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Ugly Betty the lj torana

Started by Niz , Feb 02 2016 08:07 PM

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#1 Niz

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Posted 02 February 2016 - 08:07 PM

Lj build is close to completion,

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#2 Niz

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Posted 02 February 2016 - 08:19 PM

Hi everyone thought I'd post some pics of ugly Betty, these r the only ones I have on the I pad
, I'll post more when i can, it's currently being wired now and should see the road in 4 wks
Fingers crossed , some of the pics r old but hay u can only work with what u got....
Long time member but only 2nd post... Thanks guys

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#3 77lx308

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Posted 02 February 2016 - 08:47 PM

OK - gotta ask - Why Ugly Betty? Cos it sure don't look ugly to me!!!!!

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#4 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 02 February 2016 - 08:53 PM

Awesome mate.

And the correct engine to!!!

Well done.

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Posted 02 February 2016 - 10:55 PM

Very nice indeed nothing ugly bout your rig

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#6 Niz

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Posted 03 February 2016 - 05:06 AM

Oops found another one, let's just say ugly Betty was quiet ugly a few yrs back haha

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#7 Niz

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Posted 03 February 2016 - 05:09 AM

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#8 warrenm

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Posted 03 February 2016 - 06:10 AM

What are the 3 hoses & gauges connected to the manifold?

Nice car, like Bomber said, correct engine.

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#9 Niz

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Posted 03 February 2016 - 06:30 AM

Hi warrenm, mate the hoses go to a brake vac tank, and gauges r vac gauges so I can sync the carbs, ensure they all draw the same vac

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Posted 03 February 2016 - 07:07 PM

Awesome looking bus mate

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Posted 04 February 2016 - 07:03 AM

Very nice looks like barbadous green

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#12 Niz

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Posted 04 February 2016 - 10:53 AM

Yeah mate your right it's PPG Barbados green.

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:21 AM

Hi guys , took some more pics of Betty last night, we r still on track to b on the
Road within a month, anyone know where I can get a banjo diff built in qld?
Shortened , billet axels , trutrac ect?

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#14 Niz

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:23 AM

Random pics

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#15 Niz

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:26 AM

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:35 AM

That's about it , Getting air filters made in the usa for the 5" stacks I'll post pics of them when they turn up..
I've been waiting for the project mu brake pads for 4 was already so they can't b far away fingers crossed

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#17 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:49 AM

Just noticed your in Rocky.

If its done by the end of the month you should bring it to red hill on Saturday the 5th, cars usually start showing up about 6.

Cheers.

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#18 Niz

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 08:14 AM

Sure will mate,, it will be my daily driver while I finish my patrol, hay have u got or know where a blank steering Column is??

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#19 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 08:31 AM

I have a couple of blank 4 cylinder ones if your only chasing the shroud part, pretty sure its the same.

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#20 Niz

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 01:39 PM

Thanks mate but I really need a complete column, if I can't find one I'm thinking I'll grab a billet one they look great, is yours on the road?

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#21 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 01:42 PM

Na, new engine at the machine shop, and she's gutted for a rewire while that happens.

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#22 Niz

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 02:05 PM

Far off finished? , hay I noticed on your build thread u have the same seat belts as me , the ones with the long stalks, where or how did u mount them ?? Is there guide lines to follow for moving a mounting point?

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#23 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 02:15 PM

Used to, have seat belt solutions belts now mounted to the factory spot.

Mounted the long stalk ones where the buckle was comfortable, the mounting holes ended up behind the seat backs on either side of the trans tunnel.

You need a 50x50x3 plate on the inside of the tunnel where the bolt goes through, with champhered edges where it contacts the tunnel.

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Posted 14 February 2016 - 02:41 PM

I have a couple of blank 4 cylinder ones if your only chasing the shroud part, pretty sure its the same.

The 4cyl steering shaft is almost 5" longer than the 6cyl shaft. Cut it down and machine the flat for the cotter pin in the correct spot and swap the firewall mounting flange on the jacket to the 6cyl type and Bob's your uncle.