Silver Ke 50

[Evan G]

+1 for the clutch cable!

 

i used a very thick/hard fuel line hose to use as a guide for the clutcc cable, plastered with rubber grease

 

stopped squeeking but still a tad notchy

[Bamboo]

Small update.

 

Finally got the number plates re issued. Shiniest thing on the car. Still waiting for Melbourne's drought breaking winter to end, before I attempt paint.

 

Also re wired the cig lighter to accessory power so my radio/usb player actually turns off with the ignition. Managed to blow a radio fuse and found out the radio fuse is the mini 5 amp type last seen on really old holdens. Got some tin foil and a regular size tube fuse and adapted.

 

Then went to the supermarket and spied a stock ke55, I had to park next to it. Got the phone out and took a couple of snaps. Grainy, but give that 1970's brochure feeling.

 

Inside the '55 was stock with a traumatic. Had the original console with tape deck.

Edited August 28, 2010 by Bamboo

[Evan G]

whos 30/55?

 

did you try your keys in the one at the mall? :blinks:

[Bamboo]

  Evan G said:

whos 30/55?

 

did you try your keys in the one at the mall? :blinks:

 

No idea whose it was. Still had original A series rego plates. Had straw hats on the parcel shelf. True granny spec.

 

I left it alone. :jamie:

[B.L.Z.BUB]

I'd love to see this with some 15" deep dish.

 

I know, I know, its awesome the way it is. But I'm just saying.

 

If you know someone with some crazy wheels you can stick on for a photo....

[Bamboo]

I spent the arvo playing with some rims

 

No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't fill those the arches. Well, at least legally!

 

I think I'll go the 17's. What do you think?

 

And yes, we discussed the fact the suspension is a little 4 wheel drive!

[parrot]

I hate to say it, but I think those 17's do look best. But only because they fill those capacious guards. It really needs to come down a bit doesn't it.

 

But then you wouldn't be able to get your Hoosier motorkhana wheels on. I did wonder what that was for when I saw it last weekend!

[Evan G]

didnt the 17's hit the spring hat or the strut?

 

17's look orite but needs paint :D

[Bamboo]

I finally cracked. It's taken six week, and I thought I'd be fine, but I just couldn't cut it.

 

The 1977 stereo system was just too much. Dealing with bad reception, having to redail channels in and the unmistakable sound of 3 speaker mono. At first I replaced the rear speakers, then squeezed in 2 four inch speakers where the single speaker was in the dash.

 

It still didn't cut it. So I conceded that I had to upgrade the stereo. I had an old sony head unit laying around, so in it went. In keeping with there is no way I'm chopping up my dash, I mounted it near the passenger kick panel. So I've found a use for the remote. Just can't change cds while on on the move. Doesn't matter. I've got an mp3 radio transmitter and the head unit can play mp3 discs.

 

Oh and now? It's 100 times better.

 

I've had this cranking all day

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSzjQBpU6A

[Undertaker_is_the_best]

the MA61 look alright and so does the 17's but are last one ssr mesh because they don't look to bad quite a few good wheels but definitly the 17's or Ma61's is what i would choose

[78_7kRolla]

Good work with the stereo Sean... not ruining the integrity of the whale :) At least now you can have 'fresh' tunes lol.

[JJT036]

Go with some 17"s and get yourself Thicker Wall Tread..

[Bamboo]

Not really an update, just the little things you do. I was getting sick of the crappy illumination from the dash. Surfed around and found these suckers. $4.80 posted from Hong Kong for 10 globes.

 

Some of the ones on Aussie sites were $17.95 for 5 globes.

 

Now I can actually see my dash at night.

 

Other than that, I've just been anally retentive, fixing all the rattles and leaks so it's a pleasant drive, ready for King Lake. As soon as Melbourne comes up with some decent weather, I'll start painting panels to make it look presentable....from a distance.

[Bamboo]

Melbourne had a warm day. :dance:

 

Just enough to show me how hot the rear glass can make things. So I got the windows tinted, today! I went to book it in, and the guy had time, so it's done.

 

When I dropped it off, I rode back on my pushy. Hence the shit handing off the towbar. At least the 'Rolla towbar is good for something.

[Bamboo]

Bought a roof top box for the troop carrier. Couldn't resist seeing how it looked on the rolla!