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HB Torana project

Started by _adamlcgtr383blownchev_ , Jul 05 2007 12:44 AM

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#1 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 12:44 AM

Well, its been a while, mainly because my LC GTR is still in the paint shop after being screwed around by the panel beaters. But good news is it is going to be ready in 5 weeks! Can't wait.

Although, there is a problem!........

The GTR doesn't know he has a little brother now... The HB Torana I have been working on the last two months in my spare time is now looking grumpier. Lets hope LC doesn't get too jealous.

Enough of the whimpy chat! I purchased this HB SL three months ago and have been working on it for the last two omths at night. I have; recessed the firewall 8 inches, cut and reshaped a new tunnel, reallocated the steering column and brake aster cylinder. I have tubbed it right out to the chassis (around 13"s). I have been building a 327 also for my mate and am now in the process of building the 383 stroker for the HB. I have a 9 inch on the way and will later ladder bar it, but for now will be using factory brackets.

The HB is tunnel rammed with two 650's on a 150hp of nitrous. The crank is eagle, the rods are H-beam eagle. The heads are going to be Brodix track-1's and the pistons are probe. Looking to hit around 500hp. Which isn't too bad for a burnout car.

To pretty things up more I have just purchased Weld prostars, 15x3.5 on the front and 15x10 on the back. The front tyres are MOROSO DS-2's and the rears are 255/50/15 Mickey Thompsons (Just for fun down the quarter).

I have done everyhting myself, just like the LC GTR, hope you like it.

Let me know what you think,
Cheers,
Take care.

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The day I got it. 1100cc wow what power hehe!

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Recessed firewall and tuneelrammed, nitroused 383 stroker in.

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Cut and reshaped firewall.

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Hmm, yep happy times.

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Rear of the car

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7 inch dish! : )

More pics to come.

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#2 _NRV051_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 05:30 AM

nice very nice. We need more pics of the engine bay.
Gav

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#3 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 08:03 AM

Cheers mate, I'll try and send some soon. I'm spraying the engine bay in 2pak jet black solid base coat this week so it should look much cleaner. Well for a burnout car anyway.

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#4 _LJ355_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 08:11 AM

Thats gonna be a tuff little hb looks like a good car to start with :clap:

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#5 Toranavista

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 08:21 AM

looks sweet before and after. A hard decision to know which way to go i bet.

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#6 RIM-010

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 08:29 AM

Time for a name change?

adamlcgtr383blownchevandhbsl383tunnelrammedchev :spoton:

Looks good, can't wait to see some shots of it and the GTR.

Tim

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#7 Heath

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 08:35 AM

*picks jaw up off floor*

I'm in love. HBs are the best.

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#8 _L31SS_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 09:54 AM

very nice original HB to start with, your LC will be jealous!

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#9 _noslx_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 10:48 AM

very tuff car coming along nicely it looks as if it was a top little car to start a project on. are you leaving it that colour? cheers andrew :spoton:

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#10 RIM-010

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 10:52 AM

Not gunna be registered, is it?

That would be sweet.

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#11 _yep-208_

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 02:40 PM

g'day mate love the hb im about to start on mine i have basicaly the same vision as yours except mine will be a 355 stroker on nos any hints or tips you can give me as well as photos would be much appreciated thanks mate

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#12 MRLXSS

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Posted 05 July 2007 - 03:05 PM

That thing is SO F-ING Cool! Those welds look absolutely awesome on the rear! Cant wait to see this thing finished!

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#13 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 06 July 2007 - 01:09 AM

Thanks heaps for your commments guys. The car should be finished within two months, making it an under 6 month build which is awesome. I will be posting more pics soon, so keep a watch out. Spraying the engine bay tomorrow, mounted the pro ratchet shifter and shortened the handbrake today along with more prep of the engine bay.

Cheers again guys. :spoton:

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#14 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 06 July 2007 - 01:11 AM

Also, yep-208 one piece of advice I can give is; dont be afraid to cut and shut things on the car. I haven't had any prior learning with tubbing, reallocating stuff, I just went for it, remember metal work isn't like wood work, at least if you cut too much out you can weld it back in, goodluck! :spoton:

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#15 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 12:55 AM

Will post pics of engine tomorrow after it is sprayed. Have a great weekend boys, Oh by the way I will be at Summer Nats with the HB in January, thats the whole intention to build it to start with. Catcha :spoton:

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#16 lcgtr1970

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 09:06 AM

i love it!! looks awesome!! are you leaving the body as is? i think the colour and stripes etc suit it perfectly. and top wheel choice too, sets it off beautifully. one of the nicest hbs ive seen.

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 10:05 AM

Yeah i agree! Those Stripes look wicked! It looks sleeper and oldskool. But still screams TOUGH! Love it!

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#18 Heath

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 10:32 AM

I gather he will be keeping that paint; judging from the fact that it didn't have those stripes in the first pic. Nice plates too!!!

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 12:38 PM

that HB looks stunning!! :spoton:

Those stripes certainly make a huge difference, really makes the body lines stand out.

Keep up the good work, should be a real nice little pocket rocket when your done!!

Cheers

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#20 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 07:27 PM

Thanks heaps guys, I am keeping it that colour by the way. Unfortunately I have just finished spraying the engine bay in 2pak basecoat jetblack (same as lc gtr undercarriage) and it has been a while since I have been spraying 2pak and there is crud loads of runs, but once it dries I will sand them out slowly (very slowly) with 1500grit.

Will send pics up tomorrow.

Cheers guys. :spoton:

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#21 _NURVUS_

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 09:58 PM

Absolutely awesome mate. These should be put back into production but built to your specs. :spoton:

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#22 Heath

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Posted 07 July 2007 - 10:21 PM

^ hehehe agreed!

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#23 _kaz from adelaide_

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Posted 08 July 2007 - 09:34 AM

great work adam.

Watch out for the fights, Introduce them in neutral territory.

I did that for Ruby (LX) when I bought Elsie (LC) home. But being that they are girls it may be a bit different. Elsie is having a spit atm as we r spending all out time gettin Ruby back on the road.

So if u do have continuing problems like I am having maybe we could do a swap. :rockon: