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Hey FB search

There are a total of 8 screws and 1 retaining clip that hold the assembly together.

It is not too difficult to totally disassemble. Just be very careful with the drag cap return spring.

Start at the front - take off the font dial first by unbending the holding tabs on the side ...

After that last well earned stubby or ten, another 5 months have passed and I forgot about the FB.... again :shock:

I see the membership has grown by 86 and we now have moderators..good to see the site going ahead.

The Fb has been collecting dust in the shed, whilst we built 2 ride on mower ...

Part Number 7400153 - available from Rare Spares. Cost is around $95.

Hey Bear

You might have scored mine - I removed it to replace it with a motorised version.

If I remember correctly the vacuum source is teed into the vacuum line which goes from below the fuel pump to the wiper motor.

This line is connected to one of the pipes on the washer / wiper switch. The ...

Hey jolem

I agree with the other guys in that the exchange motor is not always the best deal.

We rebuilt our grey with repcos help - block only as we scored a new head with the car.

We dropped the motor off and waited a day or two for them to do the crack test once it had passed that it took ...

Like it? Love it!!

Excellent job.

Time for another update.

The painting has come to a stop due to cold weather. The body is finished on the inside and the outside has two coats. (Except for the trim).

So this weekend we refitted the motor.

A new clutch assembly was fitted to the motor and then the gearbox was attached.

http ...

There is a set here-

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FB-EK-EJ-EH-CHRO ... dZViewItem

The chrome looks ok - the centers need painting.

Hey oldgmh

Not my Car :cry: :cry:

Not my tyres :cry: :cry:

Just part of my picture collection for ideas / reference :) :)

However I know they are Coker tyres (not sure what size) - white walls not flappers here is the link to their page -

http://www.antiquetyres.com.au/cokerclassic2.html ...

That's them

That's exactly why I didn't bid

Yea I think they are a bargain

I see you have spotted a set of mags on ebay - for the FB?

Trev stop grinding when you get to the metal :lol: Just joking.

Here's a link to some parts including two headlight repair sections for FB, EK - one aftermarket repair section and one original guard top with no rust!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Allsorts-of-Early-Holden-Gear-from-FJ-to-EK ...

Rowan

Here's the link to Pat Gardner's web site

http://www.v6conversions.com.au/

Hey Blacky

Your project is moving along nicely – noticed that the hoist is a latter addition – not pictured in your Toys topic. Great price

Love the flutes in the front panels.