Dave’s EK supercharged v6

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That’s awesome- I don’t have the imagination to build stuff like that 👍👍
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Thanks guys yeh I rusted the feathers it come out great
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I think you've taken the concept of the bonnet bird a bit too far there......

Looks great!
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Hahaha should put it on the bonnet…. Thanks mate
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Firewall painted and new k frame found
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DaveEK wrote:Firewall painted and new k frame found
I was going to say look what the CAT dragged in but it’s not yellow. Image


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Haha dads new little excavator $17k brand new with all attachment and an auger….. best engine crane I have ever used lol
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Looking good Dave

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I can hear my old man saying "get that bloody thing off my lawn " :lol: :lol:
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It’s like u know my dad ….. it’s our running joke. As soon as we drive on his lawn we get in trouble but he will drive a truck on it like no tomorrow :lol: :lol: :lol:
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New front k frame dropped off to sandblasters today should have it back tomorrow for repairs to start. Sandblasted was impressed with the frame saying it was in good condition so fingers crossed
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Fingers crossed for ya mate!
Those sandblasters always show up the thin spots!

Hats off to ya doing a build on the lawn mate, well done.
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Turns out it’s in great condition only a few minor repairs
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WOW :shock: That IS a good one 8) 8) 8) :thumbsup:
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Congrates Dave looks like you scored there I've got 3 full ones and 2 halves and have to pick the best to repair :roll: :roll:
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