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My LX project :)

Started by _bangbang_ , Feb 22 2010 09:31 PM

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#1 _bangbang_

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Posted 22 February 2010 - 09:31 PM

Hey everyone!! My name is Coxy.. this is my first post in this forum.. woo hoo!! I brought an LX 1977 torana a few days ago, that i will be making my next project (my last 3 projects have been doing up a LH torana, a 1981 WB ute, and a 1991 suzuki sierra). Around 7 years (when i was 19) i did up the LH.. then i sold it, worst thing i ever did, hence the reason why im doing it again!! Anyway here some pics of the new LX.. i know the colour isnt the best.. but that will change!! The long term plans are to build a 355 stroker for it, respray, restore the interior etc. The beauty about it is.. it is TOTALLY rust free!! At this stage it has a reco red 6cyl, auto, new suspension, brakes, tires etc. I got it for $4000. Here are the pics.. i'll also put a couple up of the last project.. just to let you know that i dont do things half hearted!! Thanks everyone, look forward to chatting with you all more soon

No rust!! Woo hoo!!

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And the Sierra!!

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#2 hawk

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 08:26 AM

the lx looks like a good starter for a peoject and
the sierra looks pretty kool

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#3 _Big T_

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 12:37 PM

What colour is that and is it a factory Torana colour? I like it, it appeals to my estrogen.......

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#4 Statler

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 12:58 PM

Pass me the sick bucket.......

Umm.....nice color m8

.....& welcome to the forums.

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#5 GML-31

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 01:09 PM

looks a nice clean car to start with and welcome.

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#6 _youngy_11_

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 02:14 PM

Welcome to the forum. Car lloks very straight which is the best way to start!!

Good luck

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#7 _bangbang_

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 07:22 PM

Thanks everyone!!!! The colour is enough to make any vomit in litres.. whats worse, it has got the SLR5000 logo on the rear spoiler.. and it has got a red 6cyl, complete with a stock standard exhaust!! Each to their own i guess!! Anyways, the first thing i want to do is sand that colour back.. at least that way when i do start working on it, i wont be continusaly vomitting everywhere!! hehehe..

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#8 Statler

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Posted 23 February 2010 - 07:27 PM

Sorry if it sounded like i was ragging on the color m8.

I've been THAT drunk too! lol

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#9 _NVS_084_

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 05:54 PM

Sorry if it sounded like i was ragging on the color m8.

I've been THAT drunk too! lol

f*ck that things in a sad state, whats happening with it ?

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#10 Statler

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 05:56 PM

stripped & crushed!........along with the tags!

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#11 Potta

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 06:01 PM

Did that used to have the full white base with Pink outs and SLR5000 etc on the back?

It looks like one I've seen in a mag....cept a lot sh!tter... no offence Col.....

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#12 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 06:05 PM

Sorry if it sounded like i was ragging on the color m8.

I've been THAT drunk too! lol

f*ck that things in a sad state, whats happening with it ?

That looks like what's left of a Torana i saw in a mag years ago. I think it was a genuine SLR??!!

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#13 Statler

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 06:10 PM

Car wasnt in a mag.
It was the result of a drunken binge on JB black. We had 1 night to select a color to go with the white....that's the best we could do. lol

sorry for the tread steal........back to regular programming....

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#14 Potta

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 06:33 PM

That looks like what's left of a Torana i saw in a mag years ago. I think it was a genuine SLR??!!

I know the one you mean.

It looked alright but it was still pink....

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#15 _bangbang_

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Posted 25 February 2010 - 11:02 AM

haha, 2 pink toranas!!! argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought one was bad enough!! jokes jokes

Anyways I got the car delivered last night.. went for a drive up the road, it drives sooooo nice. It has almost new suspension, brakes, engine, tires etc. The plan is to start stripping it out, while saving to get the paint job done. Not sure what colour scheme to go yet.. thinking blue/black? Whilst it is getting painted, I will then start replacing the few things in the interior that need attention (roof lining, seats, dash etc). Then, the plan is to use a pair of L34 spec heads and 750DP pro comp carby (that are currently on my WB ute), and bolt them onto a 355 stroker bottom end. All of this will keep me busy for ages anyway, due to uni fee's i cant go spending all of my $$ on it worst luck :( After it is at that stage, i will then be upgrading the transmission, and diff (before driving it with the 355 stroker!!). Its just so hard to work on it without throwing up everywhere because of that retchud colour!!!

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#16 Heath

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Posted 25 February 2010 - 03:02 PM

lol love your comments about the colour but seriously who cares. Everyone will be looking at ya and you'll be having a ball driving it!

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#17 _torriechick_

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Posted 25 February 2010 - 03:50 PM

Looks good

and what's so bad about the colour?

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#18 _bangbang_

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Posted 05 March 2010 - 08:23 AM

Time for an update!! I have brought a drop tank for her.. should be here next week. I spoke to the previous owner, and he confirmed that the engine, suspension, and paint work is all within 2 years old. Doesnt matter about the engine though, because i have started sourcing a new gearbox and other parts for a V8 to be dropped in

And the best news.. shes getting PAINTED in june!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!! Now, i have to decide what colour :S

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#19 _bangbang_

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Posted 18 March 2010 - 07:58 AM

Well the drop tank has arrived... just waiting to hear back from the transport before i put it in (have applied to put drop a V8 into it). I have also picked up a centre console, which im currently tidying up. At the same time i picked up a V8 trimatic - which was rebuilt about 1000k ago.. woo hoo!! Within the next couple of weeks im hoping to have a pair of race bucket seats.. shes all go!! hehe. Did i mention its getting a spray job in june ??

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#20 _bangbang_

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Posted 26 March 2010 - 06:02 PM

I have got the centre console resprayed (vinyl spray) again.. came up really nice!! I also got the arm rest re-upholstered.. heres a before pic, i'll get an after pic when its all back together!!
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I have also stripped the interior.. and will be buying new carpet and roof lining real soon. I have started polishing up the drop tank, aswell as sourcing the stuff to drop the V8 in it.. i'll start on that within the next few weeks i hope. Oh, and i also picked up the new seats

I have decided to paint it Red and Black.. cant wait for june!!!

Heres some piccies

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#21 _bangbang_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 10:10 PM

update time!! Only 3 - 4 weeks untill it has to be stripped ready for the paint job!!!!

Would also like to have the V8 in there so i can drive it in and out of the shed etc. I have also been shopping lots.. heres some more piccies

tonights effort.. the 6cyl ready to be pulled out

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#22 _bangbang_

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Posted 02 June 2010 - 10:09 PM

Got the old motor out.. just putting a few things on the new motor to make it complete.. all going well I will have it sitting in place tomorrow morning