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Title: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on October 21, 2009, 08:44:05 AM Hey guys bee a long time since ive been on here,
just thought id share a few pics of my barn find i won on ebay. Theres a post on the auction thread also. 58 standard been shedded for 27yrs fresh grey etc. Bugger all rust. Im baaack!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170394043385&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching Cant remember how to post pics so heres the link to the page. A few prob saw it on ebay anyway. Cheers Brad Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: Ed on October 21, 2009, 10:00:23 AM Nice score Brad!
Black std.. cool! Cheers Ed Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on October 21, 2009, 07:34:12 PM Nice score Brad! Cheers Ed, $3500 is the most ive paid for one yet, especially seeing as it is suit restore.Black std.. cool! Cheers Ed However it it one of the better ones body wise ive seen in a while. Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on October 21, 2009, 08:14:44 PM After some research it is a 59 std
Thats fine cause i can use my old plates from FranCine OLDN59 ;D Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: pedro on October 22, 2009, 07:29:44 AM Good buy Brad, $3,500 sounds like a lot but it's well worth it to get a rust free car, I didn't think there were any left, plus you got a few hundred dollars worth of accessories under the bonnet.
Pedro Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on October 22, 2009, 08:44:22 PM True Pedro.
It really is super straight and virtually rust free. Rear r/h door has some minor bubbles lurking, yframes good a little near inner sill but easy repair. Im quite happy with her. Cheers Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: HAMFIST on October 23, 2009, 09:26:08 PM ha i know this car i was seriously thinking about it but somthing better came along for me but iam itching to see if it as rust free as clambed
Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: HAMFIST on November 01, 2009, 05:43:24 PM any updates yet??
Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on November 05, 2009, 07:27:06 AM Mate sorry no updates yet
she still sitting where i left her. Just need to get rid of my ol 73 Inter D1310 truck that is taking up all the room. First thing is brakes then front seat( just to get her driving) then ill whack a permit on her and go get some paint quotes. Interior and glass out very soon after Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 27, 2010, 11:39:16 AM Hey all, ive started ripping the interior out of the FC and prepping the inside foor pans.
Been flat out working and had no time till now. Ive taken a couple of pics but still trying to remember how to upload them. Im gonna give tinypic the hosting service a go,so this is a bit of a test.......here goes..... Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 27, 2010, 11:44:38 AM Dont know why the forum chooses to use yabb still there are far better easier forum hosts out there.
Sorry guys i cannot post pics its just too damn hard and confusing. A link might be the only way. http://tinypic.com/3ia32o2o Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 27, 2010, 11:47:11 AM Anyway im going out to the shed now to prime the floors with killrust will get some more pics later. If anyone knows an easier way to post pics that would be great.Ive read all the instructions and its not working.
Anyway time to get dirty. Cheers Brad Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: CraigA on February 27, 2010, 11:56:43 AM Its really not too hard. Just click the 'Add image to post' link.
Here's your pictures anyway. Enjoy the Killrust. (http://i47.tinypic.com/2emliqw.jpg) (http://i45.tinypic.com/11v3bt3.jpg) (http://i50.tinypic.com/2626u85.jpg) (http://i49.tinypic.com/2610m77.jpg) Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 12:01:38 PM Cheers Craig ill try again
Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 12:21:12 PM (http://i47.tinypic.com/28nqy8.jpg[/IMG[img])
Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on February 28, 2010, 12:26:44 PM Good one Brad, way to go, they say perseverance is the key to success. Now you can keep us updated.
Regards Wayne Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 12:54:04 PM (http://i46.tinypic.com/11vgkrb.jpg)(http://)
This is the only ding in the entire car (http://i49.tinypic.com/2cghlrt.jpg)(http://) This the only rust that ive found so far usual for the FE FC tho. (http://i48.tinypic.com/b4x1s7.jpg)(http://) Floor pans are quite good really this is with kill rust primer b4 covering with black underbody tar. (http://i46.tinypic.com/24cz961.jpg)(http://) obviously this is under the hole in the floor typical FCsubframe rust my plan is to cut it out and weld in a new section your right Hamfist its not rust free but its still one of the better ones IMO (http://i50.tinypic.com/seq1rl.jpg)(http://) Had a look at brakes also and as you would expect for a vehicle thats been sitting since 1982 they are seized (http://i47.tinypic.com/2zp6udx.jpg)(http://) Shes pretty straight (http://i47.tinypic.com/1z6tefk.jpg) that little ding on the right rear door is the only one other that very straight indeed My short term plan is to fit second hand seats and do the brakes and put a permit on her to take it to the OLD SKOOL show in Adelaide here next month b4 i totally pull her down for resto. Think i got this pic thing sorted now cheers Brad Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: EffCee on February 28, 2010, 01:05:59 PM Brad,
It certainly looks straight, not too much rot in it either which is good Keith Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: HAMFIST on February 28, 2010, 01:08:06 PM yay!!! pics!!!! ;D ;D ;D well some rust is to be expected considering how old it is
Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: fe-ambo on February 28, 2010, 03:13:48 PM Nice project car. Its in fanastic condition. Well done.
