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« Reply #120 on: March 17, 2013, 08:27:13 PM » |
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Ten years is a drop in the ocean for some builds. My car has been off the road since 1984 but I'm still at it. Like you, once I've finished that and my sons wagon, I don't think I would do another one. Off the road since 1984? How do you keep yourself and the build motivated? So I say I'll never do a resto again. But I really, really like the idea of an supercharged-LS1 powered E-Type Jag.  - Josh |
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« Reply #121 on: March 17, 2013, 08:54:23 PM » |
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A lot of things get in the way along the way like a lot of the guys on this forum. Things like marriage, house kids etc. it's all about keeping the dream alive, prioritising and having a supportive wife. I have to pull my finger out and get stuck into it. I would love to have it finished for the Nationals, but I can't guarantee which one! I will probably have my sons wagon finished before mine.
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« Reply #122 on: April 09, 2013, 09:18:28 AM » |
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More progress. Engine repainted and in:   Marty Dean fuel tank in:  It's getting there slowly. Last week I was ready to chuck it in and sell the car due to the amount of time and money it's soaking up, but I figure it'll be done soon. Plus, my goal is to be driving it at the Tas FE-FC Nationals. Here's a photo of my mate's new acquisition - the plan is for it to be built into a blown burnout car and styled like a ratty NASCAR.  Cheers, Josh. |
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« Reply #123 on: April 09, 2013, 09:47:02 AM » |
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For comparison's sake, here is how the engine bay previously looked:  One of the car's previous owners hacked the firewall to fit triple carbs - it was a ratty job and looked out of place. Now, a piece of LJ Torana floor pan has been utilised - it created a recess for the Webers to fit, and also retains a factory-look pressing. Cheers, Josh |
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« Reply #124 on: April 09, 2013, 05:56:15 PM » |
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The comparison photos really highlight the difference you've made Josh, we'll done. You've gotta love the old brake pipe work going to the VH40 booster! That would have won points at judging. Keep up the good work, at least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Regards Ole.
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« Reply #125 on: April 09, 2013, 10:20:43 PM » |
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Bloody hell this is dragging on, 10 years, get it finished already!  Looks good but |
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« Reply #126 on: April 10, 2013, 09:09:23 AM » |
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« Reply #127 on: April 22, 2013, 10:00:35 PM » |
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Taller front springs are in. The car is now sitting at drive height.  |
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« Reply #128 on: April 24, 2013, 02:17:53 PM » |
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Now that would have been a good engine for the FC  Pedro |
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I love animals - they taste great
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« Reply #129 on: April 24, 2013, 08:26:19 PM » |
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would go alright petty its only a 308,
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Good + Fast = Not Cheap
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« Reply #130 on: April 25, 2013, 12:11:40 AM » |
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Looks like a Chev to me...?  |
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« Reply #131 on: April 25, 2013, 06:07:21 AM » |
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Yep, it's a 350  |
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« Reply #132 on: April 25, 2013, 07:57:57 PM » |
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didnt count the bolts only the exhaust setup, mybad
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« Reply #133 on: May 08, 2013, 06:23:53 PM » |
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Have you spoken to the engineer yet Josh???  |
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« Reply #134 on: June 26, 2013, 10:06:08 PM » |
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Small updates. Extractors have been wrapped...  |
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« Reply #135 on: June 26, 2013, 10:09:19 PM » |
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Some bling has been added to the motor...  |
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« Reply #136 on: June 26, 2013, 10:14:06 PM » |
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The car's been sitting for so long it's being utilised as a chalkboard by drunk mates  |
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« Reply #137 on: June 27, 2013, 09:39:12 PM » |
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The car's been sitting for so long it's being utilised as a chalkboard by drunk mates it's all fun and games until you wash the dust off and the artwork remains you can ask my kids about that  |
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« Reply #138 on: June 27, 2013, 10:04:24 PM » |
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Hi mate. I like the look of the Torana pressing for the carb clearance.
What booster are you using? Regards, Martyn
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« Reply #139 on: June 27, 2013, 10:46:00 PM » |
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Hi Martin, The booster is from a Datto 180B. Thanks Glen, I'll dust those masterpieces off. The last thing I want are a couple of phallic symbols imprinted on the boot Cheers, Josh. |
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