Sunnytim's Carlsbad Black EK 225 Hydramatic (2)

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An absolute gem Tim. Thanks for sharing.


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It looks like a ripper Tim. That’s cool having 3 ridgey didge black ones.
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SunnyTim wrote:
59wagon wrote:It looks like a ripper Tim. That’s cool having 3 ridgey didge black ones.
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With a name like that you just KNOW it is a gem ..... :ebiggrin: :ebiggrin: :lol:























































Not bad - for an EK ....
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.


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Wowee!


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Impressive shine on that bonnet!!

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Never seen the kick panels before. Cool man. Is the washer foot operated Tim?

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The up-market version. Amazing and rare accessories. Thanks for sharing.

I'm still looking for the coolaride seat protectors like in dad's HD. I guess none of them survived as they weren't that robust.

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Why aren't I surprised.......... :-)

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Those kickplates are cool... love the grained aluminum.

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You’re half way there just having it up on a hoist Tim


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Got a couple cracks in the bellhousing Tim - was that a common issue?


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SunnyTim wrote:Yeah they look like cracks in rhe pics they're just casting marks

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SunnyTim wrote:Yes they are just a rough line not crack

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She’s a perla


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