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Title: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: ARTHUR on June 08, 2003, 07:51:23 AM MY FC WAS PURCHASED FROM "DONOVAN-BRUSH MOTORS" NOV-59 AT WANGARRATTA VICTORIA
AT TIME OF PURCHASE TRIMMING WAS ADDED TO THE SIDES OF THE CAR RUNING FROM FRONT HEADLIGHT TO TAIL LIGHT FROM HEADLIGHT TO CENTRE PILLAR WAS IN ONE PIECE THE TRIM DIVIDED INTO TWO PIECES FROM CENTRE PILLAR AND RAN TO TAIL LIGHT WITH ALUMINIUM INFILL IN THIS CASE THE INFILL IS (was) RED THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALLY RESTORED AND LOOKS THE BEST EXCEPT ONE S/S TRIM MISSING DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT AND IF SO CAN YOU HELP ARTHUR Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: HARKO on June 08, 2003, 08:12:08 AM Arthur ,off hand I would say its a detroit strip your looking for and they are hard to find but if your lucky I may have one in the shed ,its an aftermarket strip called a hollywood kit which has been seperated and is probably the same trim give me an Email if interested, Harko.
Heres the rear half see if the trim is the same shape and width. Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 08, 2003, 11:49:14 AM Arthur,
Everyone who participates in this forum reads everything, so no real need for all the cross-posting in the For Sale area. Anyway, I suspect that trim you are referring to is known as the "Dart" look. I've got a picture of it, but never seen it on a real car. If that is the trim in question, it's probably one of the rarest of all Tilli's kits. You'll have your work cut out for you finding even half a set, I think. But at least the left and right sides are interchangeable (I think), so you never know, someone might have a half-set from a car that took a big hit down one side. Wish I could be more help. cheers RET Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 08, 2003, 11:59:33 AM Arthur,
Just noticed you said "FC", which is interesting. The Dart (and Detroit kit for that matter) were both for FE. Is your car (I'm presuming it's a sedan since you mentioned the back doors in another post) a "Special", or a standard sedan? Either way it would be great if you could post a picture of it. You just need to register on this site to be able to post attachments. If you have trouble with it, you can email pictures to me and I'll arrange to get them posted here for you. Might help in your quest. cheers RET Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: Cat on June 11, 2003, 02:03:15 AM It's funny that this post came up, as yesterday I saw a magnificent EK in Holbrook - pale green body with a white roof - and it had this kit on it. The infill was painted the same white as the roof and it looked absolutely awesome FWIW.
Cat Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 11, 2003, 02:40:31 AM Arthur sent me a pic of the vehicle before it was torn down. As I previously speculated, I think it is a Dart kit, but it's been pretty well butchered :-/ Here's part of the email he sent me:
Quote Hi RET THANKS FOR TAKING AN INTEREST IN MY QUEST ALSO THANKS TO HARKO AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PICTURE I HAVE SENT YOU HEREWITH THE STRIPPING IS RATHER UNIQUE AND HOPEFULLY SOMEONE CAN HELP THE PIECE I WANT IS THE BOTTOM ONE ON THE REAR DOOR WHICH WILL BECOME THE TOP PIECE ON THE OTHER SIDE I DID HAVE IT ALL COMPLETE BUT THE BODY BUILDERS LOST IT DURING RESTORATION <snip> How's that for bad luck >:( I've got a picture of the Dart kit for comparison, but will need to scan it before I can post it here. Stay tuned... cheers RET Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: Cat on June 11, 2003, 03:05:20 AM That's different to the one I saw yesterday.....what I saw was the same as the one Harko posted. It was extremely cool..... 8)
Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: slim on June 11, 2003, 03:37:29 AM I have never seen this particular mould set on an FC , or an FE for that matter , Very Rare indeed , Sorry I cant help you out . Is this a Tilli Kit .
Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 11, 2003, 04:25:13 AM In its original form it is a Tilli Kit designed for FE, but presumably would look OK on a standard or business FC sedan or standard FC wagon.
Arthur's taxi (name the song, name the band...) has a custom-fitted Dart kit, with the pieces screwed in all over the place. If you come to the meeting tonight I'll show you a pic of what the Dart ("they always say it's the Dart") is supposed to look like. cheers RET Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: 4hammers on June 11, 2003, 06:39:40 AM Hi all.
