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Started by _LS1 Taxi_ , Feb 26 2013 05:15 PM

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#51 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 05 April 2013 - 10:43 AM

That is not an Outrigger Bush.

The bottom two bushes in this pic are outrigger bushes.

http://www.kingswood...t-lh-lx-uc/FEK9

Hi Brad, yes the bushes in that link are the same ones as I last used however I spoke to Kingswood Country and they tell me the ones I have been sent are correct but are polyurethane ones (they say it's the only polyurethane bush in the burger with the lot kit). Not sure why they changed BUT I can tell you they are a perfect fit (nice and tight in the k frame) and a breeze to install compared to normal. Hopefully they last!!

I noticed in one of your photo's it appears (resolution is poor) there are two rag joints in the steering set up. I would remove at least one.

Cheers

Mark

Hi Mark,

You've got a keen eye....and spot on too. For some reason the original old type rag coupler was in the normal place and further up the column the later rubber type coupler was replacing the knuckle. I'm probably replacing both with knuckles when I swap over the rack from the original front end to the rebuilt one.

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#52 hanra

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Posted 05 April 2013 - 10:56 AM

Hi Brad, yes the bushes in that link are the same ones as I last used however I spoke to Kingswood Country and they tell me the ones I have been sent are correct but are polyurethane ones (they say it's the only polyurethane bush in the burger with the lot kit). Not sure why they changed BUT I can tell you they are a perfect fit (nice and tight in the k frame) and a breeze to install compared to normal. Hopefully they last!!

I think I ended up with the same bush in my kit, cant remember. I did not want to use anything else other then rubber, due to the high failure rates of poly type bushes. So I ended up having to purchase a front end mounting kit from Rare Spares for an LJ/LC as it used the correct rubber outrigger bush.

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#53 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 07:31 PM

So got tired of frigging around with the commodore factory trans pipes and can't trust them not to leak so I bit the bullet and ordered everything I'll need from Summit. Got an adapter to get it over to AN fittings and then braided AN line and fittings to get it to a trans cooler I also ordered. While there I also got all the fittings and piping to hook up the remote oil filter for the Moroso sump....and some oil and water senders and gauges

Things are still moving forward with the body work. Should have it all back and hung in a month or so. No rush, I've got plenty to do with the front end, rear end, engine bay, interior. Well everywhere. haha

Does anyone know if you can buy Dynamat online? Is it the best stuff to get? I've read here of folks getting a different brand...

Thanks.

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#54 _likatiger_

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 08:02 PM

Great build you are doing and cannot wait to see this on the road and finished. Keep up the great work.

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#55 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 10:03 PM

Thanks Jason.

Thanks also to Dattoman for the new handle

I found some pics in my phone which I like so I thought I'd dump them here :driving:

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Thanks.

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#56 SmacT

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 11:37 PM

Looking great mate. Try this for an alternative to dynamat - http://www.lizardskin.com/

The hotrod guys rave about it, it works out similar in price to dynamat and is apparently as effective, but easier to apply. I am going down this path, but haven't yet. Worth a look anyway!

Buying it from the Aussie importer is a bit cheaper than os as its very heavy and shipping costs a fortune.

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#57 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 16 April 2013 - 09:10 PM

Is that stuff spray on? Surely it can't be as good as Dynamat or Resomat? The resomat can be bought from Tru-Fit carpets and appears slightly cheaper than Dynamat. Not sure on it's quality. If you read the websites for some of these products you'd think they can cure cancer by the end of it!!

Anyway, I've been collecting a few bits and pieces and ordering some parts.

Ordered new tail lights, few gauges, some chrome bits for the engine bay and chrome door strikers, GTS mirrors, new radiator, AU electric fans, 2 x steering knuckles (expensive!) and sent the PCM off to be re-tuned and have the VATS removed and a few other things tweaked to suit my setup (speedo calibration, fan on/off temps etc). Should get that back soon. Still hunting about for a lower bonnet catch and starting to make plans for remaking the fuel & brake lines. Seriously, I'd take the car to a shop and let them do the brake lines but I'm terrified of a clown doing the job and scratching everything and running it all wrong. Especially seeing as though the engine will be in the engine bay. Even though I've never done brake lines before (done a few flares at trade school 17 years ago haha) I can trust myself to do the job with pride and care.

Also been cleaning up the fuel tank and modified the pickup and added a homemade internal swirl pot/baffle type deal & a return line to suit the LS1 and MSD pump/filter I've got. Thought I had some pics of it but can't find them :(

Thanks.

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#58 SmacT

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Posted 16 April 2013 - 10:15 PM

Yep, spray on and claimed to be as good. It's filled with micro balloons, and pretty amazing stuff. But, as I said, I haven't actually used it yet so can't agree or not with the testimonials. I'll give it a go anyway!

You're making some excellent progress, be done in no time.

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#59 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 02 May 2013 - 02:15 PM

So, the hanging panels and doors have been getting cleaned up by the beater over the last few weeks.

Some new door skins and a fair few rust and previous bog repairs have been cut out of the doors and guards.

He also trimmed the front edge off the guards to allow bigger rubber and neatened off the lips. All holes in the guards, nose cone and boot lid have been filled. It's all coming along really nicely.

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I've also dropped the motor and k-frame back out of it - hopefully for the last time!

Thanks.

