_waddingtons_
Posted 28 March 2014 - 01:31 PM
Hi Guys!
In this Build thread we will show you Heath's LC Torana,
From start to finish with a few details of what changes are getting made along the way.
The idea was to build this up as a nice clean GTR Replica BUT things have changed!
This is how the Torana looked when Heath purchased it.
Thrillseeker
Posted 28 March 2014 - 02:38 PM
So not just a respray..... 
_waddingtons_
Posted 28 March 2014 - 02:44 PM
As you can see this was a VERY RUSTY car and with most panels being taken over by rust,
The car went down a different direction from the first plan of a Nice daily driver GTR Replica,
To a Wild full chassis, LS1, T56, Air bagged all round with an IFS front end Build.
Next on the list is New Waddington's LC-LJ Coupe door skins,
A full One off sheet metal floor and recessed fire wall will be getting fabricated for it also.
Thrillseeker
Posted 28 March 2014 - 03:05 PM
Very serious effort, all to be RTA approved?
Forum Fixture
Posted 28 March 2014 - 03:46 PM
_LONA-CK_
Posted 28 March 2014 - 04:43 PM
impressive work done there on that left rear quarter,,, and is it going to be a ICV,,, be great to have all the tools and workers.
well done
cheers gong
Lord Humungus The Ayatolla of Rock N Rolla.
Posted 28 March 2014 - 07:06 PM
Fantastic work, So on the other side of coin, Would it be fair to say Waddingtons Now have All Correct Measurements to produce quality fitting pieces for every other " standard-original configuration" LC/LJ they manufacture & sell ?? As per chassis kits, cross members ect,ect...... Quickly polish up the tin work & get a clear coat over that metal = paintwork finished......
Edited by WhaleOilBeefHooked, 28 March 2014 - 07:08 PM.
_judgelj_
Posted 28 March 2014 - 07:37 PM
Fantastic. If only you could clear the bare metal looks wicked
Haha andrew we must have been thinking the same thing!
Edited by judgelj, 28 March 2014 - 07:38 PM.
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 28 March 2014 - 08:47 PM
That is one Bad Rat, Wad and Heath,
Looking forward to the Rod shop works. Dave I
Lotsa Posts!
Posted 29 March 2014 - 02:20 AM
Never seen those rear shockers before...they those old air pump-up type things or something else?
Huge amount of work put into this thing,looks good.
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 29 March 2014 - 12:36 PM
yeah, I never seen those spring shock's before either
_judgelj_
Posted 29 March 2014 - 08:55 PM
Like a coilover with factory separate springs?
_mikecatts_
Posted 30 March 2014 - 07:15 AM
Question. did you guys sandblast and rust proof inside the front window vent chamber before closing it up? I needed it...
Green Eggs and Spam
Posted 30 March 2014 - 09:31 AM
Those coil overs are just a clamp-to-shock deal you used to be able to buy.
Havent seen them for years.
Forum Fixture
Posted 02 April 2014 - 06:56 PM
Very nice work !
Lord Humungus The Ayatolla of Rock N Rolla.
Posted 02 April 2014 - 07:13 PM
That's funny Craig as I ain't seing them at all--- At All, So Am I missing something ??? I can't see any shock absorbers, and for as low as this thing is sitting doubt there's any fitted, probably just use different lengths of steel shs to achieve different ride heights, But in all seriousness Mr Wadd/Castle... Please I'm Not Trying to Be Smart Arse but have you contemplated answering my above question...
Edited by WhaleOilBeefHooked, 02 April 2014 - 07:16 PM.
Green Eggs and Spam
Posted 02 April 2014 - 08:24 PM
Old shocks are in the 4th pic down pre disassembly, Andrew.
Lord Humungus The Ayatolla of Rock N Rolla.
Posted 03 April 2014 - 12:01 AM
Sorry My Bad, Better get my peepers checked......
_forwardlook55_
Posted 08 April 2014 - 11:15 AM
Andrew, unless someone comes up with a factory showroom car that has never been on the road, there is not a snowballs chance in hell that you would be able to make a product that would fit all torries. We are building custom cars, no matter how you look at it somethings not going to fit and only with some modification will you ever get it to fit 100%. I've bought stuff from the states before that fits perfect for the application but then you have to modify parts around it for the item to fit where its supposed too...sometimes you gotta think outside the square.
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 20 April 2014 - 01:44 PM
What Stage are you at now Wad.
As you can see this was a VERY RUSTY car and with most panels being taken over by rust,
The car went down a different direction from the first plan of a Nice daily driver GTR Replica,
To a Wild full chassis, LS1, T56, Air bagged all round with an IFS front end Build.
Next on the list is New Waddington's LC-LJ Coupe door skins,
A full One off sheet metal floor and recessed fire wall will be getting fabricated for it also.
_LONA-CK_
Posted 22 April 2014 - 09:53 AM
want be much work going on there dave over the easter days,,, but like you would love to see more.the stance of this thing in metal looks great but would look much more better with the valance on
cheers gong
Posted 22 April 2014 - 11:10 AM
Never seen those rear shockers before...they those old air pump-up type things or something else?
Huge amount of work put into this thing,looks good.
They look like helper spring shocks /overload shocks. Similar concept to air shocks.
The Front & Rear Spring Assist (Load Carrier) by Gabriel
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 22 April 2014 - 11:12 AM.
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