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From memory, there are some commercial-specific bits of info in the Service Bulletins (e.g. how to cut a piece of rubber and make the rear wagon tailgate leak in a different way).

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Harv

Very cool 8)

Don't know exactly what that control might be but closing windows when the doors are locked is an obvious one. Having the windows close if a rain sensor detects rain is another.


I can see me, with the doors accidentally locked, keys inside, watching those windows slowly scroll up ...

I have the templates here. I had a local sign writer cut them out for me. I can see if he can cut out another set for me if you are keen. I just put nut serts in the original door car clip holes and bobs your auntie


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Very much appreciated. Plan for these is ...

Definitely keen. Will send a PM, with thanks.

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Harv

If Jeff has made that red as hard as the one in his humpy ute, this will be interesting

Want to make another set of those ally door cards?

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Harv

Great to see this on the road

Any chance of bringing the wagon and/or the HAMBSTR down to DotD in a few weeks?

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Harv

Errol62 wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 12:41 pm I am not very happy with economy with the 390 Holley, which is slightly worse than the 350 previously on the motor. Consistent 19mpg over varying driving conditions compared with 21mpg previously.

Is the throttle response better with the smaller primaries?

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Harv

98 will help with pinging. Depending on who you buy it from, it can be more dense, and can be made from blending components that improve acceleration.

The effect of worn throttle bushings can be tuned out, within reason.

The use of round throttle shafts is more an issue. The clamped on arms used ...

Take a look at the charts at the bottom of the thread:

https://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewto ... 0&start=30

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Harv

Blacky wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:36 am- and Sam has done some very impressive bush mechanic work tying up his fuel line [emoji1787][emoji1787]

The FB/EK fuel lines are supposed to be earthed, but that is the first time I have seen it done that way

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Harv

only a half hour drive from our home at Willunga. So I am really looking forward to showing off the place....so you may want go start looking at accomodation sooner rather than later.


Why can I picture a collection of interstate caravans, tents and swags on your front lawn, all circled around ...

I have Powerglide automatic transmission parts removed from a 6-cylinder HK Holden. I suspect these are identical to the V8 parts, but am no Powerglide expert. I have the output shaft, speedo drive gear, planet carrier, reverse clutch assembly, extension housing and convertor.

Parts are in good ...

The vehicle looks good Clay. Hope all your Chinese meals are succulent, as they should be .

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Harv

That's a fancy bottle-o protective screen. The last time we went through Wilcannia (about 28 years ago, in a VK Calais and van) the screens were plain concrete reo mesh.

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Harv