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Title: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: Jockster on October 14, 2003, 12:02:37 PM Hi
This picture was taken in Adelaide in about 1970, the Street Rod belonged to John Lee, but I don't know anything about the FE custom in the background, looks like it was a pretty neat car-anybody have any info on this vehicle Cheers Jock Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: 4hammers on October 14, 2003, 07:16:06 PM Hi.
Yes, I think I do. I have a "HOT ROD" magazine at home that was very early, maybe even issue one. The Rod is in there & also a a small article on what I am sure is that FC. I will dig it out tonight & see if it is the same car. Rob J Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: customFC on October 15, 2003, 11:26:52 AM Great shot.
Love the colour of that FE. Looks like International headlights. Hey Rob, be sure to post those pics if you find 'em. Regards Alex Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: 4hammers on October 16, 2003, 06:58:38 AM Hi Guys.
Yes, I got it. It is out of the "Australian Hot Rod Yearbook" which I think is from 1978 (it is talking about the "New" A9X Torana"). That rod may not be the same one in my mag, but it is very similar. But the FE, yes it is the same one. There isn't much info on it, but definately the same. It was running a Triple downdraught strommie set up on a Hot Red. Had big success in all the Custom shows. Also had a few rebuilds on the way. I will send the mag up to you with the CD Alex, so you can have a look & scan of the photos. I will email you again soon. Rob J Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: normd on October 16, 2003, 11:51:53 AM Jock & Rob
I've found a car that looks similar to the FE , this one belonged to Gene Francis at the "1976 Brisbane Hot Rod Spectacular" (Reg. No PGB 789). Pic is B&W but says it is "Barnes Blue Metalic" . Will try & take a pic tomorrow (no scanner) and post it. Norm PS Says it runs a 186 w/ triple strombergs ? Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: 4hammers on October 16, 2003, 06:55:31 PM Now that I am a "Master Of Posting Photos", I will scan the shots in the magazine off & post them here.
Yes, Norm. It was a 186 with triples. Probably the same car. I haven't got the mag here (at work), so can't confirm the rego & owner. Will let you know later. Rob J Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: normd on October 17, 2003, 04:47:20 AM Hi "Master of Posting Photo's" ;D
Could this be the same car ? This is from " Custom Rodder Sept-Nov. 1973 (http://photo.starblvd.net/~normd/3-2-2.jpg) This one from "Custom Rodder " Aug-Sept . 1976 (http://photo.starblvd.net/~normd/3-2-1.jpg) (Masters Apprentice) Norm :) Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: 4hammers on October 17, 2003, 05:57:31 AM That's the one, my man!! PGB.789 ;D
Here is a shot from that magazine I have. I was running that Red when this shot was taken. Had good brakes (Dual cicuit) & I just noticed in the other shot in the mag, it has one of those very rare Nasco electric wiper conversions for FE to FB. The other car in the shot belongs to the same fella. Maybe it is the rod in the shot, before or after the covertable conversion? Who knows? Rob J Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: nicko on October 17, 2003, 07:40:30 AM i love those EH tail lights,looks like they were made for FE-FC
Title: Re: FE Custom Adelaide Post by: normd on October 17, 2003, 08:44:27 AM Hey Rob ,
Dig all the pleated Upholstery , even the firewall, Forgot to put on post of photo's 1st one is at the " 1973 Sydney Hot Rod Show" 2nd "1976 Brisbane Hot Rod Spectacular" ( Attendance 23,000) Norm |