paint ,,Fitted new headlamp terminals and  voltage regulator ..fitted new steering column rubber seal in firewall ..cleaned and tested electric wiper motor ,test fit ,pass side arm fouls the sound board under the dash ,will rectify that soon ,the gear box ready to go back together ,new gaskets and seals ..starter motor overhauled waiting paint ..generator is next ( a friend offered to do the generator for me ,he usually does electrics for a group of friends ) lots little bits cleaned up ,primed and painted ,eg radiator support ,gear box support ,engine mount brackets ,done a little bit towards new wiring for rear blinkers ..car looks bit odd ,front looking new and dirty old rear end ..thanks for your interest .Vern
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2018, 11:46:26 AM »

Can’t see photos Vern


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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2018, 07:58:02 PM »

Steady on, there will be nothing to do after Christmas at this pace!
Looking forward to the photos. It sounds like you've been stuck into it.
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2018, 06:41:04 AM »

I get on a roll ,I set a few days aside and go for it ,a lot of things have fallen into place for which I am grateful ..I have a couple of questions ..The exhaust system is not original ,no surprise ,and is quite a good ,not that old ,but hangers are odd and home made ,the manual doesn't show all the mounting points ,can you tell me the correct system mounting points ,the front engine pipe to manifold ,and hanger from spare wheel well in boot ,I know ,what are the correct points in between ,I cant remember ,something in the back of my mind tells me there was an inherient problem with most systems ,if there is a known and legal modification/addition I would love that info also ..thanks again for your interest fellas .. Vern
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2018, 10:40:41 AM »

Vern, one other point in between.
Not sure about the rubber or clamp arrangement but the anchor point is original.
Photo taken from under the LR door.

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