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by EK283
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Which Brake Caliper to use
Replies: 7
Views: 2394

Hey Mal, My front end is HR with Hz stubs discs and callipers. I have the alloy callipers and I have had to relieve a section on the cross member so the calliper does'nt hit on full wheel travel and full lock. The brakes are rear mounted as well. You can get fittings that offset the hoses eg 90 or 4...
by EK283
Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: My old EK runabout.......
Replies: 26
Views: 4014

Yes ,
The car is dead!
I have the rear right dog leg from this vehicle .It was at the wreckers in Rivo like ratbox said and was still purple in colour. From what I could see the cancer was pretty bad in the sills maybe not as good as everyone thought.

Regards Greg
by EK283
Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Jacko's Archive Pics - FB-215 Cameo Beige ... Pic Update
Replies: 33
Views: 3427

JEEEEEEZE! How can an obsession with cars lead to such drastic measures! :shock: After all if we as males owned every car in the world would'nt we be extremely happy and would'nt everybody around us be happy as well? Steve you have certainly given the theory of (the man with the most toys wins) a go...
by EK283
Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Headlight keeps blowing
Replies: 13
Views: 2677

ALL really good theories! The one that has been left out is the globes themselves. Todays quality just is just S*%#! It goes with almost everything from paint to points. :shock: :shock: :shock: You would think that narva was a good brand but they can be duds as well! Being a sparky I have witness to...
by EK283
Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: FB 215 ... For the crusher ..... or rebuild?
Replies: 64
Views: 8078

Mate !

You know you have a serious problem when your bumpers rust away! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Regards Greg
by EK283
Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: NZ EK Holden
Replies: 30
Views: 6074

:shock: :shock: :shock:

So the machine in the background is your Sunday Cruiser?


:D :D :D


Regards Greg
by EK283
Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:05 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: NoMAD's Kustom FB Sedan
Replies: 618
Views: 104419

Thanks Nomad & Ratbox,
I also know a guy who is employed by Rocket.
I just need to decide what length shifter I need.

Ratbox if I need assistance I will let you know,

Thanks Greg
by EK283
Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: NoMAD's Kustom FB Sedan
Replies: 618
Views: 104419

Mr Nomad,


Looking good!

Where did you get the shifter from?
Does it come with a rubber boot? Or does it need a consol?


Regards Greg
by EK283
Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:47 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Progress
Replies: 782
Views: 118437

Mal,

When you first went down this path I wasn't sure!

But I'll be damned it looks excellent! :shock:

I think the grill is what keeps it all together just a nice balance all round

Well done.

Regards Greg
by EK283
Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Chev EK
Replies: 1140
Views: 132049

Yes mate,
Actually very lucky in this department she lets me do what I want with the cars (you know I still remind her that shes wearing my car on her finger!) :lol:
Any way will update as soon as the car is in its new home and I get stuck into it again.

Regards Greg
by EK283
Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Chev EK
Replies: 1140
Views: 132049

Guys, No progress at the moment cause Im moving house (and you thought building a car was a hassle) :shock: Anyway I've uncovered an old photo that I just had to post. The FB ute was a standard and believe it or not at the time I didnt even know. I just thought they were like that for the farmers :w...
by EK283
Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Where the hell is Yamba N.S.W.???
Replies: 48
Views: 10802

Gents, 84 was the year I saw the light. Capricorn Coral with a white roof EK. Started stock then the hot grey, eventually a hot red. Several gearbox changes led me to the unbeatable aussie 4 speed :shock: . Lost count by this stage at how many diffs I disposed of at lights but I could beat most EHs ...
by EK283
Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: FB 215 ... For the crusher ..... or rebuild?
Replies: 64
Views: 8078

Mr Jackson,

A couple of guards doors and bootlid, and it may not be that bad!

Hows the rest of the body subframe etc?

Tell me the price son.

Regards Greg
by EK283
Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grey Motor Timing
Replies: 19
Views: 8861

Sigs, The easiest way I found to get a car running when you have no idea where the timing marks are as follows. 1/ Identify compression stroke via the valve rockers (both valves closed and pressure from the cylinder). I normally block the spark plug hole with my thumb and crank the engine till I fee...
by EK283
Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: forbes nationals pictures
Replies: 65
Views: 16835

What! You let your wife drive your car :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: I know that driving an FB/EK is pure pleasure but sometimes its not worth it. I dont really care how a car gets from A to B its about making the effort that counts for me. :wink: I am seriously going to make an effort to get to Y...