PETER WOOLVEN 1962 HOLDEN EK UTE

GRUNT THANKS

Colour: Polynesian Green

Engine: 350ci small-block Chev V8 Block: Four-bolt Chev Intake: Edelbrock Performer Induction: Edelbrock 660cfm carburettor Ignition: MSD coil, leads and distributor Fuel pump: Carter high-volume Exhaust: Handmade extractors into 2in exhaust

SHIFT

Transmission: Turbo 350 with shift kit Torque converter: Standard Diff: Ford 9in LSD with 3.55:1 gears and custom axles Tailshaft: Custom

BENEATH

Front suspension: Lovells V8 coils, Monroe gas shocks Rear suspension: Leaf springs, Monroe gas shocks Steering: LH Torana with Jaguar rack ’n’ pinion Brakes: Ford XB discs (f), Ford XB drums (r)

ROLLING

Rims: Center Line Legend Series Champ 506 three-piece billet; 15x6 (f), 15x8 (r) Rubber: Maxxis 205/60 R15 (f), Road Hugger 255/60 R15 (r)

INTERIOR

Steering wheel: SAAS Seats: HR Premier bucket seats retrimmed in marinegrade vinyl Carpets: Handmade marine carpet Gauges: Standard Holden speedo, fuel and idiot lights; So-cal volts, oil pressure and temp gauges Shifter: Lokar Performance Products Stereo: Pioneer with 60W GME speakers

My dad Bert for all the machining and helping out; Craig Holmes at Holmes Panel & Paint; Kerry at K&D Chrome Metal Finishers for the chrome plating; Matt and Johnno at Byford Motor Trimmers. Special thanks to my partner Annette for putting up with me over the long build time!