SnugglesFC
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« on: May 13, 2012, 05:48:39 PM » |
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Hello all Been following your forum for a while, thought it might be time to show my old rocket. My car was originally purchase by my grandfather, brand new in '59. He sold it a few years later to an uncle who sold it to another uncle, who owned it for 40 years. He nearly sold it to me when I first got my licence, changed his mind but after 15 years of perstering he finally let it go to me earlier this year. She is pretty much orginal, except for the wheels. Mechanically she is pretty good (despite a clutch issue during my first ever drive!) Needs some body work, a little rust here and there, and could do with new paint - hope to save up the cash to have this done over the next year or two! Love owning her and love the heads she turns when I am out in her!     Cheers Shannon |
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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2012, 05:54:42 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2012, 05:59:25 PM » |
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Hi Shannon,
Great colour combo.
It's always nice to have something with a little sentimental value.
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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2012, 06:21:35 PM » |
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FE and FC"S rule.
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2012, 06:32:27 PM » |
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Very Kool!!!
Dean.
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customFC
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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2012, 06:39:02 PM » |
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You are Lucky to score such a nice FC.
You are even luckier to have your Grandfathers FC.
Good luck with the resto.
Regards
Alex
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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2012, 10:12:17 PM » |
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A lovely piece of family history, drive it with a big smile  regards Weddo |
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 10:22:26 AM » |
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A nice looking car. A very good base to start from and certainly nice to have an original car from your family. Best of luck with the resto.
Keith
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I was born with nothing and still have most of it left
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SnugglesFC
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 12:48:14 PM » |
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Thanks for the positive comments, much appreciated.
I must admit i love the green, probably not my first choice if buying a new car but for the late 50's period it works well - we actually have a 1950's stove that matches perfectly !
I took it for its first decent run over the weekend, probably the furthest it has travelled in one hit for over 20 years - went very smoothly around some challenging roads.
Cheers
Shannon
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 12:51:44 PM » |
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Great colour, great history...enjoy every drive
thankx for posting your car for us to admire
FE 4 ME
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$$$ Parts Catalogue 1948-1969 for sale ONLY $15 $$ all Money goes to the FE/FC Club QLD PM Me to get this great Catalogue
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2012, 04:01:50 PM » |
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Hello I have added a few photos of the interior - bit like the exterior, needs a little work but pretty good for 53 years old.    Cheers Shan |
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2012, 04:33:53 PM » |
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Awesome centre console. Was your uncle a builder? |
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SnugglesFC
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2012, 01:00:58 PM » |
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Thanks Glen - yeah the console is a ripper....  Fortunately there is not much holding it in so it will be removed down the track - can sell it to you cheap ! Cheers Shan |
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« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2012, 09:48:39 PM » |
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Shannon your not an Avery by chance, as the car looks very familiar???
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SnugglesFC
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2012, 08:54:16 PM » |
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Hey Grandmaster, that's me mate! The car was formerly my uncles, lived down the channel all it's life.
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