Ammo's Ute

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In the Shed wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:18 pm love the tail lights and the fit you have got with the tailgate very sharp. :thumbsup:

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Looks great Roger, happy the glass is moving better.
I ended up buying my own guard rolling rig and did my FC Sedans it didn't take much and I don't think it could really be noticed but it worked well.
Ute looks great.
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Rog did you use an FC Centre piece of the rear bumper with the EK ends, was the fit ok between them if this is what you did :?: :?:
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The ends look FC?

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I think an FE/FC rear bumper will bolt up to an EK ute, given the similarity in body shape. Whether the bumper brackets will clear the ute bodywork is another matter.

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The rear bumper is FC that I modified by tucking in the corners and narrowing the centre section.
I also shortened the number plate surround to remove the gap at the top.
There was also a modification to the body so the bracket clear.
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I ordered new wheels for the front this morning 15" x 6" with 20mm positive offset.
4 week lead time so again not ready for All Holden Day 2024.
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I chipped the paint of the front guard so I tried to patch and blend but not good.
Scuffed the guard and re-painted 4 coats then 3 of lacquer.
Next step is a light cut and then polish.
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A package in the post this morning. One step closer to firing up the motor.
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Good luck with that Dizzy mate DSM Chinese take of ………..MSD


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gledge wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:40 pm Good luck with that Dizzy mate DSM Chinese take of ………..MSD Image

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gledge wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:40 pm Good luck with that Dizzy mate DSM Chinese take of ………..MSD Image

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I had one of those in my ute. Never missed a beat. Not sure if the advance curve was right for my particular engine specs though. I was too lazy to get it mapped.
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I personally haven’t had one but knew a few people that had dramas with them … hopefully it’s trouble free motoring mate


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I stick with the VC VK Bosch. I'll be interested to see how it goes Roger.

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I have assembled the rear window today and with Mitch's help got it the car.
If you are yet to do this then you will 3 people. One to assist and another to abuse as self-abuse has no impact on the window fitting.
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A little fine tuning of the headliner and I will fit the metals strips.
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Good to see you managed to install it without breaking it , unlike SunnyTim ....... :clap: :clap: :clap:
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