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Targa Hatch

Started by A9X , Apr 29 2007 10:37 AM

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#151 Heath

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Posted 13 June 2007 - 10:09 PM

The job has taken 3 weeks and he was only contacted 2 weeks prior to starting the job.

Now that makes sense. You definately got your money's worth.

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#152 A9X

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 01:09 PM

Suspension has arrived, new Quadrant springs front and rear, and Kmac bars front and rear.

If i can add my 5c worth on the Kmac bar issue from another thread, i'm not impressed with the presentation.

The attachments and bracketry looked good in the dark last night, but the powdercoating and finish on the bars was second rate.

Oh, the car is home. Pics Sunday.

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#153 Struggler

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 02:52 PM

I always had Steve Coads Monaro as the benchmark for car prep. We are also still on target in that regard.

Welby

Not a bad choice for a benchmark, good on you.

You're right, considering your options this is the cheapest way out, as well as not having to chop into a classic.

I say...... "WELL DONE !"

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#154 Dangerous

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 03:37 PM

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 .

Classic Adelaide huh? It usually clashes with another car event I go to, but let me know if you will be looking for local support. If I can't help you out, I can ask my Club members if anyone else can lend a hand.

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#155 A9X

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 05:03 PM

Thanks very much, i really appreciate that, and the other lad who offered some help in Tassie.

Getting a bit ahead of ourselves, we need to get Targa West nailed first, but yes, we want very much to hit Tassie and Classic Adelaide. :driving:

I have heard Jimmy Richards is coming to Perth next year with his Rally Sprint, not having it ready in time for this year.
Also on the classic front, Mick Moylan (of Cobra Kit Car fame) has retired the big 427 Galaxie he raced last year to bring back his genuine Group C Falcon Coupe.
So with Mr Bana apparently bringing the shiny red thing over, we should have some really nice coupes to play with.

I wonder if they are sitting at home excited that Welby is bringing a Torana ??

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#156 _Rana Girl_

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 05:20 PM

I wonder if they are sitting at home excited that Welby is bringing a Torana ??

I'm more excited about you bringing it to Tassie than Erin Bana coming does that count???

Looking forward already to seeing this fine beast in the flesh the gold highlights have me hooked. The closest I have got to seeing any of Targa the last few years is seeing some of them tonking around between stages so now that you are bringing this down I am thinking I better get out there and have a look next year.
How does it work with the rookie section? Will it still be on show at the Silverdome with the others?

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#157 A9X

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 06:16 PM

Apparently the story with rookie rally is we only do the first 3 days plus prologue and the night stage.
We are invited but not compelled to attend all the show n shines.

it's meant to be a taste for those who want to investigate the rally without commiting to 8 days.

Or so i'm told.

How Ross Dunkerton wins 'Rookie' is beyond me. I'm all for the spirit of the event, not the letter of the rulebook.

But good on him, he certainly followed the rules.

Hope to meet you and the other Tassie Forum members next year.

Welby

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#158 _rorym_

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 06:25 PM

Apparently the story with rookie rally is we only do the first 3 days plus prologue and the night stage.
We are invited but not compelled to attend all the show n shines.

it's meant to be a taste for those who want to investigate the rally without commiting to 8 days.

Or so i'm told.

How Ross Dunkerton wins 'Rookie' is beyond me. I'm all for the spirit of the event, not the letter of the rulebook.

But good on him, he certainly followed the rules.

Hope to meet you and the other Tassie Forum members next year.

Welby

And Welby they give you a discount for doing the Rookie 3 days?..I am interested now.
R

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#159 dattoman

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 08:20 PM

Rookie is cheaper yes

And if you win
As we plan too
You get free full entry for the follwing year

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#160 _rorym_

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Posted 15 June 2007 - 09:46 PM

So its down from $7000 to $5500?
R

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#161 Gump

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Posted 16 June 2007 - 11:07 AM

so will eric bana have his coupe all repaired ready for targa west? cause didnt he rip his front end off on a tree?

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#162 dattoman

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Posted 16 June 2007 - 07:15 PM

Not for this year

Next year maybe

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#163 A9X

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Posted 17 June 2007 - 08:56 PM

Door trims on and hardware fitted, column back in, although needs a scratch looked at :furious:

New windscreen in tomorrow night, just finished repolishing the hatch glass, looks ok too.

Put my thumb through the top of my crash pad, so there goes another good one stuffed.

playing around with seat fittings this week and trial fitting of the pedal box.

Tick

tick

tick

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#164 _Dan355_

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Posted 17 June 2007 - 10:30 PM

great work welby cant wait to see it in the flesh
you promised more photos on Sunday??? LOL
looking great mate
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#165 A9X

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Posted 17 June 2007 - 11:59 PM

Yes i did, but i need to do the upload thing.

Pics soon

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#166 A9X

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 10:41 PM

having a terrible time uploading pics tonight.

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#167 A9X

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 10:52 PM

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#168 _Rana Girl_

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 11:22 PM

having a terrible time uploading pics tonight.

Don't know but maybe if you shrink them a bit before posting them might help?

It just keeps looking better and better. I love it when a car is first finished being rejuvenated (or in this case almost finished) and everything looks so new.

I think you have the same mirrors as me?? What are they off there was a fight about what they origionally belong to when I put them on mine.

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#169 arrimar

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 11:26 PM

ok now your just showing off :furious:

looks a real treat :clap:

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#170 A9X

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 11:41 PM

Thanks Rana Girl.

I would shrink them, but i'm at the outer boundary of computer knowledge now.

Posted Image

Mirrors are the sports mirrors that came with the car, SS style, found also on Gemini's and the odd Sandman.

Glass was installed tonight, not long after these photo's.

Brand new front screen and i cleaned up the rest, factory tinted glass still looks the goods.

Welby

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#171 _Dan355_

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 11:52 PM

Looking great welby where did you get the door skins??
cheers

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#172 dattoman

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Posted 18 June 2007 - 11:54 PM

He's been hoarding those and hanging them from the shed wall taunting people for about 4 or 5 years I hear

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#173 A9X

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Posted 19 June 2007 - 12:01 AM

A bb bit here and a b bb bbit there.....

Bad Mad Max impression.

They turned up , i've got some odd bits and pieces.

You never know.........

Welby