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Thanks for that Clay ,
Was the end of the parcel shelf bracket ( top blue dot in the photo ) originally welded to the under edge of the boot seal gutter? .
Or did it just sit underneath ?
The brackets on this one are welded to the gutter , which I assume was a later fix up ....?

Thanks Errol ,looks like the original tab is still there ...
just needs some persuasion to get back into shape .
It must have been a Friday afternoon when they designed this bit .
Cheers

Great that explains it ... this one has been mashed under .
Errol are you able to get me a couple of measurements ?... see your pic edited .

Distance between blue dots horizontal
Distance between white dots ... vertical

Much appreciated

The hinges seem to be pretty identical re angles , the car is all straight underneath and doesn't look like its had a hit.
Almost seems like the boot has been forced upwards and forwards ( towards front of car) in the open position.

I'm thinking it is more that the metal that is welded to the boot ...

Hi ,
Looking for some guidance re boot hinge stops. The boot in the open position is finishing with the lower edge very close to back window. The bolt holding bolts were right to the end of the mounting slots on the hinges, so no adjustment there. After removing the boot it is obvious that the two ...

Thanks for the pics and info..
much appreciated .

Hi , on the scuff plate topic ... does anyone have a pic of what original scuff plates finish looked like /?.
The ones I have are recoverable but not sure what I'm working toward.
Thanks

Thanks .. all good

Thanks , I have some of those and my best guess at fitting is as picture ..
. it doesn't seem very robust..

Hi ,
Isolating in the garage for the next couple of weeks so may finally make some progress..
Looking for advice on stainless trim attachment . I have clips from rare s , but they don't seem to be a good fit. Quite possible it is operator error .
Do you just give it a whack ?
And what is the end ...

It is a special with darker pink roof , Barrier coral I think ,

wheels are light pink as the body .
Based on your comments this is probably as it was .

Thanks

Hi,

I have a Coral pink EK with pink wheels,( which look like they have been that colour for a very long time )..

were the rims originally white when they left the factory ?
I have looked at numerous old photos and can't determine . Advice appreciated

Cheers

Still digging but looks ok, surface rust parcel shelf , visor thing and small hole at front seat mount No doubt more as mud removed.It runs but haven't turned the key since transporting. Will get the professionals to do mechanical,brakes etc once cleaned up.

Hi , I recently bought this EK in FNQ.
I was born the same year this rolled off the production line and owned the same colour combination back in the early 80's. ( Barrier Coral,Pyramid Coral I think? ). I have an electricians knowledge of mechanical issues ... so find info in the forum very ...