Anyone Interested in building me an EK front end for the ute?
The cross member and suspension basically.
The one I have in it now is a bit twisted so must of had some big bumps on the farm so what I'm after is a really good replacement I can swap in
Want it to be pretty good including blasted or stripped - no rust - painted Chassis black Satin - Complete to brake backing plates - Springs I have already.
I haven't got any parts so they would need to be sourced.
Ive got rubbers.
Just dont have time to do this myself but happy to pay someone to do a good job.
Rob 0431163263 or robert@pussyfootsocks.com
I'm in Melb but can arrange freight once complete if it's on a pallet.
EK Front end rebuild
EK Front end rebuild
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Re: EK Front end rebuild
Rob, I have a good crossmember here you can have , surely you could reuse all your wishbones and steering gear ???
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Hi Blacky - yeah the rest of it seams pretty good but the frame is all twisted which is really odd as no evidence of a hit on car itself - might of rammed a log or rock underneath to bend it like that.
Happy to pay mate - whats the easiest way to get it over east?
Happy to pay mate - whats the easiest way to get it over east?
Blacky wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:19 am Rob, I have a good crossmember here you can have , surely you could reuse all your wishbones and steering gear ???
You will find me lost somewhere!
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Just retire and do if your self boy. Priorities 8)8)
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EK van on rotisserie
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Re: EK Front end rebuild
Seriously though, the thing goes doesn't it.
Just pick up an old front end locally and take your time over it.
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EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Probably E-Go, I can get a quote next week if need be
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Black if you think it's a good one worth doing up That would be fantastic.
I want to get it blasted and painted then can build it up as I go.
Thanks again
I want to get it blasted and painted then can build it up as I go.
Thanks again
You will find me lost somewhere!
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Lol - I'm too young to retire just yet - or should I say not rich enough to retire yet.
Life gets in the way most times but I am tinkering with small bits and pieces in the man cave and driving it around locally to get some k's into it - it takes so long to iron out all the little things that pop up - some you just need go back to the drawing board and start over - hence the front end - we didn't really notice it until trying to fit it back in - was a bitch to get the last bolt into the K frame and the front is twisted up as well so does not sit well in the rubber - should be easy enough to swap a replacement in without pulling motor etc
Life gets in the way most times but I am tinkering with small bits and pieces in the man cave and driving it around locally to get some k's into it - it takes so long to iron out all the little things that pop up - some you just need go back to the drawing board and start over - hence the front end - we didn't really notice it until trying to fit it back in - was a bitch to get the last bolt into the K frame and the front is twisted up as well so does not sit well in the rubber - should be easy enough to swap a replacement in without pulling motor etc
Errol62 wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:19 pm Seriously though, the thing goes doesn't it.
Just pick up an old front end locally and take your time over it.
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Re: EK Front end rebuild
Hi Rob. Did you try Damien at Warburton Early Holden Spares (0410639656) He would most likely have a complete front end. i find his prices quite reasonable. Cheers, Fraze
Re: EK Front end rebuild
Hey Blacky - thanks for the offer but Ive found a complete one nearby that has everything in good nick so should be an easier rebuild - then I can just swap them over in quick time - hopefully it scrubs up nice with a Soda Blast and coat of Chassis black
Blacky wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:19 am Rob, I have a good crossmember here you can have , surely you could reuse all your wishbones and steering gear ???
You will find me lost somewhere!