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ekv8 needs resto
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:56 pm
by fat62ek
hi im only a newbie . just been offered a ek in primer has chassis kit i think it a crs one comes with 308 turbo 400 rack and pinion steering needs full resto engine not fitted but runs needs front sheet metal and some chrome work body is in pretty good cond very minor rust hes asking $2500 do you guys think its worth it in dollar terms . i know its only a rough description but is this there normal sort of price range for similar ones. or should i just buy a standard one thats complete and start there thanks .
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:24 pm
by ipg
price all the parts it has separately and then consider how much you are saving by buying them altogether
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:50 pm
by Blacky
Welcome to the forum fat, if the car is good bodywise and the kit is complete , its a good thing. Make a list of all the V8 related bits and ring CRS for prices , they add up in a big hurry when you buy all the bits at once.
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:54 pm
by FB 60
Usually the rust is removed before the primer is applied. Be careful of what else is under the primer.
engine not fitted but runs
Does it blow smoke, rattle, been flogged - need a rebuild??
There is a registered - restored V8 FB ute on ebay -
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FB-HOLDEN-UTE-32 ... dZViewItem
Read the question posed to the buyer.
Be prepared to spend heaps of time and bucket loads of $$$ to get the modified EK on the road. (Including engineers certificate)
But as ipg says it is up to you whether you think what you are buying is worth the dollars.
Good luck and keep us informed
V8 EK
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:18 pm
by EK283
FAT62EK,
BE CAREFUL OF HIDDEN RUST AS THIS WILL KILL YOUR ENTHUSIASM REAL QUICK. $2500.00 IS A GOOD PRICE TO START WITH BUT YOU WILL BE STARING A $10000-$15000 PRICE TAG AT THE END AND AN ABSOLUTE MIND BOGGLING AMOUNT OF HOURS DOING IT. I AM ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH SUCH A BUILD AND THE PAINT AND PREPARATION ALONE HAS COST $7000.00. A MOTOR/GEARBOX FRESHEN UP $3000.00,GET THE PICTURE? I WILL TRY AND POST SOME PICTURES OVER THE WEEK END THIS MAY ENTICE OR SCARE YOU!
REGARDS GREG.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:01 pm
by Trev
Lets not scare the boy off, after all a restored EK is one less at the tip and thats gotta be a good thing. Spend the money!
