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[ls2lxhatch]

I think that if someone sees a modification made on this forum that they think could cause problems then they should point it out. If it turns out they are wrong then there is no real harm done. If they are right then it is valuable information.

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.

[racean69]

Love ya work mate .

Carn't wait to see some paint

[derrin71]

Paint will be at least a month away. I still have plenty of things to keep me busy in the meantime. I will keep the updates coming.

[derrin71]

Finished work for a week so i have a bit of spare time, especially since it's raining.
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.

[derrin71]

Thanks for the encouragement fellas.
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.

[derrin71]

A couple of deliveries arrived during the week.
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.

[Tyre biter]

Go you good thing Derrin - Must be killing you that you can't put it all in just yet?
Tell us, what did you score at that swap meet?
Cheers, TB

[derrin71]

At Toowoomba i bought a heap of stuff. All of the rubbers, blinkers and tailights, a heap of nuts, bolts and clips, plenum drain pipes etc.

[derrin71]

Finished my diff off today, welded a couple of brackets to take the brake lines. Cleaned up some of the welding. Painted the housing and brake brackets. Made up some new brake lines and also blasted and painted the springs and shocks silver.







Hopefully get some more done tomorrow.

Edited by derrin71, 11 February 2012 - 06:18 PM.

[derrin71]

To strip the paint i used a combination of wire wheels, scouring pads and sanding discs. It wasnt too bad as i only did one panel at a time.
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[derrin71]

When doing the body work i used single pack etch primer.
The final primer will be 2 pack high build.
The final colour will be done in 2 pack.

[derrin71]

I know mine is , just ask your paint shop.

[derrin71]

G&J Diffs in Victoria. Very pleased with their work.

[derrin71]

$3750 including freight. Delivered within 14 days of order.