Hilda's Donk

[Emu]

O.K.

Sorry about the other post guys. Streetneat comes on the site and in 2 minutes he's posting pics like a pro and I still struggle.

Anyhoo,

Just a pic of Hida's grey motor.
New Rings, bearings and the head has been shaved a tad and new red motor hard valves put in. New big end bearings as well and a new clutch.

I did a quick engine bay sand blast and gloss black.

Not a Streetneat job! I am a bird of little patience. I want her finished and finished now.

So that's what I was trying to do before, so no more pointing out of my inadequacies thank-you!! :-[

[robbzfc58]

looks kool emu ;D

[Emu]

Here's the Grey looking a little more complete.

Goes back in tomorrow.

Check the "E" classics in the background.

[Emu]

Another shot with Hilda in the backround.

[Emu]

Yet another.

The old Grey looks almost Blue in this shot.

[Emu]

This one shows Randall in the backround. He's my "Kiwi" mechanic.

No comment - I'm on probation!

Randall is the guy with the Moostatch. His business is called "Apex Motors" and "Classic Spares".
I'm very happy with his work and can recommend him to all the Coasties. Its always good going in there coz ya don't what classic Holden u'll see.

Actually I think thats a F%*d in the background.

Note Hilda's new clutch.

[zulu]

Hey Emu, I know the feeling, you just want to get going. What has been done to your harmonic balancer, it looks different to mine?
Did you end up getting the fabric for the load area of the wagon?
Gary

[Sarge]

Emu
       Hilda's one lucky girl the Motor looks great. Randall does a great job, I must say he has never let me down yet. See his wagon in the background Now if he ever finishes it that will be one niceeee EH Wagon. I heard that he is selling the ute too. Anyhow if you need a hand with Hilda just sing out mate, As I am only round the corner remember. :) ;) :D ;D

Regards
Sarge

[Emu]

Hey Zulu,

Dunno about the balancer. The one on the Old Girl when I first started driving her was whacked, so I had Randall put a new one on. Maybe its not an original style one? I'm not sure what it should look like now that u mention it.
Sarge,
 the hour of  our meeting must be fast approaching. Kiwi is staying with me in May. (No comment - probation remember), we will get together for a beer then and reminisce about those old "guru" posts and the "Kiwi vs Emu" days. Aaaaah those will be good chats!! ;)

If I need a hand with Hilda, you'll be the first I call.

Emu

[Effie C]

Zulu
Balancer is a brand new unit for the greys, same style as red motor, available thru Rares etc.
Emu looks great,I assume you did up another motor to put in 'Hilda', if not how did he get it out without removing the grille etc?
Glad to see the old girl will be breathing fire again soon.
John M

[Emu]

John,

The answer is.... nope, that's the motor. Hilda has an empty engine bay waiting expectantly for the return of her heart.

I've pulled a few motors out in my time, but never a grey out of an FC. The radiator is out obviously and the plate that sits above the grill was removed but the grill appears unmoved. Is it normal procedure to remove the grill? If so, Randall knows a way around it.

Matt F

[FCwagon]

If you leave the gearbox in the car, the grille doesn't need to be removed.
Leigh

[Emu]

Yep,

Gearbox stayed in the car.

[Effie C]

Thanks
Confusion removed
john M

[EJ_Dave]

Emu,

looks good.

I am curious about the red motor valves you had put in. What size were they, did you have the ports opened up as well and how much did it cost? I gather you had hardened valve seats put in too so you can run it on unleaded.

David

P.S. love those "E" classics in the background.

[ChrisB]

Guys
you dont have to take the grille out to remove the motor, I use a GMH lifting frame just for the job. Heaven help if you had to take the grille out every time you pulled a grey motor out of the car


Look forward to seeing the wagon Emu


ChrisB  8)

[streetneat]

Gday EMU .. nice shots ...All looks good to me... Im not sure I have been posting like a pro though... I have been very naughty and hoggging too much space ... should be rectified soon by linking to another website I think...
 Nothing wrong with your resto techniques from where I'm sitting.Interesting to see that there is someone down there that works on early Holdens for a crust.... Cheers streetneat

[Sarge]

Emu
       Went over to see Randall today to ordar my carbie's for my old girl ( must think of a name for it ). Thats not Hilda over in the corner is it. Randall's wagon is really starting to look the part he was actually working on it today. Any how must get back out to the un-named and finish put the front end back together. So I can get to putting the chassis rails in tomorrow.  ;)

Regards
Sarge

[Phantom]

Hey Emu,
                  Love the pics of Hilda, when r u going to post some more , maybe with your "mate" Kiwi standing next to her?
                          Cheers Rusty

[Emu]

yeah Sarge,

That's Hilda in the corner alright. Should be done early next week.

Then off to the paint n panel dude.
That part may take a long time. I'm hoping to have her ready by Wintersun.

Phant,
I don't want to let the Kiwi close enough for a photo, he might leave feathers all over it.