Ute Progress

ek ute · Post by **ek ute** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:55 pm

What a resto Kingaz
I like chrome rings on black steelies.
I'm thinking yellow would look better than the ol' blue on mine too.
I'm keen to have a start - hope it isn't as long!
thinking of white roof though.
keep it going!
patrick

andy · Post by **andy** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:27 am

lookin gr8 kingaz like ekwagon said even though the piicies look gr8 it doesnt do it any justice at all. it looked gr8 last week i will be down next satday mornin this time. cant wait to start the cruzin' just got to watch the sun glare on that dash. wow. so whens the chev goin in? ha ha. I nearly had a teary tonight i found a pic of harkos pink ek special seden that i was goin to buy.

Aussie Bob · Post by **Aussie Bob** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:55 am

What's the go Adam? Is it on the Road? Hope your taking the Ute to the Nationals. Wayne and myself are taking our FB UTE'S. It would be great to get a pic of all the Utes together.

Steve

Kingaz · Post by **Kingaz** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:47 pm

I had a day off a few weeks back so i decided to take the ute to my mechanics to go over it to see what needed to be done for the roady....lol big mistake

I went to collect her and was handed a double sided list of over 40 points to correct

So the task was on to tackle the list one by one.. many of the items were very basic common sense items so they were easy to get out the way.

Tailgate is complete everything bolted on completing the wiring this weekend plus a few little surprises then back to get re assesed

HR front end should arrive on the weekend ready for the disk brake upgrade

Ill get some pictures this weekend just been too busy to take any progress photos

ek ute- The rims will be painted tuscany yellow the black was a very quick slap dash job as HR rims to suit the disks will now be going on

Andy - Andy andy andy... plenty more EKs for us to look at for a project for you just a matter of timing will need your help with some of the wiring this weekend

Mr Steve Jackson - Timeframe went from All Holden Day to now the deadline of the Nationals.. as you can see still not on the road but very very close 1-2 months, just improving the drivability now. The nationals will be a great opportunity for some photos with yours and Waynes utes as you know i love my photos

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:49 pm

Utes seem to be the go at the moment..

Very nice work

Aussie Bob · Post by **Aussie Bob** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:03 pm

Thanks for the update. Wayne and I are filling out our Nats forms this week with the two Utes.

Utes Rule Finny

Kingaz · Post by **Kingaz** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:38 pm

Steve bad news looks like the ute wont be ready for the Nats had nothing but dramas over the past few months...the joys of working with 47 year old parts.

Ive taken a break from the build mainly due to frustration. I had taken a week off in march to finish the ute and get it on the road heres what happened in 5 days

Monday - brought all parts i needed
Tuesday - Had to replace the clutch slave... however clutch was still not bleeding correctly.... leaking master replaced
Wednesday - Bled clutch all ok then..... clutch weakened checked slave.. only to realise clutch fork had snapped in half $%&@#$
Thursday - Attempted to remove the gearbox however top drivers side bolt would not budge debated taking motor and box out... decisions decisions
Friday - sulked about my week of doing nothing

Result - Thought it was best to have a break, conceeded that it would not be finished by the nats

This weekend removing the inspection plate in the floor to remove top bolt new clutch will be put in while changing the clutch fork.

HR front end brought and pieces collected for reconditioning

So not much has happened but will try and get motivated this weekend coming to atleast take the box out, once my Rudd dollars come the HR front will be ready to drop in, On the plus side got the Torrie back on the road finally......

Progress to come soon

Adam

V8EK4us · Post by **V8EK4us** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:31 pm

Don't chuck the towel in Adam!! You are sooo close to being at the nats it isn't funny, shake it off and get that great ute finished!!

dan-0 · Post by **dan-0** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:41 pm

yeah ... keep up the grouse work mate and see ya for a ute cruise 'round bendigo ? !
dan

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:29 pm

C'mon Adam! just think of the buzz cruising around Bendigo in your own ute...keep going!

Aussie Bob · Post by **Aussie Bob** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:00 pm

Hi Adam, we took two of our utes for a test run last Sunday ready for the Nats. We too are trying to get the third Ute ready for the NATS. Hope you can find a second wind!

Fingers Crossed for you.

Steve

NoMAD · Post by **NoMAD** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:19 am

Come on Kingaz the whole board reckon's you can do it your so close man!

Nice little weekend coming your way that should free up a few hours for the ute.... who needs sleep anyway...

cheers
NoMAD

Kingaz · Post by **Kingaz** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:00 pm

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys but unfortunately wedding planning has started so alot of the weekends coming up ill be dragged off to various shops so no time to work on the ute, cant complain the mrs has been very good to date, will still make the trip up...

andy · Post by **andy** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:56 pm

hey buddy the utes lookin gr8

although it should of been on the road this time last year.lol!

anyways bud let us know wen u want my help

im sure 1 weekend wont destroy the wedding plans. besides isnt the ek part of the wedding so if ur working on the ek that means ur working on the "wedding"

arty64 · Post by **arty64** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:32 pm

Im with every body else,cant wait to see the finished product,I have been watching with anticipation.You have inspired me,cant wait to get mine back (body work+paint) Excellent work Adam

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