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[Shtstr]

Nothing like fresh sandblasted panels.
Painted in kbs and then hit with etch primer to make sure the paint sticks.

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[Shtstr]

Just wondering if anyone has ever deleted the body line on the lower part of the rear qrt panel at all. The one that runs from just above the centre line of the rear bar to the rear wheel arch?

[Shtstr]

Had the grandson helping out with the panel work in the engine bay.

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[neglectedtorana]

Nice metal skills and a great project, I'm enjoying this

Cheers, Tom

[Shiney005]

Just wondering if anyone has ever deleted the body line on the lower part of the rear qrt panel at all. The one that runs from just above the centre line of the rear bar to the rear wheel arch?

I reckon that only train spotters would notice it was gone.

[Bigfella237]

Okay, I have to ask... What on earth does that big green plastic looking thing beside the hoist do?

 

Looks like it'd be fun to slide down if you were a young fella like your grandson.

[Shtstr]

It a welding screen to stop weld splatters and grinding sparks.

Okay, I have to ask... What on earth does that big green plastic looking thing beside the hoist do?
 
Looks like it'd be fun to slide down if you were a young fella like your grandson.

[Shtstr]

Been sanding away and getting the engine bay up to scratch. One more coat of hi fill in 2k and it will be ready to paint.

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[Shtstr]

Glad that is done. After Christmas I will give it a light sand with 240grt and hi fill it all ready for its final sand for paint.

[Shtstr]

Notice the recessed part for the AC lines and vent for the air con.

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[Shtstr]

Planum was reshaped to fit the commodore aircon unit.

[Shtstr]

So many mods done and more to go yet.
For anyone who knows torana dimensions will see how much I've had to do to get this to fit.

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[Shiney005]

I get the feeling that you are not the sort of bloke to shirk a challenge.

[Shtstr]

I'm the person who people call when they say it can't be done. HAHA

I get the feeling that you are not the sort of bloke to shirk a challenge.

[Shtstr]

Well just gave the plenum a quick rub with 500grit and wipe down and sealed it with gmh sattern black.
Now to fix the pin holes in the top piece and refit it so I can spray the engine bay with 2k hi build for its final rub down by hand.

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[Shtstr]

I know it's not 100% perfect but it's more than good enough for where it is and what it does.

[Shiney005]

Is that a brake booster on the front seat?

[Shtstr]

Is that a brake booster on the front seat?

Yes mate thats a 7" booster from a hot rod shop. it's the one i will be useing for the car. i know i should wrap it up and put it away. had it out the day before to make sure it still fits still after i started panel work in the engine bay.

[Shtstr]

Well the new spray gun for applying the hi build just arrived. 2mm tip.
Now I just have to find time to put it to use

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[Shtstr]

Well that was fun not. Repaired the rust in the top part of the plenum and painted it in kbs.

Kbs drying

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[Shtstr]

Back on the car now. Just have 1 small weld to finish and then clean it up for paint.
Never again will I do this job. It was a good idea at the start now I just can't wait for it to be over.
At least I'm just about at the paint prep stage now.

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[Shtstr]

Finally got the front CV starts made. Only time you will ever see torana written on a CV shafts haha

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[Big_Red]

Finally got the front CV starts made. Only time you will ever see torana written on a CV shafts haha

Im not totally opposed to a IRS swap. But these days its a bit scary to cut into them.

[Shtstr]

No iRS here mate. They are for the front wheels. Rear end is still a live axle BW78 series.

Im not totally opposed to a IRS swap. But these days its a bit scary to cut into them.

[Big_Red]

No iRS here mate. They are for the front wheels. Rear end is still a live axle BW78 series.

I just ment CV shafts in general.

Any reason you didnt put a IRS setup in? Or just one less thing that needed to be engineered?