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« on: May 20, 2003, 09:26:22 PM »
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Here are some pics Of Graham Aiken's FC custom van.
Originally Built by Ray Hollingworth at a cost of $2000. (60'S $$'S). Featured Custom mix bronze paint, Headlamps are International truck with Fiat backings, grill is handmade using 1" tube and 1/4" rings. Dash is 59 Pontiac Model T wheel on EJ column, Continental taillights and Keystone mags. Rolled rear pan and EH front bumper and pan. Ran grey mtr w/ McGee 23/60 cam, sonic extractors and triple 1 1/2" SU's.





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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2003, 07:46:53 AM »
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It would be great to hear if any of these early customs have survived the years.. Some are quite possibly sitting dusted in a shed somewhere.. Does anyone know of of any?
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2003, 04:13:07 AM »
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I remember hearing that "The Shark" was found at a tip in Adelaide and saved by someone who realised what it was.  A few of us visited "Old Oldens" wrecking yard in Adelaide during the '99 Nationals and the proprietor knew the person who had found it.

In the entranceway of the wreckers are a stack of photos of customised 48s and FJs.  There were also a number of customs in various staging of construction around the back.  Well worth a look if you're in the area.

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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2003, 04:32:28 AM »
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Gee.. I must be going to the wrong tips!

cool pix.. interesting ride.

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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2003, 09:45:53 PM »
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OK, pardon my ignorance, but what the hairy heck is "The Shark" .... obviously this is not related to golf!  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2003, 09:51:18 PM »
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The Shark is/was a pretty well known custom FE sedan of the 70's.  I have some pix of it at home, sure others do also.
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2003, 09:56:45 PM »
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Would someone mind posting one so I can have a squiz!?
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« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2003, 03:08:19 AM »
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I'm super curious about this 'shark' car. I'm in Adelaide and usually head down to old oldens every week or so, I'll have a word with them next time about who has the car and then see if I can beg a chance to snap some digicam pics.

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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2003, 12:26:36 PM »
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Hi Cat
   I know this is a while after your post , but I found a pic of "The Shark" , it's posted under "Pre Harko FE"

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