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Title: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on April 22, 2010, 08:39:31 PM Been lurking on here for a while now so thought I better contribute a post.
So here it goes. Been into old holdens now for about 15 years (I'm 30). I put this down to helping my pop out with his FC ute when I was younger. From about 18/19 I wanted a FC ute like pop's but never found one. So I settled for an EK ute and was bitten by the holden bug hard. I've owned FB's EK's EH's HR's and even a HD but never an FC. This morning my daughter and I went and had a look at an FC, and not long after we were off to the bank. Here it is, this is how I bought it except we gave it a quick wash to get the dust off and put a couple of tubes in the front wheels. (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6003r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6004r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6027r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6024r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6022r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6019r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6008r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6009r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6005r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6006r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6018r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6023r.jpg) Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Old_Mt_Isa_Boy on April 22, 2010, 09:04:56 PM What a beautiful car. Well done.
Regards Wayne Title: Re: My First FC Post by: FC427 on April 22, 2010, 09:44:49 PM What a great car Grimbo what is the history of it ,how many miles on the clock , want to sell it to me ??? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D....FC427.......
Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on April 22, 2010, 09:55:23 PM FC427 wrote
Quote What a great car Grimbo what is the history of it ,how many miles on the clock , want to sell it to me ....FC427....... Last regoed in NSW 1976, the bloke whom I bought it from hadn't driven since and has tried selling it on and off over the last 10 years. It has 27 something thousand miles on the clock. Had a couple of mates right into thier FC's check the car out this arvo and they seem to think that the miles are genuine due to the condition of the car. As for selling it..... not anytime soon. ;) My plans are to get the mechanicals sorted, brakes etc. Clean and detail the bejeezus out of it. Club rego and drive it. ;D Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on April 22, 2010, 09:57:10 PM Oh it also came with the original owners manual and sales brouchure.
Thanks for the comments. Sam ;D Title: Re: My First FC Post by: FATBOY on April 22, 2010, 10:02:56 PM nice one sam good to see you come to the fold better then the eks
regards fatty Title: Re: My First FC Post by: FC427 on April 22, 2010, 10:03:34 PM My plans are to get the mechanicals sorted, brakes etc. Clean and detail the bejeezus out of it. Club rego and drive it. ;D [/quote] Grimbo Sounds like a good plan.......FC427..... Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Dave88 on April 22, 2010, 11:00:49 PM Grimbo,
What an awesome find! Congrats I recognize you from a couple of other forums, or your display pic at least! Good luck ;D Title: Re: My First FC Post by: pedro on April 23, 2010, 06:57:35 AM Great score Grimbo, the old girls in remakable nick for her age, makes you wonder how many more cars are still sitting out there in sheds.
Pedro Title: Re: My First FC Post by: zulu on April 23, 2010, 08:47:57 AM nice 1 Grimbo, welcome aboard
Gary Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Ed on April 23, 2010, 01:19:05 PM welcome to the dark side... :D
Title: Re: My First FC Post by: fe-ambo on April 23, 2010, 04:15:04 PM Looks great. Gotta love an original unrestored car.
Even the dog is giving it a good look over. Cheers Paul Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grechy on April 23, 2010, 07:13:45 PM G'day mate
Great find, and in such good condition. I too have a soft spot for these old girls. Best of wishes with your latest. 8) 8) Cheers Paul Title: Re: My First FC Post by: customFC on April 23, 2010, 09:25:34 PM Some interesting bits on that car, with some hard to find bits in great shape.
Love the seatcovers. The seats underneath may have been protected from the elements and be pristine, cool colour also. Body looks tidy also. Looking forward to seeing more. Regards alex Title: Re: My First FC Post by: graham_fuller on April 24, 2010, 09:31:31 AM Congrats on the car, never too late to buy an old Holden. Will we see you and the car @ Grey Pride?
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: My First FC Post by: DN2168 on April 24, 2010, 11:57:33 AM Great looking car Grimbo, welcome to the brotherhood ;D.
Dean. Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on April 24, 2010, 07:22:13 PM I have this little bloke to thank for the FC. If it wasn't for him I would have been at work and missed out on it. He was running late but finally showed up yesterday afternoon at 4.50pm, 3.78kg, 50cm, he's our second and last child. His name is Eeli. So that is why I was busy yesterday, thanks for all the comments on the FC and hopefully I can get some work done on it over the next four weeks.
Cheers Sam ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6058modified.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6211modified.jpg) Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Paul In Ireland on April 24, 2010, 07:40:06 PM Second picture looks like him saying - "Where are the keys to my car?"
Congrats again!! Title: Re: My First FC Post by: customFC on April 24, 2010, 10:10:23 PM Wow!!
A new car and a new baby in the 1 week. That's gotta be a hard 1 to top. Congrats on the new son, hope mum an Eeli are doing fine! Regards Alex Title: Re: My First FC Post by: FC0058 on April 24, 2010, 10:43:02 PM 2 good lookin additions to the family in 1 week congrats on both. 2 new Poo machines.
Cheers Jim Title: Re: My First FC Post by: pedro on April 25, 2010, 08:21:00 AM Congratulations Grimbo, as others have said two new additions in one week, you must be feeling pretty good right now, that's If you've been getting any sleep ;) :D
Pedro Title: Re: My First FC Post by: RET on April 25, 2010, 01:15:44 PM 2 good lookin additions to the family in 1 week congrats on both. 2 new Poo machines. Cheers Jim LOL ;D Well done Grimbo & family. RET Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on April 27, 2010, 07:47:40 PM Thanks for all the kind words guys.
This site is awesome some great info to be found. Just put in the details of the car to find out colour year of manufacture etc. Very interesting. The car still has a just ledgible NSW rego sticker from 1976. Does anyone know or had any luck tracing previous registration history? I wouldn't mind finding out more of the cars history. Cheers Sam Title: Re: My First FC Post by: ridgey_didge on April 28, 2010, 08:27:51 AM Grimbo,
RTA will have virtually nothing. My car went off NSW rego in 1979. When I enquired of RTA the only info they had that they would release was the suburb where it was last registered (and I knew that anyway). You would need to be able to read the old registration number as well I think, as that is mostly what RTA goes by. But their old records are no longer available in my experience. Oh, and I like the car too! Cheers David Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on May 25, 2010, 08:36:03 PM Well I had a bit of time off with the arrival of the new bub. Didn't get nearly as much done on the FC as I'd like but still got a few things done. Got it running, still can't drive it as no brakes or clutch, but it runs :D . Buffed the roof, boot and rear 1/4 flash on both sides. Also removed the carpet and seat covers so you can see how good the interior is.
A few pics (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6963r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6964r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6965r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6966r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6967r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6969r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6970r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6971r.jpg) (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/hunnybundles/IMG_6972r.jpg) Don't know the future of the FC I might have to sell it to recoupe some funds so I can by a FE - EK wagon that I can modify. I'd be looking for $11,000 neg so if you know any interested parties PM me. Cheers Sam Title: Re: My First FC Post by: Grimbo on May 25, 2010, 08:39:48 PM Quote I'd be looking for $11,000 neg so if you know any interested parties PM me. Forgot to add, I don't know FC prices (if it was an EK that'd be different) but is this a fair price? Title: Re: My First FC Post by: amys on May 25, 2010, 08:56:54 PM Congrats on the two babies, can't believe you're considering selling what looks like a great car! If I win tatts, I'll buy it ;)
No way I'm parting with Effie anytime soon... |