The "rust free " EK

Post by **Blacky** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:28 pm

Got a bit more done this weekend - I have come to the conclusion that the only reason you buy these conversion kits is to get the engineering report for rego .
I have had to modify the steering rack mounts to get the required clearance to make the steering shaft fit around the gearbox and exhaust.
The rack was mounted with the mounting bolts sitting straight up and down , I had to rotate the rack about 15 degrees to get the bottom of the steering shaft to play the game - I have come to the conclusion that it would have been quicker to build this bloody car from scratch than to buy a so called "finished and legal" car.
We shall battle on - stay tuned for the next drama !

petrolhead · Post by **petrolhead** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:22 pm

Hey Blackie it's coming together nicely.
Love the shed and the HOIST! Any more at that special price????
Regards
Petrolhead

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:33 pm

Blacky wrote:I have had to modify the steering rack mounts to get the required clearance to make the steering shaft fit around the gearbox and exhaust.

thats very interesting, my steering rack is under the rear of my V6 not near the gearbox, your engine must be sitting a good 3-5 inchs forward compared to mine ?

Post by **Blacky** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:06 pm

Got it licenced today !!!!!
After an argument about why it didnt have reversing lights that work "if they are fitted they have to work" - "they were an option back in the day mate" - kind of argument , he passed it

Am going away for the rest of the week - will look forward to cruising the wheels off it this weekend

petrolhead · Post by **petrolhead** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:46 pm

You are lucky Blackie they made me fit reverse lights to mine
Regards
Petrolhead

NoMAD · Post by **NoMAD** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:14 am

good work mate,

make sure you do more than drive the wheels off it since its been a while - drive the rims off it!!!

enjoy it make

NoMAD

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:23 am

Well done Blacky. Hopefully the week goes quickly for you...

Regards
Stewart

EK61_STU · Post by **EK61_STU** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:58 pm

Nice work Blacky, all that work and now it's ready to play with, enjoy.

Stu

Post by **Blacky** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:29 am

Mrs Blacky is a happy little vegemite with her new toy....

Post by **Blacky** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:30 am

King · Post by **King** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:23 pm

Good to see it down off the hoist Blacky. I'm soory I'm not still in Kal to see it in the flesh. I haven't spotted an FB or EK here in Fiji yet.

Hayden

Post by **Blacky** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:50 pm

Keep your head down over there King !

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:05 pm

sorry i hate knocking other peoples stuff, but please crooze those wheels off

oldnek · Post by **oldnek** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:27 pm

G'day There Blacky.

You've done I mighty fine job there, and its good to see you got her up and ruinnin, But I'm with Ratbox about the wheels. Hotwires don't seem to suit that era or any other modern style wheel for that fact. Thats my opinion though.

Regards John

EK283 · Post by **EK283** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:13 pm

Blacky,
What were you thinkin with the hotwires?

Got to agree with everyone else, they do neeed to fall off!
Damn harsh lot us car critics

What about a set of chrome wires they allways seem to suit white cars.

Anyhow tops to see it going mate.

Regards Greg

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The "rust free " EK

Finally Licensed!!!