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Azza's 304 LX

Started by _Azza_ , Feb 18 2007 03:06 PM

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#151 _Azza_

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Posted 13 May 2007 - 09:53 PM

Got the brakes through a sponsor on Hotholdens. They were doing a deal for my members during april and may but they might keep it going if you ask. They were 99 bucks each and it was 20 for postage.

You need to change to HQ stub axels and would have to use their calipers. Also put the left on the right and the right on the left, to help with allignment I think. Someone else might be able to shed a bit more light on this.

I am going to use HQ drums on the rear. Im led to believe they bolt straight on if you change over the backing plate. Then I am just going to get the axels re-studded to HQ pattern.

But when I find a borgy I am going to have rear discs..

Cheers

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#152 _rhysandhisLJ_

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Posted 13 May 2007 - 10:10 PM

Geez that's alright!

I've noticed on ebay a complete front disc conversion for $300 round abouts.
I have a b/w diff out of a vl turbo cut down for my lx.. how would i go getting the axles redrilled for hq pattern? if i did, do they drill out my rear discs to fit the different stud pattern or would i have to get some new ones machined? Haha sorry if you don't know any of this. maybe i should start a new topic for it.

Cheers,
Rhys.

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#153 _Azza_

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Posted 13 May 2007 - 10:44 PM

talk to ya on msn

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#154 _Azza_

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Posted 19 May 2007 - 02:12 AM

Got my king springs today, stoked

Should probably start putting some of this shit in...

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#155 _Azza_

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Posted 19 May 2007 - 12:12 PM

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#156 _JAKELH5Li_

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Posted 21 May 2007 - 01:49 PM

Hey guys Im in the barossa and starting a similar conversion in the next month or so but will be manual. probably a single rail box from a Chrysler. Also got a VR B/w to modify let me know how you get on with Rodtech on that. Also HQ and VL have the same stud pattern but different offset on rims lxsl76 Cheers

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#157 RIM-010

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Posted 21 May 2007 - 03:43 PM

HQ and VL wheels ARE NOT interchangeable.

HQ studs are Imperial, Commodore are Metric. 12.6mm and 12mm, I think.

Tim

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#158 _JAKELH5Li_

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Posted 21 May 2007 - 05:32 PM

Sorry for upsetting you RIM what I meant is that they have the same PCD meaning that the studs are in the same place in relation to the centre of the axle. I was really only refering to that fact and yes you are correct they are metric and imperial. VL 12.0x1.5 and HQ is 7/16 UNF. Only trying to help!

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#159 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 21 May 2007 - 06:15 PM

Commodore and HQ do not have the same PCD either.

Commodore is 5 x 120mm
HQ is 5 x 4.74" which is approximately 120.65mm

You can slip Commodore rear discs over HQ studs as the Commodore studs holes are larger than HQ and the disc is centered on the axle.

You can not safely fit HQ rims to Commodore axles or visa versa.

See this thread for details.
http://www.gmh-toran...showtopic=10957

The Torana PCD debate is covered in this thread.
http://www.gmh-toran...showtopic=15103

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#160 _Azza_

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Posted 08 July 2007 - 10:31 PM

Gday guys havnt posted here in a while so I'll just give you the latest up to date pics. CBF working out what I havnt posted.

Im now finally getting somewhere. Got a tad slack for a while but over the past 2 days With the help of a couple of mates we got stuck into the torana and from the front windscreen back is now all in primer.

The car is smooth as. Didnt find any nasty patches of bog or anything hiding under the paint.

I pulled the front end out today as well. Im sending it to the powdercoaters tomorrow. Then when its back all my new goodies are going into it

Anyway Ive got lots of pics. Sorry about taking them with my phone but I forgot to take my camera..

And tonight I started work in the engine bay. Did a bit of sanding and started smoothing it all over.

Cheers

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#161 _Azza_

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Posted 08 July 2007 - 10:46 PM

if you wanna have a look at the full build most on the info is here http://www.hotholden...hp?showforum=98

But I will try to remember to keep this updated.

Cheers

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#162 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 05:53 AM

Good work Azza!!

In no time you'll be driving it around again

Keith

P.S. Jakelh5li - listen to the advice above, you'll end up seriously injuring someone or yourself if you put anything commodore near anything HQ... They ARE different!

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#163 _Azza_

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 08:41 PM

Cheers mate. Did a lot more sanding in the engine bay today.. As soon as the bay is ready it should be done fairly quick from then on. I hope

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#164 _SLRMike_

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 09:04 PM

Great job Azza.

Look fwd to your updates, inspiring work.

Mike

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#165 _Azza_

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 10:16 PM

Cheers mate ill try to update as often as I used to

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#166 _Azza_

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Posted 16 July 2007 - 11:04 PM

Started fixing up the doors tonight. I wanna try to have everything in primer by this weekend.

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#167 _Azza_

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Posted 17 July 2007 - 09:51 PM

Did a lot more on the doors tonight, but didnt get many pics.

The part thats weleded is completely finished now all filled and smoothed over.. That shot of the rust is on the other door I started. thats all cut out along with the other bits in that door and its had a coat of Kill Rust.

Cheers

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#168 toryman76

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Posted 17 July 2007 - 10:00 PM

love your work azza! i hope i can do something half as good on my car! this weekend, look out for some updates.... hopefully! :tease:

Cheers

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#169 _Azza_

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Posted 17 July 2007 - 10:09 PM

lol trust me mate there is room for improvement. Im just taking it as I go though. Teachin myself lol..

Cheers

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#170 _Azza_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 08:18 PM

got a heap more pics and info. will upload it in a sec

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#171 _Azza_

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 12:38 AM

lots more pics guys. All work on the doors.

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#172 _Azza_

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 12:39 AM

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#173 _HatchmanSS76_

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 01:29 PM

Good job your doing their and you'll have the satisfaction of having done it yourself.

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#174 _Azza_

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 04:11 PM

Cheers mate

It will feel good when someone asks me "what have I done to my car". I can say more than the usual "I lowered an engine into it" thing

I'd rather do it all myself and be able to say "I Built That" even if it turns out half as good as some of the cars going around, then say yeh cost me 6k for a respray, 4k for an engine rebuild, then I lowered it in woowee..

Sorry about the sarcasm lol

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#175 toryman76

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 08:17 PM

sarcasm is warranted! :tease:

i too want the same satisfaction azza! but it just might take me a bit longer then you thats all haha! am still waiting for gas wire.... as can be seen in your photos gasless is very messy!!