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Mick-Hett · Post by **Mick-Hett** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:37 pm

Good afternoon. I chanced a glimpse of a Mystery Holden While picking up a bargain Fridge About 3 months ago. I couldn't help Saying what a great car i thought it was to the Second hand owner of the $25 monster fridge which proceeded to tell me that it belonged to his neighbor and it had been there for almost two years. What i would do to own a car like that i remember saying to myself.

Around about a month ago while looking on a Townsville For sale forum i read " 1960 FB Holden" and being a fan of the 60's personally i have a quick Squiz. As i glanced over the Advert i recognized something... It was that same car that i had seen that night i picked up my newly repainted fridge! As soon as i had viewed the ad i had called up the Owner to ask if he had sold the beauty that i was instantly so fond of those months ago and to my satisfaction it was still there and i was welcomed to an inspection.

Having a small idea about the in's and out's of a motor vehicle i went along the very next day to see it. I saw some Rust and i saw some tears but it couldn't deter me from loving it more and more. The owner informed me that it was going to cost me $2000 to take it off his hands. I would have paid there and then if i had given in but i decided to do some research before running into a potential project i could not handle.

I finally came to the decision yesterday that i didn't care what it took. I was going to Buy this car and be a proud owner of a 1960 FB Holden... And now i am. I am ready to give this girl countless hours of my time and as i expect quite a lot of $'s as well. I plan to do as much as possible myself and handing it over for the important stuff i cant do. But with that i may need some help and advice from the people that know these cars best... All of you! Ill make sure to post photos of my progress.

Hope to speak to some of you soon.

Sorry for the Wall of Text.

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:55 pm

depending on the condition, $2000 sounds like a pretty good deal. Welcome to the nuthouse (Mick?)

Jimmy

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:56 pm

Welcome Mick, great story, look forward to the pic's, Trev

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parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:36 pm

Hey Mick, enjoyed reading the wall of text.

Looking forward to the pics.
regards
Stewart

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:01 pm

Welcome to the forum Mick

We would love to see some pics of your new gal.
Great story, stuff we just love to read

samprinci · Post by **samprinci** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:07 pm

YEP! a big welcome.. I agree, can we see some pix?

Sam

Mick-Hett · Post by **Mick-Hett** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:21 pm

samprinci wrote:YEP! a big welcome.. I agree, can we see some pix?

Sam

Here are Two i took a few weeks ago but ill take more on Saturday when i drive her back to my place... So we can get to know each other a little better.

As you can see there is an amount of rust but it isn't as bad as some of the pictures ive seen on this forum.
The Boot and the floor pans look in great condition. I'm not too worried but getting rid of all traces of rust is my first priority.

thropzed · Post by **thropzed** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:43 am

Welcome Mick, Looks to be a great start to an every day driving project. White and Red MMMmmmm Nice!
Cheers Theo Z...........................

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:17 pm

Welcome Mick, looks like a good start. But be warned the more you pull it apart the more things you are likely to find needing repair. Don't give up though, these are great little drivers when done right.

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:47 pm

still looks liek a bargain even with the rust!
Someone may be able to tell us if the red dash could be factory paint? My guess is no, but ya never know...

Mick-Hett · Post by **Mick-Hett** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:59 pm

Id be interested to find out EKjimmy. The past owner informed me that the original paint work was Two tone gray and that it was repainted before he received it. I will need to get it we painted again after i replace a few doors and get rid of some rust... I think i may just stick to the Red and White when its time though.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:43 pm

Put up a pic of the id plate and all will be told

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Oldendays · Post by **Oldendays** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:37 pm

Mick-Hett wrote:...proud owner of a 1960 FB Holden...

says it all right there buddy!

cool story of how you found the car....or the car found you!

samprinci · Post by **samprinci** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:09 pm

Mick-Hett wrote:Id be interested to find out EKjimmy. The past owner informed me that the original paint work was Two tone gray and that it was repainted before he received it. I will need to get it we painted again after i replace a few doors and get rid of some rust... I think i may just stick to the Red and White when its time though.

Hey Mick Thanks for pix:

yer if u have a look at ID plate then ref to this chart, you should b able to work colour out:

http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=929

as mention, the more u dig the more u find.... but its all worth it, Definitly

Sam

Mick Jagger · Post by **Mick Jagger** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:54 pm

Its great for an FB,how about some pics of the fridge

Welcome to the forum,youll have a blast

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