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[mitchg]

Just the bay for the moment. Had to rebuild the front end so though why not put in the motor and box I had. Then thought why not just make the bay look half decent while im here so its been the main focus.
Few rust repairs around the place to do and plan is to get everything underneath sorted, interior sorted and get it regoed before worrying about the rest of the paint.
Not so budget 9 inch is being built and then need to sort wheels to fit and should have a decent stance on a ratty body lol. Thankfully I have everything at home to work on the body so if I find myself shaping and blocking it will be a bonus.

[mitchg]

Got the engine and K frame bolted in yesterday. Springs and shocks in, wheels back on and its back to rolling almost ready to bring home.

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Diff is done and ready to go as well. Exciting times!

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[Bigfella237]

Looking good, Mitch.

 

That is gonna be one bright colour!

[mitchg]

Finally coming home! On to the next step... becoming not so budget very quickly...

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[Rockoz]

Nothing ever goes to budget with a car build.

What was he old story? If its got tits or wheels it will be expensive.

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[skap]

Nice Mitch.

 

blue bay, maybe paint the car bright orange?

[Heath]

^ That's some damn good advice right there.

[mitchg]

Painting the body hasn't even crossed my mind yet lol. Rusty sunbird yellow will do for now, at least until its moves. 

 

Next plan is hide all the wiring, remove the diff and fit the LX fuel tank before installing the 9". Then making the wheels fit. 

 

It started as a budget build because originally I was going to be keeping the 202 and get it running as it was with just a tidy up and a few new parts. Fortunately 2020 has been promising for me (which is quite the opposite for many) and it has allowed a little splurging and a change in plans. Considering it was barely touched for first 6 months of ownership, It's come along quite nicely. Had it 12 months next weekend. 

[mitchg]

Will get more pics over weekend but finally have LX tank in, 9 inch in and sorting HQ drums and measuring for tyres. Just a teaser - 

 

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[rodomo]

[mitchg]

Quiet period lately. Been so busy with work and other ventures.
The 9inch is in. New shocks and springs. Everything underneath the car is now brand new. Finally bought tyres and got it back on the ground.
Next step is brakes and wiring. Biggest issue is time.

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[hawk]

Looks awesome, Should sit really well when its done. Have you rolled the guard lip at the top yet?

[mitchg]

Havent touched the guard yet. Will all be rolled flat and a little pump.

[mitchg]

Rolled it out for the first time in 6 months and first time on the new diff and wheels. HQ drums are in. Happy with the look now. Gear exchange at Smithfield nailed the diff!

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[mitchg]

Had a bit of time while locked up at home isolating for 14 days.
Got the engine wired, shifter linkage set up on the trimatic for B&M Megashifter. Being manualised, I’ve been carefully lining this up to work properly. And got the car started and running! Massive boost for motivation!
Started piecing the brakes together and got a said of HX commercial calipers to try out. If not, will be ordering a set of hoppers and going that route.

Have been a bit concerned about the booster/master situation. Being UC I need a bent pushrod booster, and going v8 i needed double diaphragm. After a lot of research on the stickies I was considering the only way I could accomplish this “cheaply” would be changed to LX pedal and grab one of those universal boosters and master. Low and behold one night trawling facebook I found the holy grail for my setup. Dual diaphragm, bent pushrod and angled master. Perfect considering I have a brand new master to suit UC here! Booster is brand new and for $300, stoked!

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[Shiney005]

Is the booster a VH345 or VH346?

[Bigfella237]

If I remember correctly, the VH345 had the bent pushrod but still had the straight sides like the earlier VH329

 

They didn't have the pressed shell and bent pushrod until the VH346

 

But, I don't think the above is either as it has the later diagonal m/c mounting studs. And as there were no V8 UC's, it may be a VH361 but for that price it's more likely someone has Frankenstein'd it?

[mitchg]

Geez, you guys are making me nervous. Here I am thinking I got a bargain and now I’m not sure it will fit! Lol. Guess what I’m doing when I get home!

[mitchg]

Heres some that Datto had posted before while I was searching for what looked like the right booster for me. Looks similar to what I have?

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[Bigfella237]

I wouldn't worry too much, providing it actually bolts to the firewall and the pushrod is the right length it should be just a matter of finding a m/c that fits.

 

Just be aware of the changeover between imperial and metric threads right around that era.

[Cook]

Hi Mitch. Well done firing up the car. Good point by Andrew about threads, and correct flaring, depending on the M/C.  I'm sure you will get it to suit. Cheers Ron. 

[mitchg]

Just found a receipt with the booster stating it as a VH360 booster. Can’t find any info on them, can anyone shed light on what thats off?

[mitchg]

Stress less guys, it fits! Lol.

Spoke to Datto, VH360 is the number used for a9x booster. Happy it fits nicely! Now onto the next step!

[RIM-010]

Awesome to see you back in a Torry, Mitch!