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#60 _Holden89nut_

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Posted 03 May 2013 - 09:10 AM

Great progress will keep an eye on this one, keep up the great work

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#61 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:37 PM

Been collecting a few bits and pieces for the torana.

Lowered springs and shocks.

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Auto cooler and plumbing

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#62 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:43 PM

Modded the passenger side extractor - for the last time!!

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Did a bit more on the heater box mod to clear the intake.

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Just need to rub it back flat, then give it a paint.

Also trimmed the heater outlets to clear everything.

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Will be finishing heater box, installing heater, then motor and box back in and start wiring it up.

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#63 _uctorry_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:53 PM

You got to be happy with the work so far

Looking good mate

cant wait to see more pickies

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#64 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:55 PM

Have you thought about rolling a bead in those heater core pipes to help hold the hoses securely, since they are kind of short now ?

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#65 _Horse088_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 06:32 PM

Been looking at wheels and need a bit of help.

For the front, does anyone know if a 17 x 7 with 4.5" backspace with a 215/45/R17 will fit without having to trim anything on the front guards or in the wheel wells?

For the rears, I've been told that a 17 x 8 with 4.75" backspace with 235/45/R17 will fit no worries...anyone gone bigger or know if this is true?

Thanks.

Hey man,

Iv got 8in rims on the front and 9.5in on the rear and iv got r18

did you steal my colour? what is it from?

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#66 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 05 May 2013 - 11:56 PM

Have you thought about rolling a bead in those heater core pipes to help hold the hoses securely, since they are kind of short now ?

I hadn't but that's a good idea. thanks.

Hey man,

Iv got 8in rims on the front and 9.5in on the rear and iv got r18

did you steal my colour? what is it from?

Nah, I didn't steal your colour. This is alto grey metallic...it's a current model Holden colour. Love your car by the way.

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#67 _Horse088_

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Posted 06 May 2013 - 04:56 PM

Nah, I didn't steal your colour. This is alto grey metallic...it's a current model Holden colour. Love your car by the way.

Haha all good, mine an audi colour. I gotta mate with an lx torana, and hes got 12in rims on the rear of his car and mine is 9.5in, so you can pretty much put any size on your car.

Look foward to seeing some pics of your car finished as ours will look very similar!

You are putting flares on it right?

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#68 RIM-010

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Posted 06 May 2013 - 06:49 PM

I'd assume that this one is staying flareless (also known as 'good looking'), because it's been painted and the guards still haven't been taken to with an axe...

Love the work you've done, and I love the colour :spoton: Keep it up.

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#69 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 07 May 2013 - 08:12 PM

Haha, I think flares have an awesome fat look but it's not what I'm going for with this car...

Got some more progress, fitted the new trans line fittings. I'm unsure where I'll route these and the cooler...maybe down the back or the front - not important for now.

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Painted and fitted up the modified heater box and fan panel....

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And installed the engine/trans/k-frame and wiring. Hopefully for the last time.

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Next jobs, is to mod the commodore booster, start work on the front end, change out the diff and get it rolling ready to start hanging some panels

Thanks

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#70 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 08 May 2013 - 07:45 AM

Coming along nice it looks like

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#71 _FERGnz_

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Posted 08 May 2013 - 03:17 PM

engine bay looks like it has more room for the LS1 than a SBC. have you had to do any changes to the trans tunnel???

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#72 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 10 May 2013 - 10:09 AM

Hi ferg,

The engine bay shot is deceptive. There really is bugger all room. One thing I've noticed about photo's on the internet is that everything looks bigger in the pics than they really are. For example there is 250mm from the rad support to the throttle body but it looks like much more in the pic. Once radiator/fans are in there will be bugger all space for the intake. Firewall clearance is minimal (about 10-15mm) to the trimmed lower lip for the block/heads. The chassis rail lips have been trimmed too so the gap to the heads is deceptive and you can see the passenger side extractor sits pretty close.

Speaking of extractors, what a bitch. I had everything bolted in as per the above and was pretty happy with how it all fitted but not totally comfortable with the clearance for the passenger side extractor to the k-frame. I had 5mm at one point and I could adjust it to about 8mm with moving the extractors, engine mounting etc but that's rubbish. So I bit the bullet and dropped the lot out again (insert swear words) but I'm really glad I did. Cut and welded the passenger extractor and FINALLY I am 100% happy with it. Now have a real 10mm all around and it all looks much nicer than it was. Very glad I went ahead and fixed it all now. I can't believe they were $900 to buy. :banghead: :thebird:

Got word from the body man that everything bar the doors is going to the booth for paint early next week so that fits in nicely with my progress. I'm going to run all my wiring along the inner guards and through the lower rad support panel and before the nose and guards are bolted on. I was going to mount the battery in the boot but I think I've changed my mind. I think I'll have it in it's normal spot as I don't mind the look and with hidden wiring will still look slick.

Thanks.

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#73 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 10 May 2013 - 10:17 AM

For example there is 250mm from the rad support to the throttle body but it looks like much more in the pic. Once radiator/fans are in there will be bugger all space for the intake.

Don't worry....there is plenty of room

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#74 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 10 May 2013 - 10:31 AM

Hi Jeff,

Your car is an animal mate.

I was talking to a mate the other day and told him what I'm doing and he starts telling me about some red ls1 hatch in the USA some bloke was telling him about and how there are videos of it all over youtube. World famous torana :party: