*** Holden EK 1961 Premier Prototype Euroa Gold Metallic

[wot179]

I reckon its ....R HEINS

Got nothing else on whats been posted.

[Aussie Bob]

Steve
I still insist that twin carbs weren't in the car in 1961 and that GMH wouldn't have put double carbs or alloy tappet cover on it.

Tim, who is going to tell the MD no in R&D, if that is what he asked for? If they still wanted there job....

Steve

[wot179]

Im thinking if twins were factory fitted there would have been hard lines instead of rubber hose.

I would spew blood at a poxy rubber hose if I ran the joint.

They certainly had the gear to do it properly.

Just an observation.........

[Aussie Bob]

Im thinking if twins were factory fitted there would have been hard lines instead of rubber hose.

I would spew blood at a poxy rubber hose if I ran the joint.

They certainly had the gear to do it properly.

Just an observation.........

I am sure staying open to anything and that's why I am sharing everything I find out

I would say the steel line was cut and the hose was added after the twin carbs were removed?

I hope he can find the pic with the twin carbs on the car in 1970.

His comments do suggest that the car was around Holden until the car was traded by the Secretary in 1970.....

Steve

[wot179]

Have you had the hose off to examine the line and maybe offer it up to twins for comparison to maybe check if there is enough meat left on the line to accept a flare

If you catch my meaning?

Do you Know what brand manifold may have been on it?

I have plenty of different ones here for comparison.

[Aussie Bob]

Will be out at the warehouse tomorrow and take another look.

I too think it's highly unlikely that Holden would put twin carbs on an EK and I did say that to Peter. I was echoing his words "who's going to tell the Managing Director he can't have twin carbies?" He was clear on saying that Harlow wanted something different, and different it was.

Placing twins on an engine is much easier than adding power steer or that candy cane trim

Steve

[Mick]

have you tried a black light on the sticker







it seems to work a treat on seamen i was being serious above though

i kinda agree with who's gunna argue with the boss (i would ) also remember we're talking about the days that if you (anybody off the street) wanted something optioned on a car and it was available you got it

[Aussie Bob]

Black light is a perfect idea mick!

[samprinci]

hey Steve...

Not sure if this helps ??? found this in an Accelerator Mag.

[WayneXG95]

How cool is that, must say I never saw one on an FB, Thro I did see a lot with electric wipers..
I did really....
OK Ill go now...

Really thro I bet the white steering wheel was an expensive option...

[samprinci]

hey Wayne.. yer thats what I thought.. must of been a few $$$$ for that option back in the day???

[Trev]

It says £450 plus tax in the add.

[WayneXG95]

It says £450 plus tax in the add.

It say's 4 pounds five shillings plus tax

[Trev]

It says £450 plus tax in the add.

It say's 4 pounds five shillings plus tax

Didn't see the decimal on my phone, thought it was a bit steep.

[samprinci]

sorry Trev, Wayne is right. Its just the way they were written in those days. no decimal point, just spaces

450 pounds ??? that would be have an new EK.. wouldnt it ???