General Information

1. How to identify an FE or FC from its ID plate.
2. Decode your own FE or FC's ID plate
3. GMH Paint Codes for FE & FC
4. GMH Paint Numbers for FE & FC
5. GMH Trim Numbers for FE
6. GMH Trim Numbers for FC
7. How to identify the different paint schemes on an FC
8. How to estimate the manufacture date of an FE or FC from it's original Engine No.
9. Original Nasco Accessories available for FE & FC Holden
10. What did this colour look like? Try out the FE & FC Paint Tools to check out the original colours available, or for some inspiration for your project!

Technical Articles

1. How to fit outer sills to an FE or FC Holden
2. How to fit an HR Front End to an FE or FC Holden
3. Understanding Fuels: Should I Use LRP or ULP?
4. How to recalibrate your speedometer*
5. "Supercharge!", by Eldred Norman - the complete "bible" on supercharging.**

* Thanks to our friends at the South Sydney Early Holden Car Club for this article.
** Thanks to NSW Club Member Tony (IhadaV8) for obtaining the book and supplying it to us in soft-copy.
*** Site managed by Tas and Vic Club member Rob (4hammers)

Technical Data

• Torque Settings
• Wiring Diagram for FE (and FC to September 1959, i.e. those with flashing brake lights. Late FCs had integrated blinker/reversing lights, and this FB-2106 wiring diagram may be useful for understanding the different blinker wiring)
• Specifications - includes
  • Brakes
  • Carburettor
  • Cooling System
  • Clutch
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Front Suspension
  • Fuel & Exhaust System
  • Fuel & Vacuum Pump
  • Lubrication Specification
  • Rear Axle
  • Rear Springs
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Steering Gear
  • Transmission
  • Universal Joints & Propellor Shaft
  • Wheels & Tyres