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by Smooth customs
Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: MildFB, customised FB wagon
Replies: 213
Views: 37957

Re: MildFB, customised FB wagon

I have the same question as I did in 2009.
What will it be registered as.
And under what designation is it being engineered.
by Smooth customs
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: 2 door FB wagon build in SA
Replies: 68
Views: 9000

Re:

Bluehaze wrote:How do you do the rear side glass?
Looks like an FE FC Wagon rear side window, that is a no brainer when attempting this type of conversion. All the rest of the Glass needed will be cut from flat laminated or tempered glass.
by Smooth customs
Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Ek Holden
Replies: 28
Views: 4247

Re: Ek Holden

The paint layout comes from Buick. See how the stainless moulding make a difference. Look at the roof profile and back window on the Hard Top. Can you see a similarity to FB & EK's. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Smooth_Customs/buickside_zpsd21c751b.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albu...
by Smooth customs
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Ek Holden
Replies: 28
Views: 4247

Re: Ek Holden

There are other pictures of Robs car elsewhere on this forum. The one I posted was all I had available. The car this post is about is a nice clean looking car. And without knowing what was asked for its hard to make a comment without offending someone. But I will give my honest opinion, as I do. And...
by Smooth customs
Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Ek Holden
Replies: 28
Views: 4247

Re: Ek Holden

Rob Walkers car from the early 90.

Image
by Smooth customs
Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: Driveline
Topic: 5 speed conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 1059

Re: 5 speed conversion

Dellow Automotive at Revesby are a lot closer to you, and can supply everything you need.
And no freight costs.
by Smooth customs
Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

dave may not have done show quality and may be in for a shock if and when the time does come, but something he is failing to mention he has an offsider that has :wink: and if the time ever comes i'm sure dave will put in 110+% paul i can only speak of the 2 places i've seen you work from and neithe...
by Smooth customs
Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:13 am
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

All valid points paul. The guys that want two pac jobs get done in a booth. Just because I work outside of an industrial situation doesnt mean I cant produce quality work. Ive chosen to work this way because its how ive always worked. I especially like working outside in the fresh air. Hence all th...
by Smooth customs
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

So is cubic dollars the only criterior for building an elite car. Is it the builder. Can an elite car be built on a budget or is there a check list of unavoidable expensive parts to buy which couldnt be sourced from swap meets or wrecking yard. I think sometimes owners like to spruke about what the...
by Smooth customs
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

no no paul im very sorry mate I had no intention of directing my comments to you mate I was just speaking in general of my views on people commenting on guys like myself that have put big money or time into cars I appoligise if that came out like it was directed at you regards paul No worries, I so...
by Smooth customs
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

Since when do any of us make rational decisions when it comes to money and old cars :crazy: :crazy: :lol: :lol: :lol: Hell if I was stupidly rich and had money burning in my pockets I'd sooner pay a shop to build an old car to my taste from scratch than just go out and buy Ferrari or something. Jus...
by Smooth customs
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

So is cubic dollars the only criterior for building an elite car. Is it the builder. Can an elite car be built on a budget or is there a check list of unavoidable expensive parts to buy which couldnt be sourced from swap meets or wrecking yard. I think sometimes owners like to spruke about what the...
by Smooth customs
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

that car blacky speaks of is incredible the more you look at it the more detail you see its great to see that class of work before any paint or interior is placed on it building cars well for me its do the best you can possibly do iv shown my car in quite a few shows even took it all the way to meg...
by Smooth customs
Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Spotto
Topic: Chop Shop EK
Replies: 75
Views: 6332

Re: Chop Shop EK

Yeah I talked to the owner a while back, he told me it's actually an FB. He's spending plenty of $$$$ to have it unveiled at Motorex next week. Was there last year in primer with some suspension, diff and motor installed. Should be a wicked looking car when finished. don't worry about spending plen...
by Smooth customs
Sat May 11, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Mechanical temp gauge and heater - how to?
Replies: 14
Views: 1584

Re: Mechanical temp gauge and heater - how to?

The sender works fine in this location as there is ample hot water in this fitting for the heater at all times. And its location so close to the head and water jacket. There will always be hot water in the hoses and fitting, as the valve only stops flow through the heater. But doesn't stop the heat ...