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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:25 pm
by Mick
EK JAY wrote:
That first cruize will be priceless

they always are

Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:16 pm
by Mick Jagger
yes ,skids and pics

Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:45 pm
by kelleigh54
Sweet !

I am with Blacky regarding the trim to rear of roof and down the tail gate . You can stand tall with this one !
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:52 pm
by EK JAY
All my photo's have disappeared from here too
Couple of fresh ones putting bits and pieces on and fighting with the wirring atm
Not my favorite job

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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:57 pm
by oz_ek
Very nice!....The 253 looks very much 'at home' in the EK engine bay.

Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:03 pm
by Errol62
Looks like Christmas
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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:36 am
by Harv
oz_ek wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:57 pm
Very nice!....The 253 looks very much 'at home' in the EK engine bay.
Jay has done a damn nice job on that engine bay. He's tidied up, but left enough original wiring/clips/fittings etc that it looks like a genuine engine bay. If GMH had the 253 in 1960, I imagine, the outcome would have looked something like this.
Cheers,
Harv
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:45 am
by EK283
Very nice looking indeed !
Wiring is easy, especially if you're a sparky like me
I do love the simple look without the clutter, good job Jay.
Greg
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:15 am
by EK JAY
Thanks guys
Most of the wirring will be tucked up under the Chanel in the engine bay
So you will only see where it connects to the lights block etc
So still looks factory like well that's the aim anyway

Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:51 am
by NoMAD
Looking real sweet mate... love the direction you have taken.
Cheers
Nathan
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:20 am
by D-MAN
looks amazing mate!
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:52 am
by EK JAY
So with a little bit of sorcery

I've managed to get the original style exhaust manifolds to fit in the engine bay left side is ht right side is early commodore they are slightly different in angle through the models so was a trail and error thing this combo worked the best with good clearence on all the right area's
Much happier with the factory look rather then extractors for now at least

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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:19 am
by Errol62
Genius. I've always had drama with tubular headers and through the guards well don't go there. A fair bit of work no doubt to find the right fit but not more than fabricating a pair and a lot cheaper than buying a set that can often require rework. The factory look is just further advanced now. You must be pretty stoked with it.
I'm not that keen on squeezing V motors in pre hk road cars but this build really floats my boat. Always been a sucker for the phantom factory option look (oh yeah didn't you know GMH trialled the 253 in fb back in 1960 lol).
Cheers
Clay
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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:23 pm
by Harv
Errol62 wrote: Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:19 amAlways been a sucker for the phantom factory option look (oh yeah didn't you know GMH trialled the 253 in fb back in 1960 lol).
Amen. Please tell me there is a nice WW Strommie under that aircleaner and not some Holley monstrosity

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Cheers,
Harv
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:15 pm
by EK JAY
Harv wrote: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:23 pm
Errol62 wrote: Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:19 amAlways been a sucker for the phantom factory option look (oh yeah didn't you know GMH trialled the 253 in fb back in 1960 lol).
Amen. Please tell me there is a nice WW Strommie under that aircleaner and not some Holley monstrosity

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Cheers,
Harv

Here you go Harv

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