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[N/A-PWR]

Very Nice Craig,

 

you are Rich.

http://www.gmh-toran...-10#entry855342

[Potta]

For a short time only mate, tax return is now gone and just like normal I have more money going out than coming in.

 

Grabbed a few bits while I could though as well as paying off some debt so I can build it up again in time for next years tax return lol.

 

Its never ending.

[Potta]

Some very minor progress, but progress nonetheless.

Put the widened rims back on now I have new tyres, looks so much better.

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[madtoranajzedded]

thats heaps better craig.they look a bit similar to nibbles wheels

 

those tires will pass easy peasy.your allowed 8.5 rim and those look like 7s are they

[N/A-PWR]

Lookin good Craig,

 

now to get her some rego.

[Potta]

thats heaps better craig.they look a bit similar to nibbles wheels

 

those tires will pass easy peasy.your allowed 8.5 rim and those look like 7s are they

 

Yeah pretty sure they are 7's

 

 

Lookin good Craig,

 

now to get her some rego.

 

Cheers Dave, thats the plan

And here are the low springs I was talking about.

They are Lovells and are a bit lower than the Kings Springs.

I'll see how they go.

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[sibhs]

Any progress is good. :-)

Those springs look weird, sort of like front springs but shorter. Maybe that's an LC thing?

[Potta]

I'm hoping its a Lovell's thing, they are really low, but if I can get away with them I'll leave them in.

 

The only part that is maybe too low for rego is the flange on the exhaust, but hoping it will be Ok.

 

I didn't have any dramas when I drove it so fingers crossed we'll be all good.

[Potta]

Couple of updates, got all 4 wheels on now, looks so much better.

Also bit the bullet with the reverse switch.

Looked like this but it looked sh1t and I didn't trust it


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Ripped off the glue and the terminals and they were actually quite firmly on there but oh well.

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Decided to go with the theme on the rest of the car, ie 80's mods cause no one will see it and it will be much more reliable like this

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It will hopefully go in tomorrow, this is the plan lol!

Sorry bout the pics, iPhone under fluoros not too flash

[Potta]

Yep have organised the use of a hot glue gun to ensure my soldering skills aren't put to the test too much.

[Potta]

Hot glue added.

 

Much fcking around done.

 

And we have Reversing lights!!

 

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Not quite as exciting as Marty's first startup video but this has been a long time coming and I am so glad its over for now.

 

I will need to improve it later but it works for now.

 

Next step is I drop her on her wheels and see if I need to change the springs, lets hope not lol.

[red6]

Looks good Potta sometimes its the fiddly jobs that take the longest. And another step towards actually being able to drive the thing!

As discussed in the other thread I would be changing the shocks (you said you have some new ones) before you start looking at the springs as the culprit for any scrubbing. It would be pretty self evident looking underneath the car if the tyres have been rubbing over a long period of time. However if the car has been sitting for a while the shocks may well have gone, causing you issues.

Changing all four shocks should take no more than an hour and you should have a better idea of if it will scrub.

If it does I’d experiment with the wheels (swapping front to back) just to check its not the offset thats causing the problem as they are widened stockys.

Good luck and stick with it now your making some progress.

Edited by red6, 30 October 2014 - 01:16 AM.

[Potta]

Yeah the rear rims have a massive offset.

 

As for the springs, I'll only be changing them if the car is too low to get over the pits.

 

I'll give it a little test over the weekend and probably put the new shockies on, it will look better at rego time anyway.

[Potta]

And looks like I'll be changing springs, happy days!!

 

The exhaust is a couple of mill too low in one spot.

 

Oh well, its made that decision easier anyway lol.

[Ice]

100 mm off the ground Craig for the exhaust

[Potta]

Yeah I know its about 1 or 2 mm too low.

 

Maybe I should check my tyre pressures lol

[Ice]

1 or 2 mm

bloody hell

[Potta]

Yeah wondering if I should just get out the FBH

 

But that will most likely end in tears.

[Ice]

I had to get the FBH out today

[N/A-PWR]

air shocky's

or 70 profile tyres

[Ice]

Just air bag it Craig
pimp my ride style lol

[red6]

or 70 profile tyres

 

This may be your best option, pics below is my car with 60 profile on the back and 70 profile on the front. If its just for a roadworthy someone may be able to lend to a set for the day?

 

https://cache.gmh-to...1/red6/lc22.jpg

 

and 60 profile all round...

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[Potta]

It certainly is an option I hadn't really thought about.

 

But now I will.

[Potta]

Thinking about these for a short term fix.

 

Thoughts?

 

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