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Since there has been some talk about quad headlights and HQ taillights of late, I thought I might share this pic of an EK that incorporates both. From an article in Custom Rodder, Aug 75.
Regards
Alex

Whoa! That is definately what you would refer to as "An aquired taste"!  :o
But, I think I have seen that same car in a slightly different style. I haven't got the magazine handy, but it was on the cover or in a Street Machine magazine from the late 80's, titled Golden Holdens, or Golden Oldies, or something like that. It was sporting a flip front with original style lights, but still had the HQ tail lights (I think). The grille & rear beaver where very similar. The car was painted yellow & I think it was running a 327 Chev. But again, I am not 100%. I will look for the mag tonight.
Regards,
Rob J

alot of work in that!

i still cant get my head around the taillight treatment of the era.

wonder where it is now.... If i found it I'd add bumper bars lol

Cheers

Ed

Nope,
I was wrong. I have the Street Machine here. It is Oct-Nov 1986. The car IS an EK sedan, with the rear treatment exactly the same, but with WB lights fitted. The front is a steel flip front, but it is a four door, where as the one Alex posted is a 2 door. Also, the fella claimed to have totally built it himself. Also, the rear flares a bloody similar.

Alan Hales Black, V8 FC225 is in the same magazine.

It doesn't seem to like being shrunk, as it comes out a bit spotty. If interested in the bigger version, email me.
Rob J

If you have ever wondered what "descreen" is in your scanner settings, then this is a perfect example. Not sure why the magazine pics do it, probably the printing process, but playing with descreen settings will elliminate the patchiness.

A tip I got from Gree to fix this is to scan the pic crooked, then use Photoshop or whatever to straighten it again.  That works well too.

As Glenn surmises, it is indeed to do with the printing process.

cheers
RET

Hi.
Odd thing is, when at standard size, it is perfect & clear. Only when I shrunk it down did it go spotty.
Thanks for the tips though, I will utilise them in future.
Rob J

If I found that car i would strip it then burn it, lol. How ugly is that, it may aswell be a ford it is so ugly.

Well FC0085 it is ONLY an EK after all
                                     Cheers Rusty

Oh sorry all you fb and ek owners each to thier own
                                  Cheers Rusty

Rusty
Never say sorry it is a sign of weakness, and as we all know FE's & FC's are what this forum is all about.

Cheers Jim

Whoa.
Go easy fellas, I own an XK Ford Falcon & an FB Standard. Double insults!! Also, I am a very sensitive individual & your comments hurt me deeply. I think I might have to cry :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Ahh, that's better!!
Rob J

Hold the tears Rob,you are wetting my computer and I am sure that is f**d rust stains appearing on it now ;)
John M
Ps Hate to admit it but I am a bit partial to Xk to Xp shape f**ds myself, but could only desert the mighty Holden for a later less painful model. :o

oye phantom as a owner of a ek sedan and now a ford taurus (which i bet none of you know what one of those look like ) i might come and sit on yer purple wrinked body and make you say sorry



kiwi ek owner and um ford taurus owner

Hi,
Thanks for the comfort, John. I feel a lot better (I think?). I do still have healthy Holden to ford ratio (4 to 1), so I haven't deserted the flock completely. To be honest, I really only got the XK because it is such good condition & has the Autolux Flash Kit. I love those kits!

Kiwi,
A Ford Taurus? Hmmm, yes, we had them here in Oz, but they were a bit of a disaster. So maybe just tell them you have a Ford, but don't mention the model!!


RJ

Hey Phantom,I think if you did a poll,you would find out quite a few forum users also owned FB EKs.


Cheers guys     Geoff,also owner of 2 ek's.

Rusty
I knew we would get a rise out from both Rob & Craig.

I will however say Craig sent me a couple of photos of a very nice FB the other day (thanks Trev).

gees jim  that pic went the long way round....its a very nice 2door v8 fb
        cheers trev...another fb owner
       ps  russ..some ppl choose to drive other holdens & some ppl choose to wear purple tights ::) :D

A Taurus, haha.  

No way in hell i would admit to that!!

just tell people you have a tandem bike!!

Hmmmmm 4hammers its strange how you mentioned "flock" when you  were talking  to EMU goes hand in hand eh?
                                     Phantom

Only joking about the ek and fb guys, i would love to own either model, after seeing a magnificent fb at our last meeting.
                               Cheers Rusty