Wow, who would have thought that the old girl in my garage could cause so much discussion. All I want to do is sell it (them).
Burnsy, in terms of a replacement front end as far as I know the answer is no. It has had an accident but I'll explain it to you. This is the history of the car as it was told to me.
It was originally bought by a farmer in outback QLD (not sure of the town). It was the pride and joy of the guy who bought it. One day while checking fences on his property he left the car in neutral, unfortunately it rolled forward and trapped him against the post. After he did not return late at night his wife got worried and went to the neighbours looking for him. They eventually found him trapped against the car and pole later the next day.
He was alive when they moved the car but not long after that he died. This was due to septicaemia (bad blood). Although the car killed him his wife knew what it meant to him so she kept it in the garage. A number of years later (not sure of timeframes here) she died and the car was given to their grandson.
He got it back on the road and used it for a few years. He also had a few sons that were dying to get their hands on it but were constantly fighting each other as to who would get it. He got sick of it and sold the car to his mate as he needed a reliable car to get to and from work (he was an apprentice chef).
He had the car a number of years as well and had it in original condition (which he even admitted is how he should have left it). He then put a 186 in it for the extra grunt and had the 138 rebuilt (just in case). He then thought it might be a good idea to start a rebuild on it. He rewired the car, painted it (in blue and silver) and then just stopped.
It was then garaged for about 2 years before I bought it. Ever since I have owned it it has been in the garage and out of the weather. The car is dead straight and as far as I can tell has not been in any accidents except for the poor unfortunate farmer. The only dent on the car is in the front grill as a result of that accident. You can hardly notice it but has been there to apparently remind people of the story (If you look at the photo the dent is in the middle cross peice on the bottom row).
Now, how true this story is, I'm not sure especially the bloke dying but that is what was told to me about the history of the blue / silver car. When we got the car my wife and I originally called it "Christine" but decided against that real quick just in case. In terms of the other car, I would not have a clue except to say I do not think it has had as colourful life as that but then again if only cars could talk!!
Here is a few pics of the inside of the car to give you an idea of how far the guy got with the rebuild. The only thing it needs is carpet and a roof lining for the interior. The seats themselves are in great condition as well as the door panels. The only problem is that they are a bit dusty. Enjoy.
Carl
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. Either way, it sounds like I may have something unique in having one of the first and one of the last. The other thing I need to mention is that the brown car has (apparently) had the brakes updated to an EH (pretty funny when you think about it - UPDATED to an EH). While I am not sure if they are EH they have certainly been fixed up and one of my mates who knows a thing or two about old holdens says they are definantely not FC. 
