Burtys UC To LX Conversion
#1
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:27 PM
This is how the Torrie started.
#2
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:42 PM
#3
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:46 PM
#4
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:49 PM
#5
Posted 28 October 2012 - 07:59 PM
Had to do it. One last look with the LX and UC taillights side by side. Pic_0305_112.jpg 30.76K 30 downloads
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#6 _Emu_
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:07 PM
It's unbelievable how horrid the UC lights are compared to LH/X.
Keep the pics and progress coming
#7
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:08 PM
seriously though, looks like your all over the tail light swap. look forward to seeing more of it.
was the uc grill any good? still got it? sell it to me??
#8
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:10 PM
This is all I did on the rear before starting on the front. It was fun moving the car on and off the ramps with no fuel tank!
#9
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:14 PM
Im sorry but most of the parts went to another forum member (see UC 5000 thread). Still have the bonnet (immaculate) and the bumpers (99%) just a few scratches. Problem is transporting the parts from Darwin $$$$.
#10
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:23 PM
Finally got the Torrie back on the ramps ready for some more cutting. Pic_0322_123.jpg 17.29K 31 downloads
The bonnet from the donor car bolted straight on and helped in deciding where to start cutting. Once again thanks to Dirtbag for this info.
#11
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:30 PM
I sound like a broken record but thanks to Dirtbag again! Pretty much all of the work done so far I have taken from his thread building his brothers hatch, credit where it is due. Pic_0402_129.jpg 11.3K 27 downloads Pic_0402_130.jpg 12.22K 25 downloads
#12
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:45 PM
Notice the wedge missing from the top of the gaurd. The UC gaurds taper at the front more than the LX so they had to be cut back a bit to adjust to the shape
#13
Posted 28 October 2012 - 08:55 PM
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Also the headlight mounts from the UC rectangle headlights have been cut off. The lower box section and lower edge of the radiator support panel had a bit of cutting to accomodate the LX nosecone.
That will do for tonight. Will post more updated photos in the next few days.
#14
Posted 28 October 2012 - 09:36 PM
#15
Posted 29 October 2012 - 10:38 AM
The car was pretty much immaculate when I aquired it a couple of years ago and it is great to drive.
The way I figure it is that I want it to look the way I want it to look even though it is not and never will be a geniune LX SS, Some people like genuine everything fair enough, others wont like me taking a grinder to a UC becuase that is what they like.
None of the running gear is original. 308, Tremic 5 speed, 9 Inch diff, Twin 2 1/2 inch stainless exhaust, Simmons Wheels etc..........
The colour has even grown on me (opaline blue) with the SS black outs it doesnt look too bad.
#16
Posted 29 October 2012 - 10:59 AM
#17
Posted 29 October 2012 - 12:28 PM
@ Stinga - sorry mate I beat ya to it... At least the parts aren't going to waste right?
#18
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:05 PM
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#19
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:13 PM
With the nosecone bolted on it is starting to look a bit different. The UC gaurds dont curve in as much at the base so they will have to be
bolted in with a sheet metal bracket.
#20
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:19 PM
My young bloke likes how it is starting to look and already got his eye on it. (maybe in 30 years or so!)
This shot shows how the front/ base of the gaurd doesnt curve in as much as the LX/LH.
#21
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:22 PM
Bolted any of those UC bits on yet. Havnt noticed an update for a while.
#22
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:37 PM
The front flares will require a bit of cutting and re fibreglassing to match the sides of the scoop, I am considering making the scoop one piece while doing the other fibreglassing.
I do like the way it is starting to look, so far the build hasnt been too bad and at times my neighbour Franky and I sit down to solve problems when they come up. I try to return the favour with his build.
I would recommend when doubts arrise getting another point of view, glad I did sometimes before making that extra cut with the grinder!
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#23
Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:40 PM
Also anyone wanting pics of areas not clear in my photos let me know before the bodywork starts, I dont mind taking more shots as most parts are still accessable at the moment.
#24
Posted 30 October 2012 - 12:13 AM
Garth,
Bolted any of those UC bits on yet. Havnt noticed an update for a while.
Not yet, I just got back from a business trip in the U.S. (well, not all business - I did stop in at Summit Racing to get some bits for the UC). Should have some more progress shots soon...
#25
Posted 31 October 2012 - 01:52 PM
Like everyone else, I get motivated and get stuck into it for a while and then get sidetracked for a few months. The work above was done in 3 stints over the last 6 months, doesnt sem like lots of work when you look at 10 to 20 photos but it took hours.
Anyway Im back into it again now and aiming to finish the metal work ready for the body work and sound deaden the interior and get it back together before christmas aswell as install a drop tank. Sounds a bit ambitious but we will see.
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