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Started by _UFO304_ , Sep 25 2013 08:18 PM

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#301 SmacT

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Posted 13 April 2016 - 10:44 PM

So many ideas to steal in this build... :-)

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Posted 21 June 2016 - 09:41 PM

My Console-

 

I got a standard console, bought a new boot & insert from Rare spares, and did a cut and shut.

I have actually cut a good 4 inches in height, the rear mount sits flush with the tunnel.

I did all of this because my seats are low, and the standard console sat very high, and was abit claustrophobic. 

 

I was going for a factory look, but still custom.

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Posted 22 June 2016 - 11:43 PM

That looks spectacularly finished. How did you replicate the grain on the areas you altered?

 

Now I'm wondering if I should be trying to do a similar thing with the height... I haven't made any seat brackets up for my Recaro's yet but presumably they'll be lower than standard Torana buckets.

 

Photo in the car?


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Posted 23 June 2016 - 05:53 AM

Looks like is been covered in vinyl.

I love this car and what you have done to it.
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Posted 23 June 2016 - 07:38 AM

Looks good on the floor, how about in place?


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Posted 28 June 2016 - 06:51 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback!!!

I made up a bracket and fitted it up over the weekend:


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Posted 28 June 2016 - 06:53 PM

So many ideas to steal in this build... :-)

 
 

That looks spectacularly finished. How did you replicate the grain on the areas you altered?
 
Now I'm wondering if I should be trying to do a similar thing with the height... I haven't made any seat brackets up for my Recaro's yet but presumably they'll be lower than standard Torana buckets. 

Photo in the car?

 
 

Looks like is been covered in vinyl.

I love this car and what you have done to it.
Always read and look forward to your updates

 
 

Looks good on the floor, how about in place?

 
Yes its vinyl covered.

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Posted 28 June 2016 - 07:13 PM

How does your glovebox open? Or should I ask, does your glovebox open?

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Posted 28 June 2016 - 09:00 PM

It opens the same as factory.

 

It's just a factory dash & glovebox, its just been trimmed.

 

Next step is to fit the scuff plates, I've had issues with the screw holes being worn out. then tidy up the wiring under the dash.

 

 

this happened this week from a huge Sydney pothole.

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Posted 29 June 2016 - 07:54 AM

Bugger! But at least that stuff can be replaced.

 

So is the armrest in a comfortable position with it dropped 4"? I can't imagine you sit a full 100mm lower than standard in those seats?


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Posted 29 June 2016 - 08:33 AM

Yeah, new outer ring is $165.
Ill get that happening on payday.

As far as the console goes, for me sitting in the car its prob slightly low, if you lean over its perfect to lean on, and while driving i am just resting my arm on it. Its quite comfortable. But then again a sit back abit too.
If you were a huge guy who sat up grandma style you might not use it it as a rest while driving.

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Posted 29 June 2016 - 08:35 AM

With the brackets etc its 2.5 to 3" lower.

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Posted 29 June 2016 - 09:20 AM

I have repaired a wheel like that with a large hammer and soft wood, no marks or dips. Worth a go, save a few bucks.


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Posted 29 June 2016 - 09:23 AM

I reckon I'm going to steal your idea and drop my console 1.5" or so, roughly anticipating where my seats will be height-wise.


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Posted 29 June 2016 - 09:07 PM

Many years ago but a mate of mine got the council yo pay for a new tyre damaged by a pot hole, can't hurt to ask

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Posted 18 April 2017 - 06:54 PM

Many years ago but a mate of mine got the council yo pay for a new tyre damaged by a pot hole, can't hurt to ask

 

 

I have repaired a wheel like that with a large hammer and soft wood, no marks or dips. Worth a go, save a few bucks.

 

I tried the council once, no luck.

 

I ended up using a rubber mallet, no one can tell!


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Posted 18 April 2017 - 07:15 PM

So I finally put her on Club Plates . . . . .

 

 

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Posted 19 May 2019 - 06:48 PM

My eBay chinese radiator and fan shrouds seem to be ok, but one of the fans has been blowing the fuse, and has now failed, second fan not far off.

 

So i upgraded to Davies Craig . . . . . and WOW!

 

Well worth the money compared to unknown Chinese fans . . . 

Wish i did it from day 1.

You can feel the fans sucking if you put your hand on the front of the radiator.

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Posted 19 May 2019 - 09:41 PM

I was crawling all around this car at the Grange.  Beautiful work all over. Much awesome wheel fitment and stance. Perfect i'd say.  Hopefully will see it another event and say hello


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Posted 25 September 2019 - 09:33 PM

I was crawling all around this car at the Grange.  Beautiful work all over. Much awesome wheel fitment and stance. Perfect i'd say.  Hopefully will see it another event and say hello

Thanks so much mate!

i spent ages measuring up the wheels lol.

 

I'm planning on going to the next Grange meetup, so drop over for a chat!


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Posted 25 September 2019 - 09:36 PM

This is happening next!

 

Found a damaged original wheel, repaired it, painted it etc & fitted a new Rare spares horn assembly.

as I get older, starting to appreciate the original stuff abit more, nothing looks better than the SLR wheel!

hope I can get used to the large wheel again, after a small sports one.

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Posted 18 April 2023 - 10:23 PM

Long Time - No Post!

 

I wasnt happy with the rear Sachs shocks, just swapped them out for Koni red Adjustables to suit the lowered ride height.

It was a bugger to change because the backing plate to shock stud clearance meant i had to unbolt everything.

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Posted 18 April 2023 - 10:35 PM

In the meantime i have just about finished my Gemini Coupe Resto project.

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Posted 19 April 2023 - 05:15 AM

Nice one.

Holy moly that Gemini looks a million bucks! Well done.

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Posted 19 April 2023 - 08:28 AM

Yes, Nice job. Love the whole look of the car, especially the interior.
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