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HB Torana project

Started by _adamlcgtr383blownchev_ , Jul 05 2007 12:44 AM

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#101 _Azza_

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Posted 19 October 2007 - 04:32 PM

looking pretty killa now mate. when you going to chuck some pics up on hotholdens

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#102 MRLXSS

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Posted 19 October 2007 - 04:47 PM

Man this is a Cool car! I cant wait to see it in the flesh! and hear it too! How about you come to the Forum Drag Day next year at Heathcote?

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#103 bullitA9X

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Posted 20 October 2007 - 08:55 AM

adamlcgtr383blownchev very nice work mate and the best thing is you have done it yourself. i look in street machine and see a car like yours and most of the time the owner says i would like to thank this person for the motor,this person for the gearbox,this person for the diff,ect,ect,,ect,ect, and i think so what did you do????? so keep up the great work mate cant wait to see it finished :spoton:

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#104 _rorym_

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Posted 20 October 2007 - 11:09 PM

Adam,
Seriously impressed...I have a Brabham 2 door near me with sprintmaster 4 spoke originals on it...You wicked boy!! You are making me think what kind of sports sedan it would make with a hot 202 in it!..Nice car mate.. :spoton:

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#105 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 21 October 2007 - 11:29 AM

Haha, haven't barely had time with other websites mate. Next year I will pretty much be making it to every event with the HB so you will all see it next year from Summernats onwards.

Its very true with your comment bullitljv8. I hate reading through magazines and find that they don't do any of the work themselves because they're too rich and just get other people to do it. To me they aren't true car lovers, they're just sheep that want to fit in with the crowd.

Rorym, The modifications you need to do to put a holden 6 in it, you my aswell put a V8 in, you have to cut all of the same things out of it to fit both. I've been looking for brabham badges to put back on it, as they were stolen. So if you know of any please let me know.

Take care guys, Ads

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#106 _2DOOR_

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Posted 21 October 2007 - 08:14 PM

I've been looking for brabham badges to put back on it, as they were stolen. So if you know of any please let me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi read through every page and cudo's for a great job check the above link for a badge for the back.
cheers Jeff

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#107 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 21 October 2007 - 08:22 PM

Hi, thanks for that. I already had it in my watch list. I have just purchased two badges today, expensive, but I will never find them again. Thank God. :spoton:

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#108 _big_als_army_

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Posted 21 October 2007 - 10:37 PM

I've got a series 70 Nasco locking fuel cap. the one with the '70' on a checkered background. It looks to be almost NOS. Its for sale if you are keen but it won't be cheap.

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#109 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 22 October 2007 - 09:44 AM

Thanks anyway bigal, I have a race cell and replaced the fuel cap hole with a cut off battery isolator.

Cheers!

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#110 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 31 October 2007 - 12:15 AM

Okay, brabham badges are back on, the block I got back and..... found that even when I clearanced the inner walls of the cylinders for the stroker crank, it wouldn't fit. I found that I had to take far too much off of one side. This I assume is due to too much core shift in the block.

SO.....

I purchased a new GM crate block, sent it to get bored yesterday and will get it back tomorrow for bottom end assembly. The block will then go back along with the internalls to be balanced and blue printed, and I will then file fit the rings and start final assembly.

Oh, also I received my Aussie Desert cooler today, fits perfectly between the chassis rails. I used a HQ size radiator, but in Aluminium pro race series, its over 3 inches thick and has the chev logo embossed in the top, should look sweet, well, for a 'burnout car', haha.

Catcha guys! :spoton:

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#111 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 09:29 AM

Hi guys, welast month I have been really busy. I have built the motor, had the trans built, modified the location of the diff, got bits and pieces and yes, as usual, have no money at the moment. I am having my tailshaft made this week. I still need fuel lines, my wiring done and brake lines, then I will be laughing. Hope you guys like the pics;

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Bottom end built, all forged 10.5 compression

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All done, now for the trans

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4200rpm stall

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Going in!

All fits well, except had to modify the steering again and get a rocker cover modified...

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Wheelie bars located in place

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#112 Heath

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 09:45 AM

...wow

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#113 _TJ253_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 11:23 AM

Yeah thats fkin 1 hot Hb man i never thought i would say those words

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#114 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 12:25 PM

Haha, thanks guys. Just realised that I have to cut the bonnet more towards the back as I spaced the motor back 1cm to give me more clearance with the radiator, dang nammit! Hehe :spoton:

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#115 _Viper_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 02:13 PM

That is hot as! Love seein pics of fresh built motors

Talk about mountain of metal!

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#116 _2DOOR_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 03:50 PM

Love this car!
any plans for a deadline or first outing?

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#117 _tyre fryer_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 06:16 PM

SICK!
this car is awsome. By far the best HB i've ever seen!
can't wait to see this cruisin' around adelaide.

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#118 smeer

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 06:38 PM

cruisin? surely not street registered.

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#119 _STEVO_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 07:14 PM

very tuff car
top stuff

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#120 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 09:53 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys! And yes it will be hitting the streets, but without the parachute and wheelie bars, and of course the mountain of metal. Whats the point if I can't drive it?!

Car will be fired up mid next week. I am currently in the process of wiring it up and making the fuel lines.

Cheers again guys! :spoton:

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#121 smeer

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 10:14 PM

love your style, adam

get the video cam out for the maiden!

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#122 TerrA LX

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 10:22 PM

Yeah thats fkin 1 hot Hb man i never thought i would say those words

:+1:

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#123 _azzapove_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 11:08 PM

mate with a shotgun scoop on that would see it off!

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#124 _smokem_

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Posted 19 November 2007 - 11:50 PM

man that things a fu@#in weapon :gun:

top stuff congrats on a killa build bro!!! :spoton:

i love it!! :rockon:

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#125 _adamlcgtr383blownchev_

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Posted 20 November 2007 - 08:15 AM

Hi Guys. I am doing the little fiddly crud now and man it really is time consuming! :cry:

I have just ordered a bug catcher type scoop to change the look from: velocity stacks / hornet scoop / Bug catcher.

May get a hilborn after also, but not shot gun as they are $700.00 for the polished one that I specifically want. Question! Is it illegal to use braided line throughout my whole car? or do I have to use hard line underneath the car at least?

Any herlp guys would be great! :spoton: