Yeah thanks Heath, like you say I have the holes there still so I will put them on once I find some in good condition....Im sure I will be changing alot over the years so I'll see if they stay or go, I dont really mind the look in fact I like it ( you will know mine cos its still got the chrome round the lights) and as for the weight haha thats not a problem I will just keep my blader empty that should make up for it lol.
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Posted 23 April 2008 - 10:03 PM
Easy to keep your bladder empty when you're paying to build a car as nice as yours mate. 
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Posted 25 April 2008 - 01:01 PM
Got my new hq front disks on so on go The new wheels 
got diff axles out and working on them now.
this looks heaps better Imo.....
got diff axles out and working on them now. this looks heaps better Imo.....
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Posted 26 April 2008 - 10:23 PM
Looks like a Torana now 
Good stuff, can't wait for the rear end too!
Good stuff, can't wait for the rear end too!
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Thanks guys,
I took my brakes apart last night and took the axles in today for restuding...$400
a tad on the steep side I thought. and I still goda go back to get my driveshaft shortened and ballanced, oh well we all no this isnt a cheap hobbie.
I took my brakes apart last night and took the axles in today for restuding...$400
a tad on the steep side I thought. and I still goda go back to get my driveshaft shortened and ballanced, oh well we all no this isnt a cheap hobbie.
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Posted 29 April 2008 - 01:49 AM
Damn it looks real nice with those wide wheels mate. Nice work!
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Posted 17 May 2008 - 01:54 PM
I just got my wheels on the back and everything done up but I now have a couple of problems I need some advice on, first problem I think I'll start another thread for because now I have the wide tyres and good offset on rear I'm going to need to cut the rears so any tips or advice even pics of how you did yours will be greatly appretiated. 2nd problem is the back end is all together (except sway bar isn't on yet.) and all mounts on 9" seem even etc but the car is sitting about 25-30mm lower on the left side 
. any ideas i can check out? if you need any pics let me know.
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Posted 18 May 2008 - 01:56 PM
Ok never mind, I got it sorted today It now is level. I won't tell you what it was cos it was such a blond moment its not funny... need more sleep. Iv got the rear wheels on now and Im working on the black out on bob tail which is painted and just needs a clear coat. also this week I will get my trans selector rod made up and bolted on.
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Posted 18 May 2008 - 02:28 PM
Jack still under the car? Been there, done that.
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hahaha no I had two diff size wheels on the front while my centrelines were getting tyres on em and one was flat hence the front left down = back right up 
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Posted 20 May 2008 - 11:01 AM
I just read that it cost you $400 for re-studding of the axles... Mine cost $150 down here in Melbourne!
Other than that, the car is looking good! Got any new pics to show off? Of the PHAT rear wheels?
Other than that, the car is looking good! Got any new pics to show off? Of the PHAT rear wheels?
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Cheers. um yeah I need to get some more pics up but im just waiting till i'v finished the bob tail blackout so I can bolt it on and take some photos, the back of the car looks way better with the fat wheels just need to get a drop tank now.
theres only one place in town that does the restuding and driveshfts etc so they charge us an arm and two legs
theres only one place in town that does the restuding and driveshfts etc so they charge us an arm and two legs
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Posted 22 May 2008 - 09:07 PM
Bob tail done and will bolt it on tomorow then take pics of car with the back wheels on too. I know tech speaking the slr 5000 should have been 3mm higher but It really doesnt matter its going to look mint more pics to come.......
more pics to come.......
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 11:46 AM
well its been a long time before my last post as we just had a baby and time in the shed went out the window, but in the last week I have had some time to sneak out and get some hours in, I have had the 3" drive shaft made up and bolted that in and made the linkage up for the selector also I finished my brakes off and just need to bleed them now, I tryed to bleed them with no success every time I pumped the pedal fluid just bubbled up in the reservoir and wouldnt push down the line so have orded a repair kit for master cylinder (hope thats it) should get that sorted this week then I just need to find the correct speedo gear and im off
Next on list is exhast then cert.
Next on list is exhast then cert.
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 12:23 PM
Bench bleed the master before you re-fit it.
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 11:33 PM
The car looks great Rookie, excellent work
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 09:39 PM
car is looking great
the slr5000 on the boot spoiler there shouldn't be black on the top of the letters or numbers it should blend in with the red paint
if you know what I'm trying to say
the slr5000 on the boot spoiler there shouldn't be black on the top of the letters or numbers it should blend in with the red paint
if you know what I'm trying to say
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Posted 22 July 2008 - 03:39 PM
yeah I know, I cant get too pissed tho becouse it never cost me anything, Im a builder and I swap hours with guys from other trades so yeah, it dosnt worry me tho as it looks good and im not building a gen slr. the cars almost on the road and it ows me $5500 its a good way to build a car on a low budget.
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 03:33 PM
Woo Hoo! it goes! Well done. 
Does it stop?
Does it stop?
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 04:37 PM
Woo Hoo! it goes! Well done.
Does it stop?
Lol nah it doesnt stop yet. I clamped lines and found the backs all fine so its up front I have the problem. with clamps up front I can stop with the rear brakes and the pedals all good. have tryed and tryed with no luck so I taking it to the exhaust shop this week for the new exhaust and they can pressure bleed the brakes for me, getting there now
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 06:49 PM
Looking good. Let me know if you are ever coming for a drive over Wanganui way.....
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