Mine gave out last week too.  The handle kept turning around without moving the glass up or down.  Luckily I had a spare and have swapped it over, so for me all's good now.

I thought it might be that the spline inside the handle was worn, but it was the spindle inside the regulator that seems to be turning free of the cog part, but only when under load. 

My question is (and contribution to this post) can that be repaired? as everything else was in great condition.

You'll be fine with that setup.  We did Melbourne to Perth and return in our Teardrop for the last Nationals.

Very nice!!!! Congratulations, that garage if yours is one productive place.

Promo from their Web site.

http://www.classiccarlectables.com.au

Saw this in the Newsagent today.     1:18 scale model FC Holden ...... not cheap!!!

My Teardrop Caravan/Camper behind my FC

[[Note: Saturday]]

Berwick Swap Meet hosted by the Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club Inc.

Saturday 1st February 2014  [Note: Saturday]

Gates open 6.00 am

Sellers only can set up from 1.30 pm Friday

No Friday trading

Seller site $10

Buyers & Sellers $5 Entry

Akoonah Park, Princes Highway, Berwick

Melway Map 111  H 10

Food catered for by Rotary & St. Johns

Free off road parking

Furthewr information: http://www.dvhcc.com.au

[Bring back the good old days!!!!!]

Going by the petrol bought on 21.5.1969.

8 (Imp) gallons = 36 Litres.  And £1/10/02 = $3.02

302 cents divided by 36 litres = 8.3 cents per litre.

When I first began driving (1964) I bought discounted petrol at a mates Hire Machinery place for 3/- a gallon.  That worked out around 6.6 cents a litre.

Bring back the good old days!!!!!         

Try carrying a 6M length of pipe in an FC ute without one!!!!! Other than a full pipe rack.

From their Press Release.

Theodore Bruce , Australia 's oldest auction house, established in 1878, has consigned an
international-class group of cars for its auction of the evening of Saturday 26th October 2013
at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne in conjunction with Motorclassica International
Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show.

Two very co llectible Holden's, "Australia's own car", are also featured. The 1947 Holden
Prototype Number 4, "KJ-400" is in fact the oldest Australian Holden in existence and its
significance, not to be underestimated , lies in the fact that it marks the birth of Australian car
manufacturing per se and of the country's emergence as an industrial nation post WW2. It
has been in current ownership for over 33 years. The other Holden is a remarkably correct
and complete 1977 Group C A9X Hatch and perhaps the most original of these 33 sports
racing cars built.

To view the full catalogue online go to http://www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au

Might be worth a visit. Burrawang West Station, Ootha, central NSW. 



More pics here: http://www.utesinthepaddock.com.au/index.php

A lockable Ute ...... why didn't the General think of that?

I paid $10.00 for a mint one at Bendigo Swap last November. It will be interesting to see what they will bring on eBay.

Check out "The Age" newspaper on-line.  It's free and you can scan as many pages as you wish.

The Age July 1955  http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19550709&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

I've been using it for quite a while for Family History,  To find car adverts, click the left and right arrows to move to the next page or type in a date to get the paper you want.

Enjoy, Red

The missing Pic.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-1964-4-pg-HOW-TO-HANDLE-A-TRAILER-CARAVAN-TOWING-Advertisement-Article-/190863886692

[OWN A SLICE OF MELBOURNE HISTORY Only $149.00 free post.]

OWN A SLICE OF MELBOURNE HISTORY  Only $149.00 free post.

The year is 1966. Decimal currency is introduced… Harold Holt’s in charge… the Saints win the flag… and a Melbourne icon is born.

The Melway Street Directory is as much a part of this city as the MCG, the Yarra River, Flinders Street Station and W Class trams. To celebrate the launch of our 40th Edition Melway, we’re releasing a special Commemorative First Edition Melway.

What did Melbourne look like in 1966? This sensational talking piece for any proud Melburnian’s home is a collector’s item, delivered in a beautiful display box.

http://www.melway.com.au/products/product/melway-commemorative-1966-1st-edition/

Yep ..... the gauge and the sender unit need to be matched.

Not sure about QLD, but in VIC it is basically up to the person doing the Road Worthy Certificate, if he (she) thinks there are no chips or scratches especially in the field of vision for the driver then they won't ask for a new one.