FC wagon, what to look for??

[peterwmh]

Hi there,

I'm looking at an FC wagon in Albury NSW this afternoon, has had a rebuilt grey motor (only 7000kms on that motor), is totally stock, good interior, but the car has been out of a shed and unused for 15 years!  Comes with an incomplete body and some parts (not sure what yet!).  I have a fair idea where to look for serious rust, eg floors, sills, lower guards, headlight peaks, tailgate, subframe and lower pillars, is there anything else I need to be mindful of?  I can't hear the car going as it needs a battery and some TLC to get her going again (as I said hasn't been started for 15 years).  He wants $1500 for the lot, does that sound reasonable from you guys who have bought and sold cars recently (seems a bit dear to me)?  He says it has a little rust but not too bad.  I will get some photos (including the ID plates also for the plate ID gurus here!).  Any advice would be appreciated!  I understand that after you see the pics it'll be easier to make comment on the price!

Thanks

Peter

[peterwmh]

OK I had a look, was 100% complete, but been affected with the cancer pretty bad, but might be good for parts.  Original owner even knew the purchase date, 9/9/59.  Here's the plate details in order on the plate for Ken and others:

FC / 229 - 3757M
254-857
253-7773
253-5300
253-7773

There is a second FC Special wagon body shell to go with the car, was 80% complete, no motor or box but the plate could not be read, any tips on cleaning them up?

I'd post up some photos, but I can't seem to master the technology yet!!

Any thoughts on the plate of the other car??

Thanks

Peter

[mcl1959]

Peter, as usual, rust very quickly values or devalues a car.
Sounds to me unless there is some real goodies amongst that lot then $1500 would be about $1000 too much.
If you were aftre a good grey motor,  OK it might be worth a bit more to you, but seriously, a notor that has been sitting that long will probably need a strip down and clean before using.

Ken

[peterwmh]

Yes I tend to agree Ken.  The car has been resprayed, just wondering if you can you tell me what the original colour scheme was from those numbers?

Thanks

Peter

[zulu]

Hi Peter, According to the FE-FC technical section the wagon you are looking at should be:

254-857 The Exterior Trim Code (254) describes this car as Two-Tone: Wangarra Grey over Ascot Grey.
The Interior Trim Code (857) refers to: Riff Red & Black.
253-7773  The Primary (bonnet, guards) colour is Ascot Grey (in DUCO Lacquer)
253-5300  The secondary colour is Wangarra Grey (in DUCO Lacquer)

Cheers, Gary

[peterwmh]

Thanks Gary, yes he did say it was grey originally.  It is now a lovely maroon!!  Hope to have some photos posted soon.

Cheers

Peter

[Hewart]

Here are some pics posted on behalf of Peter....























Nice pics Peter!!
Cheers
Les....

[20.4_seconds]

Hey Peter,
Nice find though, I have also sent you a pm regarding something else up your way!!!  
Nick

[craiga]

Ummmm, and he wants how much  

[GOA350]

as far as im concerned they are both good for parts only, but after what i achieved with my car after what i started with nothing is imposible,
                             cheers GOA 350

[craiga]

Exactly right, nothings impossible - but is it economically viable? Both these cars look like they have been left outside for a LONG time with the windows open and uncovered. Have a look at the inside shots, everything seems to have water stains. Sure sign that there is plenty of rust lurking.

If your keen on a wagon wait and a good one will turn up. If you aren't fussed and a sedan is your go, buy the one Fast Eddie has for sale. A very good low mileage car, at a very realistic price.

Good Luck Peter,

Craig.

[Phantom]

Hmm yeah did the first post says little rust and good interior? sounds like he is telling fibs ? Peter have you seen my car (the phantomibile) i bought it for 1500 dollars , if you are really keen for that van buy it, but ihave a look around at other cars for sale first.
                                  Cheers Rusty
                                 

[peterwmh]

Thanks guys, yes those are 'parts bins' only, I've made an offer (far less than the asking price), we'll see how we go!

Peter

[HAD 708]

Parts and Parts only that job would be ENOURMOUS!!!! and cost a bloody fortune as Craig mentioned keep a look out you will find something A LOT better for around the same dollars.
Good Luck
Brett