Wow. That is a weird way to put a "Dart" onto a car. There is an FE wagon in our TAS club down here with a "Dart" kit, so if need be, I would be able to get the measurements of the pieces required & he should be able to get them reproduced somewhere. Or, match them up off anoother car. I have done it to complete a kit. I also have quite a bit if "Half" kits, so I may be able to help. Just need to clarify 100% the bits he is after. Regards, Rob Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: ARTHUR on June 11, 2003, 07:08:49 AM THANKS TO EVERYONE TAKING AN INTEREST
I'LL ACTUALLY TAKE A PICTURE OF THE PARTICULAR PIECE I AM AFTER A GET TO RET TO PLACE IT FOR ME BECAUSE THE SECTION IS CURVED AND I BELIEVE AN EXTRUSION IN STAINLESS STEEL AND CURVED AT ONE END IT IS NOT EASY TO REPRODUCE THE COACHBUILDERS I HAVE SPOKEN TO HERE IN THE WEST JUST SEND ME AWAY HAD PETER BROCK & MARK SCAIFE AT OUR RESORT THE WEEKEND THEY BOTH LOVED THE FC THOUGHT IT LOOKED GREAT TOOK PICTURES OF THEM BOTH STANDING BESIDE IT GOING TO PLACE THEM IN OUR FOYER THANKS A LOT ARTHUR Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: FE_UTE on June 11, 2003, 10:11:13 AM Hey Arthur
Noticed that you are from the west.We have just formed the FE/FC Club of WA 8) There are members in the club that have some great contacts in the custom world that may be of help and others with spares. Give me a ring on 0417919742 or A/H 94096954 for info Also join the Forum as a member and add to the growing number of FE/FC owners Australia wide who use the boards. Then you can post a photo of your pride and joy for us all to drool over :) :) Regards Gary Stevens President FE/FC Club of WA Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 12, 2003, 12:55:27 AM Arthur sent me a couple more pictures of the car and the piece of trim that needs to be matched.
Quote Hi RET I HAVE ATTACHED TWO (2) PICTURES WHICH MAY SHOW BETTER WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR ONE IS OF THE CAR FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE THE OTHER IS OF THE TRIM BUT OF COURSE THE CURVE NEEDS TO BE THE OPPOSITE FROM THE PICTURE ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE I'M TRYING TO COMPLETE SORRY THE IMAGES ARE NOT CLEARER BUT THE MEASUREMENTS ARE 480mm TO THE CURVE AND 620mm OVERALL----THESE MEASUREMENTS CAN VARY SLIGHTLY I CAN CUT TO SUITE THE TRIMS MAY OF BEEN USED ON OTHER CARS (E.G YANK TANKS) AT THE TIME AND ADAPTED TO THE FC --- MAYBE IT WAS JUST AN EXTRA PROMOTED BY THE WANGARRATTA DEALER THE TRIM IS SPLAYED OFF AT THE DOOR EDGE AND CUT BY SAW ( the burring is still noticeable) TO ACHIEVED THE MITRE TO MARRY UP WITH THE ADJOINING PIECE THE TRIM NO DOUBT CONTINUED ON THE CURVE MORE THAN IS SHOWN PLEASE TRANSFER THIS INFORMATION TO THE FEFC FORUM REGARDS ARTHUR Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: RET on June 12, 2003, 01:00:59 AM And here is another picture, this time post-restoration. This is the car's presentable side :D
cheers RET PS - (and O/T) no-one's taken me up on "Name that tune?" Here's a clue: one of Australia's finest and most successful pub bands ::) Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: HARKO on June 12, 2003, 03:06:12 AM This strip is exactly the same as the front guard strip from the kit I have although I think it was longer from memory ,but not hard to cut dom ,Looks like your in luck, One condition though Arthur "You may want to join the club now"
All of us are a wealth of knowledge and you have just scored a rare piece that you would probably not have gotten otherwise . and besides we can always do with another FC nut with a cool tilly kit ;D Il dig it out soon and measure it up but dont see a ploblem,Cheers Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: ARTHUR on June 12, 2003, 08:20:03 AM HARKO, IF YOUR GOT THE GOODS YOUR MY MATE FOR LIFE
I WILL BE JOINING THE CLUB BEEN MEANING TO GIVE THE BOYS IN WA A CALL I'M OFF TO SEE A FEW FC's IN THE BUSH THE WEEKEND, ON A FARMING PROPERTY, THEY ARE EVIDENTLY DITCHED SOMEWHERE DOWN THE BACK HOPEFULLY I'LL FIND SOME GOODIES FOR OTHER PEOPLE REGARDS ARTHUR P.S. THANKS RET FOR YOUR HELP Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: robbzfc58 on June 12, 2003, 08:50:54 AM hey arthur
what part of wa are you from trev ps send private message if you prefer Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: ARTHUR on June 13, 2003, 01:39:16 AM Hi TREV
WE LIVE WITHIN THE HILLARYS BOAT HARBOUR OUR ADRESS IS:- TOWNHOUSE 9 68 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE HILLARYS W A 6025 TELE 08 9447 9812 FAX 08 9243 3737 MOB 0411434395 WE OWN AND RUN THE HILLARYS HARBOUR RESORT THE PLACE IS MAGNIFICENT ANYONE WANTING TO STAY GIVE ME A CALL REGARDS ---- ARTHUR Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: ARTHUR on June 13, 2003, 10:26:29 AM HI FELLAS GOT MY BROTHER OVER FROM MELBNE HE'S A MAGPIE SUPPORTER OTHERWISE A GOOD BLOKE TAKING HIM DOWN TO FREO SUNDAY HAVING A CHINO AND A LOOK AROUND THEN BACK HOME P.S. THAT IS IF IT'S NOT RAINING, CAN'T GET THE FC WET ARTHUR Title: Re: TRIMS (MOULDINGS) Post by: HARKO on June 18, 2003, 07:26:11 AM Hey Arthur a pic for you to compare and if your interested give me a call 0405 309 325
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