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#1 LC-GTR-1969

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Posted 23 February 2016 - 04:22 PM

Gday everyone,

 

I am planning on installing a tailshaft loop on my LC and was wondering if there are any preffered brands for the small toranas?

 

I am mainly looking at brands which fit easier (read fit the small LC tunnels) as well as being good quality.

 

Any advice?

 

Also, if you have some pics it would be great!

 

Thanks in advance



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Posted 23 February 2016 - 05:04 PM

Just a pic of rays at mcdonaldbros.racing universal tailshaft loop in melb .looks the go
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Posted 23 February 2016 - 08:44 PM

I'd get one made by fab shop...off the shelf ones are heavy,bulky...can only put them where they fit not where you want & most stick out a bit by time you mod it to way you like should've just got one made up first place lol.



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Posted 23 February 2016 - 10:41 PM

These are a little different.6mm in plate thickness.

I think andra's rules require plate to b 3mm in thickness so pretty strong.unsure on welds though as cant see them

These are on fakebook on jimmy t's site.

Sorry cant do linky's
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Posted 24 February 2016 - 12:17 PM

Just make your own out of some flatbar and a few bolts.
You can make it so it fits just where you want.

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Posted 24 February 2016 - 01:24 PM

I tried to look up the site but cant find it... Can you please give a little more info about the seller? Cheers mate, regards



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Posted 24 February 2016 - 01:27 PM

Just make your own out of some flatbar and a few bolts.
You can make it so it fits just where you want.

 

I could do that, I have all the resources to do it but not the time unfortunately... hence why, if possible, it would help if there was an off the shelf item that works well. In saying that, I agree with GTRBOYY that it may be quicker to fab one up from scratch rather than modding an existing one. Idealy though, if there is an off the shelf that doesnt need modding, all the better.



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Posted 24 February 2016 - 02:49 PM

The last one is on LX-LH-UC-LC-LJ TORANA PARTS AND APPRECIATION GROUP.

fellas name is Terrill Poholke.you will actually see his add up top under parts for sale .

Someone here might be kind enough to put his post up for you
There is a ph no in that pic 0431118218.

Price 140

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Posted 24 February 2016 - 03:27 PM

thanks, I have just applied to be a member, had no idea the group existed... 



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Posted 22 March 2018 - 08:31 PM

Just wanted to bump this one, has anyone had any success with a off-the-shelf tailshaft loop fitting in an LC Torana without what sounds like significant modification. I am keen to find out brand. Alternatively any advice on what type of business I would go to if I wanted to get one made up?

 

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Posted 23 March 2018 - 05:34 AM

I highly doubt it, I modify the universal ones quite a bit to make them fit LH/LX. Once trimmed down they sit nicely in front of the rearmost seat mounts, LC/LJ probably slightly different but the general process is:

1) Cut the ends off the long side of the L plates to suitable width and use the offcut as a doubler through the floor (usually minimum 50x75mm). Ideally these would have four bolt holes each, drill the remaining part of the L plate and holes in the floor to match and weld the heads of the bolts to the doubler plate to make one-man installation easy.

2) Cut the short side of the L plates and the top half of the loop so the loop sits tight against the tunnel. I normally re-shape it a little wider too. Weld the top half of the hoop solid to the L plates (pointing up, leave a gap to allow bolting the lower half on).

3) Trim the bottom half of the loop for good ground clearance and re-shape to suit the width. Re-drill holes (two per side) and bolt onto L plates.

This should give you a loop that meets pretty much anyone's rules on road or off with good clearance (both to ground and for a decent sized driveshaft). Sounds like a lot of work but still worth grabbing a cheap universal kit as a starting point, make sure its at least 6mm thick.

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Posted 24 March 2018 - 09:40 AM

Thanks for the info and advice, much appreciated






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