Fixing my brothers UC hatch
#251 _dirtbag_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:02 PM
I found this hideous creature in my shed the other day. Actually, it's out there all the time. Any idea how I can kill it?
I finally got the sump back from the welder. It looks a little odd, but so do I, so who am I to judge : )
I actually really like the checker plate.
I took a heap of measurements then set about modifying the oil pick up to suit the new shallower pan.
I have to cut 50mm out of this, which will remove the part of the tube where the mounting tab is attached.
I just welded a new support on the mounting tab before cutting the pipe, so the tab stays in the right place.
With a bit of trimming a even got the baffle back into the pan. One of the bolt holes was lost in the modifying process, but it's such a sturdy plate 3 bolts will be fine.
Here's the oil pickup with the 50mm taken out.
It even fits!
When it came time to fit the sump I had a good look at it and noticed it had warped in the welding process. Not great.
I thought I'd just throw the sump on anyway just to make sure the modifications I'd made were going to fit how I'd hoped. I put all the bolts in finger tight and started at one end and worked my way across, and it pulled down with no effort at all. I'll probably still get it faced, just to make sure.
I even managed to cut open the webbing in my thumb, so that was a good time : )
Here's just another look at the modified sump.
Thanks Adam. I agree totally in regards to black.
SEE BROTHER!!!!!! BLACK IS GOOD DAMN IT!!!!!!
#252 _doogs_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:07 PM
It's a very useful tool.
#253 _dirtbag_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:10 PM
I'm really happy with the clearance the sump now has around the rack and crossmember.
I'm not so excited by the amount of room on the drivers side with the steering column put back in
I'd like to run a VT booster and cylinder so will have to see how I go for room there too.
I picked up the new centreforce clutch today too.
#254 _Yella SLuR_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:19 PM
Standard Torana ---> only a fishes asshole is tighter, and that's watertight.I'm not so excited by the amount of room on the drivers side with the steering column put back in
I'd like to run a VT booster and cylinder so will have to see how I go for room there too.
#255
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:19 PM
If you think the steering clearance is tight now, wait until you start work on the headers. You can improve the clearance a bit by trimming the steering column tube back to the firewall.
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 02 February 2010 - 09:21 PM.
#256 _Yella SLuR_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:21 PM
Needs a bit of bog!!!I found this hideous creature in my shed the other day. Actually, it's out there all the time. Any idea how I can kill it?
#257
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:23 PM
#258 _dirtbag_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:41 PM
Then after about 2 hours of trying to get the 6 speed in from underneath and nearly having a prolapse, I said enough is enough. Everyone said I wouldn't be able to mount the motor and box through the engine bay, so I decided that's what I'd do. So I pulled the motor out again and bolted the box on.
6 bolts later and the nose cone and top rail or the radiator support were gone. I'm sure glad I went to the trouble of making that top rail removable.
The motor and box go in at such a nice angle with the top rail out of the way. I don't know why I haven't seen this done before when it's so easy to do. Having said that, I'm sure there are lots with it done, I just haven't seen them.
Well after a bit of fiddling around and jiggling things a bit the motor and box are in relatively easily. Just as well as I was on my own.
It didn't look like there would be much room between the tailshaft and the floor, so I machined up these 25mm spacers to lower the gearbox a bit. They might not be needed, but I'll find out when I run a string line to the diff to check for room. The back of the car will be a bit lower than it is now, that's why I'm a bit concerned.
The gearstick even came through the right hole now everything is bolted in right : )
With the running gear in place I bolted a couple of flares on to see how the car sat, so I can see how much more I need to lower it. I'm thinking a couple of inches all round.
I did a trial fit of the modded heater box. Works a treat.
Now I just need to keep nagging my brother to let me paint the whole car black!!!!!!
Andy, thanks again for all the useful info. You're like my Yoda
Yella SLuR I'll give that a go tomorrow
I've known a few people to run centreforce clutches and had no problems, but time will tell I guess?
#259 _niterida_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:42 PM
Looking better every day - getting more and more jealous - can't wait to get my hatch home and start working on it.....
Edited by niterida, 02 February 2010 - 09:43 PM.
