Neil's FB Station Wagon

[FireKraka]

Time to update what I'm up to.
When I was near to completing my EK Ute Frankenstein I ask Blacky if he had anything in EK Mart that might be worth saving needless to say that an FB Station Wagon followed me home.
Haven't come up with a name yet but my wife keeps telling everyone it is hers

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Now I'm not a masochist like Brett with his Project 2 and I don't think my wagon is maybe any worse than Frank was when I bought him home, mind you it does need the roof replaced but at least Blacky was kind enough for it came with one
I've been collecting parts for a while and finally decided to get it blasted so I could see everything that I needed to tackle

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Just a little bit of day light

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The wagon arrived home yesterday afternoon so as soon as I get a chance I will put it up on stands and get the diff etc. out and then up on my rotis and let the fun begin
Neil

[Blacky]

That should keep you out of the pub !!!!


Didn't realise the rear floor was that swiss cheesy , I might have a donor section at home for that bit

[FireKraka]

Cheers Blacky, I'd be happy if you had a whole floor
Do you still have that fold down back seat that I asked you to hold onto for me, I know it was a while ago
Let me know what you have floor wise mate and I'll come up armed with the grinder

[In the Shed]

Good job Neil
Is it just the floors where there is rust? Do you have any comeback on the seller?

Regards
Stephen

[Blacky]

Good job Neil
Is it just the floors where there is rust? Do you have any comeback on the seller?

Regards
Stephen

He bought it years ago - it was near on perfect when I sold it

[FireKraka]

I tried to claim warranty but when I read the EK Mart warranty policy the fine print said 5 minutes or 5 metres down the driveway

[In the Shed]

I tried to claim warranty but when I read the EK Mart warranty policy the fine print said 5 minutes or 5 metres down the driveway

[Errol62]

Good to hear from you Neil. Do you really need to replace a the entire roof?! I thought so for my van but now thinking I may just patch.

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[Brett027]

Good on ya Neil. Just think, it's ALWAYS worse than it looks. It will be great to see another quality build from you so this will be a treat.
Looking forward to seeing it at the Nats with Project 2.

[Harv]

Did Blacky upsell you for the EKMart premium driveline?

(... the world needs more V8 FB/EK wagons ).

Cheers,
Harv

[FbSTDwagon]

Gotta love getting another wagon on the road!
Let the blood sweat and tears begin lol!

[FireKraka]

Thanks for the comments guys.
Clay the roof must have had something sitting on the top of it because it has a number of holes through it above the back seat so probably easier to change the roof I say that but have never done anything like that before

Harv not sure of the driveline yet, I've done two V6 conversions and I like the set-up, no firewall mods etc. and I have a couple of spare engines and gearboxes, I do have a HK 307 that I have stripped down and was going to rebuild with a TH700R4 Auto behind it but don't know if I want to go down that path I will have to have a good think.

Brett no way will it be at the nationals this year or for a few, the boss of finance wants me to go a bit slower than I did with Frank, pretty sure I have all the major parts just rust repair panels and time I suppose.

Hey Drew was that blood sweat and beers I've been watching your wagon build and it gave me a kick in the pants to pull the finger out and get mine blasted so I could see the full extent of damage, love that wagon of yours it has come together really great only hope I can do mine justice.

I'll update as I go, first thing is to get the diff out this weekend and hopefully get it on the rotis as I have already said.
Neil

[Harv]

Sell the 307 to one of the Monaro guys, and it would probably pay for the entire driveline

Only one small love-tap with a BFH on the firewall to get the small block drivers side cylinder head to clear.

Cheers,
Harv

[60Special]

Good to see you’ve started on the wagon Neil (I like wagons) . You’re a glutton for punishment with all that starlight shining through.

[FireKraka]

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