Evening all. Its been a couple of years since I last posted on my restoration so time for an update. I have been waiting to get the trim on to complete the exterior to tie everything together, and I like it. Engine bay is complete, just need to finish the interior and I'm there after 4 years. Al

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Thanks Alex,

I haven't seen that pic before so some good details there of the engine bay and I can see it is atleast a cast lead terminal from factory. Does anyone have a good close-up pic of a correct factory terminal please? Al

G'day,

can someone supply some decent photos of original factory battery terminals for an FE please, ive got a few in stock but not sure which one is correct. Thanks, Al

Right oh thanks Kevin, you have saved me a job. Al

G'day,

Quick question as I can't find the answer in searches. Is an FE glove box badge background painted red from factory?

Al

Thanks cobber, amazing that there would have been 100s of thousands made but pretty hard to find one.

Evening,

I recall a while ago someone was listing (on Ebay??) reproduction plastic tips for Blue tip aerials. cant seem to find anywhere now, does anyone have a lead for me? Al

Nothin out there??

G'day all,

I see the previous post asking about FE FC commercial jacks prompted me to put out a request. Maybe hard to come by but I am after a jack for my FE restoration if anyone has one they would like to sell. I am after the original factory supplied jack with the brace handle that winds it up and down; not the later FB onwards with the rachet arrangement. thanks, Al

This is good news Stinky, count me in for a head lining and visors. Let me know when ready to go, thanks. Al

Awesome, Thanks Stewy just what I need. AL

G'day,

I thought I read a post last week of someone asking about original swirl pattern hood lining but cant find it again (or I am loosing my mind...). I have just trawled through the Stinky SMS Auto fabrics saga from 2011 and feel a little concerned that this may be the only option for acquiring original swirl pattern head lining vinyl? Please tell me it isn't true and what have other people done with a restoration that is trying to go as close to factory as possible. Al

Thanks Doug,

I think I have one that will do the job; still waiting for it to arrive so if not happy with it I will get in contact. Al

Anyone have the instructions for me?? Al

G'day,

Does anyone have a copy of original instructions for installation of NASCO deluxe sunvisor (the one with polished aluminum center bracket). I am fitting one up before painting the roof so need to know where the holes go for mounting screws.

Still chasing an FE glove box "Holden Special" badge if anyone has a decent one.

Al

Thanks Ken,

I have been meaning to find out about this. My early FE would have had them fitted as there was remnants of adhesive over the body deadner on the inside of the rear quarters. If anyone still has them fitted I would be keen to see how far they go forward under the rear parcel shelf area so I can reproduce them when I get that far with my resto. Al

G'day,

RET you mentioned that the boot lining was deleted for FC production which has prompted me to post a question; so did FE's have panel board liners on either side of the boot that covered the outer guards? I have seen a few pictures and wondered what was going on, anyone have some pictures of what we are talking about.

Al

G'day,

I am after a decent glove box "Holden Special" badge for my FE restoration. Mine is broken and I don't seem to have another one in the spare parts department. I would like one that is in decent shape, the three pins in place and good for replating.

Let me know, thanks. Al

G'day Red,

The one I have fitted to my restoration still works so I have not pulled it apart. I have spayed a bit of WD40 into the chamber to rejuvenate the rubber and will pull it apart when it fails. I tried making diaphragms a few years ago with marginal success but the top diecast section of the vacuum  unit was badly corroded so never finished; if you had one to sell I would be interested as I could now replace the diaphragm with the repro ones that are available from the UK.   

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/164925679250

Let me know if you have a decent top section of the vacuum chamber, Al