hatch project
#251
Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:38 PM
I find it difficult to understand how an engineer would not conclude that the strength of the chassis rail has been comprised.
If strength of the chassis rail has been comprised now is the time to find out while the car is unpainted and in pieces. You can not rely on that fact that other people have done the same modification. It is possible that they have also done other work you are not aware of to strengthen the chassis rail or maybe it just hasn't failed yet.
#252
Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:15 PM
Carn't wait to see some paint
#253
Posted 27 January 2012 - 08:51 AM
#254
Posted 30 January 2012 - 07:55 PM
Gave my home powdercoating kit a bit of a test run, i coated a couple of bumper brackets in mid gloss black.
Turned out pretty good i think.
Before i get asked, the kit is an Eastwood one, i got it from Jeggs in the states along with a heap of other stuff like fuel and brake lines etc.
You strip whatever you are going to coat down to bare metal, spray it with the powder and then bake in an oven at 230 degrees for about 30 minutes.
If you google 'Eastwook powdercoating kit' there is a video on how it works.
I bought an old stove for $25 from the local recycling shop, you can't use the one in the kitchen as the process contaminates it and you can never cook food in it again.
My new hoist also arrived today, it probably won't go up until after the car is painted as i need to move the body to do it.
#255 _Greg313662_
Posted 30 January 2012 - 08:55 PM
My SS 5.0 Litre is almost ready to think about paint n panel although I'm seriously looking at shortcuts and lots of bog to get it ready for my wedding in September. I don't understand fellas giving you flak about how you have gone about your build, some of us may NEVER have the luxury of a bare metal, rottiserie paint job.
Hell, mine has crush spots where jacks and bush bashing have had their effect on the underside. At one stage the fella that drag raced mine boxed the lower trailing arms with 1/2 inch plate...fully welded along their length!!!! He also cut a 6 inch notch out of the gutter that runs across the top of the firewall and a HUGE hole in the passenger side of the transmission tunnel that had the edges just folded over like he made cuts like an X and just peeled it open!!! I'm just going to have to cover these up or live with them the best I can.
So I guess I'm just trying to say that some have the time, resources and patience to do what you have and others will just have to make do. To those that may pick the eyes out of your project, maybe they've got an SS, SL/R, XU1, L34 or an A9X and feel they can take the higher ground but most people have got SHIT!! You've got a TORANA mate. One of the most legendary and successful Australian muscle cars of all time. And it's YOURS!!
I have heard more than once a young apprentice say "what's a Torana?" or " Geez your Barina goes hard" and I pity most fellas who haven't driven or witnessed what owning a Torana is all about and for a Torana owner on this forum to bag another is just...well...GAY!!
Keep up the fantastic work mate, sorry for the rant if it offends (eats ars3 that I might have to say that these days) and most of all...keep up the posts, they give us low budget fellas something to drool over. Can't wait to see the end result.
Cheers
Greg
#256 _Liam_
Posted 30 January 2012 - 09:03 PM
Great thread/posts, GREAT car, AWESOME work and you lucky focker you got a hoist?!!!
My SS 5.0 Litre is almost ready to think about paint n panel although I'm seriously looking at shortcuts and lots of bog to get it ready for my wedding in September. I don't understand fellas giving you flak about how you have gone about your build, some of us may NEVER have the luxury of a bare metal, rottiserie paint job.
Hell, mine has crush spots where jacks and bush bashing have had their effect on the underside. At one stage the fella that drag raced mine boxed the lower trailing arms with 1/2 inch plate...fully welded along their length!!!! He also cut a 6 inch notch out of the gutter that runs across the top of the firewall and a HUGE hole in the passenger side of the transmission tunnel that had the edges just folded over like he made cuts like an X and just peeled it open!!! I'm just going to have to cover these up or live with them the best I can.
So I guess I'm just trying to say that some have the time, resources and patience to do what you have and others will just have to make do. To those that may pick the eyes out of your project, maybe they've got an SS, SL/R, XU1, L34 or an A9X and feel they can take the higher ground but most people have got SHIT!! You've got a TORANA mate. One of the most legendary and successful Australian muscle cars of all time. And it's YOURS!!
I have heard more than once a young apprentice say "what's a Torana?" or " Geez your Barina goes hard" and I pity most fellas who haven't driven or witnessed what owning a Torana is all about and for a Torana owner on this forum to bag another is just...well...GAY!!
Keep up the fantastic work mate, sorry for the rant if it offends (eats ars3 that I might have to say that these days) and most of all...keep up the posts, they give us low budget fellas something to drool over. Can't wait to see the end result.
Cheers
Greg
I don't think anyone has actually had a go at Derrin, I'd like for someone to point out if there is a potential flaw in my ideas/work as well.
As far as I can ascertain, the only one close was Terra asking if he owned a hammer/dolly.
I think the emotionless medium aka text writing, made it sound a lot worse than it is.
#257 _Greg313662_
Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:31 AM
And yeah sorry for the rant, sober ish in the morning and that's exactly what it looks like!!
#258
Posted 31 January 2012 - 12:50 PM
I aways stick to the rule of no texting, phone calls or comments on websites when under the influence.
No chance of getting in trouble or p......g people off.
#259 _Greg313662_
Posted 31 January 2012 - 02:39 PM
Anyway, will take your lead and try to keep away from the PC when inebriated.
Thanks for letting us into your build, keep 'em comin.
#260 _Gunmetal LH_
Posted 01 February 2012 - 01:42 PM
That bonnet lines up with the guards beautifully! Big scary hammer worked well!
#261
Posted 04 February 2012 - 02:44 PM
My 9 inch, 3.5 ratio, tru trac, 28 spline axles.
I decided aganst the borg warner for a few reasons, the one i have is 4.11 ratio (too low), it has only 25 spline axles and i can't get suitable disc rotors.
My stroker kit also arrived from COME, the pistons went straight to the machine shop as they want to measure them before they bore the block.
I have just arrived home after a trip to the Toowoomba swap meet. Spent up big buying a heap of stuff i needed.
#262
Posted 05 February 2012 - 08:29 PM
Tell us, what did you score at that swap meet?
Cheers, TB
#263 _LXSS350_
Posted 06 February 2012 - 03:29 AM
Most people take the lip off because of the limited exhaust room.
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#264
Posted 06 February 2012 - 06:18 AM
#265
Posted 11 February 2012 - 06:17 PM
Hopefully get some more done tomorrow.
Edited by derrin71, 11 February 2012 - 06:18 PM.
#266 _sjp67m_
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:08 PM
#267
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:18 PM
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#268 _sjp67m_
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:22 PM
Are you painting it in 2pack paint ?
I've just started a project now
#269
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:36 PM
The final primer will be 2 pack high build.
The final colour will be done in 2 pack.
#270 _sjp67m_
Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:40 PM
#271
Posted 11 February 2012 - 09:06 PM
#272 _A9XOSS_
Posted 11 February 2012 - 09:17 PM
which should be ready very very soon.
#273
Posted 11 February 2012 - 09:30 PM
#274 _Liam_
Posted 11 February 2012 - 10:30 PM
#275
Posted 12 February 2012 - 11:33 AM
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