Looks smicko!
I love the cage, anychance of some more pictures to show off that work of art???
I remember when I got my car back from the painters, it is the best feeling as im sure you will agree!!! I would recomend it to everyone!!!
Keep up the awesome work, I'm looking forward to seeing it completed, goodluck!
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 07:13 PM
Looks awesome guys, well done.
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 07:24 PM
Great detail work, body looks unreal! Whats the latest on the engine and brake situation?
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 07:39 PM
Unreal i like it cant wait to have mine painted and looking hot like that
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Looking good! Looks abit like Mazda spicy orange
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 08:34 PM
When the car (and us) are in Vic waiting for the ferry to take us to Taswegia for Targa you can come look thenBut mate thats going to look awesome! wish you were in Victoria! haha
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bring on targa bring on targa............................. 
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 08:52 PM
Targa Tasmania 2008
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Only 315 days TO GO!
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i seen the hatch that was in targa this year the aqua one on the side of the road on fri i think he done a diff he was looking pissed off. went hard in longford stage this year cant wait to see orange hatch side ways around longford.
went hard in longford stage this year cant wait to see orange hatch side ways around longford.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 10:59 AM
New pics of the car completely painted and with flare kit on are not too far away
Its abit porno so might need a NWS warning in the title
Something quite sexy and alittle carnal about a flared hatch
Its abit porno so might need a NWS warning in the title
Something quite sexy and alittle carnal about a flared hatch
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 11:21 AM
Far out that pearl is beautiful. Incredibly good looking paintjob for a racecar. I'm really looking forward to the finished product.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 11:43 AM
Sweet as! If i am free around Targa Time, i might even organise to make the trip across to tassie, im sure i could twist a few peoples arms to come with me!When the car (and us) are in Vic waiting for the ferry to take us to Taswegia for Targa you can come look then
But mate thats going to look awesome! wish you were in Victoria! haha
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Here's some updates
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 11:50 AM
These from a camera phone first thing this morning,
Sorry about the quality
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 11:56 AM
For those that are keen on other info,
The diff is being held up making the centre mods to accept 31 spline axles. Also, we have not laid our hands on a good crown wheel & pinion set yet. (although we are on to some bits)
The gearbox is in queensland awaiting a truck to pick it up, the flywheel and clutch are enroute to melbourne to meet the engine.
The engine is awaiting the flywheel and pressure plate for final balancing. Heads are complete, all the parts are on the bench waiting to be assembled.
Need to organise an engine frame for freight and the exhaust headers/extractors.
Front crossmember is at Datto's and as soon as the new spring s arrive, datto can assemble all the other bits.
The car gets the bumpers today, a cut & buff tomorrow and will come home tomorrow night.
I can then start to reassemble the interior, the dash and most importantly for me, i can start to rewire the old girl.
New windscreen ordered today, i need to track down some mylar for the windscreen and hatch glass rubber.
That's it for the next couple of days.
Good clear outside photo's Friday / Saturday.
The diff is being held up making the centre mods to accept 31 spline axles. Also, we have not laid our hands on a good crown wheel & pinion set yet. (although we are on to some bits)
The gearbox is in queensland awaiting a truck to pick it up, the flywheel and clutch are enroute to melbourne to meet the engine.
The engine is awaiting the flywheel and pressure plate for final balancing. Heads are complete, all the parts are on the bench waiting to be assembled.
Need to organise an engine frame for freight and the exhaust headers/extractors.
Front crossmember is at Datto's and as soon as the new spring s arrive, datto can assemble all the other bits.
The car gets the bumpers today, a cut & buff tomorrow and will come home tomorrow night.
I can then start to reassemble the interior, the dash and most importantly for me, i can start to rewire the old girl.
New windscreen ordered today, i need to track down some mylar for the windscreen and hatch glass rubber.
That's it for the next couple of days.
Good clear outside photo's Friday / Saturday.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 11:58 AM
Oh, update on race plans.
Loosely, Targa West September, Targa Tassie Rookie Rally next year, Classic Adelaide next year.
Anything and everything local in between .
Loosely, Targa West September, Targa Tassie Rookie Rally next year, Classic Adelaide next year.
Anything and everything local in between .
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Looking good just curious what did the paint job set u back?
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 12:01 PM
Very Very Very Nice! Congrats mate!
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 03:45 PM
It'll end up about 10 grand toddles.
Quoted 8K.
Welby
Quoted 8K.
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Very nice Welby, I'm jealous. Will be great to see her out on the road.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 05:54 PM
Ouch... wasn't the car already pretty straight? Or did it still have a lot of bodywork to be done?It'll end up about 10 grand toddles.
Quoted 8K.
Looks a million bucks though... that result is amazing.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 06:23 PM
The car was the best original hatch shell i've ever seen, prior to being stripped.
Car was very straight with a 5 cent piece rust bubble on the drivers side C panel on the join.
Car was back to metal on some areas and the main costs were incurred in panel cutting and reinforcing around the flare area, and the prep work for painting inside and around the cage.
I am not unhappy and believe i have my money's worth.
The job has taken 3 weeks and he was only contacted 2 weeks prior to starting the job.
The guys are absolute chrysler car fans and general muscle car nuts. They have really put in a lot of effort and a bit of heart and soul.
I've paid for expertise and quality and time.
I think it's money well spent and certainly in line with the original plan and that is, to build an A9X Hatch for less than the 60 K that was being asked when we started the project and turn it into a racing car for less than anotrher 40 K.
All up i budgeted 80 k and we are on target.
Welby
ps. I always had Steve Coads Monaro as the benchmark for car prep. We are also still on target in that regard.
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Car was very straight with a 5 cent piece rust bubble on the drivers side C panel on the join.
Car was back to metal on some areas and the main costs were incurred in panel cutting and reinforcing around the flare area, and the prep work for painting inside and around the cage.
I am not unhappy and believe i have my money's worth.
The job has taken 3 weeks and he was only contacted 2 weeks prior to starting the job.
The guys are absolute chrysler car fans and general muscle car nuts. They have really put in a lot of effort and a bit of heart and soul.
I've paid for expertise and quality and time.
I think it's money well spent and certainly in line with the original plan and that is, to build an A9X Hatch for less than the 60 K that was being asked when we started the project and turn it into a racing car for less than anotrher 40 K.
All up i budgeted 80 k and we are on target.
Welby
ps. I always had Steve Coads Monaro as the benchmark for car prep. We are also still on target in that regard.
Welby
Edited by A9X, 13 June 2007 - 06:24 PM.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 07:17 PM
Great effort. I have gained much inspiration from this thread 
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 07:31 PM
10 grand for a quality job like that a good price, specialy to get it finished in all of 3 weeks.
My mate who is a proffesional panel beater painter and has been in biznes for over 15 years and does alot of restore jobs would charge alot more then that. Oh and he would take 3 months not 3 weeks.
Paint jobs arnt cheap and not alot of shops are willing to take on a restore job like this. If you get a cheap job the quality and care just isnt there.
Nice looking car Welby.
John
My mate who is a proffesional panel beater painter and has been in biznes for over 15 years and does alot of restore jobs would charge alot more then that. Oh and he would take 3 months not 3 weeks.
Paint jobs arnt cheap and not alot of shops are willing to take on a restore job like this. If you get a cheap job the quality and care just isnt there.
Nice looking car Welby.
John
Edited by TORANASS, 13 June 2007 - 07:32 PM.
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 08:20 PM
wow thats a good price i rekon. ive been quoted $2500 for panel and paint (most panel work already done by him for $700) and he's had it only for about 18 months now
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