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Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:12 pm
by WesternWagon
Such a nice day thought I would take the wagon for a spin :lol:

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Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:21 pm
by 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
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Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:06 am
by Doc Bob
Lookin' good Gaz! :D
DEFINITELY gotta catch up for a beer after seeing all this progress :lol:
Reckon I could fix ya alternator problem while we're at it!

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

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:17 pm
by WesternWagon
Found this on the net will try the 6 inch alt today :econfused:

Cheers

Gazza

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Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:10 am
by 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... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
John

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:42 am
by 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!

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:41 pm
by 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. :idea:

Gazza

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:01 am
by 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

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:53 am
by 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 :arrow:

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:00 am
by 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 :thumbsup:

Cheers

Gazza

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:58 pm
by WesternWagon
Had a look at some wheels for the wagon today mmmm Wagon wheels :lol: :lol: :lol:


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
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Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:04 pm
by my70wg
i reckon streeters are always a pretty good look with old cars.
there is just a lot of them around :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

aidan...

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:12 am
by Blacky
Go the Super sports 8) 8) 8) 8)

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:42 am
by ben
Another vote for the Super Sports ....although your utes wheel combo looks 8)
Picked up some ROH rockets (14x7) on the weekend, look similar SS's will throw a pic up

Re: Small Block for EK Wagon

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:04 pm
by WesternWagon
Orderd the Super Sports today 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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