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I got it out of Newcastle a few months ago,since I've had it I've redone the front and rear suspension,brakes and lowered it (it sat too high). Changed the grey for a fresh rebuilt one and went with new rims/tyres that would sit in under the guards. I guess like all of us here when we get a new pro...

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Oldnblue wrote:Hey Jimmy
Had a chance to check out the XP hubcaps when I got home this evening. They don't fit on my EK...the caps are larger than the Holden 13s and subsequently sit quite loosely on the lugs. They would need to be modified to fit - could be done but can't imagine it being worth it, considering they are so noticeably &*#@ (most people into these era cars will know).
Basically, you could make 'em fit if you really wanted but it would take some work.
Cheers, Scott

If the early falcon caps are larger it may only take a few spots of weld on each hubcap lug to build them up,then just pop your early falcon caps on.Ive done it that way before.

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FB MAD wrote:Good idea there with under floor and spare wheel storage space .

Yep,great for storage while we are trippin around & still have a mattress in the back for those 2 day swap meets.

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wot179 wrote:Looking good.Quick progress,too.

Quick now when its the new toy,when it gets to body & paint it will slow,its not my favorite thing to do on a build.Oh well i'll just keep pluggin away on her.I might have to go see Paul about the filler panel's for the side window openings.

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ratbox wrote:wish i hadn't been so lazy and went up and got it
same as i should just bite the bullet and use money i don't have and buy the utes down the road for the buy now price

Yeh i ummmmed & arrrred about it,but it was worth the road trip.

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apart from some rough looking welds the van doesn't look too bad so far? what's your plans Welds aren't mine but they have been there a long time,no cracks as yet so ill leave it as is. As for plans,Im going to make it a neat streeter,clean up the engine bay & engine put on some finned alloy bi...

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I'd have to push my van too at this stage,I hope to have it there for next years run.

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sweet ride man,great job

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I think HD/HR rims are the 1st of the spot welded centres to clear the disc callipers,as the rivots on the earlier rims hit the callipers.

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i have one i think it's a hurst, not sure if i want to sell it but i could be tempted, if you want you can PM me an offer and i'll let you know if i want to sell it, it is missing the reverse linkage don't think it would be hard to make something up yeh cool thanks i'll ask my bro how much he want ...

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GOT SOME TASMAN'S FOR HER NOW

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wanted-ek horn ring if it has slight pitting thats ok

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