Me Too.  Late last year I relocated interstate and am now ready to start progessing on my car again.

I have a hr front end in it at the moment, but am seriously considering obtaining a torana LX - LH front end. 

Apparently this makes the Holden V6 sump clearance a non if not limited problem.

I am told it (a torana front sub frame)will not bolt up like the hr one did (easily) and will need some modification to the front cross member to make it fit.  On the ej-eh web site I found a couple of links where the mod had been done but unsure if the EH Subframe is much different to the FE-FC.

http://forum.ejehclubqld.com/ehclub/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7578&whichpage=1
http://www.ejehclubqld.com/ehclub/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8538

and also on fastlane found a query where a EK owner was asking the same question and was told major mods needed to be done.

http://www.fastlane.com.au/forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=16723

and this may be useful also for ideas on strengthening for engineering requirements.

I am more than aware of the V6 conversions option but like most on here I am approx $5000 sheckles short on their asking price.  Even if I had a secret stash I'm sure the "minister of finance" would have other ideas and already spent in on boring things like bills and life's necessities.

As far as this site goes the best link I've found and book marked is

http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,13343.0.html

but it shows NO pics of subframe installment and or engine mounts.  Just lists as fitted LH torana front end.

As I'm yet to purchase my front end is LX, LH and UC the only torana options and is a 6 or V8 optioned front end best to use.

Sorry to Moon for semi hi-jacking his thread.  Just thought I would share what I've found with him.  If you could respond to .......

http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,15305.new.html instead of stealing this thread it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jase
(hrpremier)

I've recently moved back home from interstate after 4 years abroad, and during that time although driven from time to time the battery in my old girl has given up the ghost and now won't hold charge.

I thought I would take this opportunity to replace it with an authentic when new in appearance battery, so with that I'm looking for any information on companies who can supply batteries which look like those used in the period of when my HR was new. Been through some of my photos and have found a couple which I believe are close to the original looking type used.

From a promotional picture including the X2 engine bay I have on record the vehicle in the advert seems to be show a battery similar to that of the green capped battery shown below.



OR



Any feed back would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Jase

Hey Fewith.

Where abouts are you.  I recognise that go-kart.  If you're 3.5hrs from Melb I am thinking you're in Horsham and the kart you have belonged to Matt J from Mount Gambier.

I've just moved to Mt G from Cairns (with my FC) and next time Im in western vic for karts would love to catch up and look at your FE.  Although it may be a big project it certainly looks like you will have a real gem on your hands once its complete.

hrpremier

Are the overlay's still available which were commited to by members on this thread earlier this year?. 

I was one of those members and need details so payment for item and postage can be made.

PM me or email me pls

Thanks in advance.

Jason
hrpremier

I bought my FC Sedan from Rollingstone, 10 mins north of Townsville.  Hhhmmmmmm   I wonder..............

Jase

Looks Great.  Well done.  I wouldn't hesitate about flagging you down for a ride.

hrpremier
Jase

Im all the way up in remote Cairns, and I got my copy from the first newsagent i tried last Thursday (061010) and I would at a guess say there were 7 - 8 copies on the shelf.

On saying that we normally see magazines (Just Holdens and AMC) arrive here 3 - 5 days after the release on the websites

Jase.

Hi Graham.

Just saw the post saying the grille inserts were in and available.  Could I please have some details if you still have some unclaimed so I can send payment.

Thanks in advance


Jason

Looks like the ute and wagon have made room for a sedan in the garage.

Let another build begin ...................... 

Its ok I wont tell Trudi 

Jase

Which one is the jealous emotion symbol .........

Jase

Wow.  As far as welders go its a pretty sexy looking welder.  Goodluck this weekend.  Keep the psots and updates coming

If not enough orders have been met or its not to late put me down for one.  Need details so payment can be sent through though.

Dont know how I missed this topic a couple of weeks ago  

Jase

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Here are the pictures as per pedros reply earlier.  Seems lots of clearance for things to be hidden under the guard like the charcoal canister (see pedros earlier threads).

As suggested the only clearance problem is the front of the tyre in the front of the front guard wheel arch.
(Note to self - To Many Fronts in that last sentence)
Sitting in the shed as it is, it is only a problem at full lock.
(Note to self - it is followed by it is, is just bad grammer)
(Note to self - Done it again with is,is)



Hopefully with low profile tyres this will rectify this problem without any real further hassles.
Not going to be to big a deal as I dont see myself using anything larger than 15" rims at this point.


I also stated earlier that I thought the exposed tyre on each side was quite minimal outside the original FC guards.
Well I was half right.  On the Drivers side the tyre sits out a mere 8mm....................


...............  but on the passenger side a total of 24 mm is expose maening 32mm total.  For those taking off their socks to work it out thats an average of 16mm per side if I move the diff back to the right by 8mm.


As I mentioned earlier the Diff is only sitting there with the lower control arm brackets as a temperary solution so again something else to tackle down the track.

Jase

Pedro,
 Yes they are the standard 15in rims and tyres off the V6 Executive.  Shit Loads of room at overall, except minimal at the front of the wheel arch.  Will post a better picture tonight.  On saying that they are the commodore rims on the HQ Rotors " Dont want to start this argument again) but they will be changed down the track.  Need a set of those flash new waterjet cut adaptors you just aquired.

