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Looks like you have a good starting point there ubeauty, are you going to fill in where the side window/s were? if yes, you are lucky the louvres are still there, they usually cut them out when fitting side glass.
What are your plans for it?
Looks like a great project. Hope to see many more pics as the restoration progresses.
Cheers
Paul
Some more progress photos, 327 chev, supra 5 speed and VN Commodore rear diff...1A_00361.jpg
Fitting of floor for bucket seats and bigger gearbox tunnel(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1A_00361.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/2A_00351.jpg)Fitting of shortened torana rack and front end. (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/3A_00341.jpg) Fitting of 327 chev and 5 speed supra box, made bigger hole in front for ease of removal
Looking great ubeauty Have you checked with your engineer that 327 ci is OK ??? in NSW they won't allow it :( :(....FC427......
You can run any drivetrain you like in NZ...Was originally going for a LS3 power train but cost was too much back then.
Hey as soon as i saw the wooden ABC crate i knew you were in NZ.Great lookin project all the best.
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/6A_00311.jpg) Had to replace rusty leg, also cut and fit headers from Castlemaine. Still not sure on what hub and brake combo to fit up front, any idea's please... (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/8A_00291.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/9A_00281.jpg)
Go to Hoppers Stoppers, you wont go wrong.
JB
HQ-WB holden stubs with VN-VP commodore discs and either HQ-WB calipers or hoppers/ CRS brackets with commodore calipers.
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Geez didn't think it had been so long since last posting,
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Forgot to say have moved house also and did time in the outback of WA working for BGC but now back in cold christchurch NZ.
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Cool! go the Panos ;D
Does look great up on all four again. Glad to see you back.
Regards
Wayne
Quote from: stinky on August 22, 2010, 08:10:29 PM
Cool! go the Panos ;D
You're just biased now Stinky! ::)
But yeah - go the panos! ;)
>:(Having probs downloading as been long time but hope to sort out soon.
September Earthquake felled my pride and flattened roof (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1100540.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1100541.jpg)
Chassis nearly finished and managed to pop roof out as best as could (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/DSC07453-1.jpg)
Right sided and stripped the paint off to see whats underneath, weird repairs done (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1120762.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130982.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130981.jpg)
Made up some jockey wheels for transporting to panelbeater for roof repair on Insurance luckily and might get other bits tidied up also (http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1130980.jpg)
Are you going to weld up the side window holes ??? ??? ??? ???......FC427.......
Yep getting that done also, he said to get best job he will replace the whole panel with the vents
Surely there was other "damage" done when it fell that the insurance need to pay for. Or have they settled with you for a fixed sum already?
Sounds like a good excuse for a chop... :)
I love the pic with the jockey wheels. Gives the beast a Reliant Robin look ;D
Keep up the good work. The roof repair looks pretty good from the photos.
RET
Looking good.
If your panel beater is replacing the side panels, make sure he keeps the vents.
If you decide to not use them for a cleaner look, I would suggest you save the vents.
There are many vans that have these removed and always someone looking for them.
Regards
Alex
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140566.jpg)Back from Burkes Metalworks with repaired roof and side windows filled in
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140565.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140564.jpg)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1140563.jpg)Test can of colour I'm interested in, still a bit worried about putting back up on stands as shakes are still rattling the f**k out of us...
Pheeeewwww he kept them...
Nice job...
Good thread
After experiencing those aftershocks first hand when we were deployed over there I don't blame you regarding the stands!!!
Could I suggest a braced wooden cradle instead so you don't have to falter on this great looking build !
The filled windows sure look like Bourkes know their trade.
Cheers from the dark side (FB/EK)
Dave Mac
UBEAUTY The car is coming along nicely you look like you might beat me to the end but who cares it just means more vans on the roads and not in scrap yards or paddocks rusting away keep up the good work.
Grubby ;D
Off to fabricators finally after earthquake repairs all done to house garage and replacement of driveway(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1378515250676.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1378515250676.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1378515265315.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1378515265315.jpg.html)
Fitment of monaro flutes and removal of fuel filler and munted wheel arch,(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571326756.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1379571326756.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571377526.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1379571377526.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1379571415030.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1379571415030.jpg.html) Also removal of wheel tubs for modified units to go in
Also replaced dodgy sills about a year ago before house repairs started. Went and grabbed back from fabricators and started to reassemble for display at Kustoms club 50th anniversary this weekend then send back to him to finish off tubs and drop tank etc(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381742212300.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381742212300.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381742230727.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381742230727.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381879277906.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381879277906.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381890449418.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381890449418.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381896534040.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381896534040.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1381896552053.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1381896552053.jpg.html)
Vans do look really cool!!!
Some nice progress there indeed!
That is looking great. Filling in those window holes makes it. ;)
Quick Supercheap paint job then out to car show.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1403248_612977335410944_99746540_o1.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1403248_612977335410944_99746540_o1.jpg.html)
Cool,paint it black 8)
Sorting out dash options.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1384218024216.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1384218024216.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1384309876692.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1384309876692.jpg.html)
Might stay black for a while(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1382910409353.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1382910409353.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1382910469893.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1382910469893.jpg.html)
Looks good in black ;)
looks like a VT Column
Looks tough in black. 8) 8)
Pedro
Inertia reels behind the wall and through the top floor will give more room behind the seats and they will slide further back . Put the back-up plate on the front and mount the anchor point on the front . I did my seatbelts in my FC van like this and its surprising how much more room you get . I cut some chrome surrounds from torana ash trays to stop the belts wearing as they pass through the floor . Haydn
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402701510449.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1402701510449.jpg.html)Been busy mounting radiator, channelled front rail down with 3mm plate and cross brace for mounting fan at top
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(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1394920472243.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1394920472243.jpg.html)Mini tubs and drop tank done(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1394920483267-1.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1394920483267-1.jpg.html)
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1402808309228.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1402808309228.jpg.html)Fuel filler going behind taillight.(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/1405828102723.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/1405828102723.jpg.html)Gauges done
Gauge set-up is cool. This re-build is looking the part.
Regards Wayne b
Looking good!!! Gauges are smick.
Looking really good, black suits the van :) Love the gauges. This is going to a head turner when finished,
Howz it going.
(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260061.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/P1260061.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260063.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/P1260063.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260065.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/P1260065.jpg.html)(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss130/ubeuty/P1260064.jpg) (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/ubeuty/media/P1260064.jpg.html)Mounting steering column and designing headers is lots of fun NOT. Also removed tailgate skin only to find Rare Spares one don't fit
Very nice that steering wheel.
Regards
Wayne b
Quote from: ubeuty on May 03, 2015, 07:28:25 PMMounting steering column and designing headers is lots of fun NOT. Also removed tailgate skin only to find Rare Spares one don't fit
Know the feeling mate!!
Wow ubeuty I am keen to see how your tailight fuel filler turns out as I am wanting to do the same to my fe sedan, I have some ideas on how I want to do it but would be keen to see yours.
Frankie.