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Title: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 26, 2008, 06:01:07 PM Well finally got the ute done and very happy with the result
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And very nice too. Don't you just love a UTE!!! ;D ;D ;D Kevin Title: Re: Finished Post by: JB on October 26, 2008, 06:31:54 PM Very Very nice mate, well done after nearly losing it.
Cheers Jason. Title: Re: Finished Post by: Sheriff on October 26, 2008, 06:59:40 PM Congrats. on a job well done. Can understand you being happy with it. Cheers, Mike.
Title: Re: Finished Post by: Paul In Ireland on October 26, 2008, 07:03:49 PM That's real nice. Drop by if you're ever passing so I can have a good look!!
8) Title: Re: Finished Post by: jack_fc on October 26, 2008, 07:19:56 PM thats bloody beautiful.... more pics??
Title: Re: Finished Post by: FC_fer_me on October 26, 2008, 07:29:45 PM Great job, very neat. love the clean engine bay. Where did you hide the brake booster?. How about a bit of a rundown on the running gear etc. Love the way you kept the interior basically stock. The finished product is a credit to you, well done. Cheers, Jack
Title: Re: Finished Post by: pedro on October 26, 2008, 07:55:44 PM :o :oWICKED 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8),
Pedro Title: Re: Finished Post by: TTV6FC on October 26, 2008, 08:17:58 PM Sensational job,well done. 8)
Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 26, 2008, 08:32:10 PM Thanks guys for the positive comments,engine is 355 injected,supra 5 speed box vn diff shotend with stock vn l/h axle put on the right side untoched and r/h axle cut down and put in left side why spend a grand and more on a nine inch when a vn diff is worth $150 if u blow it u just to a centre swap in two hours and youre done.hz new disc up front with crs dropped spindles,rack and chassis.Extractors are block huggers made by yours truly.brake boosters are twin setup and mounted behind driver in the rear compartment which has a fasle back fron in side the cargo area all the cargo area is trmmed in carpet,hard lid is custom made and hinges on colt sed boot hinges.interior is original lower bench retrimmed and upper split section is hz bucket tops and is all trimmed using green vinal and vx commodore equippe material just a tacho to come and fit out the glove box with a sterio
thanks brad Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 26, 2008, 08:33:46 PM should have done a spell check sorry guys
Title: Re: Finished Post by: FC427 on October 26, 2008, 08:47:00 PM Looks great Brad what colour is it my Ute looks the same colour .......FC427......
Title: Re: Finished Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on October 26, 2008, 09:42:05 PM Fantastic effort, the car looks great.
What is the front seat from or is it custom made? Title: Re: Finished Post by: NosFEratu on October 26, 2008, 09:52:04 PM interior is original lower bench retrimmed and upper split section is hz bucket tops Obviously Stinky was too busy looking at the photos! ;D Very neat car Brad - like the colour. :D Kathi Title: Re: Finished Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on October 26, 2008, 09:57:43 PM :-[
Title: Re: Finished Post by: zulu on October 27, 2008, 04:28:14 AM Ditto what they all said mate, looks great!
Title: Re: Finished Post by: customFC on October 27, 2008, 12:06:52 PM BEAUTIFUL!
Regards Alex Title: Re: Finished Post by: FCOV6 on October 27, 2008, 12:52:47 PM Absolutely bloody beautiful !!!!!!! well done.
Brad, what steering column are you using and with the diff center offset do you notice any vibrations when driving at all ? regards, Nick. Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 27, 2008, 02:08:55 PM Thanks for the positive comments guys,colour is Aquarius as used on hj holdens and Te Gemini tinted greener,diff isn't offset and steering column is hk holden with the end cut off through the firewall
Title: Re: Finished Post by: FCOV6 on October 27, 2008, 02:13:49 PM Thanks for the positive comments guys,colour is Aquarius as used on hj holdens and Te Gemini tinted greener,diff isn't offset and steering column is hk holden with the end cut off through the firewall You said you used 2 short axles in the diff so this would make it offset if only by a little - correct me if i'm wrong ? I have a VN diff up on stands at the moment and working out the best way to shorten it . Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 27, 2008, 02:30:13 PM Sorry should have explained diff a bit better,. Here goes, L/h axle in R/h side,R/h Axle tube cut to same width as standard L/H axle length.R/h Axle put in L/h Side And both cut down,Diff is in centre :-X
Title: Re: Finished Post by: FCOV6 on October 27, 2008, 04:31:20 PM Sorry should have explained diff a bit better,. Here goes, L/h axle in R/h side,R/h Axle tube cut to same width as standard L/H axle length.R/h Axle put in L/h Side And both cut down,Diff is in centre :-X Thanks, that makes more sense. Off the top of your head do you know how much shorter the cut down axle is to the original LH axle ? Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 27, 2008, 04:33:34 PM No sorry that was 7 years ago
Title: Re: Finished Post by: FCOV6 on October 27, 2008, 04:42:18 PM Title: Re: Finished Post by: EffCee on October 27, 2008, 06:57:52 PM Congrats on a job very well done. :D
Always good to see another one finished. Keith Title: Re: Finished Post by: Just40 on October 28, 2008, 05:51:27 PM nice, very clean you have gotta be happy with that ;D
Title: Re: Finished Post by: utey on October 29, 2008, 05:09:54 PM Very nice.
Could you post some pictures of the hinge set up and any details of the hard cover. Any pics advice greatly appreciated. Nick Title: Re: Finished Post by: tuffute on October 29, 2008, 06:49:27 PM Hard lid is made out of 1 inch box tubing the upholsterd all over, the hinges are colt sed boot hinges just bolted to the ute inner quarter covers real easy.
Title: Re: Finished Post by: Revhead_Fc on November 04, 2008, 08:57:13 AM you have done an awsome job congratulations on getting it finished
Ben Title: Re: Finished Post by: Chris5.7ltr on November 04, 2008, 05:43:12 PM Thanks, that makes more sense. Off the top of your head do you know how much shorter the cut down axle is to the original LH axle ? I believe its around 3 inches difference. |