Plan on getting around this problem of lack of space on the front by low profile tyres 

Jase

Wow.  Good to see it back in your possession.

I for one would be keen to see as many pics as possible.  Looking for v6 commodore engine mount pics, steering rack pics.  I dont mine the green, although could do with a complimatry colour to make it a two tone.

Jase

Yeah Ive met Jason (fevanv6) a couple of times and spoke to him on the matter when he was here in Cairns, and would have paid him to do mine when he had access to the equipment, but now he is in Darwin its not an option.  I have got hold of his tool maker up her to redo the splines as well but not much point unless the diff tubes get done at the same time.  I used to travel throughout Victoria with a mate racing gokarts and Im sure his dad has all the tools required to do this job and will hit him up when I return to SA.

Yeah.  The brackets for the lower control arms are just there for the purpose of transit at this stage.  They are only tack welded on so easy to remove when I get re-settled, but will use them as a template for the final design later on.  Not getting to excited until I find an engineer at my new residence so that way I can meet all his requirements as apposed to someone here who may have differnt ideas to someone else. 

Yeah the rear wheels fit on the diff with minimal exposure each side, (have not measured but looking at it it would be 5 -10mm each side) but everyone else seems to find a reason to cut the diff so I dont know what to do.

Jase

Ease up there sunshine ..................................

Ive manufactured and installed the solid make shift shockers, installed the tail lights, headlights, front bar, front indicators, rear calipers and sway bar.  All things which can be bolted onto the car which is less to shift home singulary (if thats even a word - if not I've just invented it and urge all to start using it in every day conversation) 

I admit most ofthose things you cant see or the latest picture is not downloaded of the camera yet but I have been fiddling with it still.

Will call you regarding hr. 

Jase

For all the latest pics visit my oldholden shed in the link below as there are more pics in there.  I hate to lose![/size]

Great to see another projet into full swing.

Lots of work already done and the clean lines and straight panels look like its going to be great car.

Looks like you have an additction to toys in your shed.  Is that a CBR600 in the lower right corner.

Great to see the pics.  Nice work

Jase

Welcome to the forum and great to see the pictures.  Looks like you have yourself a genuine clean classic.

Love the black exterior and red interior look.  Always a classic.

Keep the pictures coming as there is always someone on here who is interested.  thats the great thing about this site.

Good luck with the adventure ahead.

Jase

All panels primed will be stripped back again at time of repair.  At this stage its just nice to know what i am dealing with regarding rust etc.


Made this bracket for the VS wiper motor to mount onto in the original location. 


On top of that I have stripped the diff from the VS V6 and played with ideas on how to install it. After looking at Injected V8 FC's thread I think I may finalise on that concept.  May look into flaring the rear guards and not have to alter the VS diff at all.  If anyone on here can tell me if it can't be done that may save me some dramas.


Pulled the diff apart and looked at getting it shortened, but after a lot of questions and research it turns out I can't find anyone around town willing to give it a go.  It seems my best option is to transit the diff to Brisbane some 2000+ kms away and get someone there to do it and then pay to bring it all the way back.  I even contemplated on doing it myself (ie: just have a go but quickly realised I dont have the tools and knowledge to attempt and would only fail dismaly). Put it back together again and worry about that later if at all (see above)

After I placed the diff under the car I quickly realised the lower control arms in their original brackets lined up the with FC Chassis quite nicely so I made some more brackets and welded them ont  my project.  Once Im back down South I will pull it out again and help to get it shortened will not be anywhere near as far away. Living in the tropics is great but we really are a long way from anywhere. I know its not as bad as the west contingent but I am sure Queensland number plates should read " The Backwards State" not " The Sunshine State"


I decided the existing brackets on the chassis for the front of the rear leaf springs needed to go, as this is where my new brackets for the lower control arms would be welded into place.  Great idea in theory but after spending a considerable time under the car over a period of time grinding away the existing bracket I soon realised what a prick of a job it was.  Cutting one part away from the chassis was ok but grinding the rest off.    - - >:(Limited space = limited movemnet = limited access.  I am just glad that job is behind me now as it would not be adviseable of me to let you know how i really felt about it as little eyes have access to theses pages. Cant wait to build a rotissary once I move.


I then sourced some 30mm round piping amd welded a solid plate to one end and then welded that to the chassis creating for transit purposes a solid shock absorber so to speak.  It has a number of holes on the bottom so I can lower it or raise it and see how the car sits . Again the VS commodore shockie brackets on the diff almost line up with the FC Chassis perfectly (I did say almost)


After a couple of months with no diff the car is now mobile again meaning I can push it in and out of the shed, allowing me access to work and or look at other tasks.  It sounds lame and silly but it feels good just having it mobile again.

As you can see I have also removed the commodore from the shed allowing me plenty of room to work.  The car is now centred and it looks like I have a big shed again. Plus having a clean shed does not hurt for open inspections.  [/size]


I will try not to leave it so long to post again but things went so slowly there for a while it feels like you really make little gain each time you work on it.

The whole concept of this has been to place as much of the donor car into place on the project so its less to shift home.


Jase