Look forward to more progress photos as you proceed. Cheers Paul Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: pedro on February 28, 2010, 03:25:03 PM G'day Brad, that's the sort of car most of us dream of finding, not only is it almost rust free but straight as well, good score there. 8) 8)
Pedro Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 03:27:57 PM Cheers for the comments guys,its certainly a good base for a resto.
Not sure how far i want to go with it yet. I may just take all glass out and hanging panels off and go for hi gloss black, tidy up engine bay etc,as the engine has been refreshened and tidied up ie. fan and pulleys and gen and starter painted red,block has been painted grey after a re ring kit put thru it.She has twin carbs,extractors and sounds like a mild cam.Otherwise stock. But as you all know once you start stripping them you cant stop. Cheers Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 06:43:05 PM ID Plate
Details are as follows Body-FC2153123-A Trim-374-638 Paint-253-6258 Chassis-FC-17008A Last reg no 209206(SA) April 1982 It has grey dash and inside doors and pillars What can you tell me about it? And i think its a 59 not a 58 but could be wrong Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: stapla on February 28, 2010, 07:11:42 PM Hi Brad,
this page has a link to decode ID plates. http://www.fefcholden.org.au Click technical info. Looks like yours is a adelaide built model. Cheers Peter. Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on February 28, 2010, 08:14:11 PM Cheers Peter
Ill ring you this week re seats etc Title: Re: Brads ' 58 Post by: brads59 on March 14, 2010, 06:16:31 PM Well i thought it was time for a little update.
Was out in the shed today and pulled all the brakes apart/off of the black std. Havent posted updates as i havent done anything on her till today(too bloody busy working) :'( Anyway i didnt take pics as we all know what dirty drum brakes look like. Taking them to get all 4 drums machined,4 new wheel cylinders,new shoes all round,two new flexi brake lines and a new master cylinder. 20yrs sitting in a shed will do that to a car! ::) Whilst i was in the shed i fired up the ol twin strommied Grey and man she sounds sweet. Once brakes are done ill put a permit on her and get some paint quotes. Cant wait to take her for a spin! Got a front bench seat off of Stapla (Peter on here) Will post some pics off the new brakes when there back on. Cheers Brad Title: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on March 15, 2010, 06:17:55 PM Mods, can i please get the title of this thread changed to
"Brads Black Std" This was sold to me as a 58 but further investigation reveals its a 59 Cheers Brad Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: JB on March 15, 2010, 06:29:02 PM Done ;D ;)
Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on March 15, 2010, 06:59:25 PM Thankum ;)
Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on March 25, 2010, 07:11:09 PM Well i dropped my brakes at the brake mechanics and get them back on Sat.
4x wheel cylinders re sleeved 4x sets of shoes 4x drums machined new flexi lines 1x hard line new master cyl $655 Also i sold my 48 Chev and half that money will be spent on FC the other half on the stock market. Updates with pics soon!! ;D ;D Cheers Brad Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: Paul In Ireland on March 25, 2010, 07:34:26 PM Stock market as in a stock FE/FC?? ;D
Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on March 26, 2010, 06:11:05 PM Stock market as in a stock FE/FC?? ;D Haha, ill pay that one Paul ;) Yes there is a market for stock FC Holdens. ;D Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on March 27, 2010, 03:38:07 PM Just found a few more pics
This is when i first bought her. I think ill call her Charlotte ;) (http://i39.tinypic.com/118zm7p.jpg)(http://) (http://i39.tinypic.com/2dijzmb.jpg)(http://) (http://i41.tinypic.com/9ifiux.jpg)(http://) (http://i44.tinypic.com/2dl3xhk.jpg)(http://) (http://i42.tinypic.com/2v19gd4.jpg)(http://) (http://i43.tinypic.com/35asuol.jpg)(http://) Title: Re: Brads Black Std Post by: brads59 on April 05, 2010, 04:45:59 PM Well ive shutzed the floor inside the FC and fitted my new brakes and master cyl.
However ive discovered that i need a new handbrake cable and all new brake lines. All i wanted to do was drive the darn thing on a permit for 3 days before i stripped her. I may end up just taking her apart ready for paint removal and worry about brakes when im putting the rest of her back together. Ill post pics of the dismantling progress soon Gee sometimes i do things back to front i tell ya ::) |