First go at it...

[NES304]

With the new modification laws now in place I'm told mine will be one of the last legal 5L conversions..

Why? Do new laws not allow for it?

[FCV08]

NES

I think it is what state your in and when you first engaged your engineer.

You may need to move back to the sunny state.  ;) ;) ;D

R
Craig D

[NES304]

Hey Craig my car is still registered.... See my plates
;)

[FC 304 wannabe]

My engineer pointed out the new rules. Found on qld transport web site. They are the national code of practice for all states. 
The new conversion numbers are scary low . Meaning conversions done from now on are down around the 4l mark maximum.
I Invite everyone to talk to an engineer.  I only got mine through because I had engaged him well over a year ago.

[NES304]

The buggers won't let me take these off the Astra though...  >:(



Been with my NSW engineer for about 18 months now

[FCV08]

Shannon

Just read your post regarding the steering wheel position.

As I am an amputee I had a tough time changing gear as he clutch pedal was very high and I had an EH column in originally. I fitted a FB steering wheel with a deeper dish.

Well done on getting that Blue Plate ;D :D :D :D

I did engage my engineer over two ears ago and stayed in touch every couple of months even if it was a phone call with a query.

Congrats again. Where a bouts is home base.

Cheers
Craig D

[FC 304 wannabe]

Cheers craig,
Gladstone qld mate...
Id love to catch up with other fc builders in the local area. . If you know of any :)

[Factory Custom]

Neat project, I dig the the look.

[hsv-001]

I was looking back at your build .Congratulations by the way. My fc steering column tube has the cap that covers the end of a sideplate starter motor welded at the bottom to allow the steering uni to recess through the firewall enough not to bind . I did the commodore conversion 25 years ago and just used what I had in the shed . If the intermediate shaft is recessed then the bottom of the column can be lower lifting the steering wheel higher ,but I'm sure you know this by now . Cheers. 

[jfk]

Great project.

The best grill up front and fins down back.....it's like a good mullet ;D

Keep posting photos.

Cheers

[FC 304 wannabe]

Thanks guys. Back working on the car again... wheels ordered and getting keen again.

[FCV08]

Shannon

Good to here your back into it!! :D :D

[FC 304 wannabe]

Ok everyone. .. After making the hard decision weather to detail the undercarriage, I have decided since she will be a daily driver that I will just go with a black soundproofing style coating. Whats the stuff people recommend to use??
I am looking for something that coats evenly to hide some sins.... but also looks smooth and nice when finished.
Cheers.. shannon.

[hsv-001]

The turps based tar[sold as under body sound deadener] can be sprayed on through a kerosene type vacuum gun that screws on to litre cans[can be purchased in 4litre]. My personal preference is a rustproofing enamel like killrust in black then a black stoneguard over the top. It sprays on with the same gun as the tar but is water based and gives a smooth finish,it isolates the enamel and can be painted over with everything so if you accidently get any where you don't want then just paint over with your top coat . Haydn

[Ed]

Upol Raptor

[FC 304 wannabe]

Hi everyone.  Its been a while since I have done an update. ....  :-\
Got a question.  Best options for rubber kits???
Use rare spares? Or better auto rubber brand?
Cheers,
Shannon

[FC 304 wannabe]

She's got her new wheels  :)

[fe350chev]

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[Frankiej]

I think better rubber company make the best rubbers and they fit very well cheers frankiej.