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« Reply #40 on: May 19, 2013, 07:03:40 PM »
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With the new modification laws now in place I'm told mine will be one of the last legal 5L conversions..

Why? Do new laws not allow for it?
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« Reply #41 on: May 19, 2013, 07:08:27 PM »
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NES

I think it is what state your in and when you first engaged your engineer.

You may need to move back to the sunny state.  Wink Wink Grin

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« Reply #42 on: May 19, 2013, 07:44:26 PM »
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Hey Craig my car is still registered.... See my plates
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« Reply #43 on: May 19, 2013, 07:49:59 PM »
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My engineer pointed out the new rules. Found on qld transport web site. They are the national code of practice for all states. 
The new conversion numbers are scary low . Meaning conversions done from now on are down around the 4l mark maximum.
I Invite everyone to talk to an engineer.  I only got mine through because I had engaged him well over a year ago.
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« Reply #44 on: May 19, 2013, 07:50:22 PM »
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The buggers won't let me take these off the Astra though...  Angry



Been with my NSW engineer for about 18 months now
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« Reply #45 on: May 19, 2013, 08:14:58 PM »
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Shannon

Just read your post regarding the steering wheel position.

As I am an amputee I had a tough time changing gear as he clutch pedal was very high and I had an EH column in originally. I fitted a FB steering wheel with a deeper dish.

Well done on getting that Blue Plate Grin Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

I did engage my engineer over two ears ago and stayed in touch every couple of months even if it was a phone call with a query.

Congrats again. Where a bouts is home base.

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« Reply #46 on: May 20, 2013, 08:47:42 PM »
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Cheers craig,
Gladstone qld mate...
Id love to catch up with other fc builders in the local area. . If you know of any Smiley
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« Reply #47 on: November 01, 2013, 07:07:40 PM »
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Neat project, I dig the the look.
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« Reply #48 on: November 02, 2013, 09:51:43 AM »
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I was looking back at your build .Congratulations by the way. My fc steering column tube has the cap that covers the end of a sideplate starter motor welded at the bottom to allow the steering uni to recess through the firewall enough not to bind . I did the commodore conversion 25 years ago and just used what I had in the shed . If the intermediate shaft is recessed then the bottom of the column can be lower lifting the steering wheel higher ,but I'm sure you know this by now . Cheers. 
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« Reply #49 on: February 05, 2014, 10:17:23 PM »
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Great project.

The best grill up front and fins down back.....it's like a good mullet Grin

Keep posting photos.

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« Reply #50 on: February 06, 2014, 09:31:21 PM »
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Thanks guys. Back working on the car again... wheels ordered and getting keen again.
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« Reply #51 on: February 06, 2014, 10:22:39 PM »
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Shannon

Good to here your back into it!! Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #52 on: March 08, 2014, 05:55:53 PM »
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Ok everyone. .. After making the hard decision weather to detail the undercarriage, I have decided since she will be a daily driver that I will just go with a black soundproofing style coating. Whats the stuff people recommend to use??
I am looking for something that coats evenly to hide some sins.... but also looks smooth and nice when finished.
Cheers.. shannon.
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« Reply #53 on: March 09, 2014, 05:46:45 PM »
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The turps based tar[sold as under body sound deadener] can be sprayed on through a kerosene type vacuum gun that screws on to litre cans[can be purchased in 4litre]. My personal preference is a rustproofing enamel like killrust in black then a black stoneguard over the top. It sprays on with the same gun as the tar but is water based and gives a smooth finish,it isolates the enamel and can be painted over with everything so if you accidently get any where you don't want then just paint over with your top coat . Haydn
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« Reply #54 on: March 10, 2014, 10:50:55 AM »
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« Reply #55 on: October 18, 2014, 09:58:32 PM »
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Hi everyone.  Its been a while since I have done an update. ....  Undecided
Got a question.  Best options for rubber kits???
Use rare spares? Or better auto rubber brand?
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« Reply #56 on: October 18, 2014, 10:15:44 PM »
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She's got her new wheels  Smiley
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« Reply #58 on: November 03, 2014, 08:57:14 PM »
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I think better rubber company make the best rubbers and they fit very well cheers frankiej.
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