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Started by _ucongas_ , Jun 08 2008 05:29 PM

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#1 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 05:29 PM

The twin Gas research throttle bodies are on the way and will be fitted within a few days, meanwhile it has a 850 Holley to "move it in and out".. All work done by myself...

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#2 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 06:26 PM

Comments please...

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#3 _torana_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 06:57 PM

allot of work put into it, but a bit over the top for me. Not to keen on the ss stuff on her.

Edited by torana, 08 June 2008 - 07:00 PM.

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#4 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:07 PM

wow that things got everything!

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#5 _Herne_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:15 PM

Its a lovely car and has a ton of good work done to it, but the ugly bit does remain, the tail lights

Herne

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#6 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:34 PM

Hey they arent my favorite piece of work either and ive seen them on many a bus, I have considered making a LX style of bolt on taillights, LED's.. kind of a conversion kit.. for UC owners... more comments please guys.

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#7 red6

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:35 PM

notice you avoided the tail lights in all the pictures as well, coincidence im sure..

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#8 _Herne_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:39 PM

Hey they arent my favorite piece of work either and ive seen them on many a bus, I have considered making a LX style of bolt on taillights, LED's.. kind of a conversion kit.. for UC owners... more comments please guys.

I think the transformation to LX style rear lights would complete a magnificent work of muscle art.

Herne

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#9 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 07:52 PM

No.. actually the view from behind is quite nice as it shows off the 9" rear, reversing cam, LPG filler, braided lines and other goodies.. I'm considering LX taillights but the next thing is a turbo UC hatch for the missus, I bid 15k on that grey one on ebay but the reserve was 17, anyway.. i'll make my own..

I'd not do a V8 UC again, turbo six is so much more economical.

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#10 blown308

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 08:08 PM

yeh take the "sunbird" badges of it... apart from that a great looking car....good luck with the hatch... if you interested I have a hatch body for sale... currently on egay...

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#11 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 08:22 PM

Is it a UC hatch?.. Yeah probably will take the sunbudgie badges off before toranafest 08 ..fact is my first car was a sunbudgie.. and they are NOS badges.. bit of nostalgia I suppose.

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#12 _jake_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 08:37 PM

whoa my god

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#13 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 08:37 PM

allot of work put into it, but a bit over the top for me. Not to keen on the ss stuff on her.

I suppose that I wanted to pursue or post interpret the idea of what a UC SS would be like if GM didnt drop the V8 torrie, the main things I wanted to achieve in building this one was:

1. One tough looking UC
2. Horsepower to match
3. As comfortable and easily driven as a current musclecar.
4. Niceties like central locking, good stereo and electric seats, power windows.
5. Economy, ie LPG.. a good weekend club car.
6. Something a little different as UC's dont get the airplay I think they deserve..

Cheers.. PJ

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#14 blown308

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 08:54 PM

Is it a UC hatch?..

yes, hatch less doors, hatch and some interior. comes with UC sedan roller for the spares... heres the link

http://cgi.ebay.com....:MESE:IT&ih=019

rgds Wayne

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#15 _P51_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 09:02 PM

Yes, a lot of work and money gone in to it, a credit to you......not keen on the mirrors,but thats just me...... :clap:

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#16 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 09:18 PM

I did a simular conversion 25 years ago, jasmine yellow sedan..

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I'have lots of other images from toranafest 2006/7 and will upload some later if theres enough intrest in the thread, the intake has changed many times from 2 x 450 4BBL Holley's on Cain tunnel ram to 650 Spreadbore with nitrous on edelbrock to standard quadrajet on holden and now to 2 x gas research 400/440 cfm throttle bodies on edelbrock manifold. Cheers guys and thanks for the interest.!!!

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#17 _ucongas_

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Posted 08 June 2008 - 09:53 PM

Yes, a lot of work and money gone in to it, a credit to you......not keen on the mirrors,but thats just me......

The mirrors took alot of work to shape / fit and the paint behind them was just fine, so they arent hiding anything.. the thing about the mirrors is that when on show, the punters get a really big visual impact, lots of oohs and aahs.. theres also a few rows of red LED's that adorn the bonet and boot areas, at night it's a bit of a light show... Cheers. PJ

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#18 _Leakey_

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 11:56 AM

PJ that's awesome mate.

Lot of detail work. Great job on the interior too, some subtle
and not so subtle stuff there too!!!!

Did you use acrylic mirror for under the bonnet?
How does it hold up to the heat, or do you remove for driving?

If you're interested in a UC SS, I did a few photochops a while back.
I'm still keen on exploring that idea, especially with a turbo.
Also have some good ideas for interiors based around UC architecture.

I like your old machine. I reckon the tail lights look better with the black
out area behind them, even the SLE chrome trim around that too.
I got a set of UC tail lights off egay the other day, and will start to play
with them shortly to see what variations can be done with paint etc.
(thought about VB/VC commy lights, and got a pair, but they would require
a lot of mucking about.)

Well done.

Cheers, Leakey

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#19 _Chriskoss-79uc_

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 12:22 PM

Mate I for one bloody love it. The SS interior gives it a great modern feel with comfort and style. A tough engine run on gas so its not killing the wallet.
The flares and hotwires go perfectly!

Love your work mate

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#20 Neils LX

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 12:38 PM

Hi
I have seen another site with the bulidup of both your UCs but did not know about the mirror work. Is the bootlid heavy with the amp mounted on it (never seen one there)?
Gets my thumbs up
Chears Neil

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#21 Litre8

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 12:53 PM

Full marks for effort and the finished vehicle. At the end of the day it only has to satisfy your goals and expectations, regardless of other's views.

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#22 _ucongas_

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 04:34 PM

PJ that's awesome mate.

Lot of detail work. Great job on the interior too, some subtle
and not so subtle stuff there too!!!!

Did you use acrylic mirror for under the bonnet?
How does it hold up to the heat, or do you remove for driving?

If you're interested in a UC SS, I did a few photochops a while back.
I'm still keen on exploring that idea, especially with a turbo.
Also have some good ideas for interiors based around UC architecture.

I like your old machine. I reckon the tail lights look better with the black
out area behind them, even the SLE chrome trim around that too.
I got a set of UC tail lights off egay the other day, and will start to play
with them shortly to see what variations can be done with paint etc.
(thought about VB/VC commy lights, and got a pair, but they would require
a lot of mucking about.)

Well done.

Cheers, Leakey

yes the mirrors are acrylic, I'd be interested in seeing your photochops.. I think the neatest attempt at replacing UC tailights is that skyline setup. Thanks for your compliment.

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#23 _ucongas_

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 04:35 PM

Hi
I have seen another site with the bulidup of both your UCs but did not know about the mirror work. Is the bootlid heavy with the amp mounted on it (never seen one there)?
Gets my thumbs up
Chears Neil

Yes the bootlid is bloody heavy with the amp mounted and I had to remove the tosion bars to fit the gas tank in so struts are the order of the day... Thanks for the thumbs up..

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#24 _ucongas_

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Posted 09 June 2008 - 04:40 PM

Full marks for effort and the finished vehicle. At the end of the day it only has to satisfy your goals and expectations, regardless of other's views.

Thanks Litre8, love your work too... just quickly last time I had a look at your website i thought it was a bit clunky navigation wise. look forward to seeing you at toranafest 08? cheers.