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Hi batgirl.

I can highly recommend Shannons.

I've been with them for years, never any arguments about the value of old cars. Sometimes they my want to actually see the car, but I think because they specialise in older cars & most of the guys that work there are car nuts, they are worth a try.

Dr ...

Hi Guys.

That's an HQ alternator .

It will need an external regulator.

Follow the wiring in an HQ workshop manual or see an auto electrician, or get a later model one & follow my wiring.

I forgot to mention this earlier, but there are 2 common brands of alternator used on Holdens, use the Bosch ...

Hi newby.

The wiring is even simpler, if you're using a modern alternator with an built-in regulator. These were fitted to all Holdens HJ & later.

Unwrap the harness between the old reg & gen & follow this.

The only 3 wires that matter are:-

1. The thin brown wire that goes inside to the dash ...

Hi Guys.

There are several comments to make here.

1. The cork that was used in the 50s & 60s is different stuff to today's modern neoprene/cork compound.

2. GM-H didn't use sealer at the factory but they always leaked a bit anyway.

3. If you don't want it to leak (who does !) use a modern ...

Hi Guys.

The insert number, as has been mentioned, is the paint number for the insert or 'flash' on FC & FB Specials.

AFAIK it isn't used on other model series.

The side flash kits, like the 'Tilley' or 'Canopy Industries' accessories are just that, accessories, & as such were not fitted at the ...

Hi earlyholdenfan.

I think the 1st character is a G, which stands for the month of July.

If I read it correctly, the date code is July 27th 1961.

The B216602 engine number is approx 40,000 units into EK production.

Hope this helps.

Dr Terry.

Hi Guys.

Just to add to what Matt has said. To keep it simple, I'm mainly after FB to HR numbers because the 48 to FC stuff is pretty well documented.

The format that he has given by example is perfect to work from.

You don't have to make your numbers public on the forum, you can send me a pm ...

Hi Stewart.

You can ring me at work 8.00 am til 5.00 pm 5 days on 9644-2888.

Dr Terry

Hi J.

Check out the pm I sent you.

Dr Terry.

Hi Guys.

Unfortunately, when the old Holden front drum brakes get hot, they warp. This is worse if they are driven hard, & it's why disc brakes are far superior.

I'm not suggesting just to go out, spend up big & convert to disc brakes, I love all Holdens in the original & untouched form.

Firstly ...

Hi Guys.

I know this was posted a few months ago. but I only just found you guys.

rosco is basically correct, everything on the list with the exception of the air cleaner is 'Holden Engine Grey'. The air cleaner is a mid gloss black. You might see them in a flat black, but this is either old paint ...

Hi Guys.

I know this was asked a couple of months ago, but I only just found you guys.

To answer the spring question. Sedans had 4 leaves, wagons had 5 leaves & commercials both had 6 leaves.

Dr Terry.

Hi Guys.

I'm building up a database for these trim combination numbers. It's only about 50% complete at present.

The first part of the number relates to the exterior colour(s) & the second part to the interior.

If you post (or pm) all the numbers off your body plate I can decipher them for you ...

Hi Devilrod.

Yes, you can make an EK column work.

The bits you need are the inhibitor switch & shift gate off an HD/HR Powerglide. The inhibitor switch is so you can start it in park & neutral & have reverse lights on in reverse. The shift gate bolts to the column tube, just above the steering box ...

Hi Burnsy..

You are making life very difficult for yourself, with the twin SU plan.

I would find a twin (or triple) Bendix-Stromberg set-up & you will find the auto linkage will only need minor mods to work.

Dr Terry.