Small Block for EK Wagon

[WesternWagon]

Such a nice day thought I would take the wagon for a spin

[WesternWagon]

New diff is in 31 spline billet axels LSD centre, 3.08 + 411,s

Have a few issues with the alternator hitting the sub frame? checked a picture Harv sent me and looks like he has plenty of clearance?

I have two alternators the new one is 135 diameter the old one is 125? Anyone have any advice hear?

Not real keen to cut the sub frame as its very close to the cross member

Cheers

Gazza

[Doc Bob]

Lookin' good Gaz!
DEFINITELY gotta catch up for a beer after seeing all this progress
Reckon I could fix ya alternator problem while we're at it!

Seeya soon..............Bob.

[WesternWagon]

Found this on the net will try the 6 inch alt today

Cheers

Gazza

[EKV8WAGON]

Great work Gaz, I`m pretty sure I used to own your wagon,sold it for my current wagon which is also in build stage.
Keep up the good work,can`t wait to see it finished & thumps up for all V8 fb/ek`s...
John

[Doc Bob]

That's the type I was saying my mate had on his '67 four door pillarless running the 400 cube Gaz.
The alternator sits closer to the block and slings under the rail.
Making your own from those specs is a lot cheaper than the shiny U.S. made in Mexico crap!

[WesternWagon]

Spoke to John at Gasoline Alley in QLD today, top bloke very helpful.

He informed me that they used a Toyota 4Y alternator with some slight mods on Gasman's Beaut 350 powered Ute (sends his regards Dave)

Will have a look at the wreckers in the morning, they are 75 amp, sounds better that 50 on the mini units.

Gazza

[gasman69]

Hi Gazza,

did you want me to take a few pics of the alternator???
I can put it up on the hoist and get some shot from the under side. my rail has the lip cut off, that gives it about 12mm clearance. The alternator also has had a section trimmed. i can email some shots thru..

cheers

Dave

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

gasman69
Can you put them up on the site as I will have the same problem with my 305 chev I am watching these post closely.
BILLY

[WesternWagon]

Hi Dave

That would be great, I lost my phone with your number in it (an everyone elses)!!!.

Can you please PM me your number That would be great

Cheers

Gazza

[WesternWagon]

Had a look at some wheels for the wagon today mmmm Wagon wheels


I have always wanted some SS Cragers so I am leaning towards them although I like the coloured smothies (maybe a camel colour with the chrome) The car will be pale blue with a white roof.

15 inch is the biggest I want to go, I need wheels to get the wagon of the rotiserie.

Gazza

[my70wg]

i reckon streeters are always a pretty good look with old cars.
there is just a lot of them around

aidan...

[Blacky]

Go the Super sports

[ben]

Another vote for the Super Sports ....although your utes wheel combo looks
Picked up some ROH rockets (14x7) on the weekend, look similar SS's will throw a pic up

[WesternWagon]

Orderd the Super Sports today