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Member ID: fj_542002

Location: QLD, AU

Vehicle Info

1955 Holden Ute

Bought: Mar, 2000

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed0mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Chris’s Holden Ute
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fj_542002's 1955 Holden Ute 
For cool driving comfort, Nasco Ventees where fitted on the front edge of the cars quoter windows. The moulded plastic deflectors diverted cool air down around the floor.

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Nasco Dual Horns.One is High note the other Low note.The original FJ Holden horn was a very low note and quite hard to hear.

 

 

 

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Nasco accessory Rail.This was known as a Taxi Rail.It was to prevent the people in the back seat from pulling on the drivers seat when getting in and out of the car.

 

 

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Nasco Exhaust Extension Tip.Deflects exhaust gases away from rear bumper.

 

 

 

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Another Nasco Exhaust Extension Tip.This one has a small red reflector on tip.

 

 

 

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This a one was known as the "Rocket" Fantail Exhaust Extension.

 

 

 

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This is another Exhaust Extension Tip.There were many different companies that made accessory product's for the FJ Holdens.This one I'm not to shore on who made them ?

 

 

 

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Customer service card.

 

  

 

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Owners Service Policy.The owner would recieve one when purchasing a brand knew FJ Holden.

 

 

 

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Nasco Insect Screen. This screen slides down between the radiator and sub frame. This prevents the radiator from clogging up with insects. Very rare to find today.

 

 

 

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This empty 1950s Nasco Holden Salesman's Reference folder would have been used by a dealership to show customers all the nasco accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2 FJ GMH SERVICE COUPONS,1000 and 2000 miles. These were filled out when your FJ was service at that milage by GMH. This pair are from a 1956 Holden Business Sedan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Certificate of Registration in 17 May 1954 for a FJ Holden (AOF-426). The certificate is a piece of paper that includes the details of the owner, details of the vehicle and cost of registration (13 pound). On the back of the certificate is the notification of a sale of the vehicle or the changing of the ownership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Receipt of purchase for a FJ Holden Special. The date on the receipt is the 18th of May, 1954. The receipt is a hand written document from W.H. Lober & Co. Pty Ltd, whose showroom was on George Street, Sydney. On the receipt is also a sticker (orange) indicating stamp duty had been paid on the 18/5/54. The price for the vehicle was Pounds 1074:16:10

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nasco Steering Lock. This is fitted to the steering shaft of the FJ Holdens.

 

 

 

 

 

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Nasco Lighter. The FJ Holden Special was manufactored with the Nasco lighter. It was placed on the dash above the glove box till mid 1954. Then the factory place them on the dash above the ash tray for much easier reach for the driver. It was a accessory from Nasco for every other FJ Holden model.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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These where used in the 50's mostly at the drive-ins. It's called a Auto Snak Bar with the "Unique cam mechanism" to secure firmly on the car door, either outside or inside. Made by Wibroc Engineering.

 

 

 

 

 

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1960s - 70's Nasco number plate frames. The one with HOLDEN on it was normally fitted to the back # plate.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sta-Put Folding Steering lock.The hook goes under the brake or clutch pedal then padlocks to your steering wheel .28"inch long .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  Above we have a FRAM oil filter kit to fit to a Holden grey motor.This one has all original stickers still attached ,which is quite rare today.Allso has the original NASCO Oil filter inside the cylinder (bottom right picture).

 

 

 

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FX-FJ Holden rear door window screens made of steel mesh were designed to fit into the window aperture when the glass is about half way down.The screens were made to fit over the top edge of the glass and into the bailly channel, when the glass is all the way down, then the glass is wound back up and the screen moves up with it.Was designed for fresh air in your Holden, and could also be a benefit on a hot summers day if you wanted to sit in your car eating your lunch with NO Flies!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1950's G.M.H Holden Spartan colour ID Chips.Hand sample bought out by Nasco.This one has 23 different colours in total. Dates range from 1955 - 1958. Most Chips have 'SPARTAN', 'G.M.H.' , the year and the colour name on the front. Size being 10cms x 5cms. Some of the colours are: Skyline Blue 1958, Cape Ivory 1958, Pandour Red 1955, Biscay Green 1956 ect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Holden Inlet Valve container which was "Distributed By Nasco" Part # 7408420. Stands 15cm tall.

 

 

 

 

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Holden Grey Motor "Engine Valve Rocker Assembly Lifting Clamp Tool".

 

 

 

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GMH Nasco Wiper Blades part No 561268.

 

 

 

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Nasco Radiator Rust Preventative 6 ozs Bottle. Part # M6075.

 

 

 

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GMH Bar's Leak Jar.Part No:M32653.Distributed by National Automotive Service Company (NASCO).Quite rare still having the original yellow glazed on writing, front and back.It measures approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter.

 

 

 

 

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This is a Genuine Factory Mechanics tool for aligning front wheels on early model Holdens like the FX - FJ. Brand is Servex. It corectly allows the front end to be adjusted on the car. You can adjust the front end yourself with this correct tool. No more prematurely scrubbed out tires. Or the hassle of taking the car to workshops that don't know anything about working on the early Holdens. A copy of the instructions on how to use this tool, as seen in the picture below.

 

 

 

 

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This old pamphlet measures 24 by 14cm showing a aftermarket HODLIT stabiliser for the FX - FJ Holden.

 

 

 

 

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Not shure who manufactured these gauge holders, but they where for the FX, FJ's. They where placed under the facia no either side of the steering column.

 

 

 

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Bottle of NASCO cooling system cleaning fluid. Part no. M 30139

 

 

 

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Nasco Holden Cleaner and Polish Bottle. Part no. M 31322

 

 

 

 

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Vintage Brown Leather Documents Pouch, once containing Holden FX related documents. This pouch is genuine leather and very soft and has 2 brass press studs. The pouch mearures 15" x 10" . The pouch is nicely embossed in gold - GMH.

 

 

 

 

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Original Facts Book featuring the New Holden Coupe Utility (48-215)bought out by GMH. Measures 4 x 5 inches with 76 pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GMH FJ Holden Special Elascofab Upholstery Brochure.Size being 24cm x 31cm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Original Holden dealers plate .When you bought a 48-215 or FJ Holden the dealer would commonly fitted it to the middle of the dash above where a radio could be fitted or to the glove box lid of the vechical.This one being from "State Motors Ltd. Adelaide-Phone W1851."It measures 33mm across and is made of tin.

  

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Vintage 24mm bronze GMH "SAFETY SUPERVISORY AWARD",
being with a plain back. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SpookyKidDesigns  

Posted by: SpookyKidDesigns

10/08/2009 05:04PM

Amazing restoration. The Ute's are definently something to cherish. Timeless looks.

EricShoHo  

Posted by: EricShoHo

10/08/2009 05:00PM

What a cool car...5*s from me!

S_Kartuzoff  

Posted by: S_Kartuzoff

06/12/2009 02:29AM

Good work, friends!!! Not decide on attained!!! We want to see a result!!! *6* stars are got by your masterpiece...

Monaco69  

Posted by: Monaco69

06/02/2009 02:20AM

That is one great looking little "truck". Nice chrome grill. First time I've heard of it. You've done a great job presenting it. 5*. Take a look at my 69 Monaco convertible when you get a minute. Please leave a comment & a rating. Laurence

timebandt  

Posted by: timebandt

03/21/2009 03:08AM

Top looking FJ 5***** and anyone who respects his Grandad and puts into words as you have gets my vote good luck with the ute

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Member ID: fj_542002

Location: QLD, AU