Some interesting things to see on the way there and back.... Mt.Gambier was an excellent place for a nationals. Very scenic and a car friendly town
At Derrinallum in Western Vic, we stopped for fuel at Urquhart Motors. The manager came out and showed me a pic of brand new FC's being delivered there as it used to be a Holden dealership / service station.
Also, the old garage at Mortlake used to be a big service station, now closed. - Australia's Route 66 type attractions are there, you just have to keep an eye out
Paul K
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The show and shine & sign in area was in Valley lake beside the Blue lake, part of an old volcano.
A fantastic place for a show & shine. An old tower on the rim of the old volanco overlooks the area. The road to the tower is a narrow steep road that the curator drives up and does a 3 point turn on (without much room) . If this place was in the nanny-states like Vic or NSW, there would be barriers on each side and around the small car park at the top. Not here. Very steep drop down the sides and a bit of a tough walk to the tower.
The first car to drive up to the top was a 1910 Argyle which did a '50 point' turn to turn around. The curator of the tower was a retired gent was was the service manager for the Mt.Gambier Holden dealershop. He said he would pick up new FB's & EK's in Adelaide & drive them to Mt.Gambier & give them their pre delivery service.
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A fantastic place for a show & shine. An old tower on the rim of the old volanco overlooks the area. The road to the tower is a narrow steep road that the curator drives up and does a 3 point turn on (without much room) . If this place was in the nanny-states like Vic or NSW, there would be barriers on each side and around the small car park at the top. Not here. Very steep drop down the sides and a bit of a tough walk to the tower.
The first car to drive up to the top was a 1910 Argyle which did a '50 point' turn to turn around. The curator of the tower was a retired gent was was the service manager for the Mt.Gambier Holden dealershop. He said he would pick up new FB's & EK's in Adelaide & drive them to Mt.Gambier & give them their pre delivery service.
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- Great scenery, great cars. This EK was not in the show, but a lovely car just outside!
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The run to Port MacDonnell on Saturday was a hoot. 50+ Fb's & Ek's in a convoy.
Some locals turned out, including a 16 year old girl who owned this light blue & white EK sedan with that cool white & blue interior.
Dad managed to get her these 'devil' indicators. The badge on the car is interesting, from a long gone factory in North Melbourne - why it would be on the car, who knows?
I suggested she contact the local clubs or the SA FB EK club and get on the forum if she needs help with her car.
Every car there has an interesting story
Paul K
Some locals turned out, including a 16 year old girl who owned this light blue & white EK sedan with that cool white & blue interior.
Dad managed to get her these 'devil' indicators. The badge on the car is interesting, from a long gone factory in North Melbourne - why it would be on the car, who knows?
I suggested she contact the local clubs or the SA FB EK club and get on the forum if she needs help with her car.
Every car there has an interesting story
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- Hadn't seen these before, her dad says he got them on ebay
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- A great first car for a young gal
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That cameo and white Ek belongs to a forum member from Vic it is a nice one 
Where were you in '62???
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Tracy (My wife ) has a knack for taking interesting pics.
Here are some dealer stickers from the event
Paul K
Here are some dealer stickers from the event
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Hey Paul.. nice work, thanks for sharing...
WOW that pic of the car carrier is amazing... always wondered what they looked like back in the day. Do u mind if i use it in the next club newsletter ???
Sam
WOW that pic of the car carrier is amazing... always wondered what they looked like back in the day. Do u mind if i use it in the next club newsletter ???
Sam
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No sweat Sam.
Pairs -
You (just about) only see this happening at Nationals
Paul K
Pairs -
You (just about) only see this happening at Nationals
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- Mine and another Marine Blue EK. It did have a white roof once)
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This has come off a safe.... 
Wonder why it was put on a car.....
Wonder why it was put on a car.....
Wayne Chambers
President
FB EK Holden Car Club of N.S.W
President
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TimSunnyTim wrote:no its a body tag off a vintage car........
I thought that as well but with some digging I found this....
Kelly and company provided safes for railway stations.
Thought you might be interested in the Ad mate....
I think someone thought it was a cool plate and stuck it on the car...
Cheers
Wayne Chambers
President
FB EK Holden Car Club of N.S.W
President
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I couldn't agree moresamprinci wrote:Hey Paul.. nice work, thanks for sharing...
WOW that pic of the car carrier is amazing...
Sam
I never get sick of seeing pic's of other people's cars too. The more I see them, the more I love FK's.
Alan
Member No.1 of the FB EK Holden Car Club of WA (Woo-hoo sweet!)
Member No.1 of the FB EK Holden Car Club of WA (Woo-hoo
sweet!)
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Stumbled across those lenses here http://www.classicplastic.com.au/catego ... ategory=10 along with a few other bits...EKfanPaul2 wrote: Dad managed to get her these 'devil' indicators.
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Thanks for the Plastic link Cruz.
I have a tiny hole on a front indicator lens following the Wagga Wagga long weekend rally. I noticed blue FB on the rally got the whole lens smashed. T'was a great run & show with excellent weather but farm utes going the other way at maximum warp do throw up a few stones.
cheers
I have a tiny hole on a front indicator lens following the Wagga Wagga long weekend rally. I noticed blue FB on the rally got the whole lens smashed. T'was a great run & show with excellent weather but farm utes going the other way at maximum warp do throw up a few stones.
cheers