After all the fanfare and B/S of getting hold of the van I really wanted, I am (reluctantly) offering it for sale.
AS R/B said "how am I going to get my bike in the back"? and now having a straight and virtually rust free very straight EK ute as a hauler the van, as nice as it is, can't stay and having it outside will do it no favours either! If I had the space I would definitely keep it but fact remains I don't.
I've asked around and have set a base price of $7600 but am not wanting it to go on the evilbay circus yet to aim for more etc. so am putting it on here first for the true believers. I will only deal with serious inquiries and those who can be bothered to come and have a look. The van is in Sydney's Northwest.
The body is pretty fine and rust minimal , but for the following;
Slight waviness where moulding holes have been filled (with bog I suspect - and will confirm)
Small rust (bog 'repair') at the bottom of N/S dogleg, rest appears good but will not say more - YOU need to be the judge.
Two side windows have been fitted
Small rust at bottom of a pillar gutters
Wiring is a nightmare!
Original bench seat isn't fitted (has some other buckets - Commodore?)
Rear arches have been rolled and pumped (have seen better)
Bumper has shit (new) and already rusty chrome, ditto lower grill section - both will re-chrome OK
Average paint-job in acrylic
Car has the following with etc's.........
179 engine with electronic ignition, extractors and new exhaust, Holley 350 on Redline manifold, M20 driving through a Torana rear end. Runs but will need a tune
Thermo fan (can't remember the condition of radiator)
HR disc front end and VH40 booster
Hotwires with good to new rubber (love em or hate em - although they don't look too bad on the van I reckon) 14 rear, 13 front plus two other 14 with tyres and two 13 rims only
New rubbers throughout
Sports steering wheel
Still has firewall body plate intact.
Back interior is intact and OK. I managed to get a set of closing panels which were missing, along with a shop manual, and factory parts manual.
If YOU are genuinely interested please email me at vapourblasting@yahoo.com.au for contact details
Cheers
Dave Mac :)
It's a shame for you......., but the start of something good for someone else I guess.
Good luck with the sale, sounds a reasonable price as well, any pics?
Marc
Hi Marc,
Thanks mate. I wish I was keeping it too as I know it will be hard finding another one but I just can't justify having it rot away outside and the ute is sooooooooooo good it got the nod and has already been 'attacked', lol !
I am hoping that an FC ute will follow the EK and I will take my time finding one, but that is 'into the future' stuff............
As soon as i get a moment I will attempt to get a pic on here and post it - do you have to put it on photo bucket first?
Cheers
Dave Mac :)
You don't have to put photos on Photobucket. When posting you reply there is a black dot on the left with the words "Add image to post". Click that and browse to select your photo and it will download. Remember to click the "family safe" button. A small photo appears on your thread which can be opened to show the large one.
Robin
Just a quick update to those waiting for a photo or two of the van.
Due to camera glitch I haven't got any done but do have a couple of crappy ones but can't see a black dot on here?
Where am I meant to look?
Dave (not a computer expert) Mac :D
(http://s2.postimage.org/FtOaJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsFtOaJ)
The 'Add image to post' function is only visible to club members.
Thanks Ret
That explains it - I thought I was missing something !!!
I'll send the pics to the people who have asked me about the van.
Cheers
Dave
Dave,
How well do the bikes fit in the EK?
Currently hauling bikes using a rodeo, but considering getting an early ute to do the job.
do you need the gate down with the bikes in?
Cheers
Ed
is that the red one dave?????
jim
Hi Ed and Jim
Sorry for no replies but I have been on the EK forum not here.
The ute has the solid bar tail-gate stays which are pretty strong so I see no reason why a bike couldn't go in the back but am not even remotely at the hauling stage, lol! As we all had older utes back in the 70's with our bikes there is no reason we can't do it again, so I'm sure they are up to it.
Jim - it is the red van. We took some pics and I have been told that I can just put them on photobucket with a link?
Also I mentioned in the description that I had the closing panels but I do not - the ones which I thought would fit are for FB/EK which are different. Also I had a think about the price.$7600 start seems too high to me so $7000 is more realistic.
I'll get cracking on getting the photos up somewhere so anyone interested can have a look.
Cheers
Dave Mac :)
dave,
would the old photo's that were on here when you first bought it still be here???? thats how i knew it was red. love that car mate
jim
Hello Jim
To be honest Jim - I have no idea ???
Yeah the red car has got good potential - I have the photos we took and will try and do a photobucket download over the weekend
Cheers all
Dave mac
How much are looking to sell the Van for, and where are you located?
Hi All
If I have done things correctly (no guarantees) this link to photo-bucket should let you see some pics of the famous "red van";
http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/
Roadhouse - price is $7000 and I am still not sure if the rechromed tail-lights and bumperettes will be going onto my EK ute (obviously you would get the EK ones) The battery can be used to fire it up but it also stays as it a new battery for my ute.
You're right Jim - I reckon this old van has great potential. EKjimmy is still trying to convince me to keep it for a build next year!!!
Sorry for very lengthy delay in posting the pics - I hope they work?
Cheers
Dave Mac :)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN08.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN06.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN05.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN04.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN02.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN01.jpg)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/vmx-mxr/FC%20VAN/FCVAN07.jpg)
;D
Thanks for posting the pics Hoony.
I'd be interested to know what some of you out there think of it.
Dave Mac :)
Dave,
I think you've described it openly and honestly - which has to be commended.
It looks like it has great potential and doesn't appear to need too much work (only to be expected with a car of this age) in readiness for daily driver duties either.
In my opinion, your price seems fair also. I'm sure you'd get some nibbles if you were to advertise it on ebay or the like
:)
Dave,
Can you post some pics of the rust?
Thanks,
ACE 8)
Hi all - the van is SOLD .............
For all those who were showing some interest in the van I am sorry to say it is now officially sold (to a very good home I am happy and pleased to say)
I appreciate all the helpful comments and will continue to be a part of this forum if you will let an EK owner be a part of it. Since I was bitten by the bug last year everyone on the FE FC forum has been great and I won't rule out getting another FC in the future after a couple of EK's are finished.
Cheers
Dave Mac :)