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Hi,

It's with regret that we've decided to sell "Effie". I bought her in 2002 and she was my daily drive until June last year - the heater core leaked, it was Winter and I decided to get something modern as a day to day vehicle. She's been in the shed since then and despite my good intentions life has been too busy to give her the attention I wanted. When I bought her the rebuild and major mods had been done. Someone had spent a lot of time (and money) and then seemed to rush it right at the end...bits would fall off at random!

Since I got her - The Aussie 4 speed died and was replaced by a Celica 5 speed. The diff was replaced by a rebuilt 3.08. Steering box was rebuilt. Dedicated LPG system fitted (Gas Reasearch Australia Carby) - the petrol tank and spare wheel section removed, a spare wheel section form a VS Commodore wagon fitted in it's place to accommodate a "donut" LPG tank. The radiator was replaced, a recovery system fitted and the whole cooling system gone over.

Here's some details -

"Warm" 186 (pulls like a train)
Celica 5 Speed
3.08 diff
HR Disc front end
HR rear end
VL (?) Calais front seats
Halogen headlights
Chassis kit
Rust removed and resprayed in 2 pack 18 months ago. She still hasn't been polished!  :'(

As I mentioned the car was my daily drive, so the engine bay is not pristine. She goes extremely well (like stink actually!) and is very reliable - apart from overheating issues after the LPG was fitted (and before the cooling system rebuild) she has never, ever let me down.
When I got her the front driver's side floor would flood in heavy rain - I took some pics and showed them on this forum and it seems that whoever built the car left a bolt out under the front RHS guard. The constant dampness caused a bit of the carpet to rot so this was cut out. There is some rust on a section of the floor because of this (shown in pics). Fixing this up, replacing the cut out carpet, cleaning and tidying the engine bay, trimming the rear cargo space were all things that I have intended to do - so I could show her with pride at the Holden Day at Clarendon!

Here's some pics -

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/fc-2.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/FC1.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/FC3.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/frontinterior1.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/frontinterior2.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/frontfloor2.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/rearinterior1.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/backseatdown1.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/enginebay1.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/gascarby2.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/gastank.jpg)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/frontrightview.jpg)

It also comes with standard FC wheels and tyres, standard steering wheel, original heater and new larger replacement heater system and 4 Dragway mags. The car is garaged near Kurrajong NSW (I used to drive her to Windsor and back everyday - never taken her into the city)

It's a good, honest car. I was going to advertise it elsewhere for $12000 to allow some room for haggling, if someone here wants her we'll take $10000. I'd like to see her go to someone who can give her the attention she deserves. Trading/swapping for a later model Triumph Thruxton/Bonneville is also possible.

If you're interested contact me via PM or on (02) 4572 1771 home, (02) 4577 3355 work (ask for Pete). You can email me at pete@reynolds-valveart dot com dot au ( ;) )

Cheers,
Pete  :)

Just a note - the car is not as white as it appears in most of the photos. It's actually more of a cream colour.

Pete  :)

i have seen this car , and it is a good honest car, :) not a bogged up rust bucket,it was very clean proir to its repaint...how do i know because i was going to buy this car back in 2002  when it was for sale , pete beat me to it !...since then we have became mates and helped him out for spares/advice when he needed....
pete has offered me this car a few weeks back,as i always said if he was going to sell it i wanted first bite... i declined the offer, as a few weeks back i bought a caddy convertible that needs sum tlc,and  as at the moment  i have 7 cars on full nsw rego...(yeh crazy i know ..but ..its a addiction)....
if you are after a genuine car that can be driven everyday this is the car and worth a look.!!!!

Car is on hold for Amy & Fraser.

Pete  :)

Thanks Pete, I'm so excited to have finally found my car !!!  :D We'll be in touch Monday

Well done Amy - just over nine months to get one delivered and it will be just like a baby when you get it. Post a couple of pics of you guys getting it if you can.


P.
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nice car does anyone have any history on it. It looks like a friend of mine way back in the early 80s

Dragging all paperwork out for Amy...

The Enginners report on the rebuild is dated Oct 5, 1996. The owner's name on the report is not the person who owned the car when I purchased in 2002. However I believe the car is from the Hawkesbury area - both previous owners having lived there

Interesting - the odometer reading in 1996 was 08345 miles. When I got her it was 16,000 odd. Dunno how many times she's been around the clock...not that it matters anyway.

Pete  :)

I am so excited! I'm sending hubby up on Saturday if that suits you (by plane) to check it all out and give you a deposit. I'll be home with the baby, very jealous that he gets to see Effie first!! All going well, we'll be up on the weekend of the 23/24 to pick it up (need a couple of weeks to organise the trailer)... baby's going on her first interstate road trip!!

That's fine Amy! Email is on it's way...

Pete  :)

Nice One Amy!!!!
Very nice... and a great price too!!
Wish mine was like that! :'(
Nick

Thanks Nick!

Flights are booked, can anyone recommend good and reasonably priced transport companies?

Try Toll. No recommendations so far but they turn up!
800 port to adelaide?

from where to where

Kurrajong NSW to Frankston VIC

i may b able to do it but not to the end of next week i am going to brizzy next week in the car carrier

EFFIE IS HOME!!! I finally have my dream FC!!!  :D :D :D :D

Thanks soooooo much Pete!!!!

congrates nothing better than getting that car you have always wanted enjoy it

Now, all we need are the proud as punch pics!!  ;D

Cool..... bet you will be cruising all weekend.

Cheers
Paul

Hmmm, not sure how to post a picture on here, but have on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftymumma/4603831350/

Well, you certainly look like the cat that got the cream as that's a smug smile if I ever saw one  ;D

Looks like you'll have trouble wiping that smile off for quite a while!

(http://s1.postimage.org/vDtq9.jpg) ($2)

Thanks Paul in Ireland

You're right about the smile.... hubby bought it for me... ahhh, true love!

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/FC/AmyEffie.jpg)

This is a wondeful, bittersweet photo!

I'm so glad that you've found your car. The only way I could wrap my mind around the fact that Effie was leaving was to think that I didn't own her - she owned me. She was off to own someone who could pamper her in a way I couldn't.

I did however find another vixen to occupy the shed - I hope people don't mind this pic, she's only got two wheels...

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/valveart/Bikes/thrux-good.jpg)

Remember the deal Amy. I've got first dibs if ever Effie needs another home! ;)

Congratulations, Amy - no wonder you're grinning! That's one very  8) 8) 8) car!

And Pete - it might only have two wheels, but it's won my heart! Should ease the pain of parting considerably...

Cheers Jack :)

Yeah the Trumpy is a timeless thing  - and it's "almost" as cool as an FC!  ;D

Thats an awesome ride Pete... We're both happy with our new toys and I won't forget the deal, although I don't plan on parting with her!

Hi Amy, congrats on your new ride. You will be happy to know that there are several fe/ fc owners in your area., so if you need any help with your car or for parts, they are not too far away.
 cheers Scotty

congrats amy. well worth the wait.
jim