My58V8FC
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« on: March 24, 2015, 03:56:52 PM » |
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I have been reading this forum for several years now and have decided to join in I am currently in the process of building a FC Special sedan Running 304 Injected, Auto Air and power VS Rack & Pinon Steering, Cruise Control Commodore Diff and VX Brakes all round. V6 Conversion front end I will post some photos once I have worked out how to Current work has been passed by my Engineer so it will be full rego in Qld  Any hints on posting photos  ? |
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fcwrangler
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 05:55:33 PM » |
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Welcome aboard mate, if you send a message to RET, he will be able to set you straight on the way to post photos.
Jim
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on the seventh day: God Made Holden
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NES304
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 08:59:06 PM » |
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Welcome!! Another 304, gold!! (what model is that V8 from?) I run Tapatalk app to maximise use and dead easy to upload photos, just don't scrimp, fork out the couple of bucks to get pro version... Can't wait for the photos  |
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FireKraka
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2015, 01:06:04 PM » |
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Sounds great mate good to have your engineer onboard early to I think.
Also looking forward to photos.
Regards
Neil H
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My58V8FC
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2015, 03:45:32 PM » |
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The 304 is out of a VQ Statesman
Also have a 304 from a VS Statesman deciding which one to use
Just picked up the VS Statesman for $800.00 complete another donor car
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NES304
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2015, 08:23:54 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2015, 08:26:28 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2015, 08:29:07 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2015, 08:30:52 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2015, 08:37:02 PM » |
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If it's a series 3 VS then it's a Roller engine... Meaning it has roller cam shaft and has a block that is already ground to take a stroker crank. Also 20kw more power than predecessor. Even if not I'd be going with that one as its ten years younger but either may have been worn.
I went with a VT 304 as it is a roller engine and more sort after.
You have the same welding boots as me!!
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NES304
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2015, 08:53:46 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2015, 08:57:24 PM » |
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NES304
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2015, 08:58:47 PM » |
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Sorry mate I think I completely muffed the order for you... I'm on endone so I have an excuse!
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2015, 10:40:13 PM » |
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Shed envy...
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NES304
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« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2015, 08:00:06 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2015, 09:19:12 AM » |
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It's good to see another v8 going in. Looks like a good workshop.
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Current Rides: 1958 "Black and White Taxi" FC special Sedan, 1957 FE special Sedan, BA Futura, 2015 VF Commodore, 1956 Austin Tipper Truck
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My58V8FC
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« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2015, 07:32:19 PM » |
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Yes its a great shed, 300 sq mtrs, with 8ft lathe and milling machine, 3 tonne 2 post Car hoist c/w3phase power
I had to wait 20 years to find and to convince the better half about buying this place.
Makes life a lot easier, not getting any younger so time to spoil myself with some comfort
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NES304
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« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2015, 11:02:47 PM » |
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So now that I have posted the photos for ya Phil, tell us what specs and what you've done/doing/going to do?
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« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2015, 08:16:47 PM » |
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My58V8FC
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2015, 10:01:34 PM » |
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Have had some progress on my project
Got the ride height right by adding 38mm lowering blocks
Test fitted 18x8 rims and 35 series tyres. Need to order new rims with 10mm more offset inward to clear the guard
Wiper motor from VS fitted and new arm made with 25mm offset to clear firewall.
Arms fitted and tested all working and clearance with arms crossover. Need to set.
Going old school on the intake with elderbroke 1350cfm throttle body.
will try and upload some updated photo's with progress
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