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Post by humpty2 on Mar 3, 2014 18:23:46 GMT 10
Can the experts help here.....
To day I was told the PCD on FJ wheels is the same as 13" Holden wheels (FC EH etc)
Is this so?..................It would make my life very much easier if it is!
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Post by JBJ on Mar 3, 2014 18:32:23 GMT 10
Hi Humpty,
In a word NO.
Nothing even vaguely similar.
JBJ
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 3, 2014 18:36:11 GMT 10
Thats what I thought JBJ.......The bloke 'appeared' to know what he was talking about.
Looks like I will have to get some new drums with the right PCD. (electric braked)
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Post by JBJ on Mar 3, 2014 18:37:11 GMT 10
Hi Humpty,
In a word NO.
Nothing even vaguely similar.
JBJ
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 4, 2014 17:47:56 GMT 10
I think the guy wasn't paying attention and is referring to HX & HJ..........not FX (49/215) & FJ
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Post by JBJ on Mar 4, 2014 18:14:24 GMT 10
Hi Humpty
''FX -FJ were the first pattern, with 15" rims
FE to HR were second pattern, with 13" rims. Quite a few differences between individual model wheels.
HK to HG had same bolt pattern, but 14" wheels
HQ to HZ had chev bolt pattern, different again. Same bolt pattern as Jag I think
Torana/Commodore I have no idea, or interest. But early Torana have same pattern as FE to HR I think
JBJ
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 4, 2014 19:31:50 GMT 10
Kaybee gives all the info you want re FJ wheels etc from Page 1 of here.
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 15, 2014 18:38:08 GMT 10
simple question...........what is the PCD of a Holden FJ rim?
Haven't got the rims yet, but want to order the drums for the electric brake system.
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Post by cobber on Mar 16, 2014 8:31:07 GMT 10
G'day humpty 
The closest I can get to a sensible number is.... PCD = 6.5 inches ...... or 166.7176 mm.
The distance between two adjacent studs is 98mm (centre to centre )
But don't forget.......... I'm the bloke who thought FX and FJ wheels were interchangeable  
Cobber.
PS. Did a google.... This site says the PCD is 6.375 inches.
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 16, 2014 9:13:38 GMT 10
I would think that FX & FJ wheels are interchangeable providing you used the correct wheel nuts. 7/8" for early series 48-53 & 3/4" for FJ.
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 16, 2014 18:52:30 GMT 10
Thanks Cobber & DC3TD.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2014 5:27:51 GMT 10
Hi Humpty2 Just to add some confusion to the FX/FJ wheels topic. From memory... the FE ( 1956) wheel bearings where a mix of FJ and the FE .FJ inner diameter with FE outer diameter to suit 13" hubs. Which Probably meant that Holden where still running FJ stub axles. This meant that the FJ boys could shuffle the bearings onto their FJs and run the hubs with the FE ( 108mm PCD) pattern...... 13" wheels... Never heard of anyone fiddling and running 15" FJ Hubs / wheels on FE ....... but in theory it would be possible. You would need to sit down with a Holden parts book and sort through the bearing numbers... or have a yarn with someone that is as old as you or me i in a auto parts shop. I am sure someone......  .. will correct me .. or at least clarify this if I am wrong  ?? Reddo |
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Post by kaybee on Mar 20, 2014 7:17:24 GMT 10
....hi reddo,I tried to answer you but once again this crappy site lost the post when I previewed it....note to administrators.....this "new"format is irritating in the extreme and must have some bearing upon the lack of activity here. I've lost enthusiasm for posting as a result ,I'm sure I'm not the only one.....
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Post by JBJ on Mar 20, 2014 8:52:23 GMT 10
Hi Kaybee,
I thought it was something I was doing wrong when I keep losing my postings at that stage.
Like you, I have pretty well given up posting any more.
