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Title: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 13, 2004, 09:49:40 AM Photo taken when car was new in 1957 outside my parents house
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: craiga on March 15, 2004, 09:26:13 AM Great shot Mal.
RET, or maybe Alex, do you have a shot of Mal's car from the run today? Could you post it up so guys can see the fantastic restoration that Mal has just completed? For those of you who don't know Mal has just spent a couple of years restoring his FE, carrying out all the work himself except the retrimming of seats and hoodlining replacement. Nearly 50 years after first purchasing the car and Mal still has the pleasure of driving it around - that's what its all about. Hey Mal, when are we going to see the rest of the old photos ;D Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: 4hammers on March 15, 2004, 09:34:16 AM Well done, Mal.
I too am keen to see some photos of the finished product. There is a fella here in our club who has had his FE since new as well. He couldn't do the resto (got others to do it), but to have a car that long & to spend that amount of time & money on an old Holden that you have had so long, classifies you guys as True Holden lovers. Good job. Bring on the old photos as well. I love them! Rob J Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: leon on March 15, 2004, 09:50:18 AM ;) Great photo Mal.
I'm sorry I missed you all today. Yesterday I started feeling like I had the flu. I got Fee ready for the blacktown show. but when I got up this morning and went outside to see how the weather was at 6am. The weather looked great but I felt really crook :'( and went back to bed. Sorry fellows. Mal is that a standard ten in the background. Regards Leon. Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 11:25:30 AM 1961 Modified engine fitted including triple strombergs.
Yes Leon it was a Standard 10 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE2b.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 11:28:41 AM Camping holiday at Harrington Xmas 1962
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE3.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 11:30:39 AM About 1964 at Castlereagh Dragway
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE4.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 11:32:06 AM Same drag meeting
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE5.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 11:41:44 AM Motorfest Australia Day 2004
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE6.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: 4hammers on March 15, 2004, 11:44:51 AM Way to go.
I love the drag meeting shots, Mal. Does the car still have the triples, or is it standard again? It looks brilliant at the Motorfest. Credit to you. Rob J Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: customFC on March 15, 2004, 11:49:42 AM Hey Mal.
Great old pics. I love the Castlereagh pics. I think you should have restored it to its 1964 version. ;) Dig those traction rods under the rear. Love the white spats and lower rear 1/4. Did the white go around to the back of the car? Here's a pic taken today at the Blacktown Show (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/Blacktown2.jpg) Regards Alex Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 15, 2004, 12:04:22 PM Thanks Alex, The 1964 version maybe in the pipeline. The spats were stolen in the 60s. The paint did go around the back and I've also removed the FC fins Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: customFC on March 15, 2004, 12:42:10 PM Hadn't notice the fins before.
Got any pics of the rear 2 tone? If your going to recreate the '64 version, I wouldn't suggest you steal another set of spats. You were lucky to get away with the first set. ;D :D ;D Just kidding. ;) ;D ;) ;D ;D Regards Alex Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: zulu on March 15, 2004, 01:22:58 PM Mal & Alex, Are they traction rods or tramp rods ? I had a whole heap of those new old stock. They were for Ford Anglia & Datsun 1000 would you believe, only 1 set for FE-FC so I've saved them for one of my cars.
Good to see the car out & about Mal, looks great. Gary Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: Graeme on March 16, 2004, 09:56:50 AM Car is lookin real good, Mal.
My FC wagon was my grandfathers car he purchased in 1962 from a Ballarat dealer. I even have the original certificate of registration of motor car complete with transfer information glued on the back. He taught me how to drive in this car when i was around 12/13 years old (bugger, that is long long long time ago). I guess that makes me it's third owner, and from memory probably only it's third driver - even my dad was not allowed to drive this car....... (and still hasn't!!). I have had the car since 1989 and it has been my daily driver everywhere since then. Am currently rebuilding it, but unfortunately getting older hasn't meant growing up, and instead of restoring it I have turned it into a fc wagon bodied vl commodore. It is not far from being ready to test drive before pulling it to bits again for paint and trim. have just come into possession of a digital camera, so will take detailed photo's of all work done and post them somewhere for those interested. Again, great work Mal. Graeme Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 16, 2004, 11:54:55 PM Rob J
Standard motor was fitted in 1976 from a car I wrecked. Have only done minor repairs to engine, not too keen to drive very far till a reco engine is fitted. Still have triple manifold, linkages, Jack Myers headers and well worn motor. Need to locate some very slim air filters as the rear carby was close to firewall. Also still have the car's original motor but is in need of reconditioning. Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 17, 2004, 12:00:29 AM Alex
Rear of car when resto started. Thanks everyone for your comments more info will be posted. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE7-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE8-1.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on March 18, 2004, 11:14:04 AM Gary,
The rods adjacent to the rear springs were called tramp rods in the old days. They prevented axle hop when accelerating hard from stationary.I made mine from a chrome plated FX taxi handrail. (My first Holden was a FX business model ex taxi sold minus rail) Mal FE outside my old house. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE9-1.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 13, 2004, 10:33:23 AM I've found some more old photos.
