Grey motor mechanic wanted, Perth Area

benadamson · Post by **benadamson** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:00 pm

Hi Guys
I recently bought an EK wagon after some 10 years of searching and dreaming. Im keen to join the local Perth FB/EK club and get involved.
Hopefully ill post up some pics soon

Ive had some less than satisfying experiences with mechanics recently and want someone who is able to take their time do things right. No major work needed, just an honest bloke who likes the old girls.
Anyone steer me in the right direction please?

Thanks
Ben

J · Post by J » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:21 pm

G'day mate, what is wrong with it?
some of us may be able to help.

Otherwise there is some place out in welshpool i think? Ask (Aust)Mod

fastjbav6 · Post by **fastjbav6** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:15 pm

Hi Ben,
Where about in Perth are you located.

Regards Seb

benadamson · Post by **benadamson** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:34 pm

Hi guys

Im in Fremantle.

I had Langham Auto engineers, Radium Street Welshpool, play with the timing last week and so far, so good. I am simply hoping to find someone closer to home, however at the end of the day i dont mind going back out to Welshpool.

I would still like to have the carby looked at as there is a bit of a hesitation as i go to take off that is frustrating and means i ride the clutch more than id like to.
In addition to this i find the radiator fluid gets oily/fuely pretty quickly.
Also im not sure if the temp gauge works?

Other than that Tony at Olden Holden has been great. He is repairing my fuel tank next week.

Im still chasing:
a working headlight dimmer mechanism
Good re-chroming service?
Apolthesry/seat re-spring service?
Some info on seltbelt options (none at present), i would like to fit some, at least in the front

Cheers

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:26 pm

Go and see Tony at A classic Olden Hantke Pl off Radium Street Welshpool. Tell him Andrew with the Yellow FB sent ya

Mattso63 · Post by **Mattso63** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:06 pm

Hi Ben,

Welcome

I'm in Coolbellup and have a EK wagon I'm doing up so might be able to help with some things. Re. your carby, the first thing I'd check is your linkages to see if there's any loose play there. Otherwise the plunger might need replacing, and carby kits are realtively cheap from Coventries in Bibra Lake. But it could also be related to your timing and I know I had to advance my dizzy a fair bit to make it run smoother.

There's a wealth of information in this forum so take the time to search around, I'm sure there's some good advice in the Technical section.

Cheers.

blue ute · Post by **blue ute** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:23 am

benadamson wrote:Im still chasing:
Good re-chroming service?
Apolthesry/seat re-spring service?

K & D Chrome Metal Finishers
7/34 Davison St
Maddington
9493 4390
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First Class Motor Upholstery
2/1792 Albany Highway
Kenwick
0407425376
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Ben for anything 'non WA related' (parts wanted etc) try posting on the national forum rather than 'What's happening in W.A' - you'll to get more results that way.

feute · Post by **feute** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:01 pm

G,day Ben

I can help with the seat upholstery and seat springs

let me know if you are still in need

contact me on pm or email

gary@wa.fefcholden.org.au

Cheers
Gary

ben · Post by **ben** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:42 pm

Ben try 'about time spares' on line for small bits like headlight switches etc
As for seat belts buy new ones from Auto One, Malz etc, they cost around the $90 mark per set. You will need some backing plates (unless you can make them yourself) which i know you can buy from 'go gear racing' in osborne park.

Post by **Blacky** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:44 am

Welcome to the forum Ben , there is a place called Seatbelt Solutions in Colin Jamieson Drive in Welshpool, they can reweb or modify belts to your requirements.

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:41 pm

Me old mate Blacky lives in the hills and is an honest mechanic of sorts

I would recommend him, although I think he has graduated from grey motors