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Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:42 pm
by Errol62
I can’t wait to see it in the flesh Greg.

If they aren’t chromies, magnums or hustlers I’m not interested.
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FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:39 pm
by BILLY BLACKARROW
You may get it finished just in time to come out of lock down then you can come and help me with my door rubbers :grinnn: :grinnn:

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:56 pm
by Harv
The Creek opens again for Wednesday nights in 10 days time. Gotta be double vaxxed though, until December 1st.

Would love to see the sedan run in, and lined up against the wagon.

Maybe early next year?

Cheers,
Harv

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:31 pm
by Blacky
At least you are making SOME headway mate, I haven't touched the rattler in MONTHS :esad: :esad:

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:21 am
by EK283
Thanks for all the input guys,

I really have to finish this thing and enjoy it.

I will keep you all posted.

Greg

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:35 am
by EK283
Buffing Buffing Buffing.

Not much to do now, just need the time !

New wheels, front still sits up a touch, hopefully springs sag a bit once it hits the road.
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Greg

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:18 pm
by Errol62
Looking good Greg. Day to day life gets in the way. Love the wheels. They suit well. Look a bit like rockets or Tasmans.

FB ute driver, EK van project


Re: Chev EK

Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:31 pm
by Blacky
This wheels look much better mate, I was not a fan of the ones you had on it previously- but it’s not my car so I kept my opinions to myself

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:06 am
by EK283
Blacky wrote: Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:31 pm This wheels look much better mate, I was not a fan of the ones you had on it previously- but it’s not my car so I kept my opinions to myself
That's ok Blacky I don't mind the criticism, and to be honest I was never happy with the wheels I had as well.
Its funny but the prostars were 14 inch and looked to small so these new wheels are rocket fuels and are 15 inch and look a bit better.

Wheel choice can be as bad as picking a colour for paint it can do your head in !!!!

Greg

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:35 am
by EK283
Its no wonder EK's outsold the FB's, just so much more class !!
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Bling, I love it !!!!!

Greg

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:57 am
by Errol62
Nice Greg. Original or repro?

FB ute driver, EK van project


Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:09 am
by EK283
Hi Clay,

Original scratch plate but repro handles.

I'm not sure what the original scratch plates are made from or how they were processed but I went to repair a small dent in the front passenger plate and when I filed the frosted bit it looks like they may be brass plate ?
The frosted part I can't work out how its been done and the shinny bit has to be chrome.
I will get a photo of it this afternoon.

Greg

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:15 am
by Brett027
They outsold cause FBs had stirred up the passion and of course they were discounted cause they were a bit plainer....
Photo of the real thing, with the handles and striker plates EK copied.

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:39 am
by Harv
AFAIK, the plates are chrome plated stamped brass plate. Figure either the stamping mould was textured in the centre, or they were masked and blasted before chroming. The repros are stamped stainless plate.

Cheers,
Harv

Re: Chev EK

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:49 am
by Stationsedanman
FB Production - 174,747

EK Production - 150,214

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