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#26
Posted 01 February 2013 - 08:13 AM
Ruts
#27 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 02 February 2013 - 09:21 AM
The welding, like the rest of the project all stalled when I went in to hospital. I have be hunting through the TAFE and it seems both NSW and VIC run regular welding, panel beating and spray painting short courses for hobbiests but can't find anything in QLD
Have been practicing and you tube is a great resource these days, I think I'm almost ready to have a go at the hinge area under the bonnet. The other parts like the beaver panel might wait a bit longer. If I pick up a donor car soon that will keep me plenty busy
#28 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 04 February 2013 - 07:06 PM
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#31 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 22 July 2020 - 10:12 PM
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#33 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 24 July 2020 - 07:05 AM
#34 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 26 July 2020 - 09:33 PM
2- I will be starting to hunt motor and box soon, want to go 308 and manual. Is supra still the way to go for the box? Have no intention of building a race motor, just a Sunday cruiser
#35
Posted 27 July 2020 - 04:33 PM
6cyl Falcon T5 or Toyota W58 are both excellent options, particularly if you're not building a hottie.
You can run full cable V8 Commodore geometry with a basic few modifications to the pedal, dash frame, and firewall (before paint).
(or you can run hydraulic, but you really don't need to)
#36 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 27 July 2020 - 08:54 PM
#37
Posted 27 July 2020 - 11:04 PM
On the Northside, around Narangba / Morayfield area.
Feels like I'm the only torana guy left on the southside.
#38
Posted 31 July 2020 - 12:02 PM
Thanks Heath. Might be a stupid question, but I was just reading an old post that suggests that I could keep my 4 speed that was behind my 202? I’m assuming it would not be that strong but is it an option?
An M20 behind a V8 is an option, but to achieve this, I think you're looking at an input shaft, a bellhousing, and maybe a candlestick holder, plus whatever actuates the clutch (pedal/linkage/fork/cable etc.). I think none of that stuff from the 6cyl will work with a V8. The details can be explained better by someone who's done it but certainly those bits won't come for free.
I would be inclined to keep the 6cyl & M20 and then change to a V8 and maybe a better gearbox in one hit (if you do ultimately want a 5spd).
Unless you see someone selling a V8 Aussie 4spd kit cheaply, which is possible. Particularly an early Commodore one with full cable/pull type bellhousing and fork I guess?
#39
Posted 31 July 2020 - 03:57 PM
A V8 4 speed behind a 6 is a simple spacer plate.
Putting a 6 4 speed behind an 8 is more difficult.
Could just change the input shaft, but while you are doing that you may as well replace a few more things in the box.
The basic strength of the boxes is much the same.
5 speeds from 6 cyl Fords and Commodores can be had very cheaply if you find the right place.
I looked at a 5 speed from a Commodore and the guy was going to sell me everything including the pedals for $150.
Given that, what you save going one direction can cost you in other ways than the initial purchase price.
Cheers
Rob
#40 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 31 July 2020 - 09:14 PM
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#41 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 08 August 2020 - 04:22 PM
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#42
Posted 15 August 2020 - 09:56 PM
That's a cracking start.
#43 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 16 August 2020 - 07:46 PM
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#45 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 25 August 2020 - 06:04 PM
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#46
Posted 25 August 2020 - 07:10 PM
All good progress Jas. Won't be long and you'll be needing that motor. Cheers Ron
#47 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 31 August 2020 - 06:32 PM
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#48 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 15 September 2020 - 11:35 PM
#49
Posted 16 September 2020 - 02:50 PM
very very similar to where my car was at in regard to rust repairs when i first got it blasted. I guess that's all the usual spots for a 40yo Hatch
#50 _Jas76hatch_
Posted 26 September 2020 - 07:46 PM
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