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by caz
Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Right hand rear door fb or ek
Replies: 4
Views: 353

Re: Right hand rear door fb or ek

I have a right hand rear door, but I live in Ballina NSW near Byron Bay.
if interested email me caz2478@hotmail.com
I have a set of 4 doors, boot lid, right hand front guard, and a spare front right hand door.
by caz
Sun May 16, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Yamba 2008 Nationals (can never have enough pics...?)
Replies: 13
Views: 4432

Re: Yamba 2008 Nationals (can never have enough pics...?)

These pics are so good....what's happening in 2010? No Yamba???
by caz
Sat May 15, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: trimatic crossmember
Replies: 18
Views: 3295

Re: trimatic crossmember

All good, my super mechanic has designed and fitted a superb set up, will post some pics soon. Now on to the next bit...thanks guys for your tips! :D
by caz
Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: trimatic crossmember
Replies: 18
Views: 3295

Re: trimatic crossmember

The 186 is longer then the grey, and I'm in NSW so they are fussy about what they pass for rego. I was told about the HQ crossmember, but was wondering if you need to weld plates on the side as well and bolt it on.
by caz
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

Re: soda blasting

Sorry Trev, It will be behind a 186, not a grey. We put engine and gearbox ready to go in, but the crossmember will need to be changed. HELP!!!!!
by caz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon)
Replies: 962
Views: 119468

Re: Rebuilding of Old Timer (EK wagon) (Updated 17/3/10)

When my car is complete and I go for a drive over the same Ballina Ferry, I'll think of this beauty...great story!
by caz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: trimatic crossmember
Replies: 18
Views: 3295

Re: trimatic crossmember

Interested in seeing those pics if you can get them on or send them to me by PM.
by caz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

Re: soda blasting

Oh wow! Car is painted and looks great! Just trying to find the posts RE: trimatic conversion....the CRS tunnel has been put in, but not sure what was said about fixing up the crossmember? Anyone know if you can buy a crossmember and fit it? Remember, I am in NSW and the car will be rego'd as a ...
by caz
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soda blasting

yeh good advice, done! Now just waiting for repairs to be done...will keep you posted.
by caz
Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soad blasting

Today I have visited the upholsterer....what a top guy! I have decided to have my beauty....main colour....white pearl with a hint of pink...insert metallic grey....interior paint metallic grey....and upholstery, a quartz grey carpet with a gorgeous grey colour seats etc: he even sewed a sample of ...
by caz
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soda blasting

Yeh that's it alright! Pyramid Coral! I learnt to drive in one almost like this...the roof was Coral too and not white. AAAAAHHHH! Bring on the memories! It is still around too...the Ex still owns it!
by caz
Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soda blasting

Is your car in the pic pyramid coral and white?
by caz
Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soda blasting

I am thinking of being cooler as it gets quite hot here. Also, it was in desperate need of repaint and interior was unsaveable. I think I will go a pearly pink main colour with a deeper pink pearl insert. I am studying colours and colour schemes now to make the final decision.
Remember, I have kids ...
by caz
Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

soda blasting

Thanks.

Here is a link to pics of the car before and after soda...will put some on site when time permits...asap!

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/caz2478/?start=0


Gotta rush off to work now...dammit!
by caz
Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: soda blasting
Replies: 46
Views: 8254

The original colour was grey and white, then it was painted burgundy. Now Im thinking a pearl with a pink or lavender tint as the main colour, and the flash will be a follow through of the tinge as a brighter pearl, if you understand what I mine. Im thinking pink more then lavender. So the flash ...