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« on: May 25, 2008, 02:06:19 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2008, 02:08:53 PM » |
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These pics were taken in 1957 while the ship was undergoing something called a 'car test' so I presume it happened in Sydney while still under construction.  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2008, 08:01:13 PM » |
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I've just noticed these pics have been posted in the last few months by Alex. My apologies, but I don't know how to delete posts on this forum anymore.   |
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2008, 08:37:29 PM » |
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I wouldn't worry too much,they're still good photos even the second time round.I like the FE with the FC bonnet mascot....Just goes to show FE's and FC's can live in harmony... Maybe the owner thought "there's just not quite enough chrome on this car"...here comes the can of worms  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2008, 08:39:32 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 12:50:12 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2008, 04:17:15 PM » |
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I must admit I like it either all or nothing. To me the FE looks half finished, compared to the FC. Yet on a ute or van with the painted headlight/tailight surrounds the chrome grill looks out of place and looks like it should be painted. But I do like Chrome...... |
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2008, 04:31:11 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 05:01:04 PM » |
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Kathi, Your car has so much shine on it you can use the whole car as a mirror (and that's just seeing it from the photo's) If you put more chrome on it would just like switching the light on in front of a mirror. Keith |
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 05:11:04 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2008, 05:44:17 PM » |
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i may be getting older, but i refuse to grow up!
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2008, 05:56:23 PM » |
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To me the FE looks half finished, compared to the FC. You must be new around here. If you want to get banned, just keep talkin' like that  Honestly! Kids these days... Where are the parents? RET |
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2008, 06:44:58 PM » |
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You wouldn't be biased toward FE's would you RET of course it was half finished it was a prototype  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2008, 08:33:51 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2008, 08:38:34 PM » |
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Kathi, Your car has so much shine on it you can use the whole car as a mirror (and that's just seeing it from the photo's) If you put more chrome on it would just like switching the light on in front of a mirror. Keith Oh pulleeese Keith, this is becoming embarassing. I might have left it go if it wasn't for the FE comment Cheers John |
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Now that I've got the beige with the grey, I'm looking for the cream, the bone, the ivory and the off white
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« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2008, 09:25:07 PM » |
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hee hee Keith is my new bestest friend despite his FE comment - well new bestest friend for the moment! Kathi |
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« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2008, 10:22:26 PM » |
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Ladies & Gents Please be advised that at times RET's judgement can be clouded when over come by the passion to protect his beloved FE's. As we all know 50 + years of history has shown that the FC is the superior of the two. It out sold the FE, Has more chrome. shiny bitz and accessories. As humans we all have a poor second cousin. As a car the FE is that poor second cousin. There is nothing really wrong with the cousin its just not quite the same. Its how can I say a sausage short of a BBQ, a sandwich short of a picnic. Its still good but just missing something. Cheers Jim |
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« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2008, 10:37:17 PM » |
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PS, Do not tell the FE owners on this site but my No 1 voted for peoples choice at the Nats was an FE Standard.
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« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2008, 10:44:25 PM » |
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It's OK Jim, I won't tell anyone - your secret is safe with me. Truth be known, you were only just trying to boost that poor FE's self confidence! Kathi |
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« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2008, 01:05:17 AM » |
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Kathi
No need to boost its confidence as it was very well presented car that had been in the family its entire life. It was a fine example of a very well kept car. There was nothing fancy about it, it was an honest car, cared for and obviously the families pride enjoy. Both my wife and I agreed it was our choice on the day.
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