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« Reply #40 on: September 12, 2020, 05:13:32 PM »
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Monthly  update absolutely nothing in my price range Cry
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« Reply #41 on: September 12, 2020, 07:25:32 PM »
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$20k seems to be the baseline now as most drivers have had money spent on them to get them roadworthy. Anything cheaper generally needs work to be a driver, has substantial rust, or is an abandoned project.


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« Reply #42 on: September 12, 2020, 10:26:14 PM »
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$20k seems to be the baseline now as most drivers have had money spent on them to get them roadworthy. Anything cheaper generally needs work to be a driver, has substantial rust, or is an abandoned project.


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There are plenty of those around the $10k mark.
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« Reply #43 on: September 13, 2020, 07:47:47 AM »
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Rio ..I guess you have to weigh up ,if you have the facilities and expertise to do a resto ,then there is the challenge of the project and the satisfaction of completion of something you have done yourself ,generally a lot of help and outsourcing ,or alternatively you buy a road going car and maintain it ..the dollars soon add up ..for what it is worth to help you, in round figures ,I paid $12k for my car road going ,spent around $20k on it , it is insured for $40k , NRMA would insure it up to $60k they want to inspect the car if I want to go over that..they suggested I cover it for the $40k after I sent them images ,so that is what value they are prepared to put on a FC Special Sedan in 2020 ..That is what I believe is a true " agreed value policy " ,most comprehensive policys just change on renewal and the policy holder doesn't agree to anything,they just refer to the " little red book " ie Glasses Guide ...to get there value ..Vern
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« Reply #44 on: September 13, 2020, 09:43:06 AM »
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My ute project I was lucky to get for $3k. Add to that $10k in receipts and three years of weekend, after work and holidays. Upholstery is the only thing I’ve farmed out and I’ve spent zero on the drive train and suspension.


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« Reply #45 on: September 15, 2020, 10:42:54 AM »
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Rio,
Vern is right.

At your price range and even at $20k, you may be just paying to inherit huge problems.

My 1 owner FC will be available when I finish doing what I’m doing to it.

Just jump in, drive and enjoy and put a car cover on it.
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« Reply #46 on: October 26, 2020, 07:03:59 PM »
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Hi all, there might be a FC wagon for me the owner is in Victoria.

Will be asking for plenty of pics, any areas I should ask for regarding rust.

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« Reply #47 on: October 26, 2020, 08:51:55 PM »
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Front subframe: front tie member, "dumb-irons", front apron, inner and outer legs, diagonal legs.
Front guards: headlight peaks, top rear corners, bottom rear corners, front bumper mounts.
Bonnet: along the front.
Cowl vent gutters.
Windscreen and rear side glass flanges, under the rubber seals.
Roof, along the gutters.
Door bottoms, outside and in.
Sills, all the way along, inside and out, particularly where the front subframe bolts on.
No. 1 body crossmember, both sides, transmission tunnel hump.
Floors, all four of them.
B-pillars, at the bottom.
Rear dog-legs, inside of rear wheel arches.
Rear quarter panels, lower, inside and out.
Fuel tank and surrounds, spare wheel well.
Upper and lower tailgate.
Rear beaver panel (in front of rear bumper).
Box members near rear bumper brackets.

Take a good look at any thread in "Cars Under Construction".  The areas being rebuilt give a good indication of what rusts out.  In summary: Everything.

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« Reply #48 on: October 27, 2020, 05:44:16 AM »
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So basically if it is not glass or rubber it will rust out  Cry

Here's hoping it is a clean one with minimum rust.
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« Reply #49 on: November 11, 2020, 06:45:40 AM »
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The FC wagon ended up another dead end as the owner changed his mind and decided to keep the car.

Willing to go higher $$$ for the right car.

Do original rust free examples exist.

I am really liking the wagons right now.

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« Reply #50 on: November 11, 2020, 01:29:32 PM »
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Rio. Now that you have been looking for some time, you may now realise that registered cars in the condition you require, are very difficult to find. To purchase a vehicle suitable for restoration, the spend will be in the order of $10K. There will be rust issues, engine rebuild, re chroming, paint...... [the list goes on....&on!].    I assume you have decided on your budget for this project. It is more economical  to spend extra dollars on a fresh car, than restore a "project car". If you have another look @ my FE UTE for sale @ offers over $45K. you will see that all work has been carried out. That UTE cost me >$55K, The original purchase price was $8,500 [last Century].  It had been stored for 20 years. I realise that this price may be well over what you had in mind, however, I put it out there, that a rebuild & good restoration will cost you around $40K.  This assumes that you are not performing the paint & panel yourself.  If you are a fitter-welder, or panel beater & spray painter, or a very clever guy, then my best advice is to pay extra dollars rather than attempt to restore a rusty car or an unfinished project.  All the best in your quest. Regards, Kevin.
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« Reply #51 on: November 11, 2020, 01:48:56 PM »
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Does anyone know this car, This is the sort of condition I am looking for https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mannum/cars-vans-utes/f-e-holden-special-1956/1254678789?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=web_VIP
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« Reply #52 on: November 11, 2020, 04:18:21 PM »
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Rio,
If my car interests you, it is now ready.
1 owner, original paint, original interior.
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« Reply #53 on: November 11, 2020, 04:48:22 PM »
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Do you have any pics & a price ?
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« Reply #54 on: November 13, 2020, 09:00:05 AM »
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For some reason Rio, I can’t post any images on here.

Please txt on 0409194725 & I will send some pics.
Alternatively you can email me on patrick.ryan@udtrucks.com.au
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« Reply #55 on: November 13, 2020, 11:42:56 AM »
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How about you put the $$$ you want for it  first & we go from there.
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« Reply #56 on: November 13, 2020, 12:47:58 PM »
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Asking $32,000.00.

Bear in mind, fully original one owner with paperwork etc.

Running driving car, never been out of rego.

Look back in the posts, you will see all the pics a chap posted for me.
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« Reply #57 on: November 13, 2020, 01:17:18 PM »
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Way out of my price range, You should put it up for sale & see how you go.
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« Reply #58 on: November 13, 2020, 01:19:51 PM »
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OK update, I can go around $20k but prefer a wagon.

Cheers
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« Reply #59 on: November 13, 2020, 01:30:14 PM »
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I’m not advertising it at all, but would pass it onto anyone on the forum, needs to go to an FC lover.

Yes,
We would all love an FC survivor wagon for $20k  Shocked
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