I have been reading this forum for several years now and have decided to join in
I am currently in the process of building a FC Special sedan
Running 304 Injected, Auto Air and power VS Rack & Pinon Steering, Cruise Control
Commodore Diff and VX Brakes all round.
V6 Conversion front end
I will post some photos once I have worked out how to
Current work has been passed by my Engineer so it will be full rego in Qld ;D
Any hints on posting photos ????
Welcome aboard mate, if you send a message to RET, he will be able to set you straight on the way to post photos.
Jim
Welcome!! Another 304, gold!! (what model is that V8 from?)
I run Tapatalk app to maximise use and dead easy to upload photos, just don't scrimp, fork out the couple of bucks to get pro version...
Can't wait for the photos 8)
Sounds great mate good to have your engineer onboard early to I think.
Also looking forward to photos.
Regards
Neil H
The 304 is out of a VQ Statesman
Also have a 304 from a VS Statesman deciding which one to use
Just picked up the VS Statesman for $800.00 complete another donor car
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If it's a series 3 VS then it's a Roller engine... Meaning it has roller cam shaft and has a block that is already ground to take a stroker crank. Also 20kw more power than predecessor. Even if not I'd be going with that one as its ten years younger but either may have been worn.
I went with a VT 304 as it is a roller engine and more sort after.
You have the same welding boots as me!!
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Sorry mate I think I completely muffed the order for you... I'm on endone so I have an excuse!
Shed envy...
No idea how Jason's ABS photo got in there ??? ??? ::)
It's good to see another v8 going in. Looks like a good workshop.
Yes its a great shed, 300 sq mtrs, with 8ft lathe and milling machine, 3 tonne 2 post Car hoist c/w3phase power
I had to wait 20 years to find and to convince the better half about buying this place.
Makes life a lot easier, not getting any younger so time to spoil myself with some comfort
So now that I have posted the photos for ya Phil, tell us what specs and what you've done/doing/going to do?
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Grand-daughter helping out with strip down
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Have had some progress on my project
Got the ride height right by adding 38mm lowering blocks
Test fitted 18x8 rims and 35 series tyres. Need to order new rims with 10mm more offset inward to clear the guard
Wiper motor from VS fitted and new arm made with 25mm offset to clear firewall.
Arms fitted and tested all working and clearance with arms crossover. Need to set.
Going old school on the intake with elderbroke 1350cfm throttle body.
will try and upload some updated photo's with progress
Quote from: My58V8FC on June 19, 2015, 10:01:34 PM
Have had some progress on my project
Got the ride height right by adding 38mm lowering blocks
Test fitted 18x8 rims and 35 series tyres. Need to order new rims with 10mm more offset inward to clear the guard
Wiper motor from VS fitted and new arm made with 25mm offset to clear firewall.
Arms fitted and tested all working and clearance with arms crossover. Need to set.
Going old school on the intake with elderbroke 1350cfm throttle body.
will try and upload some updated photo's with progress
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Giant leaps. What did the pilot think after the test drive?
Some more photos on the wheels and rolling
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More progress final fitting of motor and start o the wiring
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Custom extractors and exhaust fitted and test fire up.[/img]](//) (http://[img)
Sweet!! Where's the proof!?
Good to see you are still at it mate and making some great progress.
Like NES said would love to hear it running.
Keep the pics coming
Regards
Neil H
Up and running first time
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Quote from: My58V8FC on March 03, 2016, 12:45:58 PM
Up and running first time
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Trying to upload video no luck
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Some photos and video hopefully
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Not what I can see