THANKYOU I NOW KNOW WHAT I AM DEALING WITH THANKS AGAIN
GREGD

Hi

check the detent spring too

GREGD

Hi
First, fit a manual oil pressue guage to check that the pressure is ok.
Then check your wiring as the fault can often be a short circuit remember your wiring loom is 50+ years old and will be brittle in spots the insulation may have broken away, a bare wire could short against the body causing a flashing warning light.

Good luck

GREGD

Hi all
Can anyone tell me what car(s) used a VH156 booster. I have asked all the brake places and have drawn a blank.
Any ideas will be good

Thanks Greg

AND SO SAY ALL OF US

I WASNT AS BAD AS SOME SEEM TO HAVE BEEN BUT THE BEST FOURM IS WORTH IT

GREG

HI
ANOTHER THING TO LOOKOUT FOR IS GROUND CLEARANCE WITH A DONUT TANK. I LOOKED AT IT IN MY STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION FE UTE, I ONLY HAD 140 MM GROUND CLEARENCE WITH THE TANK MOUNTED UP AGAINST THE TRAY FLOOR AND THE CAR LOWERED TO WHERE I WANTED IT THIS WAS A 70 LITRE TANK, I COULD GO SMALLER BUT WITH GAS ONLY YOU NEED A DECENT AMOUNT OF FUEL TO GET FROM PLACE TO PLACE WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP EVERY 150 K OR SO VERY ANNOYING ON A TRIP.
I AM NOW LOOKING AT MULTIPLE SMALL DIAMETER TANKS WITH ABOUT 90 LITRE CAPACITY MOUNTED IN THE SAME SPOT AND IT DOES LOOK LIKE IT IS THE GO.
FILLER BEHIND THE BUMPER IS A GOOD IDEA BUT I THINK THAT THE FILLING POINT MUST BE FURTHER FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR THAN THE BUMPER

GOOD LUCK
GREG

         WHAT IF I SAID $100 ONO?

GREG

HI ALL

ITS TIME TO SELL THE 179 HP I HAVE HORDED ALL THESE YEARS.
THE BLOCK IS A BIT SAD (BEEN BORED 120 THOU) A COUPLE OF BORES NEED SOME ATTENTION BUT THE CRANK, ROD AND PISTONS (THAT ARE NOT THAT OLD) ARE GOOD

$200 ONO

PM ANY QUESTIONS

CHEERS
GREGD

HI ALL

JUST SPOKE TO A BLOKE CALLED BILL, HE HAS A MASTER PARTS CATALOG THAT COVERS 48-215 TO HR? HE IS ASKING $50 ONO AND HIS PHONE # 0437324271 IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED

GREG

HI GLENN

 HOW ABOUT SOME PIX OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT

GREG D

Hi to all

The Nationals has been run and won for the SA club, it was a huge undertaking for all of the SA club with 126 entries, 110+ cars and almost 300 people.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all that attended, we enjoyed remarkable weather in Mt Gambier for March and to get sunburn was certainly a surprise, all the venues were good, the food was delicious and thanks to all for the orderly manner members took lining up. The staff at the International were very complimentary and were happy that everything ran so smoothly.

Frew Park was an outstanding venue for our show"n"shine, the cars were arranged with lots of room for the public to look at and appreciate the display. Looking at the number of cars parked around the side streets and the numbers of people walking towards the park was truly amazing, there was a real buzz in Mt Gambier leading to the day and I know that people were coming from many surrounding towns for a look. The children's entertainment on Saturday was well received and the quiz night was a scream.

The convoy to Port McDonnell was taken on an unplanned detour that turned out to be a good thing - it enabled occupants to observe cars twice during the run and many took this opportunity to take photos and enjoy the oncoming specticle. Once we assembled on the foreshore and lunch was consumed the Inter-club Challenge stepped up with "pin the bootbadge on the boot" followed by "tunnel-ball" with watermelons as balls (unfortunately none of the melons broke), "dizzy sticks", "doughnut eating" and the star attraction "musical chairs", I cant wait to see the video footage (I was Mr music). Unfortunately Steve Brazier sustained an injury but has pulled up OK. The overall winner was WA who had to take the trophy back across the Nullabor!!!!

The Barn was excellent and everyone enjoyed a magnificent 3 course meal.

Congratulations to all the trophy winners. All are worthy of their awards. The door prizes were snapped up and well received and the couch winner was very happy.

