I still like checking in on this forum.    Search facility has come very handy.    Technical info retrievable.  
Members have helped me with interest in vehicles interstate.   Can't get that on Facebook.  

Plum57

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I still like checking in on this forum.    Search facility has come very handy.    Technical info retrievable.  
Members have helped me with interest in vehicles interstate.   Can't get that on Facebook.  

Plum57

SOLD

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Fe-Special-may-suit-FX-FJ-FE-FC-EJ-EH-HD-HR-HK-HT-HG-HQ-HJ-HZ-Buyers/323174704053?hash=item4b3eb6a3b5:g:ldoAAOSweDdauyOR


My other car you may know as alfio "Rosie" to which has been fastidiously looked after by me as well as the Black 57.


Both cars are exceptional and this will give you some idea of a good buy for a keen enthusiast.

Cheers

Peter

Hi ken. 

You are probably correct with the fine grain vinyl but I all was thought it was leather on appearance.   

Probably made the assumption as it has lasted a long time & reading something on the special. 

...& was going off the info from the seller.

I will not mention leather and FE from now on.  (Honestly didn't know they were all vinyl)

Regards Peter.

I decided to keep this car.  Just had the front bar re chromed .....gee the prices for chrome work has gone up.  Anyway the car is such a good example of an original ...I couldn't part with. & it is black with red leather ..how good is that?


All the best for Christmas forum users.


Peter

Boothy. 

If it is number 57 off the assembly line in NZ ......put the money into it and find some metal guards whatever the cost.  You have a gem.


Peter

I am after the FE Holden die cast Keyring white over Etna Maroon front shot.   If anyone has one to sell?   just an accessories item but lost one recently which did match the car.   


Plum57

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Hi
I have been on the forum for a number of years and would like to offer this car for sale…in the hope it goes to an enthusiast to retain its Holden History.  

It is a 1957 Holden Special Sedan (Black duco with Red on Red fall leather interior.)   It is a very good car.
I am the 3rd owner of FE Holden which is stock.  

Full Victorian Registration with the Original Black and White Plates Stainless steel exhaust. Brand new tyres/ fuel pump etc.  Everything works.   No rust & very clean underneath.    

It has been restored by the previous owner with the car being totally stripped to a shell and flipped onto its side for underneath work/ detailing.  All hang on panels ie doors, boot lid, bonnet, painted separately before re fit.   Everything, perfectly aligned.  I have continued the up keep and spent a few $$$$.

Original motor removed and another motor was source which was also totally re-built (Now has a mere 1765 miles).    This vehicle is garage with a soft cover.   Storage and paying rego on 3 cars is my reluctance to put this up for sale.   Asking 20k  
 Peter

That's very interesting because the braided line was removed and straight after the gauge goes to the right.   There are a number of threads on the forum with quite a few owners experiencing this issue.   Frustrating not having tell tale tank guide for fuel.

I need to check the sender to gauge wiring / loose connections / earth .   Braided line earth to engine point is now fuel hose non metal to fit a inline fuel filter before the pump.
Also
I have found the electrical diagram colour coded wiring on photo bucket loaded up as a link on the forum....so much better than the manual.

Peter

Hi Scott. 
Yes I still had the braided fuel line to the vaccum fuel pump but now removed for a fuel hose.   I am also replacing steel fuel line from pump to carby brand new.

I will look at the wiring...bit of electrical tape over the years hiding things.

I will see if that get the gauge moving.

Thanks

Peter

Thanks Geoff.   

Temperamental thing I thought it may have been something I upset changing the fuel pump.   I will have to do the auto elec as you suggest.   Appreciate your reply


Peter

Hi.   I have half a tank of fuel and recently changed to a new  fuel pump replacing the vaccum  fuel pump which was leaking fuel.   I have electric wipers so no need for the vacuum line.   Somehow the fuel gauge is now stuck showing full.     The gauge working fine prior to replacing the pump.  Q. Does the vacuum line have anything to do with this? 

I don't think it is electrical or fuel sender ...it is something I have done replacing the fuel pump.
I do have an inline fuel filter from pump to carby which is on top of the motor so not sure about this?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Peter

Hi.  

I did the research on the forum and found the recommendation for 185/80 X 13 as Geoff has explained

I have purchased Sumitomo tyres which make a big difference to the crossplys I had.



Peter

Hi.

 Can anyone recommend a place to get tyres in Vic. 

I am replacing all 4 on stock rims and like the whitewall look but seems only one tyre outlet is selling antique tyres.

Driving today and one tyre completely stuffed ...so I have to buy 4 to match because can't replace that one.

Peter

Sorry collecta couldn't work out the link , so I have sent photo to your email address.     

FE FC Holden Enthusiast.   Facebook search for Rosie
Just auto. Classic car sales for Teresa

Alfio's " Rosie" has made an appearance on Facebook , slightly customised by the new owner ...but still looking good.   And Alfio's customised Fe "Teresa " the one he did after "Rosie" has also made an appearance on car sales.    Both cars re appeared on the same day ...all we need is Dark and Stormy the Fc to come out.


Peter

Hi.  I am getting my rear bar re chromed and chasing the side chrome bolts and rubbers the affixed the bar   Fe sedan rear. The ones I pulled off are bent , so if you have 2 much appreciated. I don't think rare spares sell them.   Thanks.  Peter     

Melbourne
Ps bumper bar re chroming is $$$$