I will continue to try, but whenever it drops out I just accept that what I meant to put on here really wasnt worth worrying about, & that is not good. If we dont have our contributors posting answers, there will be a continuing decline in the genuine interest in the forum.
JBJ
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2014 9:00:08 GMT 10
Hi Guys
Yup .. I agree..
I think the only way to avoid what is happening is to ..
Firstly hit"Reply".. ( obviously). Then.... before you start typing select"Preview" bottom left of screen.
There ya can muck about with font size etc... and I don't think things will disappear while you are in the preview mode.
When finished just hit"create post" bottom right of screen.
Just another step to do but should ensure ya don't lose anything.
Just a bit more crap technology that we didn't need before , cluttering up our lives now.
Reddo
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 20, 2014 19:56:38 GMT 10
Gunna pull the hubs and bearings out tomorrow....then I will know what the bearings are off.
I suspect them to be all holden as the current set up is a Wesco 10" electric brakes with 13" holden wheels.
Aim is to replace the brake and hubs with Alko electric brakes .....using the existing axle.
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Post by Franklin1 on Mar 20, 2014 21:11:44 GMT 10
If you're having trouble losing posts when Previewed, do as reddo suggests and change your "default posting editor". Log in - click 'Profile' at top of screen - click [Edit Profile] box over on right hand side top - click 'Settings' tab up near top left - Go halfway down the settings page to heading 'Posting Default' and change the dot to 'Preview'. Click [Save Account Settings] box at bottom.
cheers,
Al.
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Post by cobber on Mar 21, 2014 7:03:00 GMT 10
And while you're in the 'edit profile' space click the 'yes' box alongside the 'enable drafts' box.... that enables the system to recover a post even after you've 'lost' it..... sometimes Cobber. |
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Post by aquamum on Mar 28, 2014 13:26:57 GMT 10
I have FX or FJ wheels on my Gypsy is you need some photos or measurements. and I always copy the text of my posts to MS word - before I preview, that way I can copy and paste it back in if I lose it  |
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 28, 2014 19:17:07 GMT 10
thanks for that Aquamum......I now have the wheels with some new tyres....just waiting on the new brake drums
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Post by burnsy on May 13, 2014 19:39:03 GMT 10
Probably not correct thread but wanting to Know what hubcaps
to use on 13 inch hr wheels cant seem to find any deep enough to clear bearing cap ??
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Post by sutcac on May 13, 2014 19:41:13 GMT 10
HR hubcaps should go close.!!
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Post by burnsy on May 13, 2014 20:16:10 GMT 10
yeah they should but the bearing cap stops the hubcap from clipping on. they went on the old fatty rims that i took off because of lack of clearance. these other rims are narrow and can get on and off the van without any drama.
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Post by sutcac on May 14, 2014 9:21:59 GMT 10
From 'Our Touring Past' website....hope this might help?
Well it has taken me a while to get around to it but with the help of some original factory photos I have tracked down the hubcaps that were supplied to new Sunliners
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The hubcaps that were supplied by Mid North Coast Plastics are actually Holden FB EK commercial hubcaps ,as they do not have the Holden Logo on them as the passanger vehicles did.
I came across this set at the Ballarat swap meet earlier this year for our Sunliner .
Cheers Sutcac
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Post by JBJ on May 14, 2014 9:25:35 GMT 10
Hi Burnsy,
I had a van a few years back that had hubs made by an aftermarket manufacturer. They were FJ pattern, but the hub stuck out further than Holden did, so FJ hubcaps wouldnt fit. I cut out the centre with a hole neatly fitting the hub, & painted the hub end silver.
I also think as you have the smaller Holden wheels, you should try the aftermarket hubcaps found a truck parts suppliers. They generally have several sizes of deep dish domed hubcaps, & one of these may be the right size to fit your Holden rim, & clear the hub end. I have fitted them to a car wheel in the past, but cant remember which wheel.
JBJ
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.. will correct me .. or at least clarify this if I am wrong 
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