Another EK Ute on SA Roads
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Never had a longish chat on the phone with Martin, but Roger....
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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
A bit of night work and carpet in, seat in and door on. New seals and refitted trim back on. Added some additional foam to bench seat back rest as well as an air cushion to the drivers seat (underneath). The air cushion was $2 and is the self inflating type.
Took it for a spin and whacko we have heating Geez small luxuries after 10 winters With no heater.
So we are all set to go, we’ll one of us is going, one of us is staying home.
See you soon folks.
Regards
Stephen
Took it for a spin and whacko we have heating Geez small luxuries after 10 winters With no heater.
So we are all set to go, we’ll one of us is going, one of us is staying home.
See you soon folks.
Regards
Stephen
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Good on ya Stephen. Have a great time. Sorry I am missing catching up this time. Beautiful kelpie too- gotta love those ears
Sucker for a rusty bomb
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I’ll have to pick your brains about this seating upgrade Stephen, over a beer.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
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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- Posts: 1986
- Joined: Wed May 16, 2012 10:18 pm
- State: SA
- Location: South Australia
Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
A day in the shed beats a day at work!
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- Posts: 1986
- Joined: Wed May 16, 2012 10:18 pm
- State: SA
- Location: South Australia
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Thanks Brett
Yep he’s a good fella
A day in the shed beats a day at work!
Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Well done Stephen glad you got it completed I'm really looking forward to seeing your ute, pity the co-pilot couldn't make after all the support he's given
Member of WA FB/EK Car Club
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
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Re: Another EK Ute on SA Roads
Finally got around to removing the carpet and putting the rubber floor mat in that arrived a week after the 2022 Nats Very happy with the rubber mat and how it looks. Will be easier to keep clean too.
Refitted the firewall panel, after having to disconnect the heater hoses as I forgot the heater pipes go through the panel. Swapped over the heater surround and knobs as they were rechromed.
Also fitted another shutoff valve to the cylinder head for the heater. I discovered even with the one water control valve (operated by internal control) shut the air flowing into the car was slightly warm.
Made a cup holder for the passenger that swings out for use or away under dash when not in use. Small luxury.
Regards
Stephen
Refitted the firewall panel, after having to disconnect the heater hoses as I forgot the heater pipes go through the panel. Swapped over the heater surround and knobs as they were rechromed.
Also fitted another shutoff valve to the cylinder head for the heater. I discovered even with the one water control valve (operated by internal control) shut the air flowing into the car was slightly warm.
Made a cup holder for the passenger that swings out for use or away under dash when not in use. Small luxury.
Regards
Stephen
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Shut off valve for summer to ensure the fresh air through vent coming into car is not heated. Does the job
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Looks very tidy mate, I like the early Commodore clock
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.
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Looking good mate. Mod cons. I know what you are saying about the heater. Look forward to checking out your solution on the weekend, and the mat. Billet cup holders…
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
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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Having resolved the wiring mystery I tidied my vintage SW tacho by polishing the plastic body, painting the bezel & base and cleaned the dial face. Installed on the speaker panel. I have a spare panel so was ok to drill a couple holes. It works great and looks ok.
It reads about 1900 rpm at 60 km/hr so I suppose that is right as it also shows 500 at idle. Does that sound right?
I dunno where to set the redline limit mark???
Stephen
It reads about 1900 rpm at 60 km/hr so I suppose that is right as it also shows 500 at idle. Does that sound right?
I dunno where to set the redline limit mark???
Stephen
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Sounds right with the original diff
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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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4k RPM sounds about right for a redline on a stock grey , 4001 and you drive over your crank !!!!
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.
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To set the redline, count the number of welsh plug holes down the side of the block. Drive the vehicle carefully, at constant engine speed. Stop, let the engine cool, and recount the welsh plugs. Repeat the process, increasing engine speed in 500rpm increments until an extra, oversized, ragged shaped welsh plug is noted. Disconnect the battery, and mark the redline 500rpm lower than the last reading.
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.