Nice work on the chassis brace Heath. What are the 'V' cutout's for?
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Heath's Hatch
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, Jun 16 2013 10:23 AM
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Posted 23 August 2015 - 11:29 PM
Neat as.
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Posted 24 August 2015 - 12:01 AM
I never noticed before how far off-centre the tailshaft is in the tunnel... is that because the gearbox sits crooked or is the floorpan itself uneven?
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Posted 24 August 2015 - 07:25 AM
The transmission tunnel is asymmetrical basically the whole way along the car. My existing diff (which is not staying) has a centred pinion, and the gearbox sits exactly half way between the sills.
The 'V' cut-outs are just to clear the 'bead' type swage lines in the floorpan in those areas.
The 'V' cut-outs are just to clear the 'bead' type swage lines in the floorpan in those areas.
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Posted 25 August 2015 - 02:09 PM
Heath,
have you considered a few drainage holes in the lowest points of the brace? you don't want water trapped in there...
looks freaking amazing by the way... so nice
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Posted 06 December 2015 - 11:30 AM
Looks great Heath! One quick question though, the brace on the loop, would it be more beneficial if it ran the full length from the front Crossmember mount to the rear diffs front trailing arm mount? I believe they are directly in line and I think a couple guys here gave done it to connect the front to rear a bit more firmly.
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Posted 06 December 2015 - 10:58 PM
Wow so long since the last progress report H, at the rate you were traveling I expect it's come a long way since August?
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Posted 07 December 2015 - 09:30 AM
Hes been busy putting a turbo on his wagon
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Posted 07 December 2015 - 10:42 AM
And building a flash exhaust tip.
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Posted 20 December 2015 - 10:20 PM
And building a flash exhaust tip.
He said he's going to build two for the Torana..
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 12:19 AM
Wow Heath,that is an awesome build. I can't wait to see the next installment.
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 10:48 AM
Well it has been ages obviously... basically nothing has happened.
Put a lot of hard yards in on my wagon for months and have been enjoying that. Struggling to conjure up motivation for the hatch. Not sure what to do on the car next; quite a long list to choose from.
Put a lot of hard yards in on my wagon for months and have been enjoying that. Struggling to conjure up motivation for the hatch. Not sure what to do on the car next; quite a long list to choose from.
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 12:29 PM
Well it has been ages obviously... basically nothing has happened.
Put a lot of hard yards in on my wagon for months and have been enjoying that. Struggling to conjure up motivation for the hatch. Not sure what to do on the car next; quite a long list to choose from.
I am worried about you lol.
Can find motivation for the Jap Mobile but not the hatch?
Just kidding mate, I know how it is.
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 03:33 PM
Well it has been ages obviously... basically nothing has happened.
Put a lot of hard yards in on my wagon for months and have been enjoying that. Struggling to conjure up motivation for the hatch. Not sure what to do on the car next; quite a long list to choose from.
hey heath yes mate im hearing you motivation can be hard sometimes i know this all to well with my sons hatch lol.....
ps nice to meet you guys at the fest....
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 03:36 PM
Cmon Heath
you need to finish the Hatch for Tfest 2017 at least
you need to finish the Hatch for Tfest 2017 at least
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 04:01 PM
Cmon Heath
you need to finish the Hatch for Tfest 2017 at least
Says the man that's taken 2 + years for a simple tunnel repair.................
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 06:39 PM
Says the man that's taken 2 + years for a simple tunnel repair.................
Old news build a bridge
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 07:36 PM
He best do it himself, If he contracted you to do it it would take 50 years for him to get over it Gene.
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 08:03 PM
Post the first 10 things you think of that need doing up here.
Then wait for advice...
Then wait for advice...
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Posted 06 January 2016 - 08:10 PM
Sell v8.
Build hot inline six.
The other 8 things are irrelevant.
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Posted 20 January 2016 - 09:56 PM
Well many months have passed and I'm just easing back into getting shit done.
Had my offset crossmember mounts milled up:
Fit up a treat:
Also bought a Yella Terra 10.8kg Holden V8 Flywheel:
Also was convinced to delete the standard heater box etc. when I saw the black 'LX SS' showcar up at Toranafest. Had to pick a job to start with.
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 03:41 AM
Those crossmember mounts are too nice looking to hide, they need to be mounted up top some how. 
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 08:08 PM
Wanted to get rid of the little lumps for the washer bottle.
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 09:47 PM
Back at it. 
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Posted 22 January 2016 - 10:20 PM
hoooray!
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