Whealey FC long roof

[Luke Healey]

Hey guys.

21 questions time.

Got my hands on a set of ht drum spindles.
Do i need to modify the spindle at all to fit the vn v8 rotor?

As for the vr diff, why are you guys  buying 2 and use  the short shafts then having one cut down. Is it not the same to swap the shafts and have the long one cut down?
Also where in nsw is good for diff work? I am below wollongong.
How much can i expect to pay to have the diff?

Still playing with column and wiper motor. So many man hours for such simple things!

Thanks



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[FireKraka]

Hey Whealey
Mate you are right re the diff I only buy one as to cost to have the work done not sure mate maybe contact Pete Mallaby and ask him (FCRB26)(sorry Pete)

The good thing about the commodore axles is that they are thicker after the spline and are not hardened so can be machined and resplined once you know the length you need. I know a guy in WA that gets them done for a couple of $100 each.

There was a guy in WA that was telling me that you should make both axles the same length but I don't agree, if you do this it will put the pinion flange 25mm off centre that is why there are 2 different length axles.

Hope it helps
Regards
Neil H   

[NES304]

X2. Offset pumpkin makes your Tailshaft off centre.

V8 rotors slip straight on.


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[Luke Healey]

So nes, with two short shafts do i still need the diff cut down?

The reason i ask is i have found a vn diff out of a eh for $800 and was going to grab it. But if i only need 2 vr diffs at $100 ea. Use the short shafts and then weld the brackets on then i will do that
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[NES304]

Yes you need to shorten the housing.
If it's in an EH wouldn't it have already been shortened?
If it's original length then you will need to shorten it BUT by how much is dependant on your wheel choice and it's offset.
If it's an LSD I'd get it but two diffs cut down may cost about the same to weld up etc etc.


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[NES304]

I think it's VPW that can supply axles with heaps of spline and you cut where you need it. I used an 83 bronco axle in mine....


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[FireKraka]

Whealey
Mate get the EH diff the $800 it is probably a good buy when you look at the cost of having the work done unless you can do it yourself like I did on my last one.

Have a look at my ute build if you get on to the FB/Ek forum under Frankenstein.

Do you know the ratio and it is not hard to change the centre to LSD if it is not I have just done it to both of mine without having to remove the pinion etc.

If its been in an EH then you should be able to fit it straight up however you will have to change the drive shaft or at least the rear uni as the commodore is flanged not banjo.

Regards
Neil H

[Luke Healey]

I have a vr booster and master from an abs car. I am not using the abs ( i assume this is fine )do i just run the pipelines straight to the calipers? No proportion valve or anything. Also there's a plug on the master, is it the brake fail switch.

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[mcl1959]

In a VR the prop valve is in the master cylinder. The view you show is looking at it. You need to make sure the correct pipes go to the correct item. The plastic plug is indeed the brake fail switch.

Ken

[Luke Healey]

Thanks ken

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[Luke Healey]

How are you mounting your booster?
I have made a miscalculation as i thought the vr brake rod would reach the fc pedal if i used the vr mounting bracket.
Was thinking about re-bending the bracket to make the booster closer to the fire wall thus bringing the rod closer.
Any other ideas?


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[FireKraka]

Mate I used a VN/VP power booster and bracket and it connected straight to my brake pedal not sure if the VR one is different.
You could lengthen the rod.
Regards
Neil H

[Old_Mt_Isa_Boy]

I used a VP and bolted straight up.

Regards

Wayne b

[Luke Healey]

I cut the bracket down for the booster. Fits nicely.


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[Luke Healey]

VR commodore Wiper motor in.
VR commodore Booster master in place.
Roof racks done
Need a horn contact support and contact ring if anyone has one....

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[Errol62]

This is a bit sketchy but I have an ek support which may fit. I'm in sa so only if you're desperate. Contact ring I have is a bit worn/grooved but may come up okay.
Great to see you got those hi tech parts incorporated into your beast. Those racks look like they will do the job when you can't fit the quiver inside but not sure they do the car justice. It's a tough one. Even harder on my ek van as there are no gutters rear of the doors.
Cheers
Clay


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[mcl1959]

I've got a horn contact support and ring in excellent unworn condition.
Price is $20 plus postage

Ken

[Luke Healey]

This is a bit sketchy but I have an ek support which may fit. I'm in sa so only if you're desperate. Contact ring I have is a bit worn/grooved but may come up okay.
Great to see you got those hi tech parts incorporated into your beast. Those racks look like they will do the job when you can't fit the quiver inside but not sure they do the car justice. It's a tough one. Even harder on my ek van as there are no gutters rear of the doors.
Cheers
Clay


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Errol,
Haven't heard the world quiver for a while. I'm un sure on the racks too. Would like an older set but this will do for now. I actually put a box on the roof so now its storage for the guards and grill.

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[Luke Healey]

So. Those on FB would have seen but need to update here.
Not much done as i am building a house but have plans to get back into it mid year with plans to finish end of next year.
Just getting it mobile again for the move.
Billet works column in pictures

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[FireKraka]

Nice mate good to see you are still plodding along and ready to get back unto it when the house is finished, I don't FB so please keep posting photos on here too.

Regards
Neil