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« on: July 02, 2020, 09:39:50 PM »
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Hi all,
Wondered if anyone had a set of the above that they would be willing to part with?
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2020, 07:14:35 AM »
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Graham ..Are you looking for " mint" condition ready to fit ,or good to re chrome ? ..Vern
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2020, 10:35:11 AM »
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Gents,
What was the difference between 58 & 59 rear fins etc?

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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2020, 12:55:09 PM »
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I recall asking the same question:

An earlier discussion ....
Fc fins

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
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2020, 03:25:57 PM »
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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.
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2020, 06:22:16 PM »
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I have a pair of the late fins but no extensions.
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2020, 06:33:13 PM »
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Hi Vern,
Rechromeable would be fine.
Collects what are the condition of them?
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Are the extensions stainless or Diecast?
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2020, 11:27:20 PM »
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Thanks for the explanation chaps.
Looks like my car is a late 58 build, 59 delivery.
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2020, 09:29:20 PM »
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Hi guys,
So I have sorted the 59 series Fins. Now I need the extensions are these handed like the fins?
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2020, 10:10:01 AM »
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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
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« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2020, 10:44:49 AM »
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Interchangeable side to side I'm pretty sure Graham.

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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2020, 11:33:03 AM »
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 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.
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« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2020, 11:37:40 AM »
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 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".
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« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2020, 01:23:18 PM »
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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
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« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2020, 05:42:46 PM »
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Thanks Ken.
Cheers Graham
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« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2020, 11:09:43 PM »
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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
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« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2020, 09:50:21 AM »
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Hi Graham;
I haven't received your postal address yet I sent you a PM with bank details mate.
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