I would give Warbatons a call in Vic I believe they are good to deal with and maybe even with freight hopefully they would be cheaper than that rip off.

Okay will do. Where do I find their contact?


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   where you at

Over in Perth, WA


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I wouldn't deal with him he buys parts cheap from people and then triples the price but I suppose if you don't have it and want it well I guess there is not much choice.

Yeah there’s really nothing else out there. If I was to go for it I’d have to find out if it fits. Most parts were interchangeable through the models so hopefully that one is too


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Gday Guru,
There is one on gumtree, id suggest sitting down before clicking on the link:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-swan/auto-body-parts/holden-fe-fc-fb-ek-station-wagon-top-tailgate-rust-free/1133319928

Thanks for the advice, that’s one hell of a blow to the budget.


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Hey guys, I’m just wondering if anyone knows where I can get my hands on an Upper rear boot door for my station sedan. I’m missing one completely so a source for the glass would be great also


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By the looks of your No. 1 body crossmember, you'll most likely have rust holes in the bottoms of the cowl panels also (just inside the lower rear corners of the front guards, where the outer subframe legs bolt on).  While you're at it, take a good look at the front subframe tie member (just to the front of and below the radiator), the lower subframe legs, and the sills.  If you're brave, take a look inside the rear wheel arches, at the bottom front corner where all the sand and mud accumulate.

It may end up being a remove-everything-forward-of-the-firewall repair job.

Rob

Thanks for the insight mate. You really know your away around that kind of rust. I’ll be sure to check it all over and determine the extent of the rust which will be fun. Thankyou again


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Im not sure but you can have a look thru these and see if you can find some dimensions Technical and engineering Specifications Documents  

Thanks mate. That last one may be of use. It’s for the FE but it’s very similar


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HeyGuru are you talking about the front end (subchassis) when you are talking chassis or the strengthening under the floor  I'll take a photo from the manual for you and post it.
Neil

Well a little bit of both. The major brace under the floor from the passenger to driver door has rusted away. A few of the floor strengthers are eaten away also, so any photos would be a great help



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The FC doesn’t have a chassis that unbolt like a chev of the same year does. Everything has to be cut out and repaired. Generally even donor pieces from other cars need a little repair work before they can be used again. The workshop manual shows the chassis details but fitting / making new pieces is generally how it’s done.
I have a workshop manual for sale if you are interested in purchasing one.

Ken

Cheers man. Yeah that makes sense. As we were tearing her down the chassis turned out better than we thought so yeah cutting it out and repairing is definitely the best way forward. I might enquire about the manual a little later when needed


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Thanks Krata, yeah I need to find a manual, either an original or a breakdown one. I’m sure there would be one floating around


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Hey, just wondering if there are any donor chassis around for my 1958 FC Station Sedan. It’s quite badly rusted near the front doors and on the rear wheel arches. Also if there are any drawings or schematics of the chassis that would be very appreciated.


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