Congratulations to Glenn L Adams - founder of the SA club - on receiving his Life Membership, it's the first time we have seen Glenn speechless!!!!!!!.

NSW presented their upcoming nationals in Orange celebrating 50 years of motor racing in Australia.  Please support NSW for this upcoming major event in 2010. 
 
Many thanks to the members of the "Holdens of Age" (Mt Gambier branch) for assisting us on the show n shine day.

Many many thanks to the SA members/partners/children who helped out before and during the Nationals without whose assistance the whole weekend would not have been possible.

Thanks once again to all attendees, I know we all had a great time and it was a pleasure to see all enjoying it

Cheers
Greg Drinkwater
on behalf of all SA members

Hi and thanks to all that enjoyed the 12th Nationals

Congratulations to the winners of  FE Modified Passenger

1st entrant # 66 Colin Tierney
2nd entrant # 11 Russell Towers
3rd entrant # 95 John Write

Best interior entrant # 66 Colin Tierney
Best exterior and engine bay entrant # 11 Russell Towers

Congratulations again

Greg
Nationals Director

HI

JUST IN CASE,  EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN AT THE INTERNATIONAL BEFORE FRIDAY'S FISH AND CHIPS TO COLLECT THEIR GOODIES BAG AND ENTRY PASSES.

IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO IS COMMING TO THEIR FIRST NATIONALS OR THERE IS ANYONE WHO YOU MIGHT THINK DOESNT KNOW PLEASE TELL THEM.

THANKS 4 DAYS TO GO

CHEERS
GREG

Thanks Denis

your changes have been noted

I am suprised that only one change has occured considering howmany calls we received about members wanting to change their arrangements

Cheers
Greg

Hi to all

those members that have got meal packages that they are not using have got till midnight 05/03/08 to make their arrangements and supply us on this fourm thread ALL details [entrant # from who to who] etc.

This offer is only applicable to club members and their families.

This will be the final chance after midnight no other arrangements will be considered

Cheers
Greg Drinkwater
Nationals Director

[ENTRYFORM NOW AND GET IT IN THE POST]

Hi to all

Firstly may I wish all members and their families a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Nationals entries will close on the 31 of December so if you are still thinking about filling out you entry, now is the time to do it.

The nationals is now a once in every 10 or 12 year event for all our clubs and being able to attend is a real thrill

South Australia is now in the throws of hosting it's 3rd nationals and its allways good to here "we'll see you at the next nats" and things happen you forget and all of sudden the closing date for entries nears and you are saying "I must fill out that entry" then the closing date is passed and you have missed the chance to attend one of the most fabulous events in FE FC Holden car clubs calender.

The S.A club has weekend of fun and games planned for the 12th Nationals in one of the most picturesque parts of Australia, Mt Gambier is renown for its tourist attractions and during your stay on the Limestone Coast you will be able to visit the Blue Lake with its crystal clear blue waters, a limestone quarry. a yabby farm or a winery to mention just a few. Mount Gambier will put on great weather. Driving your FE-FC to Port MacDonnell for the interclub challenge is a lovely drive from Mount Gambier that will take about 30 minutes as the road winds through the countryside. Finding a venue that puts our cars in front of the public can be a challenge but at Frew Park, we are on THE major intersection in the town and lots of passers by will be impressed with our display and will stop for a look. The oval is walking distance to the town center and across the road from the Lady Nelson tourist info center and is overflowing with ideas on how to fill your spare time.

The Quality Inn International will be Nationals HQ, with the NASCO BAR being the central location for after hours socialising with refreshments available and the venue for our Friday fish and chip night and Saturday,s BBQ with seating for over 200 it is perfect.

So don't put it off, fill out your ENTRYFORM NOW AND GET IT IN THE POST you wont be disappointed attending a Nationals is something that you will remember forever.

Cheers and see you in 9 weeks

Greg
Nationals Director

Hi Les from W.A. - I do not think we have your entry - I have checked all entries so far and unless EATON is not your surname, let me know - or if you have received a receipt (has cheque cleared??).  Greg

THE EARLY ENTRY COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED.

WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE LUCKY WINNERS SOON

TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED EARLY THANKS AND GOOD LUCK IN THE DRAW

SEE YOU AT THE NATS

GREG

Glenn in my humble opinion a catchy slogan is better than a catchy name stick with STREET TRIM professional people win their work a backyarder takes whatever comes along

good luck
Greg

HI HAS THE UTE SOLD ??

GREG