Ratbox
There is a bit of rust but was expecting that, no worries there nothing too major thankfully. Dad went and checked it out for us before we bought it. Gave it a good going over. He used to have an EK when I was little and knew where to check for it all. Told us the good the bad and the ugly but said it's the best one yet, we've looked at. Easy to work with Dad told us. What a relief that was to hear.
Lychpin...Yep I noticed recently the colour combo is common. Looks great & would be nice to keep it the same. I had a feeling we'd end up with a blue one. I once saw a beautiful yellow and white (inside & out) combo, just on a sedan though and feel in love. I like colours that make the chrome pop/stand out. It just passes that test with the blue, so the blue will stay.
SunnyTim...To be honest I haven't checked all the gears myself yet as only drove it for 20mins just the once as was almost dark. Plus has been rainy and foggy up here today & yesterday..really poor weather to learn to drive an oldie in. I was too busy adjusting to driving an old car, the steering I was trying to hold steady and the brakes are drum, so was trying to basically get to know my girl and relax and not run over anyone..hehehe
As for the Strata Blue...damn as "The Wedgewood Wagon" sounds so much better
Our friend noticed straight away the paint being blue in the corners behind the grill. He said "Hey they're meant to be black, it's a re-spray alright" but he has a trained eye being a panel beater/sprayer and EK man..his is beautiful!!! The main reason I think we agreed on the rust first was so I'll still have my scooter to get me around on, while rust and spray is being done. The scooter will be gone in September as a 16th B/Day gift. So not to be stuck at home with no car, we were planning on getting it done while the scooter is still here (if our friend is available to do it for us before then), so that's the main reason basically, plus peace of mind it's taken care of.
Yamba...Hoping to get there Yes..fingers crossed. Always wanted to go to the Nationals. Can meet everyone and get some tips/idea's for Casey maybe..plus drool at the EK's of course, that's the best part.
Stewart...
Yes, the van & car combo will be great. The van resto can go ahead again finally, now we have the car/colour to match it. I especially love the fold down back bench seat (camper seat?) for the girls..our dogs, as I didn't want them jumping around on the upolstery, so they can in the back part without wreaking anything. Plus still room for luggage too. They won't be in the EK very much but when they are, at least Casey won't get destroyed. Dogs get so excitable going in the car. They like a drive more than a walk!!!
Bex....Hey, you're almost right with the Boston comment. They are very similar and everyone thinks they're Bostons or a Pug cross because the breed (French Bulldog) is a bit rare in Oz & not many people know about them or have them. Basically the same except shorter legs, stockier body & mellow personality..well except for Ebony the one in the pics, she's a nutter (childhood issues), not a classic mellow funny Frenchie. We adopted both of them.
Are you looking to get a Boston at some stage are you?
Trev...oh for sure, how could anyone not enjoy them..hehe well except for my Mother In Law, she hates classic cars..pfft
STINGRAY..Hey..what colour is your Wagon..it's georgeous!!!!
