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Galleries => Members' FEs and FCs => Topic started by: Trevor_B on May 06, 2004, 08:28:28 AM



Title: My first FE back in '72
Post by: Trevor_B on May 06, 2004, 08:28:28 AM
This is the car that started my passion for FC's back in 1972. Bit of a mongrel, built from an FE & FC put together - both were on the way to the tip. Only kept it for a couple of years then traded up to an EH.  :(

(http://members.optusnet.com.au/blackct/1972-4.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/blackct/1972-2.jpg)


Took me 30 years to get back to another butI'm working on my "new" one. Hope to have it on the road soon! ;D


Trevor B


Title: Re: My first FE back in '72
Post by: nigelb42 on May 06, 2004, 09:25:16 AM
G'day Trev,

Very Nice indeed.  Can you, or anybody else, tell me if the little chrome fins on the back and the larger bonnet bird were options on the FEs or only on FCs?

Nige


Title: Re: My first FE back in '72
Post by: robbzfc58 on May 06, 2004, 09:39:13 AM
trevor   your "new" fc is looking very nice
nige        fins were stnd on fc & bonnet emblem was an option
             cheers trev


Title: Re: My first FE back in '72
Post by: Trevor_B on May 06, 2004, 09:46:31 AM
Nige,
I expect Ken will be able to give you a definitive answer.
From what I can remember, I swapped the Fins and Grill/Front Indicators from the FC wreck onto the FE.

Added a few other bits like electric wipers and a brake booster. Also remember something about fitting HD holden drum Brakes on front and the many gearbox and diff rebuilds from too many revs and too quick on the clutch!

The "new" one will get due care once it gets back on the road. :)
Trevor B