62 EK holden getting another life in Tassie.

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62 EK holden getting another life in Tassie.

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I thought I best post some pics now I know how too :)
I bought "Betsy" 18 months ago and have only really got stuck into her recently.
I'll add pics as I go.

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As of this weekend just gone, she looks like this;

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G,day John

Good to see someone else down here :D , looks like you are making good progress with her , keep us updated with your progress .

Which part of the state are you in ?
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I'm on the North West coast.

I'll definately keep the progress pics coming.

I need it finished by december next year. My daughter said I AM taking her to her grade 10 leavers dinner in the EK.
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Looks awesome dude :D especially like the colour
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Good stuff John. Tassie is a great place.
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Lookin' good John.

Keep the pics coming
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I'm amazed to see there are still some good cars about, just goes to show you gotta keep a"lookout.

Keep up the good work John

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best of luck.. another 1 saved!!! :D :D :D
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g'day john .good to see another one on the way.
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A bit more done. Floor is in :)
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Making progress , one step closer .

So what are your plans for her ?
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Plans for the EK are to put it back to as close as possible to the day it rolled out of the production line.
I want her standard. :)

Once she's done then I'll find myself the next project and go sick :)
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looking good
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