Not sure if this is the right spot to post, but Alan Hale owner of The black FC V8 which has been a top car for many years has passed away. Funeral Notice was in Wednesdays Heral Sun, funeral is on Monday. A tragic loss of a true gentleman RIP

Gee Bill
You missed out by a week , I just sold a re-cond complete box that I had sitting around doing nothing for $30.00, I would have given it to you if I had  known.
Cheers
Neil

G'day Bill
Yep I'm still above ground, the motor in the Judy's FC is a good one but a Repco headed  grey motor is something super special, if I had one I would have done the same, it should have some real go in it. I remember and FJ getting around here when I was  akid and it had a Repco head on it, there wasn't too mutch that could catch it and it sounded really nice.I opted out of the roadster hot rod project as it wasn't going to be practical, I have bought a 47 Ford Pilot fitted a 302 winsor, and C-10 and dana rear end. HR front is going in soon with discs all round, finish the brakes, suspension and steering then start on the body. Should be going this time next year, in the meantime I still have the AMC to cruise in. If you pass this way on your way to the WA nationals you'll have to call by and show me the car.
Cheers Neil

Very nice looking car Bill, you are getting quite a collection, are you going ahead with fitting the Repco motor in Judy's car or still thinking V8
Cheers
Neil

Will be good to see you here Bill, we have a lot of good cars entered already, unfortunately the ex Rex Webster car has developed some mechanical issues and can't make it, but there is a nice replica GT and a stunning HK Monaro  coming now. Brian Willis with his beautiful HG Monaro is also hoping to come if he can get time off of work.
Cheers
Neil

It was nice to see all of the FE's and FC's down here in the Mount, there were certainly some very nice cars, my own personal favourite (other than my old one lol) was Ed's wagon, photo's don't do it justice, it is a really beautiful car and a credit to you Ed. I was also impressed by the huge number of kilometres that Surferboy has covered in his wagon, towing a van, that must be one very reliable car.

It was good to catch up with you and Judi when you were here Bill, the old FC is looking better than ever and was one of the best looking ones there (ok I'm biased). The FE-FC Nationals looked like it went great and there was certainly plenty of interest from the general public in looking at the diverse range of cars. Did I have any pangs of regret in selling the old girl, you bet I did, but it was good to see that it is being well cared for and used more often than I did.
Cheers
Neil

When I fitted lap sash belts to the front of the first Fc I had, I did the b-pllar mounting the same way as sStinky did except that I coated the back of the mounting plate with srtructural body glue (the same stuff that  late model car roofs and panels are glued on with), then tightened the seat belt mount bolt and allowed the glue to dry, it gives you a firm fitting and no need for rivits. I also glued a section of painted metal back on over the slot above the rear hinge so it looke all finished and didn't burn any paint as no welding was needed. The glue is strength rated equivalent to a structural weld.
Cheers
Jockster

Another Event that is on in this area over the Easter Weekend is the Australian Panel Van Nationals which are being held at Port MacDonnell just 25 Km south of Mount Gambier.
Cheers
Jockster

Welcome back Alf, I always find your posts of your work most interesting and helpful
Cheers
Jock

The Car is sold , on to the next project
Jockster

You can buy lens dye in a spray can or a small bottle with a brush. It comes in amber or red and can be bought through Repco or Autobarn
Cheers
Jock

G'day Ed
Just check that the caliper is not sticking on the slide rails as these have a tendancy to rust  and stick more so than the caliper piston
Cheers
Jock

The FC is back on the market, I would love to keep it but simply do not have enough space anymore. It is legally registered in SA, other states would have to get it complied with their regulations.
The sale price is now $8000 firm and it is still as described in previous posts. It has SA Rego until April 07
Cheers
Jockster

Hi FC Guy
Is the manifold you have the correct one for your model engine and if it is did you check to make sure it isn't warped along the manifold faces. HX-HZ manifolds had a bad habit of warping allowing manifold vacuum to draw in oil from the lifter recess with consequent smoke and idle/misfire problems.
Cheers
Jockster

G'day and welcome to the site Jimiemick, you will find a lot of helpful people on here and a lot of very useful information. Good luck with your project
Cheers
jockster

Hi John
The battle scars are not too bad, they were on the car when the pictures were taken about a year ago, many people don't notice them until I point them out, but to me they are more noticible. Two are minor dents caused by unthinking other drivers, the others are small paint blemishes caused by normal wear and tear (it is nearly ten years since the car was painted) and a couple by me having too wide a set of wheels on the car at one stage.
Cheers
Jock

Hi Gaz
I still have the car, not activelly trying to sell it as I have started to use it a bit more and wouldn't mind keeping it until the 2008 Nationals as space is not as big an issue as it was. But like anything I own it is always for sale for the right offer and I am looking hard at an XW GT Replica but so far have restrained myself.
For the moment it will stay here but if I get an  offer that is fair and acceptable I would probably let it go.
Cheers
Jockster

G'day Scott
Yes it is a sedan and when he gets it finnished he has another two tone green special that he is going to restore as an original
Cheers
Jock

For those SA Club members coming down for the weekend, keep your eye out for an FC running around in primer, it gained rego approval today with a Gen 111 engine trans combo. He will be on the lookout for you guys and is a potential member.
Cheers
Jockster