yeah personally, I had an ADC radiator for my FE with 186 and was too thick, would have had to run engine mounts too far back from HR front end. Got original radiator recored elsewhere with better result. Sent adc back for refund.

Hit on the perefect theme I reckon Dean. The sign writer bloke has talent. Suits the car perfectly.

Love the woody panels on the wagon. I find nobody has trouble with the "V" word on this forum. Its only the "F" word which brings threats of banishment. 


Denis

Gidday Tenille and like everyone else "welcome to the forum"

First thing you have to do is ask to see the qualifications of all these people who are trying to "advise" you about cost of parts and repairs etc. I quite often find these kind of negative people rarely achieve much with their lives because they are too scared to have a go.

Next of all don't be at all shy about being a novice on this site as none of us was born knowing everything there is to know about fe/fc holdens(except maybe ken ) The only dumb question is the one you should have asked but didn't.

I guess the point I am trying to make is: Life is too short to worry about "what-if" If it gives you some confidence then ask for a volunteer from this forum to inspect the car for you because they will know exactly what to look for and will explain it to you as you go. the worst that can happen is that the car is a lemon in which case you will have saved yourself some trouble or just maybe the car will be everything you want leading to a lifetime of "joy and happiness" Either way you will never know unless you have a go.

Hope this has not been too much like war and peace but I find myself with plenty of time on my hands at the moment. 


Denis

ok all doors have gone and good bonnet and upper tailgate

Still plenty good stuff so dont be put off.


Denis

by crikey s it      would be amazing to see such a thing firsdt thing first

From the ABC: Rare car to star at Motorclassica:


The opportunity to see a Tucker up close and personal doesn't come along every day. It would certainly get me along to the show if I was in Melbourne...

cheers
RET

got coolaride's download

Thanks Rikki

Denis

Gidday all,

Since surferboys caravan article is a read only I may as well start a thread here

I know it is a fair way off yet but I am planning on towing my old Franklin Hunter over to Perth behind my FE.

Are there any plans to book out a caravan park near the venue to accomodate people with a vintage caravan affliction such as myself?

Is there any one else from this side of the continent planning to tow across there? Maybe we could organize a convoy. I will be travelling from Melbourne.

Hope to hear from those interested.


Denis

Thanks Kevin

Lovely to have met you and your ute.

I will be on site between 11am and about 5pm tommorrow, Sunday, if those I have already spoken to can contact me for address before coming.

Nick please give us a call to confirm as I will wait for you.

Coolaride please call as I cant help you lift the motor.

Any body else who wants to come for a rummage dont hesitate to call.

Thanks


Denis

ok people I went over the wall last night and am now no longer in hospital 

 A big thankyou to all the well wishers. I'm not allowed to drive yet but I can be on site Sunday if people want to inspect or pick up. Give us a call 0428384623 to arrange.


Denis

Gidday simins

Brakes have been promised. will let you know if it falls through.


Kevin

Let you know when i am home from hospital.


Denis

thanks Gary. You wouldnt know anybody with an ambulance could ferry me around do you

thanks coolaride. hear from you soon.

Freddycan you please call me re brakes as not sure of my movements tommorrow.

Plenty stuff still available 


Denis

House is on the market and looks like selling quickly.
Ex. says stuff has to go
So my bad luck is your good fortune.

Firstly I have 1 x HG prem body shell, no sub frame , minimal rust, comes with two good bonnets and four average doors.

1 x FE front end complete drum to drum. Brakes are near new but rubbers need attention

1 x FE rear end complete drum to drum. Good brakes.

1 x FE rear end diff only no axles.

Numerous FE and FC doors including ute, wagon and sedan front and rear, average condition but complete

1 x FC upper tailgate, Good condition

2 x bonnets, one good 1 average

1 x Torana disc brake set up including HR stubs and Gemini master and booster

1 x grey motor complete but smoky

Numerous red and grey motor bits including carbies, gennies/alternators etc., varying conditions

Other stuff which I cant quite call to mind right now a/c I'm currently in Casey hospital on pain killers for a ruptured vertibrae 

I wont be in here for ever so please dont hesitate to contact me on: 0428384623 to arrange pick up.

As I mentioned earlier, all the above are offered free of charge but offers will be greatfully accepted  and who knows, I may need a favour under the laws of karma one day.

All parts are located in Cockatoo Vic.

Hope to hear soon


Denis

I ran HT stubs and calipers on HR front end with no alteration to steering rods, grease nipples or anything. Running HT 14x5 rims also. Bolted straight up and worked a treat

HTH


Denis

Gidday Keith

Another thing you will have to consider is that the offset of the HT backing plate is too deep and you will have trouble with putting the drums on. I solved this by using a HZ backing plate which has a shallower offset and required no further mods. everything else is HT.

HTH


Denis

Thanks for doing that for me Paul.

Top photo is when I backed it out of my mum's garage after 10 years of hibernation. Still stock as a rock and started first crank [with a new battery].

Next two are after aforementioned modifications[apologies for garage,you know how it is ]

Next three are basically new drivetrain.

Rust seen on floor was only surface rust and mild steel sheets were put over original,bitumen painted, floor which is completely rust free.

Boot was also bitumenised and rust free.

These were only a few example shots. There are plenty more both before and during "rebuild".

Any questions please don't hesitate. 0428384623


Denis

Gidday Mike

I have seen photos of your car and , like mine love the colour combination.

I am opreating internet through the local library at the moment but will attempt to master uploading and posting next time I can get here.


Denis

bump

gidday Paul

Not 100% sure about grey but red water pump baring has a distinctly "fire bell like" sound to it when it is about to go. Try checking as per FC427 and see how this goes.

HTH


Denis