#260 _dirtbag_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:51 PM
I'm a tad jealous too. It's like I'm building my dream car, and not having to pay for it, which is nice, but at the end I have to give it away. Not good!
I did a trial fit of a front and rear wheel today. Very nice indeed.
THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE BLACK!!!! YOU HEAR ME BROTHER!!!!!! : )
#261 _AD_75_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 10:02 PM
I found this hideous creature in my shed the other day. Actually, it's out there all the time. Any idea how I can kill it?
Not to fear! i hear it may live on beer and nitrous oxide..so keep a stash in the garage and all should be well..
P.s Cars looking good lol.
#262 _dirtbag_
Posted 02 February 2010 - 10:16 PM
I feel that if I feed it then it may never go away. And I mean, look how bloody ugly it is!!!!
#263
Posted 03 February 2010 - 05:18 AM
Cheers Mick.
#264
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:48 AM
I even managed to cut open the webbing in my thumb, so that was a good time : )
LOL!! hatch's seem to like biting that area!
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Hope you dont end up in hospital too!!
best UC ive ever seen!
#265 _bradman_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 10:14 AM
Great job!!!!
Do you need another "younger" Brother?
#266 _eh-buddy_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 10:29 AM
they would great on my hillclimber
#267 _beergut_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 10:34 AM
keeps everybody happy
and the hq gts's had the same idea with the purple cars etc
looked real good in my opinion
anyway love your work and the build so far has been unreal
wish you where my brother too lol
#268
Posted 03 February 2010 - 12:42 PM
Black with red or purple or silver "blackouts" would look pretty good......maybe....
Photoshop anyone?
Like the Black SLR5000's that have silver lettering....
#269
Posted 03 February 2010 - 12:44 PM
#270 _dirtbag_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 08:49 PM
As for using these rims on a hillclimber, they're too heavy man, you want less unsprung weight. Stick to alloys.
Well there's been a little bit more work done. Stripped one of the axles out to make sure the 9 inch had holden axle tubes, which it does, yay, so commodore discs are going on the rear, nice and easy. Bought the new disc brake wheel bearings and seals to suit.
These are just a tad better than the old corse spline banjo axles : ) Even though they're only 28 spline, they'll do the job.
Cut all the old UC headlight gunk off and cleaned the area up a bit.
Then bolted the new headlight mounts in with some stainless allen head bolts.
Also removed all the bits of UC light mounts that were spot welded on. It looks a lot cleaner with all that stuff gone.
Finally unwrapped the rear bumper today. It arrived a looong time ago, so this is the first time I've seen it. It's not bad except for a couple of minor dings and one end has been pushed around a bit. It'll get the smooth treatment too, like the front bumper.
I don't know why, but I assumed the new bar wouldn't have mounts on it, so I dug the old UC bar out to steal it's mounts, but the new bar has mounts and bolts attached. Bargain : )
My lovely daughter even came down to help out for a while.
#271 _dirtbag_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:01 PM
The B pillar vents are so crusty on this thing. There's so much paint on there that it's bubbled up and looks like it has chemical burns or something.
It sure is going to be fun stripping these back, as they're only plastic.
There's only one good way I know of to strip plastic, so we emptied an old plastic tub that the vents would fit in, then added some random bits to take up some space so I didn't need as much liquid to cover the vents.
The poured 4 litres of sweet smelling wonder juice over them : )
For those that might not know what I'm talking about, here it is -
Also started work on the shifter surround that will house the rubber to keep the gunk outside. For things like this I just love thin cardboard. It's the best for making templates.
Tonight I bought a VY V8 commodore brake booster and master cylinder, and a VS engine thermo fan and A/C thermo fan. Gee I'm a good brother : ) Until he realises he's not getting this car back ........bwahahahahaha....
Oh, and brother, BLACK!!!!! ALL BLACK!!!!!!
Here's the new bits from tonight, just in case you give a crap
#272 _Skapinad_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:07 PM
truth be known I am just trying to fill up this page so I dont have to watch that ugly mug load up each time !!!!
Edited by Skapinad, 03 February 2010 - 09:09 PM.
#273 _dirtbag_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:12 PM
What?
#274 _@milco@_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:17 PM
#275 _dirtbag_
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:18 PM
Thanks for the info.
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