Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Good on you Stephen.
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
I was puzzling over your sandstone front tyres till I remembered your hand brake.
The old workshop is a brilliant backdrop. I better go for a run down there before it’s too late.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
The old workshop is a brilliant backdrop. I better go for a run down there before it’s too late.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
They live on a steep hill, so best to safe with a garden rock
A day in the shed beats a day at work!
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
With the Nats not far away thought I’d best give the Ute some attention. Could have started this last July but ………
Off with the bonnet to fix those stoppers/adjusters. Didn’t like the previous repairs so cut them out and welded in some 1.0mm with nuts brazed on the back. A bit of paint should be all good.
Whilst the bonnet is off might do a bit of a tidy up with the engine bay paint.
Stephen
Off with the bonnet to fix those stoppers/adjusters. Didn’t like the previous repairs so cut them out and welded in some 1.0mm with nuts brazed on the back. A bit of paint should be all good.
Whilst the bonnet is off might do a bit of a tidy up with the engine bay paint.
Stephen
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
That looks much more betterer Stephen. I will assume you are just showing off casually including the ubiquitous Telstra cable pulling rope in the background and didn’t necessarily use any in the repair.
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Clay
My trestle legs are lightweight and with the curve of the bonnet I was worried it might go crash! I didn’t want to paint the bonnet so the old Telstra rope came in very handy
My trestle legs are lightweight and with the curve of the bonnet I was worried it might go crash! I didn’t want to paint the bonnet so the old Telstra rope came in very handy
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
you crazy croweaters - that's called Parramatta rope not Telstra rope !!!
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Nah, West Torrens, the Eagles!
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Folks
Door off new seals in. Windows out for new Bailey channel and quarter vent rubbers. Even fixed the quarter vent window lock lever so now you have to use the button to unlock the window.
Note: Must tell daughter who uses window to get into car when Dad has the keys and can’t be found or locked his keys in the car
Question, what do I use to glue the new Bailey channel in with? Contact glue or the magic glue Rares Spares provided for the door seal? (Loctite 406)? Thanks
Stephen
Door off new seals in. Windows out for new Bailey channel and quarter vent rubbers. Even fixed the quarter vent window lock lever so now you have to use the button to unlock the window.
Note: Must tell daughter who uses window to get into car when Dad has the keys and can’t be found or locked his keys in the car
Question, what do I use to glue the new Bailey channel in with? Contact glue or the magic glue Rares Spares provided for the door seal? (Loctite 406)? Thanks
Stephen
A day in the shed beats a day at work!
Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Shouldn't need to glue the bailey channel in. It should be a firm enough fit that it holds itself in place. If not, gently expand the channel to make it wider.
Cheers,
Harv
Cheers,
Harv
327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Splashed out and fitting new door handles, Bailey channel & rubbers. Chucked on a set of scratch plates but they don’t sit too flush? Wil. Have to have a look at others to see how neat they fit to the door.
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