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FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:24 am
by oz_ek
Gents,
I need a measurement for the lower bulkhead panel, measurement needs to be take at the area show in the pic.
any help much appreciated.

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Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:42 am
by oz_ek
My ute is missing this panel and has an opening of 300mm, I'm thinking whoever removed the panel trimmed a bit extra?
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:50 am
by Brett027
My one is 285mm but the mid join is modified a fair bit so maybe not the best one to measure. Why not talk to the fellow who just made one?
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:07 am
by ziggy
I can get you the measurement when I get home this afternoon.
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:16 am
by oz_ek
Brett027 wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:50 am
My one is 285mm but the mid join is modified a fair bit so maybe not the best one to measure. Why not talk to the fellow who just made one?
He made the first panel for a ute with aftermarket floor pans and is finding some variation in the size / depth of the panel required in relation to the pans.... Mine for example has been trimmed back to 300mm and yours is at 285mm.
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:16 am
by oz_ek
ziggy wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:07 am
I can get you the measurement when I get home this afternoon.
Thanks!
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:42 am
by Wrongway Roger
Just measure my ute and I have 285 mm floor to the crease and 320 mm floor to the fold line.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Roger
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:53 am
by Brett027
Yes of course, different floor pan height will come up here where peeps like me have banged in a new one. Need an original floor I think

Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:13 pm
by Wrongway Roger
Unless you are doing an original restoration, the back panel is usually cover in carpet or vinyl.
A new panel with a number of ribs to strengthen rolled in would be the go. IMHO
Cheers,
Roger
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:25 pm
by Brett027
Yes, I'm currently thinking carpet on the lower and vinyl on the upper with a trim piece to cover the join. However, it might end up something different altogether

Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:35 pm
by Errol62
Measured my original floor pan to seam 290mm. When I say seam it is actually the rear deck height, being the panel van but ute deck is the same.
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Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:18 pm
by ziggy
I measure just shy of 295

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Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:28 pm
by oz_ek
ziggy wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:18 pm
I measure just shy of 295
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Original floor pans?
Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:37 pm
by ziggy
Yes, all original. Just blast and paint

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Re: FB EK ute and van owners.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:43 pm
by oz_ek
ziggy wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:37 pm
Yes, all original. Just blast and paint.
Cheers!