ABANDONED FJ HOLDEN rescued & restored after 42 years off the road
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- We found this vintage 1953 FJ HOLDEN in inner city Melbourne on a trailer and had to rescue it and restore it, the car was completely rust free besides a few pin holes in the sill and sat depressed in a shed since 1977 including original 1956 interior, original patina that we polished up (most was red stain not undercoat) original reg plate, metallic paint with a two tone teal, and a cranky sounding grey sets this car up to be a true survivor.
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Common questions
WHAT IS MCRCV??
Originally formed in 1946, the Motorcycle Racing Club of Victoria (MCRCV) now has around 400 members making it one of the largest motorcycle clubs in Victoria. Whilst the club has a large membership it still prides itself on being a very family friendly club welcoming all those who share our passion for two wheeled motorsport.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
As the name suggests, the primary focus of the MCRCV is motorcycle competition with a focus on the Off Road disciplines of Enduro, Cross Countries, Sprints and Natural Terrain motocross. Over the years the MCRCV has, and continues to produce riders that have won numerous State and National Championships. As well as racing the club holds trail rides, monthly general and social meetings at our clubrooms as well as various other social events throughout the year culminating at the end of each year with our annual Presentation Night.
THERE EVENTS
Each year the MCRCV holds its own multi-round Club Championship Series. The club has also periodically conducted rounds of the Victorian and Australian Off Road Championships. We schedule our club events to not clash with other major Championship series such as the Victorian Off Road and Australian Off Road Championships, Hattah and Finke etc.
Don’t think all the fun is saved just for the grown-ups, our junior members also compete at all these events as well. It’s quite common to have multiple members from the same family all competing in different classes at our events further enhancing the relaxed family atmosphere the MCRCV prides itself on.
We have a class to suit everyone from the younger primary school aged children through to our 45 years and over class, as well as dedicated competition classes for females. We have riders varying in ability ranging from the serious A Grade/Expert level rider through to the casual trail rider who just wants to get out there and have a ride.
We also hold the hugely popular non competitive Stockmans Rally at Big River State Forest each year catering for trail riders wanting to participate in an organised event and enjoy the experience with several hundred others as well. This event in particular has enabled the MCRCV to donate tens of thousands of dollars to our chosen charity of Ronald McDonald House Monash. The club also conducts an annual Come and Try Day for juniors that might be looking to become involved in the sport and training days for junior riders wishing to get into competition riding.
mcrcv website/www.mcrcv.com.au/
If you liked what u read I recommend you sign up and give it a crack there are also come and try days at the start of the year if your unsure make sure to keep active on there Facebook page for info
What is garner restorations?
Garner restorations is a diverse company using modern day and old school techniques to take ideas and dreams and turn them into a reality.
Do you have sponsors??
Yes, I’m am supported from trumx amateur support program supplying gear and also garner restorations for everything bike related.
How did u get your school involved with motorbike racing??
I’m not sure it was something that popped up and that one of the teachers were passionate about and there was a massive response and so far they have being doing for about 3 years but the event has being going for about 5 or 6 years our school was just a bit fashionably late to the party.
What’s the bike you ride?
2017 kx250f
What camera gear do you use?
GoPro hero 4 session
iPhone 5se
iPhone 6s
Zhiyum gimble
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My man living the dream
Straight 🔥 as always boys
Bloody BRILLIANT!!!!
Paul Taylor thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Hey guys, how do i contact the owner of this car? my father seems to think this is his old car and i would love to run some things by them that will confirm or deny it is
Brad Smith we are the owners of the car, if you would like to ask some questions you can here or I’ll message you through UA-cam
@@Matt_T_Garner nice. Was the old plate NSW plate BEX or DEX that came with the car?
Brad Smith no sorry there was no plates on it and it’s a vic car, I’m not sure we’re it went after that but if you have any old reg or engine number then we could confirm it
@@Matt_T_Garner oh ok, when you said it had the original reg plate i figured i would ask. He did mention the RAC sticker prior to watching the whole video but that could be replicated by anyone i guess.
The only real distinguishing feature may be a repair to the way the back of the front seat locks in. Dad said something about him having an accident and his sister breaking the back of the seat during the impact. He put a rod or something somewhere to enable the seat to be locked back in.
Are you looking to keep or sell the car? figured i would also ask that in case you plan on selling. I am sure dad would make the trip just in case it is his old car
Brad Smith the car is for sale! But for us can you ask your dad if the glove box had a dealer tag and we’re it was sold from?