412 replies to this topic

[dattoman]

I wanted YOU to tell ME the answers...... lol

Looks like you have modified the rear calipers and mounted them to something. Hence why I was asking what you've done
I've been trying to figure out a way of getting the VT-> discs onto the back of an earlier live axle for ages.
Crewman backing plates won't fit !!
SO I figured you had nutted it out by the pics

I think the easiest way.......which is what I'm doing of course cause I'm lazy is.............

Shouldn't really tell yet (you'll have to watch my build or PM me)

hahahaha

[HSVGTS]

No John, I�m using CRS stub axils and the standard UC arms as per dattoman�s previous advice.

Dattoman, rear HSV calipers are just bolted on temporary using top bolt on standard Salisbury axle mount for photo, no adaptor plate as yet as I was going to hit you up for your opinion and advise again before proceeding.

So, will you release the info if I pm you, I still need to obtain front hubs and rotors from somewhere, I won�t just take all your advise without contributing some form of remuneration for your livelihoods knowledge and experience. PM ??��yes ??

���regards

[dattoman]

PM yes
Bribes no.......lol

Sure mate send me an email and we can discuss your options

[Litre8]

Nice drop tank, Brown-Davis??

[HSVGTS]

Affirmative Brown-Davis same type as yours, they do an excellent job very neat and fits well.

Regards�����..

[Toranamat69]

Hey HSV, that's looking good.

What have you used to paint your front subframe and control arms?

M@

[HSVGTS]

Thanks for the comments lads however my son recons he�s already got me booked into an oldies home, tells me what I can and can�t do with the cars. I got news for him, their coming with me!!

Toranamat69
Sikkens 2 pack tuxedo black light stone guard on the floor and the rails, front end and diff housing a smooth gloss finish. Looks pretty good but I�m a bit old school and prefer a factory satin finish���..regards

[tinkers]

I got news for him, their coming with me!!

My dad says the same thing about his sprintcars.
"They'll be crushed and buried as well!" pfft that's what he thinks.

[HSVGTS]

Motor slowly coming together for the black hatch����
VR HSV GTS 215i 5.7 Harrop stroker with VN Group A Twin Throttle body manifold.





Regards����.

[Racehatch]

Very nice engine, just curious, how are you planning on getting air into it? Are you going to use a box to seal it to the bonnet (and use the scoop) or get it from the front of the car?

[HSVGTS]

Yeah John, it�s a pity it can�t run without the top�.. Standard 215i GTS specs with hydraulic cam.
My sons been onto me about leavening it standard as we were going to put a couple of turbo�s on it, but now I got the HQ 350 project to think about and keep moving.

The air intake ducting and filter box all came with the Group A setup, so I�m going to install it all and move the battery under the hatch floor at the back.

Thanks for your interest...............Regards

[dattoman]

The boys at Harrop may have come up with a solution to the rear brakes for us
Once I know more I'll be intouch

[HSVGTS]

Thanx Neil, will make life a lot easier ���.regards

[HSVGTS]

Its a long slow process................







Regards.............

[Toranavista]

Looking HOT! How long did it take to paint the MONA LISA?

[Tiny]

Thanks for the pics HSVGTS, inspirational! That looks unreal and yes.. its always a long process!

Glad to see that things are still progressing though!

[HSVGTS]

Went for a cruise with some of the cars last weekend and took a few photos, the SMP XU-1 is wearing its original number plates from the Modern Motor feature article in �72.



The minister of recreation & finance wanted some photos with her GTS coupe included�����..regards

[gtrboyy]

Man I love that SMP XU1,that thing is awsome.