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- Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:13 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Rosko said when he gave us the stripper disc these exact words: "Keep it on slow, Don't stay in one spot and don't let it get hot" We have followed those instructions exactly. Don't worry. and speaking of Surface Rust. the amount that's been behind this paint.... and the bog... holy shit. ...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:12 am
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
wow just realised you guys are in Finley. I just bought an FB from there :| Had you seen the black one on the edge of town? Tim No, i haven't, but i have seen a Brown with White Roof EK in town. (Got a pic of it) http://files.potholestudios.com/alli/random/ek1.jpg (Sorry for crap photo, was driving...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:44 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Done a lot of driving this weekend. Hired a trailer and borrowed a commodore and picked up the FJ from Talbot and dropped it off in Allison's Mothers shed (Where the FB Was) - I wish i had filmed her mothers reaction to seeing it again, there was a lot less tears than i expected, and a LOT more happ...
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:40 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
cleaned all that out today, got some sheet metal, and silicone, hopefully it will hold till we get a new... Sounds like the guy that repaired the sills in your ute :lol: :lol: :lol: Good point, the difference is mine is a temp fix, with a New gutter going in next week. His fiberglass-over-rust patc...
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:21 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
aye, i knew there was stuff to do to it, already had to get a light switch changed, and such, but this was a case of the previous owner putting up that gutter mesh, then assuming they never had to clean or inspect the gutters ever again. the gutter with the hole in it was about 1/4 filled the rest o...
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:23 am
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
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Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Plan now gets a new addition to it, Fix guttering over the extension on the house, as Rain inside the house is never a good thing. Buggered if i know how the Builders Inspection missed a fist size hole in a rusty section of gutter that allows water to leak into the roof space - then into the lounge ...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:10 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
- Views: 27763
Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Congrats on the house guys, it really is the best feeling having your own home :D Looking forward to seeing more updates on the ute once you get settled! Yeah, it will take a while to get in and get settled, tomorrow i have to take a trailer to shepp and pick up my Daihatsu parts car (For parts for...
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:13 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
- Views: 27763
Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Got the keys to the new place today! WooooOOOoooo!
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And if you want to know why i said the Americans call Caravan's "trailers" it's because i have a lot of American friends.
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And if you want to know why i said the Americans call Caravan's "trailers" it's because i have a lot of American friends.
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:46 pm
- Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
- Topic: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Re: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
was driving through shepp on the weekend, and turns out the meet was on. not a single FJ, FX, or FB EK was there. lots of Corvettes and Mustangs, as well as some HR's.
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:06 am
- Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
- Topic: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Re: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
I was being sarcastic mate I have known the Crupis for 20 years :wink: Ah, shit, now i feel like a moron :-P That's the problem with the net, because i cant Hear the tones in other peoples voices, sarcasm is lost on me. my bad. Either way The Crupi's are good people, Great Neighbors. I just hope th...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:19 pm
- Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
- Topic: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Re: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
Those guys in that green EK look dodgey :lol: :lol: :lol: That's Sam Crupi and his Wife (They live across the road from my old place in Shepparton) We got some great tips from him, and quite a lot of help on a few things when the ute was in Shepp. Heres a pic with them looking at the ute and talkin...
- Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
- Topic: Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Cars and Coffee - Shepparton. - Every Second Saturday -
http://files.potholestudios.com/Candclogo.jpg www.carsandcoffee.com.au About Us Cars and Coffee is for auto enthusiasts who want to share their cars with each other in an environment where they can be comfortable enough to ask questions of other owner's over a coffee, and experience the joys of the...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:22 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
- Views: 27763
Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
The odd FB/EK will pop out of third gear at times (Don't quote me on this though, as it might not be who I think it is) I think it was Sam Crupi (my Neighbour in Shepparton, who has a Green EK Sedan and a Pink EK Wagon) that once told me a story about driving back from Queensland (maybe Queensland)...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:52 am
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
- Views: 27763
Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
Common problem with 5 speed Toyota's as well. We had a Corolla and a Rav4 that used to pop out of 5th everywhere I post about it, there's always tonnes of people that have had the issue, in all sorts of cars. One of the main gearbox place's in Shepparton said "I've never heard of any such thin...
- Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:11 pm
- Forum: My FB EK
- Topic: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
- Replies: 250
- Views: 27763
Re: mine & dazzajay's FB ute
just making friendly conversation.