FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Hello,

Could anyone assist me with the following extensive list of questions regarding a FC panelvan?

- Were headlinings ever fitted through the cargo area? If not, was some sort of anti-drum material glued on, like say, inside a sedan bootlid?

- What colour and/or finish was the internal metalwork, ie the windowless sections?

- What material was used for the cargo bed, and how was it fixed? (mine is plywood, screwed down)

- What material was used for the trim panels in the rear, and on the lower tailgate, and what colour?

- What was the colour/pattern of the door trims and seat covering?

- What was the detail on the back of the seat? (mine has a special seat with an ashtray)

- Was carpet ever an option for the floorlining in the front, or was it always the rubber mat? What sort of lining/anti drum product was used under the rubber mat?

- Were wagon rear seats ever fitted as a factory option, with some sort of split front bench to access the rear?

- Does anyone reproduce the internal firewall insulation, that seems to be made of card and hessian?

- What external chrome components were body colour, ie headlight surrounds, grille, bumpers etc.

- Is it possible to have an "A" suffix firewall plate and a "S" suffix subframe, or does this indicate a subframe swap?

- Were the firewall and subframe painted body colour or black?

- What colour was the underside of the vehicles painted, body colour or black?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Regards

Edward

Edward
Try talking to Slim (NSW Club) he is a walth of knowledge when it comes to vans. He has what is termed as O.C.H.D (Obsessive Compolsive Holden Disorder) we think he has it under control though.
If he can not answer your questions I am sure Ken and a heap of others will be able to help.

Cheers Jim

Ed, here goes

No rear headliner - this service was offered by some body builder shops.  No anti drum material

Interior was done in bodycolour

Plywood - screwed down

No trim panels in rear or on t/gate

Trims were basket weave pressed and seats with a few lines of stitching - coloured to suit the exterior.  Your ID plate details what colour the interior was.

Back of the seat was plywood, painted.

No carpets, under the mat was hessian and some bitumen impregnated cardboard strips and panels.

No - see answer A

No not to my knowledge

h/lights & t/lights painted, grille painted depending on date of manufacture. All else chrome

Yes this is normal - van  body made in Adelaide and assembled in Sydney.  

Once again depends on date of manufacture.

Varies - no certain answer for this question.  The majority would seem to be black.

Regards   Ken

Wow,
I'd wondered what was wrong with me. No doctor had been able to diagnose my problem, now I realise that I also have O.C.H.D. I bet quite a few of you guys on the forum also have it! But it's not like most disorders, this one actually makes you feel good. I wonder if it's contagious? We should spread it around as much as possible!  ;) ;D

Cheers,
Graham.

Graham
          I am trying to do just that (spread OCHD). Each time the wifes Uncle comes over he just has to spend longer in the Garage and has more Question. Wont be much longer I will have infected he good and proper with OCHD ;D
Regards
Mark

gp (Graham)
This site falls within the complusive disorder as well
John M

Ken,

Thanks for the information.

Regards

Edward