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« Reply #140 on: January 07, 2014, 10:39:17 AM » |
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Hi there Wasim,
That's a really cool cruiser.
I'm halfway through my project at the moment, and I'm curious as to what mods (if any) you had to do to fit the alloy wheels.
Do you have the standard brake drums, or discs, or what?
I'm at the crossroads as to what to do with mine.
Cheers,
Prof.
Hello Prof, no modifications to fit the wheels other than when balanced the 'stick on' weights had to be used as the older type that are pushed between the rim and tyre were rubbing against the tie rod (only very slightly) and I had to modify how the caps were attached to the wheels as on the front they hit the bearing cap covers.. The car has a 179 HP motor mated to the old grey 3 speed box and it has EH front and rear ends fitted with standards EH drums and a VH44 power booster. All seem to works fine. Regards, Wasim. |
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« Reply #141 on: January 07, 2014, 01:13:28 PM » |
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Thanks Wasim,
It looks like I have a problem with my alloy wheels.
They are completely flat where they sit against the (standard) brake drums.
The drums have 5 large "dimples" sitting proud between the studs.
Apparently there should be recesses in the wheels to allow the wheels to sit flush on the drums where the studs come through.
My standard steel wheels have this recess, whereas the alloys do not.
This will no doubt distort the drums when the nuts are done up tight, and may also damage the wheel centre.
Bugger! Back to the drawing board.
Cheers,
Prof.
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« Reply #142 on: January 07, 2014, 05:12:16 PM » |
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Gday Prof....Had the same happen to me....I put a set of mags on my car for a little while, then had to get all the brake drums re-ground as they had warped....so ended up selling the great mags and back to the steelies and whitewalls.  |
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« Reply #143 on: January 08, 2014, 10:13:18 AM » |
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Sounds a bit arrogant but this warping brake drums was common knowledge amongst us car kids back in the 70's . Funny how everything old is new again . Spacer plates are illegal but were factory std. equipment on some LC LJ toranas . Breaking traction is now hooning but was the only way to turn a torana or HQ-WB . Anyway that's enough reflection I"M feeling old.Cheers Haydn
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« Reply #144 on: January 08, 2014, 09:19:51 PM » |
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MY PLAN WORKED
Today I took out a 2 year agreement on custom plates - silver on black (what else) 1959FC.
When I got home I announced to the wife what I had done and she uttered the words I wanted to hear - "you better hurry up and get the bloody thing registered" - OK I said, I'm going as quick as I can. I had to look away as the smile on my face was a dead give away.
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« Reply #145 on: January 15, 2014, 09:15:04 PM » |
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Here are 2 picture of the front seat, dash and door trims   Regards, Wasim |
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« Reply #146 on: January 15, 2014, 09:36:47 PM » |
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Crack on Wasim  Is it regoed yet? Cheers Craig D |
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« Reply #147 on: January 16, 2014, 10:39:00 AM » |
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That's a sweet, sweet looking FC. You've gotta be proud of the finished product. I love the stark contract of the black/white combination , and the 8-ball theme. Have you considered lowering it a fraction more? Cheers, Josh  |
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« Reply #148 on: January 18, 2014, 08:21:12 AM » |
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Great stuff Wasim. Looks fantastic.
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« Reply #149 on: January 21, 2014, 08:22:36 PM » |
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Stunning looking car Wasim,bet you're glad to have it finished.  Cheers,Jamie. |
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« Reply #150 on: January 21, 2014, 08:33:43 PM » |
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We'll done Wasim! Keep the photos coming mate of you enjoy your ride.
Cheers
JB
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« Reply #151 on: January 27, 2014, 09:12:32 PM » |
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That's a sweet, sweet looking FC. You've gotta be proud of the finished product. I love the stark contract of the black/white combination , and the 8-ball theme. Have you considered lowering it a fraction more? Cheers, Josh I actually had the rear leaf springs set 40mm lower when I got them reconditioned and in the front I have Pedders H/D lower springs?  Don't know why it isn't sitting lower??? Wasim |
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« Reply #152 on: February 12, 2014, 11:29:22 AM » |
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WOW, ive always loved this paint scheme! How cool is that shot!
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« Reply #153 on: February 16, 2014, 02:22:19 PM » |
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I agree with Deano, WOW the black and white look awesome together. Pedro |
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« Reply #154 on: March 31, 2014, 06:20:50 PM » |
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Lovin it  Trip to the Butchers for some texas T bones  Regards, Wasim |
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« Reply #155 on: March 31, 2014, 09:40:41 PM » |
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Congratulations Wasim,looks fantastic! Cheers,Jamie. |
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« Reply #156 on: March 31, 2014, 10:34:11 PM » |
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« Reply #157 on: June 09, 2014, 05:19:02 PM » |
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I got the car registered last Friday - passed quite easily - only one point noted - adjust front wheel bearing lefthand side!   Regards, Wasim |
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« Reply #158 on: June 09, 2014, 05:29:47 PM » |
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Well done Wasim. Did it have to go for a roadworthy inspection or an identity check?
cheers
Scott
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« Reply #159 on: June 09, 2014, 05:51:18 PM » |
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Hi Scott, I had an identity check done first - problem was that the records didn't go back to when the car was last registered even though I gave them the last registration number as a reference? ? So they passed the car! Then it was around the Regency Park for the roadworthy and registration. Regards, Wasim |
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