Chopped EK Van Project(recent pics Pg23)

axeman · Post by **axeman** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:19 am

hey Thommo

Ive still got a few parts here that you will need to finish of the van roof
and top tail gate if you want them

good to see a good van go to a good home

if you need any advise dont hesitate to call daves got me number

man i better pull my finger out and gett mine on the road

element5au · Post by **element5au** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:24 am

I am looking forward to seeing this van finished, so Dave you had the van for 8 years about the same time I have owned the Black wagon......wow time fly's.

Cheers Mark (ralph)

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:05 pm

axeman wrote:hey Thommo

Ive still got a few parts here that you will need to finish of the van roof
and top tail gate if you want them
if you need any advise dont hesitate to call daves got me number

Thanks for that, you'll be hearing from me soon.

Cheers Jeff

ek61 · Post by **ek61** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:01 pm

yeh same ,though i have sold some cars that i have regretted doing
sold my hr for a house deposit

and would love to get it back

and i will never sell my ek sedan

ive always wanted to build a rod/ratrod and now ive got the chance

cheers dave

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:10 pm

rods aren't all they're cracked up to be

but you've got to own one to find out

minifb · Post by **minifb** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:45 pm

THOMMO you NEED to take this van to the next nationals and leave your fb sedan at home...... (no motive here)

Cheers Mark

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:56 pm

Gday Mark
Im not making any promises, Theres a lot to be done

Cheers Jeff

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:44 pm

Jeff, you should contact Andrew from Street Neat about the front window, he had a template made a few years ago for his chopped panno, check it out here,
Trev

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Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:09 pm

Alright Thommo, at least EK61 can watch the progress

Tough call, but good home looking at Thommos FB..

If you can better my build budget your laughing! I succeeded in not cracking $5000 (just), careful planning and parts selection it can be done.
Also not being afraid to have a go on your own helps.... and mine is my daily driver/family croozer, it just doesn't get any better.

I can't wait to see what you do to it.

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:05 pm

Devilrod wrote:If you can better my build budget your laughing! I succeeded in not cracking $5000 (just), careful planning and parts selection it can be done.
Also not being afraid to have a go on your own helps
I can't wait to see what you do to it.

I do already have a lot of parts at home which can be used,
that helps the budget.
The car wont be running any fancy mechanicals,
probably 186/trimatic, drum brakes.
I wont be showing off anything under the bonnet.
The chop, stance & wheels are the only important ingredients.
Please have some patiants though, its not going to happen overnight.

Cheers Jeff

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:31 pm

THOMMO wrote: I do already have a lot of parts at home which can be used,
that helps the budget.
The car wont be running any fancy mechanicals,
probably 186/trimatic, drum brakes.
I wont be showing off anything under the bonnet.
The chop, stance & wheels are the only important ingredients.
Please have some patiants though, its not going to happen overnight.

Cheers Jeff

That will help heaps, its also not hard when its already stripped and a good base to start. I'm a patient man, after all it took me nearly 4 years to do mine and so far 6 years to put a twin carb setup on the roadster.....

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:38 pm

contacted clatsworthy about a windscreen still doesn't know what one will cost

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:41 pm

Thinking of getting the axe out are you ratbox

Axeman is doing a ute & van,
so between us we might get a group discount on windscreens

Harko · Post by **Harko** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:57 pm

I need one too so count me in if they suit 4 1/2 inch chops and I may need a second one towards the end of the year

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:00 pm

They all seem to be different heights.
My new van had 5" removed

& Axemans look lower