Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:58 pm
Thanks Jay 
Looking cool mate, who recoed the starter and genny for ya?
Your gonna need a CAMS licence to drive it!.....
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Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:28 pm
Supervising I see Stewart....
Looking cool mate, who recoed the starter and genny for ya?
Your gonna need a CAMS licence to drive it!.....
Looking cool mate, who recoed the starter and genny for ya?
Your gonna need a CAMS licence to drive it!.....
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:41 pm
Nice Stewart, Very Nice 
Be patient and finish it all off properly, and right first time.
You and the team are doing an awesome job.
Cheers
Jeff
Be patient and finish it all off properly, and right first time.
You and the team are doing an awesome job.
Cheers
Jeff
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:01 pm
Mate you'd have no skin left on you feet they'd be so itchy!!
Great job boys
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:17 pm
Supervising I see Stewart....
I'm very good at giving directions Wayne... Many thanks Jeff. I wont be cutting any corners at this late stage in the game
I'm sure you can see some uncanny similarities...Too right Muza. So close but still so far.
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:22 pm
Nice work Stewart,
makes me envious and now I'm busting to get mine finished.
Can I ask what the gearbox came out of? It looks to be an early FE/FC with the cast clutch fork and and narrow extension housing.
Also mate just to let you know in case things dont look to line up with the radiator, but your thermostat housing top is on backwards. You probably already know that.
Anyway its all looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product.
makes me envious and now I'm busting to get mine finished.
Can I ask what the gearbox came out of? It looks to be an early FE/FC with the cast clutch fork and and narrow extension housing.
Also mate just to let you know in case things dont look to line up with the radiator, but your thermostat housing top is on backwards. You probably already know that.
Anyway its all looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product.
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:29 pm
Many thanks Craig. No idea about the gearbox. It was in the wagon when I got it.
Yep I've picked up on the thermostat...
Mainly just down to time now and how much of it I can put in. The only outstanding costs that I can see are the exhaust system, rubber mats and retrim rear cargo area.
It was in the wagon when I got it.Yep I've picked up on the thermostat...
Mainly just down to time now and how much of it I can put in. The only outstanding costs that I can see are the exhaust system, rubber mats and retrim rear cargo area.
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:47 pm
That is no where near as embarrassing as when I put a pick of my new twin carbs for the grey only to be told they were on backwardsCraig Allardyce wrote: Also mate just to let you know in case things dont look to line up with the radiator, but your thermostat housing top is on backwards. You probably already know that.
.This is turning out really nice with a great motor
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:09 pm
WOW!!!! awesome Stewart.. thanks for the pix.. I nearly peed my pants with excitement when I check my phone & saw the pix..
actually i did>>>??? but I was on the toilet any how??? OK too much information????
I Know you will , but make sure u video the 1st start up. cant wait to her that Lion roar
actually i did>>>??? but I was on the toilet any how??? OK too much information????
I Know you will , but make sure u video the 1st start up. cant wait to her that Lion roar
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:23 pm
so 
as for yor inspiration, thommo's car well what else can you say but i to have allways loved the crupi cars, as for the FB i've allways had a sour taste in my mouth with that car and no fault of the car or owner but the peanuts that judge the all holden day it beet my convertable for modified 
as for yor inspiration, thommo's car well what else can you say but
i to have allways loved the crupi cars, as for the FB i've allways had a sour taste in my mouth with that car and no fault of the car or owner but the peanuts that judge the all holden day it beet my convertable for modified Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:01 pm
Don't get me started on embarrassing 'no idea' stories Trev...
Yeah waaay too much info Sam. Yep I'll get some footage.
Now now sour grapes never looks good Mick but I know what you mean. The NSW usually sponsors a trophy and for some reason I usually end up having to find a worthy recipient. it's tircky given there are approx 800 Holdens to look at My method of judging is to walk around with my with my son Thomas with one simple question...which Holden do you most want to drive home in today...and there's your winner... 
Yeah waaay too much info Sam. Yep I'll get some footage.
Now now sour grapes never looks good Mick but I know what you mean. The NSW usually sponsors a trophy and for some reason I usually end up having to find a worthy recipient. it's tircky given there are approx 800 Holdens to look at My method of judging is to walk around with my with my son Thomas with one simple question...which Holden do you most want to drive home in today...and there's your winner... Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:41 pm
Wow nice donk man! Looks awesome... as does the starter and generator ...wow!
Congrats on getting the motor in! Did the engine builders test run it with the carbs on? Just wondering if its ready to go or will need a fine tune....and if you will wait till its all completed before hitting the key for the first time?
Anyway top stuff man, a real inspirational ride ...im so glad I made it here to watch the closing stages!
Congrats on getting the motor in! Did the engine builders test run it with the carbs on? Just wondering if its ready to go or will need a fine tune....and if you will wait till its all completed before hitting the key for the first time?
Anyway top stuff man, a real inspirational ride ...im so glad I made it here to watch the closing stages!
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:23 am
Stu,
Car is looking fantastic!
If you get a chance, let me know the numbers that are stamped/cast onto the box. There should be:
a) a serial number stamped in to the main casing on the passengers side rear corner (where the extension bolts on),
b) a casting number (either 7400125 or 7409980) cast into the main casing
c) a date code (eg D308) cast into the main casing
With these numbers, I can work out what car the gearbox was originally fitted to.
Cheers,
Harv
Car is looking fantastic!
If you get a chance, let me know the numbers that are stamped/cast onto the box. There should be:
a) a serial number stamped in to the main casing on the passengers side rear corner (where the extension bolts on),
b) a casting number (either 7400125 or 7409980) cast into the main casing
c) a date code (eg D308) cast into the main casing
With these numbers, I can work out what car the gearbox was originally fitted to.
Cheers,
Harv
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:48 am
Wayne -
Marty - thanks man. No bench testing. Will definitely need fine tuning. My mechanic has offered to be there when we fire her up.
Andrew. Thanks mate. Will let you know those numbers.
auto electrician at 52 Tower Street Revesby - Dave Blundells 9773 6930who recoed the starter and genny for ya?
Marty - thanks man. No bench testing. Will definitely need fine tuning. My mechanic has offered to be there when we fire her up.
Andrew. Thanks mate. Will let you know those numbers.
Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:03 pm
Stu.
What a hot looking grey motor. That wagon has definitely had all the business. Your continuing saga has given "Old Timer" a real aura of a Legend, risen from the brink of ruination, only to come back, better, after a supreme effort from quite a lot of good people. Your old wagon will always be fondly regarded by the folks on this forum who have keenly followed this story from day one.
Tony.
What a hot looking grey motor. That wagon has definitely had all the business. Your continuing saga has given "Old Timer" a real aura of a Legend, risen from the brink of ruination, only to come back, better, after a supreme effort from quite a lot of good people. Your old wagon will always be fondly regarded by the folks on this forum who have keenly followed this story from day one.
Tony.