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Title: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: graham_fuller on July 02, 2020, 09:39:50 PM Hi all,
Wondered if anyone had a set of the above that they would be willing to part with? Cheers Graham Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: my8thholden on July 03, 2020, 07:14:35 AM Graham ..Are you looking for " mint" condition ready to fit ,or good to re chrome ? ..Vern
Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: Patrick_R on July 03, 2020, 10:35:11 AM Gents,
What was the difference between 58 & 59 rear fins etc? Ric. Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: DJ on July 03, 2020, 12:55:09 PM I recall asking the same question:
An earlier discussion .... http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=24993.0 This page describing the differences between the 3 paint styles shows the tail-fin extended right up to front-most edge of "C" pillar from mid 1959. http://www.fefcholden.org.au/techinfo/fcpaintstyles.html Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: mcl1959 on July 03, 2020, 03:25:57 PM The rear fins for the first two styles of FC paintwork are interchangeable, but the rear fins for the 3rd model are unique by having a groove cut into them to locate the stainless steel extension.
You can make a 3rd style fin out of an earlier fin by filing in the grooves. However using a 3rd style fin on an earlier style car leaves the end of the fin not touching the body and it looks odd. Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: collecta on July 03, 2020, 06:22:16 PM I have a pair of the late fins but no extensions.
Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: graham_fuller on July 03, 2020, 06:33:13 PM Hi Vern,
Rechromeable would be fine. Collects what are the condition of them? Cheers Are the extensions stainless or Diecast? Thanks Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: Patrick_R on July 03, 2020, 11:27:20 PM Thanks for the explanation chaps.
Looks like my car is a late 58 build, 59 delivery. Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: graham_fuller on July 08, 2020, 09:29:20 PM Hi guys,
So I have sorted the 59 series Fins. Now I need the extensions are these handed like the fins? Cheers Graham Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: FireKraka on July 09, 2020, 10:10:01 AM Graham
I have a pair of the extensions I got some years ago to put on my sedan but never got around to it PM me if you are interested. Neil Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: Errol62 on July 09, 2020, 10:44:49 AM Interchangeable side to side I'm pretty sure Graham.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: old-blu on July 09, 2020, 11:33:03 AM Graham. The correct '59 Fins will have small slots on the underside to house the leading edge of the extensions. Otherwise expand the extension to slide over the fin. I secured the extensions using brass bolts & nuts. I filed the head to slide along the extensions. Cut off the threaded side of the guard inside the boot to suit & then seal with body putty, [ I used ormanoid putty]. Kevin.
Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: old-blu on July 09, 2020, 11:37:40 AM Having just had a "woman's look ", @ the previous posts, I see where Ken has described what I was getting at. To correct an error in my previous post..... " cut off the bolt, inside the boot to suit".
Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: mcl1959 on July 09, 2020, 01:23:18 PM The fins and the extensions are both right and left handed.
You have to be careful to get a LH and a RH fin and a LH and RH extension. Ken Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: graham_fuller on July 09, 2020, 05:42:46 PM Thanks Ken.
Cheers Graham Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: graham_fuller on July 09, 2020, 11:09:43 PM Thanks all for your help everyone.
Not ever owning a car with them on all the info has been so helpful. Cheers PS Looks like Neil can help me out with the extensions. Thanks Graham Title: Re: FC 1959 rear fins and extensions Post by: FireKraka on July 17, 2020, 09:50:21 AM Hi Graham;
I haven't received your postal address yet I sent you a PM with bank details mate. Regards Neil |