My LX project :)
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Posted 23 August 2010 - 10:01 AM
hahaha, thanks champ.. never thought of it like that before!! hehe
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Posted 26 August 2010 - 08:04 AM
You don't muck around! Looking good. What brand of flares did you use? They look sweet.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 08:39 PM
Ummm, repliglass mate - off ebay. Bloody good things!
I've had this week off work.. and im memory of my Dad I have been flat out getting the torana back together.. and man-o-man its coming along nicely!! Havent started on the interior yet..
I've had this week off work.. and im memory of my Dad I have been flat out getting the torana back together.. and man-o-man its coming along nicely!! Havent started on the interior yet..
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 11:25 PM
looking good, keep up the good work
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 05:38 PM
I got the drop tank bolted up today.. it isnt connected as yet.. very happy with it though 
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 06:04 PM
wow thats a really nice red! top work!
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 06:51 PM
I don't know what the regulations are in Tazzy Coxy, but my certifier wouldn't pass that in Qld.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 07:28 PM
Just curious.. what would you think they would get crabby about?? Just for info sake.. I will be putting another bolt on the rear mounts!!
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 08:53 PM
Even welding mounts onto a tank requires engineering.
It's not as simple as just gluing them where they fit & hoping it all works out.
Different materials react differntly in regards to stress points. While fully welding the mounts to the tank may seem stronger, it's not the case with alluminium.
Brown Davis stitch weld a compensation plate to the side of their tanks, then the mounting brackets are welded to that. If you have a look at Litre8's tank, you will see what i mean. There are also a few more members with BD tanks in their cars. Perhaps someone will post a pic.
In the first pic: The rearward mounting plate is welded vertically, with no weld top/bottom. The problem is.... those 2 welds are sharing the full weight of the tank [with a full fuel load] & being subjected to 'shearing' forces, every time you hit a bump.
The weakest point of the welds is the start/stop. When these welds fail, that's where the cracks will start.
Alloy is more ductile than steel. When a crack starts, it may fail without notice.
I suggest you take the tank back to the welder, & ask him/her to continue those welds around the corners about 25mm. Also.... put another 25mm stitch in the centre along the bottom & top edges. Pay particular attention to the start/stops. 'Craters' in this area is not acceptable.
As the old adage goes... a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, welding is the same.
I hope this makes sence, i've tried to not get too technical.
Disclaimer: I am not a certified engineer, just a busted arse boilermaker with a little experience.
It's not as simple as just gluing them where they fit & hoping it all works out.
Different materials react differntly in regards to stress points. While fully welding the mounts to the tank may seem stronger, it's not the case with alluminium.
Brown Davis stitch weld a compensation plate to the side of their tanks, then the mounting brackets are welded to that. If you have a look at Litre8's tank, you will see what i mean. There are also a few more members with BD tanks in their cars. Perhaps someone will post a pic.
In the first pic: The rearward mounting plate is welded vertically, with no weld top/bottom. The problem is.... those 2 welds are sharing the full weight of the tank [with a full fuel load] & being subjected to 'shearing' forces, every time you hit a bump.
The weakest point of the welds is the start/stop. When these welds fail, that's where the cracks will start.
Alloy is more ductile than steel. When a crack starts, it may fail without notice.
I suggest you take the tank back to the welder, & ask him/her to continue those welds around the corners about 25mm. Also.... put another 25mm stitch in the centre along the bottom & top edges. Pay particular attention to the start/stops. 'Craters' in this area is not acceptable.
As the old adage goes... a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, welding is the same.
I hope this makes sence, i've tried to not get too technical.
Disclaimer: I am not a certified engineer, just a busted arse boilermaker with a little experience.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 09:01 PM
Statler, you are dead right. I thought the same thing when I saw those pix. And I'm a dopey coded welder.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 01:20 AM
The main reason the Brown Davis drop tanks have reinforcing plates at the mounts is because they are made from 1 mm sheet.
I would guess based on the lack of distortion along the welds that this tank is made from 3-5 mm sheet and therefore would not require the reinforcing plates.
I would guess based on the lack of distortion along the welds that this tank is made from 3-5 mm sheet and therefore would not require the reinforcing plates.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 01:39 PM
Thanks for this info guys.. So you suggest that it wont need the extra plates.. although I should still get the welds continued a bit more??
