V8EK4us- 383 SBC,4 link,Torana f/e - 12 months on...

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Devilrod
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Post by Devilrod »

(AUST)Mod wrote:
J wrote:gotta be in the top 5 ek's in auz :)
Mate, I would call it THE TOP v8 EK in Aus.
Thats a big call. There are quite a few in Oz just not all on here.
Speed and Style........... One day I'll get the speed bit.
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Well Ok, equal top with that Grima EK with the plates EKI 327?
Craig wrote: Andrew you have a red so I wouldn't race it :wink:

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Post by Devilrod »

Not to take anything away from V8EK4us's build mind you as it too is top notch.

I know of an orange one in Vic which makes a big impact too.
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Post by Cal »

(AUST)Mod wrote:Well Ok, equal top with that Grima EK with the plates EKI 327?
Getting away from modded ones, parked next to the Grima EK 327 at the recent Berrima show was the restored Cameo EK also owned by one of the Grima's.


This is what you call a no expense spared resto. Absolutely nothing more could be done to this car to make it better.

Apologies for going off topic a bit 8)
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Post by J »

thats why i said top 5!
cos i dno what else is out there
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Cheers for the post guys!!!
I built it to my spec's and I am happy with the result ('specially after driving it out of the shed and onto the trailer today :D :D :D ). Everyone has different taste and this is mine to share with you all and it wont worry me if you like it or not, I just want to go to the Nationals and meet as many FB/EK owners as possible and sink a few bourbons and beers over some idea sharing and probably some bullshit thrown in for good measure!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I look forward to checking out all the FB/EK's at the Nationals and meeting the people that own them, as Jason (Spyder) would agree, we don't have the luxury of having some many FB/EK's in Darwin (Maybe we can change that :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: )

Anyway, my heart rate peaked today, after a 2am finish last night followed by a 5am start this morning (yes 3 hours later) we finally fired the Beast up and selected the gears ('cause we finally had brakes to stop it from moving :roll: :roll: ). All went well, all gears selected and I managed to get it out of the shed and on the Car trailer without scratching it, BONUS :roll:

The car went in to get the front and rear screens fitted, here are some pics when she got back home.

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Post by my70wg »

cant wait for the rest of the chrome to go on...

lookin very very VERY 8) 8) 8)

aidan...
i'll get there....
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Definitely needs tinted tail light lenses 8)

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Post by Devilrod »

This just keeps getting better and better!!!! Looks very tuff!

I personally wouldn't tint the taillights, wouldn't look right IMHO.

But how good is that first drive no matter how short!
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Post by Mick Jagger »

You could make a tv show out of a build like this.The car looks awesome,you could have finished it by now if you didnt sleep :D
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Post by Finny »

Isn't it a great feeling when you actually get to start driving it.

Especially after sooooooo many months / years of waiting..... :D :D

Really starting to take shape now. 8) 8)
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Post by V8EK4us »

Here is a pic of the bucket seats and also the "speaker" on the back door.... I'm Holden through and through.................

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Post by Harko »

ooooh thats $*#@ beeeyootiful
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Post by J »

V8EK4us wrote:Image
ummmmmmmm
Interesting shot of yer dogs there ay :shock:

the interior and your "speaker" looks awesome :)
not sure about the headrests, if it was me I wouldnt have any, but do what ya like to your own style... I spoze u need them there as well cos whenever you put ur foot flat ur gonna sink right in to those seats!
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Post by Finny »

Great overall colour co-ordination. :D :D

Adding your own touches to the Interior, very nice. 8) 8)
Looks like style with the needed safety aspects, especially given what's under the bonnet.
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