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harry186 wrote:

EK283 wrote:Hey Steve,
with the cusso being the closest to the FB EK in body shape (my opinion).
Regards Greg

i'm with you i've thought exactly the same for a long time, even been eyeing the chrome molds

i'm assuming by the paperwork for the cusso it was a police car

Yes, Just noticed the delivery address

Steve Jackson wrote: The Chev Impala I could easily own one of those.

don't do that once you drive one of them you'll never get in an FB/EK again

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Steve Jackson wrote:I just noticed there looks like some pencil lines and numbers on the leg of the seat mick.

if you can see them what do the ones on the rear of the seat look like ?

More info on the Golden Holden .....

Same issue .....

Rear door trim off .....

harry186 wrote:

Steve Jackson wrote:

funny seat clamp not saying not original just strange i've never seen one like it wonder what's the idea of it, possably to sit the seat back a bit further

Your so right Mick, had a look at about a dozen fixtures and they are different. Good spotting! These fixtures allow the seat to move much further back.

Steve

Steve Jackson wrote:

harry186 wrote:

Steve Jackson wrote:

funny seat clamp not saying not original just strange i've never seen one like it wonder what's the idea of it, possably to sit the seat back a bit further

Your so right Mick, had a look at about a dozen fixtures and they are different. Good spotting! These fixtures allow the seat to move much further back.

Steve

The Managing Director must have been a true "Lanky Yanky"

Scotty.

This months Diecast Magazine

Just got a very exciting call today on the Golden Holden !!!

A retired Police Office now 76 remembered the car vividly ....

The first thing Peter asked me did the car have Power Steering? Yes I replied.

Does it have incredible Candy stripe Trim ... Yes it does!

Peter also distinctly remembers the EK had "Twin Carbie" as the MD wanted a little more power!!!

"The Golden Holden came to his detail shop in 1970. It was still like new, with very few miles on the clock. His company P & V Car Cleaners was commissioned to clean the car by Neil Neilson Motor of Ferntree Gully Vic.

Neil had just traded in the car from Harlow Gage's PA (personal Secretary) GMH She had owned the car since Harlow had returned to the US.

Peter is looking through his paper work for a receipt of the work, also the name of the Secretary and possibly a few pics that a staff member had taken of the car at the time !!!

Very Excited !!!

Stay tuned !!!!!!!!

didn't you tell me when i questioned the authentisity of the engine you forensicly examined the nuts and bolts and there was no sign that they had ever been undone
not doubting that someone has said they know the car, hope it's not someone that's seen it on ebay or here and is Ging you up

harry186 wrote:didn't you tell me when i questioned the authentisity of the engine you forensicly examined the nuts and bolts and there was no sign that they had ever been undone
not doubting that someone has said they know the car, hope it's not someone that's seen it on ebay or here and is Ging you up

Hi Mick, come out any time you like and check it out with me. After you found the seat bracket was different, who knows what else you may find?

I will take some close up pics of the manifold tomorrow when I am out there.

In the mean time, that may explain the pipe cut to the carb.

The guy was not having me on, we talked for half an hour or more about many things. He's memory is sharp and a good bloke to chat with.

Steve

BTW, I am currently awaiting the results of an engine search on the Jan 58 engine number.

Here is a sticker that is barely visible on the back of the Golden Holden.

Any body have any idea of what it may have been?

Thanks,

Steve