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CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:08 pm
by CRUZ_62
Hi Guys,
Been kicking around here for a while (formerly VX_SS_II) and have finally got my hands on an EK (thanks AL)!!
She needs some love but is a pretty good starting point... Have many plans to slowly restore over time (staying mostly original) but there's no rush...
She's a Strata Blue Special sedan with original 138, twin carbs and three on the tree.
First attempt posting pics so here goes.....
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:50 pm
by ek61
i reccon ive seen it around
we will have to catch up soon
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:14 pm
by space ace
She's a beauty
Pete
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:25 pm
by Devilrod
Nice clean looking EK.
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:26 pm
by Mick
looks to be a REAL good buy
if it wasn't in SA you may not have got it as i was keen
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:23 pm
by CRUZ_62
Thanks guys!
Haha yeah I reckon you might have Dave....
looks to be a REAL good buy if it wasn't in SA you may not have got it as i was keen
Haha mate I've missed out on a few and wasn't gonna let it happen to this one (been looking on and off for about 10 years now
)!!
It does look better in the photos than in the flesh but like I say, we'll get her there! In the meantime just don't get too close!
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:40 pm
by Mick Jagger
lovely
a little lower
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:59 am
by RollinLow
Great colour!
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:51 pm
by J
very nice!
what's the thing next to the fuel filler pipe?
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:43 pm
by space ace
J wrote:very nice!
what's the thing next to the fuel filler pipe?
Looks like a connection for a trailer
Pete
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:55 pm
by MeFB
space ace wrote:J wrote:very nice!
what's the thing next to the fuel filler pipe?
Looks like a connection for a trailer
Pete
Yup, if you look closely under the number plate you'll see the tongue of the towbar. It's a bit hard to see because there's no ball fitted to it.
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:34 pm
by CRUZ_62
Well I was gonna say it had been modified to run as a hybrid but you ruined that one for me!!
It certainly is a trailer connection and I dare say when we get to the paint and panel stage it will go (tow bar sooner!).
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:35 pm
by MeFB
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:52 pm
by Stygian
harry186 wrote:looks to be a REAL good buy
if it wasn't in SA you may not have got it as i was keen
It's a grey motor Mick, are you getting soft in your old age?
Seriously, great buy Cruz62!
Re: CRUZ 62 (1962 Strata Blue EK Special)
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:39 pm
by CRUZ_62
Stygian wrote: Seriously, great buy Cruz62!
Thanks mate loving it so far, struggling to keep myself out of it!