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[axistr]

After getting a price on an under dash hydraulic clutch master cylinder set up I decided to make my own. I purchased a pedal box off a FG XR6 and removed the clutch pedal assembly and adapted it to suit the Torana. The only mod I had to do to the Torana was to drill two holes and to make life easy I fitted a flare nut to support the top front of the master cylinder bracket. I had to extend the pedal to line up with the brake pedal and trim off a bracket for the clutch electrical switch but that was about it. Still took around 4 hours but saved me $590.00. I got quoted $870.00 for Mal woods system. And I paid $210.00 for the one off ebay. and 4 hours labour.

 

 

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[axistr]

I decided to fit a more up to date rear seat. The one I am fitting is from a BMW E46 and has rear arm rest which gives me the option of having the through loading system. Only needed minor refinements to get it to fit. 

 

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Overhauled the steering column and fitted the UC blinker assemble so I can remove the floor headlight dipper switch. My kids didn't even know how to use the floor dipper switch, they hadn't seen one before, I must be getting old.

 

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Trimmed back the inner fire wall seams to help clear the bigger wheels.

 

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File finished to the quarters and cut the small bit of rust out behind the bonnet hinge.

 

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All most ready to go out for paint.

 

Its been a long time since I had to bike out, Three years in fact, give it a good service three kicks an it was a way. Just have to remember how to ride it again.

 

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[axistr]

Finally got the body ready for paint. I sent the body to the painters and they reckon around 10 weeks till finish.

 

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Over the next 10 weeks I hope to recondition any parts needed so when it comes back they only needs fitting. I intended to complete the build in 12 months, boy time flyes, been two years already.

 

I revisited the serpentine belt drive system and made up some more brackets to move the power steering pump forward to drive off the front pulley, Thank Christ I have a mill to do these small jobs. I moved the pump  no because of the water pump  belt contact, but I convinced myself that I may have had slippage on the crank pulley as it only raped around it by 100 degrees. I have also decided to set it up on a stand and start the engine before fitting, just to make sure there aren't any issues. I just hate doing things twice and would hate to have to pull the engine for any reason. 

 

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[N/A-PWR]

You have come a long way Lenny,

Good to see a thorough Build. Dave I

[BIG KEV]

Great work Lenny ....its looking good

[axistr]

Update, car has now been painted inside and panels have been now refitted ready this week for paint. Should see it back home very soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[N/A-PWR]

Cannot wait to see your Torana back from the Work Shop, Lenny.

[SmacT]

Top work Lenny. The next few photos are going to be excellent!

[axistr]

Finally have some more colour. They painted it yesterday and should be able to pick it up next week. I sure will be glad to get it back in my shed.

 

 

 

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[BIG KEV]

Top work as usual Lenny ....I am so jealous

[lxsstorana]

Looks Great.  

 

Can't go wrong with a yellow torana.   .  

[Mort]

And it's a Taxi to boot.

Very nice Lenny can't wait to see finished product.

[N/A-PWR]

Wow Lenny,

see how smooth the Duco looks, great painter, and Colour. Dave I

[A9X]

everyone loves a yellow taxi

[N/A-PWR]

Attracts the Bees too,

I had an Aztec Yellow car, and every time I pulled up at the Lights, a Bee would hover around it. Dave I

[axistr]

G'day wattsmini, I will run the engine wiring harness, coil and a few other bits behind the engine fire wall side heater fan duct. Due to the Air con conversion it was made redundant anyway, so it was only there for show and my intentions from the start were to hide a few things behind it. I will drill a 1 1/2' hole on the underside of the duct to feed the wiring through.

[axistr]

Finally back in my shed, now I can make some progress, Fitted to door locks & catches, fitted all the lights and blinkers, Converted the head lights to H4 and fitted the drop tank today.

 

 

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[SmacT]

Nice work Lenny, looks great! What did you use for your fuel filler? I have the old Torana neck, but am not happy with it.

[a9x868]

looking real good lenny!

[axistr]

Hi Sam,

 

I Just used the old filler neck and cut it to suit the sharp bend. I also used some hard foam around the top of the neck to insure it doesn't rattle and is better centred in the body hole. 

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[BIG KEV]

You will be spinning tyres before you know it Lenny ....Looks great

[SmacT]

Thanks Lenny, the foam is what I am needing. It's cool looking at what this car was, and is now.

[axistr]

Bit more progress today, started to hook up the fuel tank hoses and couldn't remember for sure on VT fuel pumps which hoses went where. Its been 18 months since I fitted it into the tank. So my question here is before I have to remove the tank to check, does anyone remember for sure the correct hose connections. I am 90% sure but want to be 100% sure. The left connection is the largest connection pipe and has F on it. The centre connection has nothing stamped on it and is smaller than the left. The last connection is the same size as the centre and has R stamped on the top. I am assuming the F is Fuel pressure, R would be return and the unmarked one is breather to the canister.

 

And thank Christ for the hoist     

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