1960 FB HOLDEN
“FRANKIE”
Well after 7 long years the old FB is finally finished. There has been a lot of blood, sweat and beers gone into this build (not to mention a truck load of cash as well) but it is finally complete with full road registration. This build was a tribute to the old boy who used to run an old “FB” back in the day and as an added little touch I was able to secure the original number plates that he had on his car back then ‘UHW-186’
There have been so many people that have helped me over the years, some of which, without their help, the car may never have been finished. So I would really like to take this opportunity to say a big thanks to the following people (in no particular order)
• Bruce Sharman from Bygone Spares & Restorations (panel, paint & wiring harness)
• Mark Bone, Bill and all the boys at Mandurah Performance (assembly & a wealth of old Holden knowledge)
• Chris & Kirky from Dickers Speed Shoppe (wiring and all electrics)
• All the team at Rare Spares in Osbourne Park (my second home)
• David from Galloway Engines (full rebuild on the 138 Grey Motor)
• Damien from Early Holden Parts in Warragul Victoria (my “go to guy” for hard to find parts)
• Tony from Prestige Car Upholstery in Rolystone (interior)
• Blacky & Sarge from the FB/EK Car Club (parts, support and knowledge)
• The FB/EK Car Club Members Forum (unbelievable amount of support and knowledge)
• Tim from Pinjarra Powder Coating
• Lastly but most importantly my amazing “wife to be” for her unconditional support through the high’s and low’s over the years and for letting me spend every spare cent we had on car parts. Thanks Nessy J
Oh and thanks to the State Government for the stamp duty bill
Right, now that’s finished, what’s the next project?
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