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Title: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: peterwmh on May 16, 2005, 11:06:48 PM Hi there,
I'm looking at an FC wagon in Albury NSW this afternoon, has had a rebuilt grey motor (only 7000kms on that motor), is totally stock, good interior, but the car has been out of a shed and unused for 15 years! Comes with an incomplete body and some parts (not sure what yet!). I have a fair idea where to look for serious rust, eg floors, sills, lower guards, headlight peaks, tailgate, subframe and lower pillars, is there anything else I need to be mindful of? I can't hear the car going as it needs a battery and some TLC to get her going again (as I said hasn't been started for 15 years). He wants $1500 for the lot, does that sound reasonable from you guys who have bought and sold cars recently (seems a bit dear to me)? He says it has a little rust but not too bad. I will get some photos (including the ID plates also for the plate ID gurus here!). Any advice would be appreciated! I understand that after you see the pics it'll be easier to make comment on the price! Thanks Peter Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: peterwmh on May 17, 2005, 06:11:39 AM OK I had a look, was 100% complete, but been affected with the cancer pretty bad, but might be good for parts. Original owner even knew the purchase date, 9/9/59. Here's the plate details in order on the plate for Ken and others:
FC / 229 - 3757M 254-857 253-7773 253-5300 253-7773 There is a second FC Special wagon body shell to go with the car, was 80% complete, no motor or box but the plate could not be read, any tips on cleaning them up? I'd post up some photos, but I can't seem to master the technology yet!! Any thoughts on the plate of the other car?? Thanks Peter Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: mcl1959 on May 17, 2005, 09:28:12 AM Peter, as usual, rust very quickly values or devalues a car.
Sounds to me unless there is some real goodies amongst that lot then $1500 would be about $1000 too much. If you were aftre a good grey motor, OK it might be worth a bit more to you, but seriously, a notor that has been sitting that long will probably need a strip down and clean before using. Ken Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: peterwmh on May 17, 2005, 09:48:38 AM Yes I tend to agree Ken. The car has been resprayed, just wondering if you can you tell me what the original colour scheme was from those numbers?
Thanks Peter Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: zulu on May 17, 2005, 10:28:06 AM Hi Peter, According to the FE-FC technical section the wagon you are looking at should be:
254-857 The Exterior Trim Code (254) describes this car as Two-Tone: Wangarra Grey over Ascot Grey. The Interior Trim Code (857) refers to: Riff Red & Black. 253-7773 The Primary (bonnet, guards) colour is Ascot Grey (in DUCO Lacquer) 253-5300 The secondary colour is Wangarra Grey (in DUCO Lacquer) Cheers, Gary Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: peterwmh on May 18, 2005, 04:39:00 AM Thanks Gary, yes he did say it was grey originally. It is now a lovely maroon!! :( Hope to have some photos posted soon.
Cheers Peter Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: Hewart on May 18, 2005, 05:19:46 AM Here are some pics posted on behalf of Peter....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCwagons.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCside.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCshell.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCseat.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCrear2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCplate.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCdash1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCdash.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCcargo.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCrear3.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/Hewart/extras/FCgril.jpg) Nice pics Peter!! Cheers Les.... ;) Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: 20.4_seconds on May 18, 2005, 06:26:20 AM Hey Peter,
Nice find though, I have also sent you a pm regarding something else up your way!!! ;) ;) Nick Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: craiga on May 18, 2005, 06:36:30 AM Ummmm, and he wants how much :o :o :o
Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: GOA350 on May 18, 2005, 06:48:00 AM as far as im concerned they are both good for parts only, but after what i achieved with my car after what i started with nothing is imposible,
cheers GOA 350 Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: craiga on May 18, 2005, 07:00:36 AM Exactly right, nothings impossible - but is it economically viable? Both these cars look like they have been left outside for a LONG time with the windows open and uncovered. Have a look at the inside shots, everything seems to have water stains. Sure sign that there is plenty of rust lurking.
If your keen on a wagon wait and a good one will turn up. If you aren't fussed and a sedan is your go, buy the one Fast Eddie has for sale. A very good low mileage car, at a very realistic price. Good Luck Peter, Craig. Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: Phantom on May 18, 2005, 07:30:26 AM Hmm yeah did the first post says little rust and good interior? sounds like he is telling fibs ? Peter have you seen my car (the phantomibile) i bought it for 1500 dollars , if you are really keen for that van buy it, but ihave a look around at other cars for sale first.
Cheers Rusty Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: peterwmh on May 18, 2005, 07:55:01 AM Thanks guys, yes those are 'parts bins' only, I've made an offer (far less than the asking price), we'll see how we go!
Peter Title: Re: FC wagon, what to look for?? Post by: HAD 708 on May 18, 2005, 09:07:38 AM Parts and Parts only that job would be ENOURMOUS!!!! and cost a bloody fortune as Craig mentioned keep a look out you will find something A LOT better for around the same dollars.
Good Luck Brett |