Thanks heaps for that info too Statler.. makes heaps of sense
Thanks heaps for that info too Statler.. makes heaps of sense
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 03:31 PM
Probably a bit late to fit compensating plates, but stitch welding a gusset between the bolt holes wont hurt.
Yes... continue the welds as i described.
Yes... continue the welds as i described.
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Posted 16 September 2010 - 10:53 AM
Starting to play around with the interior now.. I've made up a centre console mounting bracket, and now i'm looking at mounting the seats in.. I'm after some brackets similar to these..
These are the new seats (replacing that old clapped out bench seat!!)
Im also expecting a delivery today.. my new mags and tires!! Woo hoo!!
These are the new seats (replacing that old clapped out bench seat!!)
Im also expecting a delivery today.. my new mags and tires!! Woo hoo!!
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Posted 17 September 2010 - 03:47 PM
Woo hoo.. the new shoes turned up!! Very happy with them 265's on the rear.. and 245's on the front. The rear will clear without needing any cutting at this stage.. the front however needs a few minor mods!!
265's on the rear.. and 245's on the front. The rear will clear without needing any cutting at this stage.. the front however needs a few minor mods!!
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Posted 17 September 2010 - 04:16 PM
Looking great mate!!
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Posted 17 September 2010 - 05:26 PM
Very nice indeed!
10 inch hotties cost a fortune, don't they? Where'd you get 'em?
10 inch hotties cost a fortune, don't they? Where'd you get 'em?
Edited by Kush, 17 September 2010 - 05:29 PM.
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Posted 17 September 2010 - 08:24 PM
hehe, their 8's!! But the tires fit beautifully.. I'm more than happy to stick with these 8's. I got them off a forum member on here.. 89'King. Bloody top fella too i might add! Got them delivered from Perth - to Tassie.. was only $218!!
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Posted 17 September 2010 - 08:53 PM
Nice score...... I like them, the tyres seem to sit very nice on those wheels IMO. I like the bulge on the sidewalls, looks tough However I was hoping you'd found a magical fairytale place that sells 10inch hotwires at a reasonable price......... (sigh)....... the hunt continues........
I may have to go the same way you have.
However I was hoping you'd found a magical fairytale place that sells 10inch hotwires at a reasonable price......... (sigh)....... the hunt continues........I may have to go the same way you have.
Edited by Kush, 17 September 2010 - 08:59 PM.
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 08:12 PM
Woo hoo.. got the interior mostly together Got the new seats on some runners, re-cond the centre console, and put the new carpet in. Not much left for rego now really..
1: Roof lining (plus putting vinyl around the tops of the doors etc)
2: Install Front and rear windows.. plus a new parcel shelf
3: Couple of small altercations to the front gaurds (to accomodate the 245 tires)
4: New door and boot rubbers
5: Twin exhaust system (will be getting carline mufflers to do this one!!)
6: Finish installing/mounting the drop tank..
Got the new seats on some runners, re-cond the centre console, and put the new carpet in. Not much left for rego now really..1: Roof lining (plus putting vinyl around the tops of the doors etc)
2: Install Front and rear windows.. plus a new parcel shelf
3: Couple of small altercations to the front gaurds (to accomodate the 245 tires)
4: New door and boot rubbers
5: Twin exhaust system (will be getting carline mufflers to do this one!!)
6: Finish installing/mounting the drop tank..
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 09:02 PM
Started playing around with the door vinyl tonight.. I got some vinyl which is the same as the new roof lining i've got.
Incase theres a slight gap between the window seal and the vinyl.. i painted the edge black.
Although it isnt glued on yet.. should look something similar to this..
And heres a shot of the new carpet seats etc from the back
Incase theres a slight gap between the window seal and the vinyl.. i painted the edge black.
Although it isnt glued on yet.. should look something similar to this..
And heres a shot of the new carpet seats etc from the back
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 09:18 PM
I like it. nice work!
When are you going to get the rear seats done?
nice work!When are you going to get the rear seats done?
Edited by Kush, 23 September 2010 - 09:20 PM.
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 09:37 PM
coming along nicely, dont forget to paint in the wheel arches 
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Posted 30 September 2010 - 09:39 PM
coming along nicely, dont forget to paint in the wheel arches
hehe.. good point mate!!
I like it.
When are you going to get the rear seats done?
hmmmm.. I know of a really good "semi retired" guy that does things like that.. any ideas what would look good??!!
Edited by bangbang, 30 September 2010 - 09:42 PM.
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