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Finished job, holding (from memory) a 165 x 13” tyre.
Stephen

When I bought my Ute years ago it never had the spare wheel clamp. Having the rare factory high performance grey motor there is the real risk of the spare wheel flying out the back when taking off from the lights :lol:

Have a spare sedan wheel clamp which I had considered trying to modify but ...

Ouch . Sounds like it was a bit hit to the floor. Best take it easy so you can get back on the road. Gather your off work for a bit too.

EK283 wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:38 pm What size is the exhaust Brett ?

Come to Sydney, that will cure your traffic anxiety anywhere else !

Greg

Was going to ask the same, have you increased exhaust diameter Brett?

Gaz
Hope you get back on the road soon and at full speed.

Yes Greg, you can get vaccinated against shingles.

Stephen

Good work Scott, you gotta love refurbished chrome pieces.

When I did my quarter windows (using Rare Spares seals) I also had a gap at the top, between window & seal. I ended up placing a small washer between frame and metal bracket to close the gap. They seal pretty good now.

Regards
Stephen

That was a great road trip with good economy to boot

Hello

From the picture the main battery cables appear to be affected. The wiring to the passenger headlight & parker/ indicator light looks sound?

From what I can see you just need new earth cable & positive cable to starter motor in addition to three generator cables, assuming you are still ...

Nice work. I recall you had oil pressure issues when you left home with the light being on at idle. How did priming the oil pump all these miles later resolve the issue? So much to learn about these cars / engines on this forum. Thanks

Regards
Stephen

See you guys in sunny Victor Harbour next year …… whooo hoooo

only a half hour drive from our home at Willunga. So I am really looking forward to showing off the place....so you may want go start looking at accomodation sooner rather than later.


Why can I picture a collection of interstate caravans, tents and swags on your front lawn, all circled around ...

Look forward to the 2027 Nats in S.A

Errol62 wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2026 2:29 pm You won’t have to wait next year Stephen. Someone started a rumour it’s at Streaky though. Bit of a hike?


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

So where are the 2027 Nats to be held? I thought it was announced on Sat night?

Finally an update ……… Maybe pass the job over to Mrs Blacky!

Are we there yet??????