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by Fex
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Nominations for improved cooling head gaskets - fourth round
Replies: 52
Views: 3764

Re: Nominations for improved cooling head gaskets - fourth round

Out of interest Harv, what’s the rough price range for copper?
Cheers, Andrew
by Fex
Tue May 16, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Other cars of interest
Topic: It’s taken near on 40 years …..
Replies: 39
Views: 2323

Re: It’s taken near on 40 years …..

HMMM, $390 for the pair would be OK if they are in good nick, I have gotten hold of a passenger side one but wasn’t aware they were different between the two models? Will post a pic of it next time I am in the shed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I’ll message you some pics of the difference tomo...
by Fex
Tue May 16, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Other cars of interest
Topic: It’s taken near on 40 years …..
Replies: 39
Views: 2323

Re: It’s taken near on 40 years …..

Blacky, Not sure if you have you sourced quarter windows yet but for reference FX and FJ are different. FX are more pointy down the bottom corner. Let me know if you need a photo or two for reference. Not sure it matters that much but I’m pretty sure the rubbers are different. They can be a bit hard...
by Fex
Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Ol' Rusty - FB/EK Sedan
Replies: 608
Views: 31294

Re: Ol' Rusty - FB/EK Sedan

Decided as the access was there, to have a go at a bit of panel beating to see if I could improve the fit of the new lower quarter. So youtube videos watched, scant knowledge gained, and off I went with my new shrinking disk, slapping file, sanding block and permanent marker. Great work seeing your...
by Fex
Mon May 16, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Re: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba

Good thinking Blacky! I’ll definitely file that one away :thumbsup:
Cheers, Andrew
by Fex
Mon May 16, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Re: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba

Thanks Tim. I’ll try and get some more definitive info out of the bloke. It’s just the canvas canopy. I already have bow hoops. The canopy size is the same as the FX/J bed (at a rough guess without wandering over to the shed - 1.4m x 1.8m) with each side, front and rear about 900mm. Just not sure ho...
by Fex
Fri May 13, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: FB Standard Wagon
Replies: 1127
Views: 39260

Re: FB Standard Wagon

Drew, I’m not too familiar with milling machines so forgive the question. How do you true I up so you’re taking an even amount off across the piston? The amounts you’re talking are minuscule. And how do you take off, say 3 thou? Do you just dial it up? Cheers; Andrew Gday Fex, thanks for the questi...
by Fex
Fri May 13, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Re: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba

Thanks Clay, hoping so. Might depend whether they stop in and fill up with bits and pieces at Dudley’s.

Cheers, Andrew
by Fex
Thu May 12, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: FB Standard Wagon
Replies: 1127
Views: 39260

Re: FB Standard Wagon

Drew, I’m not too familiar with milling machines so forgive the question. How do you true I up so you’re taking an even amount off across the piston? The amounts you’re talking are minuscule. And how do you take off, say 3 thou? Do you just dial it up?

Cheers; Andrew
by Fex
Thu May 12, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Project 2.
Replies: 1438
Views: 54296

Re: Project 2.

Martin Dean Qld made the tank. How long ago did Marty make that one? I've had one of his tanks for about 10 years, and really happy with it. I gave his details to one of the FE/FC guys a few months back, though he reported that Marty was no longer making tanks. Not sure if that was just FE/FC tanks...
by Fex
Wed May 11, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Parts pick up - Nuriootpa to Toowoomba

Hi all Just checking to see if anyone from Qld going to the Nationals can bring a canvas canopy back for me? It’s not quite in Nuriootpa but about 8km away in Stockwell. The canopy is supposedly an original FX-FJ Army Ute canopy which will suit my original paint FX army Ute nicely. I haven’t seen ph...
by Fex
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Harv's meth monster project
Replies: 250
Views: 16638

Re: Harv's meth monster project

Virgin crank, crack tested and machined for the Eagle rods. Chamfered on the big-end lands to reduce the stress riser. Crank girdle. Ross balancer. If it cracks (and it might) it shouldn’t destroy the pricey top-end. Have one spare crank, six others that were either cracked or too far over to suit ...
by Fex
Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Red EK Seat Material
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: Red EK Seat Material

Thanks Blacky, Andrew you have done well to track down Rob's old stock it certainly didn't go to the dump then [emoji6] Is it $150 per metre for 5 metres? When you weigh it up itthen needs to be press welded they become very expensive seat inserts. Glad you scored then other material. Tim Sent from...
by Fex
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Red EK Seat Material
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Red EK Seat Material

I caught up with a motor trimmer late last week. He has a bunch of old vinyl from a retired upholsterer. I got a small piece of some original FJ commercial material and a roll of brown material that will be close enough for my FJ army Ute. There was also a roll of what I think is red EK seat materia...