My daughter beside the FE. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE10.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: Shayne on April 13, 2004, 06:02:46 PM GREAT TO SEE MAL.
KEEP THEM COMING. :) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 15, 2004, 09:56:42 AM FE with my parents Caravan Accessories van.
I towed the van on several trips to Queensland. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE11.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 15, 2004, 09:58:13 AM Another one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE12.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 15, 2004, 10:04:03 AM FE and caravan at Taree.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE13.jpg) My parents traded the ply van in and purchased this Viscount Caravan new in 1966. The FE also towed this van on several holidays to Queensland. Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 15, 2004, 10:05:39 AM Another.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE14.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: robbzfc58 on April 15, 2004, 10:16:52 AM nice mal im pretty sure i have some ads for "caravan accessories" caravans...ill see what i can find !
cheers trev Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: Spinner on April 15, 2004, 11:32:41 AM Mal,
Interesting to see that at some stage post 1965 your FE 'grew' a bonnet mascot, only to lose it again circa 2003. Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: customFC on April 15, 2004, 11:50:42 AM Great pics Mal.
Bet your glad you found those long lost pics......not sure your daughter would be though. :) Regards Alex Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on April 17, 2004, 10:40:33 AM Another one of my daughter Alex, looks like she's supervising.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE15.jpg) Spinner, I have 2 FE mascots but they are pitted, so I welded the holes in the bonnet Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on August 13, 2004, 10:06:09 AM A recent photo taken by me (of me) outside the house where I was born.
I will try to attach the photo of my FE when new, shown at the same location (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE16.jpg) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on August 13, 2004, 10:14:25 AM When new.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: robbzfc58 on August 13, 2004, 10:31:44 AM gees mal the car, the house & even the tennis racket have weathered the storm well!! ;)
great photos ;D cheers trev Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: 4hammers on August 13, 2004, 11:04:07 AM Looking good, Mal. ;D
It was greaat to meet you & the guys at the meeting the other night. Finally put some names to faces. I have only just got back, so haven't posted my thanks to you guys yet. I will put something in General business soon. regards, Rob J :D Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: HAD 708 on August 13, 2004, 07:14:30 PM Great photos mal they are very interesting and a good walk through the time capsule it must be athrill to have your car still after allthese years.
Brett Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: Wayne on August 13, 2004, 07:42:23 PM Mal
Great shots it is good for you to be able to look back and see how it was then and now. WAYNE Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: graham_fuller on August 13, 2004, 08:34:00 PM Mal,
Top shots bet it felt strange being outside your old house with the same car after all these years. Cheers, Graham ;) Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: Shayne on August 13, 2004, 08:39:33 PM nice shots Mal,
Good time capsule effect. Did the FE know it was home? Did it try to turn into the driveway. If you don't mind me saying, you wear your tennis shorts a bit lower these days (which is probably much more comfortable) ;) ;) Excellent to see a car kept in the same family for so long. The history is an important part of any car. Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: kalfe on August 13, 2004, 10:14:07 PM thanks mal for a great story
i love looking back in the past at old pics gee the car looked great at motorfest its a real credit to you kalfe Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: FCwagon on August 14, 2004, 01:50:07 AM Nice legs Mal
Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: customFC on August 14, 2004, 12:43:53 PM Very cool pic Mal.
It was great that you could recreate such a cool pic. Regards Alex Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on August 16, 2004, 09:53:02 AM Thanks for all your comments. I enjoyed going back to the past. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE18.jpg) I found a slide recently, taken in 1968 outside my old house with my daily driver. (this is the only coloured photo I have prior to 1976). Mal. Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on August 16, 2004, 10:02:04 AM Photo taken at the same location as previous photo.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/customfc2/Holden/MalFE19.jpg) Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: customFC on June 13, 2009, 07:58:19 PM Hey Mal
Pictures restored as requested. Regards Alex Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: MalFE on June 14, 2009, 07:55:54 PM Thanks Alex,
I hope the newer members enjoy them. Cheers, Mal Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: EffCee on June 15, 2009, 05:25:36 PM MalFE,
Thanks for having Alex resotre the photo's, I love hearing the stories behind the cars, it makes for fascinating reading and yours is no exception. A great story and a great car Keith Title: Re: Mal's Brand New FE225 (& Mal) Post by: CraigA on June 15, 2009, 08:03:56 PM and a great bloke ;)
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