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This is a rare accessory to find today.
It is a AMPS gauge with oil and Temp warning light included. Bought out by Wilsonia. This fit's straight into the fx-fj holden dash.
All bonnet fluts are getting hard to find today.The 3 different ones you see above were made for the FX and FJ Holdens.The top one is a copy of the FJ Holden door handle scratch plates. The second ones are called half moon fluts and the bottom ones are called tear drop fluts which are the ones fitted to my FJ ute .The ones below are different again ,have seen them fitted to FX and Fj Bonnets as well but not shore of there type names.
Bonnet mascot bought out by Nasco. Known as 2 different names, the Commet and the Bullet. Not shore which is the correct name? Lion Bonnet Mascot made by Syco.On the underside of main casting is written 'R H Lawrenson Diecasting Ltd, reg no 29914' .I have been informed by a Holden specialises, that the Lion Bonnet Mascot that has the reg no 29914 ,only 400 were made under contract to GMH .
Here I have 2 different Kangaroo Mascots. I have since found out from an old friend that has owned his FJ Ute since knew that the Kangaroo Mascot on the left is not the original for the FJ Holden bonnet. The one on the Right was made for the FJ Holden bonnet .Nasco brought it out in the late 40's.
Six chrome Trimlinks from around 1955 ,made by CPC in Australia.These links where fitted to the sides of FJ Holden's and other vehicles.They are designed to clip in to each other giving a longer chrome strip if required or just fit a single trimlink.These links are retained by a screw at either end of the trimlink.Once the screw is removed, the end slides out and another trimlink can be slipped in. Very rare 50's accessory.
We have here two different FJ Holden maintance manuals.One on the left is a very rare issue.The right is a well known manual.
Above are a few different Holden Master Parts Cataolgue books bought out by NASCO covering the 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, EK , FB and EJ (1948-1963) Holdens.
Sales literature brochure introducing the new Holden, "THE FJ".This brochure was released at dealerships prior to or upon the announcment of the FJ Holden, the second Holden made.
When a FJ Holden was purchased knew from a GMH Dealer,this card was hung of the light switch. It informs you how to run your motor in for the first 1000 miles and how to regulary maintenance your new vehicle.
Above is the panphlet from the 50's for people to find out more about the FJ Holden utility.
Above is a panphlet that was delivered to mail boxs in the 50's,informing people of the knew FJ Holden out.
Above is a Nasco Accessory panphlet.These are the accessories that where made to fit the FJ Holdens.Again from the 50's.
1952 HOLDEN ADVERTISING SHEET based on the 48-215 (FX) Ute and the Sedan. Been told these were given to GMH dealers around the country side of Australia to help advertise the all new Aussie car. Fully unfolded it measures 15in wide and 20in tall.
The first HOLDEN COUPE UTILITY Sales Brochure being on the 48-215 (FX) bought out in 1952. This was a brochure for the public to know more about the grate Aussie UTE. It folds out 27.5" wide and 18.5" tall.
FJ Holden Brochure for the Standed, Business and Special Sedan.
You would recieve these cards in the post from the GMH dealer as a reminder to having your new Holden Serviced. They were only printed on one side and messured 14 x 8cm.
This manual was used by GMH Holden salesmen as a selling tool being a 40 page brochure.
Very rare "1955 FJ Holden Special" Sales Brochure. It is a small brochure measuring 13.5 x 10.5 cm with only 16 pages. It was printed in Australia. Form No. 45M-8/54-E-P.
1954 FJ HOLDEN Car Sales Catalougue being for the Utes & Panel Vans only (size 10.25inchs wid x 8.25inchs high).
1954 FJ HOLDEN Car Sales Catalougue being for the Sedans only
(size 10.25inchs wid x 8.25inchs high).
Panphlet from 1951 addvertising the first Holden Coupe Utility being the 48-215 (Known today as the FX).
Australia's Own Car "The 48-215". This booklet advertised to the public all about the new car that was being manufactured in Australia for Australian Roads and what accessories were available for it.
This original 30 page booklet is about GMH Holden in Australia.(measuring 152 mm x 229 mm) People got this booklet only on the 1956 factory tour .Illustrated in black and white, which shows Fishermen's Bend factory, the design process, GMH's foundry, various aspects of the grey engine and cars being manufactured from the era of the FJ Holden.
1949 HOLDEN OWNERS Tell their Story Brochure.(4 inch wide x 10 inch high)16 pages of compelling reading about everyone who has offered their testimony has done so through the year of 1949.
General Motors Holden Story about the first 12 years of Holden. 19 pages with some photos. Never seen this book before quite rare I would say !!!
Holden Mechanics Guide - Revised Edition of 1956 being for the FJ and FE Holden measuring 20cm x 13cm .
GMH Holden Owner's Ballot Booklet.Unused customer survey booklet for the FJ Holden Car. Booklet measures 6 1/4 inches x 3 3/8 inches.
"Holden's Plant Inspection Pass." This is an original pass for a tour of a General Motors Holden factory. This does not identify which plant it was used at, but is from a tour in 1956. Circular peach coloured light card, has a diameter of 76 mm and is Dated 27th Aug 1956. Construction of the GMH Holden factory at Fisherman's Bend near Melbourne.Taken in June -July 1936. NASCO Selfeed Battery Filler Kit. These items screwed into the old tar topped batteries and kept your battery water at the correct level. Nasco Holden Clutch Slave Cylinder Repair Kit.PART NO. 7406164. 2 1/4 pt NASCO oil tin with gold finish.
On the right is a after market gauge face plate.This was usually ribbited onto the 48-215 Holden gauge face plate. The pattern on this is the match of the patten that was on the door scratch plates for the 48-215 (witch is on the left). Rare item to find today.
NASCO front suspension and shock absorber fluid one gallon tin. The FJ Holden was not fitted with a lockable fuel cap. Nasco bought this type out to fit. Part # 7420483.
Nasco Electric 6 Volt Wiper Motor Part # M11570 .The FX-FJ Holden was factory fitted with vacuum wipers ,which meant when you drove fast the wipers would go slow and when you drove slow the wipers went fast.This disturbed a lot of people, so this item above fixed the job. This set of Nasco FJ Holden inner door pull handles were not very commin, as when you closed the door they would chip the paint from them hanging in the inner door.
Old Bitumen Battery made by TARZAN sold by NASCO.This was the type of battery FJ Holdens ran with of the production line.
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