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by FB1960
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: My FB Special Station Sedan
Replies: 14
Views: 1347

Re: My FB Special Station Sedan

Congratulations and enjoy the ride.
by FB1960
Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Where to source seat material?
Replies: 4
Views: 2205

Re: Where to source seat material?

As already stated, it is hard to find original materials, but you could try a few older upholstery places to see what they may have stashed away. The other option is hunt around on eBay, swap meets or the local trading paper i.e. quokka, trading post etc. Here are some other options you could try ht...
by FB1960
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: FB/EK Holden NASCO Warmaride heater enthusiasts guide
Replies: 22
Views: 8085

Re: FB/EK Holden NASCO Warmaride heater enthusiasts guide

If anyone is interested, there is a guy selling the demister vent rubber sections that fit into the heater on eBay at the moment listed at buy it now $65
by FB1960
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: *** Holden EK 1961 Premier Prototype Euroa Gold Metallic
Replies: 215
Views: 24795

Re: *** Holden EK 1961 Premier Prototype Euroa Gold Metallic

Awesome buy Steve, congratulations.
The interior trim design looks great, although not a huge fan of the candy stripes on the seats.
Do you have the history and papers.
by FB1960
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: What's happening in W.A?
Topic: Rim Welders
Replies: 9
Views: 972

Re: Rim Welders

Alliance rim repairs moved to Osborne Park a few years back.
http://www.alliancerimrepairs.com.au/
by FB1960
Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: 2 Speed Wipers, Electric windows.
Replies: 21
Views: 5021

Re: 2 Speed Wipers, Electric windows.

sorry Lem wasn't paying attention to the thread and didn't realise you had asked the question to me contact details CAE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, Hi-Torque Starters Motors and Castle Headers are division of CAE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 7 MAIN ROAD CHEWTON VICTORIA 3450 AUSTRALIA PO BOX 686 CASTLEMAINE VICTO...
by FB1960
Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: FB/EK Holden NASCO Warmaride heater enthusiasts guide
Replies: 22
Views: 8085

Re: FB/EK Holden NASCO Warmaride heater enthusiasts guide

Harv, great article You mention 1 1/2 inch demister hose in your article not being available in Autsralia, I have found some available at this site in the UK http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=1&pgCode=083&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Heaters+%26+Electrical+Fans&agCode=0210&am...
by FB1960
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: What's happening in W.A?
Topic: Photo's from GM Day
Replies: 7
Views: 1012

Re: Photo's from GM Day

Great day, caught up with a friend from Bunbury in the FC/FE club.
some great cars ranging from a 48/215 that was pulled from a barn throgh to a nice 58 Chev 2 door with air bags
by FB1960
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Scratch plates
Replies: 3
Views: 538

Re: Scratch plates

thanks for the reply yeah its the chrome that is tired and need a rechrome
the centres are ok
can you just rechrome the outer part?
by FB1960
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Scratch plates
Replies: 3
Views: 538

Scratch plates

Looking for help
I have a set of the scratch plates with the brushed centre and they are worn, the brass is starting to show through.
Has anyone had this type rechromed and still retain the brushed centre or do you have to repaint hte centre after stripping and rechroming.
Thanks
by FB1960
Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: twin carbs and extractors on a EK auto
Replies: 0
Views: 396

twin carbs and extractors on a EK auto

Is it possible to run twins and extractors on a grey with a hydramatic and to include the kick down linkage.
Has any one done this and do you get much out of it?
Any help would be appreciated
Cheers
by FB1960
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Steel Camshaft ( Timing ) Gear
Replies: 11
Views: 2373

Re: Steel Camshaft ( Timing ) Gear

American Autos list them on their site and have them in stock from time to time
Hope this helps
by FB1960
Wed May 12, 2010 7:31 am
Forum: Other cars of interest
Topic: FOLDEN
Replies: 11
Views: 1653

Re: FOLDEN

HQ Holden racing is starting to take its toll, can't get a front clip for love or money these days. :D
by FB1960
Sun May 09, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: EK4Sue ...finally got a pic of Sue and her EK!
Replies: 312
Views: 33459

Re: EK 4 Sue ........ progress

Awesome build up story, Thanks Gaz for keeping us updated. Gotta ask where the hell do you find the time to do it all :D Hope it all goes well to the finish. Did you always plan to finish it in all white or did you consider painting the roof or stainless trim insert a differant colour to break up th...
by FB1960
Mon May 03, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: WTF ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1074

Re: WTF ?

Thats the Nasco EX294485-1 Smokecreater, it filtered fumes from the exhaust and blew it back underneath. A rare option fitted only to FJ and other early british cars up until now, never seen one on a later moder as they created a bit too much smoke :D\ Seriously though, an unusual feature and they f...