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#1 sibhs

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:07 PM

Subject: Gold LJ '72 Two door Torana 'S' Drum front end, three on the tree manual with a 138.

Outcome: Tangerine LJ '73 GTR 202


Hi Guys and Girls,
After owning a Tangerine (i think that's what colour it was) 73 2 door 'S' over 20 years ago I have now have the urge, time and money to build up something similar, re-living the glory days of my youth. I've always had original looking cars so I plan to make this look as original as I can whilst doing most of the work myself at home. I've never had a job working with cars and just enjoy having-a-go. I was in Graphic Arts for twenty years before becoming a Handyman.
Looking for plenty of support and advice from members as this is no easy task had could take a few years.

I found this excellent specimen mid last year and have just got started on the re-build.
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One of the challenges will be getting the boot floor back to original after it was cut out for the drop tank.

WEEK 1. Early January 2013
She sat for 6 months in my carport before starting and reversing down the drive then reluctantly getting back up the drive into her resto position. (Thanks to front drums binding)
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I've stripped out the Interior and the engine is out. Now I'm not very quick at what I do so I've sped it up so you don't get bored.
http://youtu.be/2rM7zZjEu5A
Yes! that's my wife's back blocking your view of me. :-)

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Rust wise there are no nasty surprises yet............Areas that need repairs are front guard sills, side sills, LH floorpan, and various small bits and pieces. Dents are minor with the worst being in the front panel below radiator.

Felt a bit overwhelmed with my shed full of parts, but after sorting and putting them away out of sight I've calmed down a bit. I think the trick is to focus on one thing at a time but always remember the big picture.

Cheers
Marty

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:11 PM

Good to see you have made a start Marty.

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:22 PM

Hi Blair,
full steam ahead at the moment.
Can you see my You tube link, I keep seeing it one minute then it disappears???????
Can't work it out!

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:24 PM

Nice work Marty!

Can't wait to see what you do with this, I'm sure it will be fantastic when its done.

Have you sourced a 202 yet?

Don't forget the obligatory standing in the empty engine bay pics :spoton:

Hi Blair,
full steam ahead at the moment.
Can you see my You tube link, I keep seeing it one minute then it disappears???????
Can't work it out!


Yep, youtube link is working fine.

Nice to see that you stop work shortly after the Mrs makes an appearance, its a bit like that here too. :mellow:

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:30 PM

looks like you started out with a pretty clean car, i like the idea of the standard look but i also like the look of that droptank and the wheels in the first pic.

hope the engine isnt going to be too standard!

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:43 PM

looks like you started out with a pretty clean car, i like the idea of the standard look but i also like the look of that droptank and the wheels in the first pic.

hope the engine isnt going to be too standard!


Yeah I reckon with the 202 and triples like you were talking about you may want to hang on to the drop tank :driving:

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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:46 PM

So its finally on the way aye marty if you need any help at all just give me a call
cheers gene.

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 05:49 AM

keep the pics comming mate, and if you need any parts an gene cant help give me a hoy

cheers gong

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 06:49 AM

That video needs the Benny Hill chase music :P

Car looks like a good starting point.

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 09:47 AM

Awesome work mate. Keep it going

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 10:04 AM

Hey Marty, great name for the thread.

Car looks a great start point, look forward to seeing it develop.

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 09:26 PM

Hi all, thanks for the support.
Potta, I have a 202 block which I'll get checked to see if it's ok.

Stinga, the drop tank is the best looking one I've seen on an LJ/c, the down side is the butchery to the boot and I can't fit the original rear muffler. There is still a chance I will keep it. Lets see what it looks like when I get it out. May have to have a forum vote? Engine will be better than standard but must be drivable. Sprintmasters will go back on.

Gene & Gong, thanks for the offers of help, I'll get a list together of things I need in due course.

SLR V8 Loved Benny Hill as a kid, that would of been funny. Got the time lapse camera last week just for the build.

Markm thanks. I'm glad you didn't take up the offer of the rotisrie, Might need it sooner than I thought.

Welby, glad someone got the thread name pun.

Got the gearbox, steering wheel, heater, pedal box all out today.
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 09:37 PM

Looks good mate
Take your time and do it right

And someone give this man a brake master cylinder to match his booster :)

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 09:50 PM

Hey marty can you give me pic that shows the front panel under the front windscreen top and front if you get a chance no rush when ever your taking pics next
cheers gene

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 06:21 PM

Hey Marty what are you going to do with the BBH 138 ?

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:10 PM

Hey Marty what are you going to do with the BBH 138 ?

I must ask, what does BBH stand for?

I'm going to sell it, it's out of an LC I think. Engine number CB21####.
I've taken the sump and pick-up and stuck a HQ one on.

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:40 PM

Hey marty can you give me pic that shows the front panel under the front windscreen top and front if you get a chance no rush when ever your taking pics next
cheers gene

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:42 PM

BBH: Big Block Holden :spoton:

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:46 PM

Yep big block Holden , I will give you $50 for it.

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 07:36 PM

Started building the resto room today. Due to living in suburbia I thought it best to contain as much noise, dust, and fumes as possible.
I scored all materials so far for nothing off Gumtree and left overs from my work. This will be dismantled and chucked out once the car is finished so I didn't want anything too flash (waste of Torana money).

It's going to have two sets of double doors front and back so once painted it can be assembled in the workshop if required.
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Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:27 PM

awesome work on the rest room mate. What are you up too with the car?

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 11:27 PM

Hi Mark,
Not much action on the car, it's been all about setting up the "Cocoon" disregard Resto Room. The car has gone in ugly and will come out beautiful.

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 12:14 AM

That looks mint mate, plenty of room and protected from the weather.

I think you're going to do fine with this car, you have a knack for getting sh!t done and doing It right.

Just keep soldiering on and it'll be done before you know it.

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 12:18 AM

You need to strip the door handles of marty before they get damaged

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 11:54 PM

The doors are off and stripped. Drivers has a little rust but the passenger is like new in places.
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Made my first custom tool for the car, very rough but did the job of removing the door pins.
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Removed the drop tank and will be searching for boot floor and standard tank so please let me know if anyone has this. Worst case is weld in another floor and buy new XU-1 tank.
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The passenger footwell had a plate welded in so I cut that out in pieces only to find another plate below. Looks like I need a replacement panel.
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