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Hi Neil

585 refers to the type of paint used - in this case Dulon.

608 is a quick reference to 9692 Collen Green & 9904 Sherwood Green.

Trim 892 is Amulet & Scarab Green with Stardust Grey Bolsters.

I found some of this info on this forum and some on "Dr Google"

Cheers,

John

Thanks John;
I was finding sort of similar just wasn't sure if I was getting it right.

Regards
Neil

For Info:
My FB (currently being restored 2019- 2020). Purchased by me March 2019.
Body: FB225- 3062A

Paint type 256, 9702- Fernando Yellow, Insert- 9640 Arctic Beige.
Trim code: 340 -886 Amulet and scarab green with stardust grey bolsters.
Engine No: B204556 (Repco reco. motor)
Sub frame no: FB 4384 A

Relatively early Adelaide build. How'd if get up your way I wonder. Nice colour trim combo btw.

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Hi Clay.
Fellow I bought it from was in Sydney. I think when he discovered the extent of the rust he panicked and looked to get out. He told me he bought it down from Qld. That could be right cause there was an awful lot of good red dust in there.
Good news is I'm going to respray same colours in acrylic. Bad news is I haven't got a suitable life expectancy (just kidding) or temperament to wait for SMS to come good with seat material (and I didn't really like it anyway) so seats have been done in a lightcream and green combo. Door trims ditto. Pics show seat before its been lined up! Green is pretty close to original colour.
I've been keeping a log of resto with pics that will get here eventually- I promise.

They look great Brett.

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Looks a treat, Brett... pix please - when you fit them.

frats,
Rosco

Fb Standard Wagon

BODY- FB219-2736-A
TRIM- 511-810
PAINT- 585-9895

FRAME- FB18042B
ENGINE- B73754

Hi,

I've got an EK Special Sedan which doesn't have an ID plate attached, but the Body ID is:

EK3581 A.

When I bought the car it came with a whole lot of spares, including the following Body ID Plate:

BODY: EK225-1303-A
TRIM 681-966
PAINT: 585-0245
TOP: 585-0246

If I understand it correctly, that loose Trim Plate matches the way my car (EK3518-A) is painted and trimmed. ie. Strata Blue with a Snowcrest White roof, and Viscount and Zenith Blue interior. My car has obviously been re-painted, but there is no evidence to suggest it was a different colour scheme previously, and I think the interior is definitely right. I've attached photos of the interior, the body ID, and and the loose trim plate.

Rev Tex wrote: Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:20 pm
If I understand it correctly, that loose Trim Plate matches the way my car (EK3518-A) is painted and trimmed. ie. Strata Blue with a Snowcrest White roof, and Viscount and Zenith Blue interior.

Ahh - the penny finally dropped. I see from earlier posts that the Body ID number is different from the VSN on the chassis. I guess it is the correct ID plate and I should put it where it's meant to go...

I reckon you're right.

I think rare spares sell correct rivets if you are fussy. Also the hollow rivet centres generally seem yo be sealed off with lead solder.

FB ute driver, EK van project

Looks like you are on a winner there Tex

One of our club members cars , his grandfather bought it new and he is the second owner, has ALL the old paperwork for it



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Cool, nice to have the cars history and even better when it is a family member. Is there a thread with pics/details of the car?
Stephen