Wow what a detailed build.........what is the blck on the front suspension is it two pak or por or what cause it looks great?
Tony
Benny's EK wagon
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Benny's wagon was a one owner, that was a great example of a well cared for EK.
Initial plans were for a full check over and to repair any rust and accumulated small dints and marks before applying a fresh coat of paint. Replace all the door and window rubbers and attend to any mechanical repairs. And a tidy up of the interior.
After a full inspection, it was evedent that the wagon had not run for some time and the motor needed to be checked. The brakes were also in need of repair.
Body wise this is a nice wagon, with some small areas where rust has moved in. And some older repairs were found. These were possibly done by the local garage or panel shop so it would pass a registration inspection
And some time in the past 40 odd years it had recieved a freshen up in the paint department.
With the motor and box out, the front panels were removed and some rust was found in the firewall and the ajoining section of the subframe.
The engine bay was stripped as well as the front end. Before the subframe was removed.
all the components were inspected, cleaned and then either acid dipped or blasted. Then repairs were atteneded to.
The diff and fuel tank were next, the diff was stripped and the housing blasted and painted. new axle bearings and pinion seal have been fitted. All the brakes were in need of rebuilding and have been done
The fuel tank was in a very sad condition, apart from several dints from years of use, the inside and lower corners were bady rusted. A new SS tank is being made now.
Ever bolt clip bracket or required piece has been cleanded, wire buffed and or blasted before being replated to give then that new look
Because this car was a very well preserved example of a mostly unmolested EK Wagon, but in need of a little more work than Benny initially intended. a new plan was needed. I personally didnt think that a total bare metal resto was required. So i preposed to do a full mechanical rebuild and restore the engine bay and underbody through to the rear bumper.
The body and all panels will recieve the repairs and attention needed. And original factory panel fit? and alignment will be maintained,not over restored with perfect gaps and razor sharp panel alignment . Before it is repainted in the original acrylic finish.
In all areas I try to replicate factory finishes and use the original materials where possible. This will give the car its closest possible presentation to when it was new.
As work progresses Benny will post updates on what is happening, and I will try and answer any questions you may have on what is being done.
Check back in now and then to see what is happening
Initial plans were for a full check over and to repair any rust and accumulated small dints and marks before applying a fresh coat of paint. Replace all the door and window rubbers and attend to any mechanical repairs. And a tidy up of the interior.
After a full inspection, it was evedent that the wagon had not run for some time and the motor needed to be checked. The brakes were also in need of repair.
Body wise this is a nice wagon, with some small areas where rust has moved in. And some older repairs were found. These were possibly done by the local garage or panel shop so it would pass a registration inspection
And some time in the past 40 odd years it had recieved a freshen up in the paint department.
With the motor and box out, the front panels were removed and some rust was found in the firewall and the ajoining section of the subframe.
The engine bay was stripped as well as the front end. Before the subframe was removed.
all the components were inspected, cleaned and then either acid dipped or blasted. Then repairs were atteneded to.
The diff and fuel tank were next, the diff was stripped and the housing blasted and painted. new axle bearings and pinion seal have been fitted. All the brakes were in need of rebuilding and have been done
The fuel tank was in a very sad condition, apart from several dints from years of use, the inside and lower corners were bady rusted. A new SS tank is being made now.
Ever bolt clip bracket or required piece has been cleanded, wire buffed and or blasted before being replated to give then that new look
Because this car was a very well preserved example of a mostly unmolested EK Wagon, but in need of a little more work than Benny initially intended. a new plan was needed. I personally didnt think that a total bare metal resto was required. So i preposed to do a full mechanical rebuild and restore the engine bay and underbody through to the rear bumper.
The body and all panels will recieve the repairs and attention needed. And original factory panel fit? and alignment will be maintained,not over restored with perfect gaps and razor sharp panel alignment . Before it is repainted in the original acrylic finish.
In all areas I try to replicate factory finishes and use the original materials where possible. This will give the car its closest possible presentation to when it was new.
As work progresses Benny will post updates on what is happening, and I will try and answer any questions you may have on what is being done.
Check back in now and then to see what is happening
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What a fantastic rebuild. Love the before and after pics. Great work Paul and Benny.
Stewart
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