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Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:27 pm

Hi all, new to the club - runnin an EK as pictured, still finishin off mods etc but nearly done. It's no show car, just a cruiser.. love the ol girls

I'm was aiming for the midwest show for a bit of fun but got some interior hold ups. as in, it she doesnt have one yet.
Chasin a couple of odd bits to if anyone can help:
Bottom door / floor trims
1 x Ring scuff (missing one)

If anyone could help i would really appreciate it.

Look forward to mixin it with other local fb ek lovers soon.
Cheers, Ken

fastjbav6 · Post by **fastjbav6** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:01 am

Hi Ken, welcome aboard.

Seb

J · Post by J » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:49 am

G'day Ken,
Did I meet you at cottesloe beach one afternoon?

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:56 am

Thats right J u did, took me a while to jump on board eh?

hows your rig comin on?

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:36 pm

Welcome Ken.

Post up some pics of your ride when you get a chance.

Mattso63 · Post by **Mattso63** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:28 pm

Welcome Ken,

Rare Spares in Welshpool still sell the scuff plates you're after for about $80 each.

Would like to hear about your mods and plans for the car too

vintageholden · Post by **vintageholden** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:39 pm

ken post before and after shots of the motor

J · Post by J » Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:37 pm

Ken wrote:Thats right J u did, took me a while to jump on board eh?

hows your rig comin on?

haha I was wondering when you were going to make an appearance

currently doing a red conversion at the moment, few days away from finishing.

Sounds like you u have done a bit of an overhaul on the ek?

vintageholden · Post by **vintageholden** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:53 pm

haha I was wondering when you were going to make an appearance
currently doing a red conversion at the moment, few days away from finishing.

any updates or photos

FB1960 · Post by **FB1960** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:47 pm

Welcome aboard

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:11 am

Hi All, thanks for the tips re the scuff plates, will follow up 4 sure..

heres the list of mods to the ol girl.
186 conversion
roller rox
triple su's
celica 5 spd
mild cam
some head work
Torana hubs n discs
Hr bucket seats
Battery & lekko fuel pump in boot
all wiring under bonnet re wired and captive
Still to come b4 on road:
Hood lining , original
floor coverings
boot lining ( still deciding wot to do want something diff )

Some of the stuff mentioned was done when i boiught the car last yr, but, once we started - oh boy - the little list kept goin just about all mechanical parts under the car have been replaced, ie brake components, rubbers, mounts, bushes, bearings etc... and still goin
not tryin to build a show car just a mix of the old style with a bit extra.

Hope to build a ridgy didge one day also..

Here's some pics, i'll update to some more recent ones asap

Cheers guys,
Ken

http://s793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/aphex0540/

Brodie · Post by **Brodie** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:25 am

Very nice

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:05 am

Great EK Ken, she must go pretty well? Trev

.

NoMAD · Post by **NoMAD** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:11 am

Good looking EK there Ken, another WA member maybe one day we can hold the nationals they way we are going!

keep the updates and pic's coming!

a couple of pix's for those that miss the photobucket link....

cheers
NoMAD

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:21 am

G'day Trev,

She goes pretty good, until recently it had a 350 holley, with a standard flat spot!
We've still got some tuning to do with the carbs but the difference is massive with them, even sounds better. recommend the conversion to anyone who's game.. plus they look cool.
The engine is balanced so can rev pretty hard for an ol red if pushed.
The main thing is i just wanted to keep the appearance of the old car on the outside, with a bit more oompth under the hood, but still stayin 6er.

What are you runnin?

Ken