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« Reply #40 on: June 01, 2006, 09:23:35 PM »
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Pity it doesn't have the optional White Vinyl leather look-alike roof. Those puppies are RARE! I had a mate once who had one. He ended up selling it, when he got an offer he couldn't refuse. Just under $450! Shocked Shocked Shocked

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« Reply #41 on: June 01, 2006, 11:25:42 PM »
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Ahso.

That explains it Craig.

So youv'e grafted a Torrie front on 120WHY back. You blokes will corner the market soon  Huh Rob, as the vinyl roof was a delete option for the conservative owner, it makes sense that these guy's cars wouldn't have them Roll Eyes

In Leichhardt they used to use the original wheel trims to strain spaghetti...

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« Reply #42 on: June 01, 2006, 11:34:57 PM »
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In Leichhardt they used to use the original wheel trims to strain spaghetti...

not only that...

which well respected member has the humble datsun caps on their ride?

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« Reply #43 on: June 02, 2006, 12:07:29 AM »
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Interesting answer Nicko.
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« Reply #44 on: June 02, 2006, 12:15:51 AM »
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The assembled front end ready to be installed. The tie rod ends and steering arms require final adjustment and are not installed.

The rack is mounted a lot closer to the crossmember and is promised to deliver better geometry and steering response than other conversions.

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« Reply #45 on: June 02, 2006, 12:18:16 AM »
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This is where the fun begins



It fits!

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« Reply #46 on: June 02, 2006, 12:21:31 AM »
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Eddie, are you using the CRS drop spindles? If so I'd be interested to hear which wheel/tyre/steering arm combo you go for.
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« Reply #47 on: June 02, 2006, 01:17:37 AM »
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Eddie,
    Fast work! how did your alternator go down the bottom? all fe's/c's ive seen with em down the bottom have a piece of the subframe modified for clearance(well ones with large body alternators). That front end sure is tidy!! the section that gets 'cut out' for the v8 sump looks much nicer than other conversions ive seen...will be interesting to know how your front end turns out.

cheers!! and keep up the good work Wink Cool
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« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2006, 05:31:48 AM »
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Stinky,

Yes, it has CRS drop spindles.

The Rod's Rack conversion uses the short HQ style steering arms which turn down sharply at the back when mounted to suit the front rack.

The design ensures that the turn down sits against a strengthened section of the lower control arm at full steering lock.

The wheels that came with the car are 15" x 7" Hotwires with a 4.5" backset. The steering arms currently scrape the inside of the wheel without spacers installed, but it is only the turndown on the arm that scrapes.

I am working out how this may be modified, spaced out to suit.

Darcey,

The alternator is tight there as well. It may need the chassis rail modified to suit, or I could find a smaller alternator. Any tips on what's available?

The crossmember started out as a CRS modified one. All the work on it is of a high quality.

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« Reply #49 on: June 02, 2006, 06:23:44 AM »
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 Hammers i thought the fan faced the firewall to cool down the driver and passengers. and by the way thats a lovely picture of you,  somehow thats how i pictured you would look , (well maybe not that smart looking )
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« Reply #50 on: June 02, 2006, 08:41:57 AM »
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Car looks great, Edward. You only have 2 weeks & I will be there for a thorough inspection of your faciliity. I would love you to take me for a spin in the Datsun Shelby, but understand if it is just for best.

I have seen other alternators used in that situation. I will try & find out what they were off, just can't recall at the moment. Dare I say Gemini? They are smaller & not as deep, so allow the extra room needed. Don't take that for gospel though, as I am well known for making crap up just so I sound smart.

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« Reply #51 on: June 02, 2006, 08:49:04 AM »
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LMAO Rob!!!

Eddie,
         You could always go for a small body alternator. Available from VPW

(   http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=8&SubCatID=931&priorCatID=931&PrdGrpID=3332   )

Have ordered stuff online and arrived within 2 days.

The car is coming up great!! Looking forward to some more picutres/updates

cheers, and thanks for the reply Cool
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« Reply #52 on: June 02, 2006, 11:03:35 AM »
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Rob, anything for an overseas visitor...

The GT 120Y. (Vinyl roof deleted)

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« Reply #53 on: June 02, 2006, 11:08:24 AM »
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Mmmmmmmmmmm, love those hucaps Wink
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« Reply #54 on: June 03, 2006, 05:18:42 AM »
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is that a clone or the real mc coy,thougt it was a 350 on the previos photos gt badge on the the guard is a bit of a give away
regards mal ps is it a manual
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« Reply #55 on: June 03, 2006, 07:10:00 AM »
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Mal,

It's a real one.  Shocked

It runs a 427 FE side oiler and a four speed.

The original 428 is in the shed.
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« Reply #56 on: June 03, 2006, 09:39:49 AM »
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Ed,
Hope it has a alarm.
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« Reply #57 on: June 18, 2006, 10:32:07 AM »
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 Good to see you have your priorities right , there is a car cover on the FC but the muzzy gets dusty ...... Grin
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