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joshes new and immaculate lx torana

Started by _gen3torrie_ , Aug 03 2008 03:38 PM

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#51 Heath

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 09:21 AM

Mmmmm nice suspension setup. Very nice

With the console kinda box thing, I think you should make the bottom of it curved around the transmission tunnel, so it looks like it's more of a custom job than an off-the-shelf item, and I'd defiantely trim down all the edges so that they are 100% square and flat before trimming it, and definately file or sand or route the edges where the panels join, into a curved shape so that the vinyl sits more comfortably around it. Otherwise... coming along well, I'm interested in seeing what else you put into the box

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#52 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:21 PM

well i think its been long enough between updates i've been quiet busy with work and building my car as im still wanting to enter it in motovation it was in the first car show gm owners day i was entered wtih the torana car club but ended up in the 60th anniversary holden display it had lots of attention and i took lots of pics of it throughout the day... it did however see rain :( but not to worry i had mr shammy on my side

some pics of the car show

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i also ended up kinda finishing my head unit setup i rebuilt it so it was curved more i just need to add gauges and a badge and get it covered and it away we go also the seat covers headed for the bin

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my parcel shelf looks like the hilly mountain tops at the moment but im going to be laying thick rubber under it so it' will be even soon

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#53 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:24 PM

plans for now are to have the little dings and dints knocked out of it. the boot lid is going to be bare metaled and resprayed same with the bonnet and left quarter panel then it is going too see some very smick looking speedy wheels and a gearbox thats not on the column

anyway thats my not so big update
hope too see it kinda restored by motorvation

cheers josh

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#54 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:26 PM

oh and the set of wheels i want thanks 73ljslwhite for doing that chop

cheers josh

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:38 PM

good to finally see it in the flesh, coming along nicely

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#56 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 11:22 PM

errr an update i have

been a busy xmas considering all 3 of my cars decided they didnt wanna go no more so after $$$$$$$$$ being spent there all up and running apart from the torana. The torana had a few problems after being out in 37c on the torana car club xmas cruise it pointed out a few problems. problem 1 the carby lost a screw so i had a petrol leak, Thats now been fixed 2 the rad was really clogged up with black stuff a bit of a clean with radflusher and away we go 3rdly i think the thermostat is dead as the engine doesnt get hot the rad get's flaming hot first :S so i have a new themostat for it... i have some interesting updates it now has an electric antenna

the head unit has been moved out of the gay little box i built, and in its new home under the glovebox, and the parcel shelf has been trimmed flat and doesnt look like the himalaya's anymore. my exciting update is as of february it will be completely stripped down to a bare shell and put on a rotissary which i recently purchased and taken to my panel shop to be resprayed in casino blue and black

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#57 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 11:23 PM

and if you forgot what she looks like

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#58 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 31 May 2009 - 01:57 PM

hmmmm surprisingly i have kept with the idea of casino blue and a 383 stroker and ugh i have the whole of july off holidays owing so i guess there could be some long awaited surprises

cheers josh

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#59 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 31 May 2009 - 02:54 PM

Josh, are you aware that you can not register an LX Torana in WA with a 383 SBC? You will have to convince the engineer that you have a 350 SBC.

The maximum engine size for a hatch with a kerb weight of 1204 kg is 6020 cc. (367 ci)

You will have to check with the DPI what kerb weight they use for the sedan. Once you have the kerb weight the maximum naturally aspirated engine size is cc is the kerb weight * 5.

I think the kerb weight for a sedan is 1183 kg which gives 1183 * 5 = 5915 cc (360 ci).

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 31 May 2009 - 02:55 PM.

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#60 _mello92_

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Posted 31 May 2009 - 04:06 PM

Faaarrrkkkk Josh! That LX is sooo neat!! Far out, I'd love to have a 'rana as clean as that! Plans look the goods mate, keep us posted ay

ls2lx - yea 1183kg sounds about right for a sedan. Says that here anyway.

Cheers

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#61 wot179

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Posted 31 May 2009 - 04:11 PM

Whos gonna know its a 383?
Its not like the engine number will tell you.

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#62 Heath

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Posted 31 May 2009 - 05:08 PM

lol who says it's a Chev? Might be a Holden 383 wearing 253 rocker covers and won't require any engineer's cert.

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#63 _mello92_

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Posted 01 June 2009 - 09:18 AM

^I like the way you think Heath. :spoton:

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#64 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 01 June 2009 - 11:44 AM

lol who says it's a Chev? Might be a Holden 383 wearing 253 rocker covers and won't require any engineer's cert.

torana thats been flared with a chev and everything i want

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 01 June 2009 - 11:45 AM.

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#65 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 22 July 2009 - 01:43 AM

well i guess it's time for an update

i volunteered to be in the hot rod show to fly the perth city street machine club flags on the 29th and 30th of august so the rebuild was delayed a little bit.

Most of the stuff is just about ready for the rebuild engineering pre approved, decision on how much i have around 20-25k to spend it looks like i will be ordering a 350 4 Bolt Main Dart Block with Brodix Head's the rebuild should start to get serious in the next 2 months or so well... at least i hope so... panel and paint first then onto interior then while all thats happening driveline

im aiming to have it debut at Motorvation 25

well anyway just a little update guard was annoying me so i pulled it off to make it straight again
this is how it looked like after i was done
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the dent will be dollied the panel primered then painted
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then i got bored on my annual leave so i started on my boot setup which will be going in after rebuild
did a bit of templating and the final product
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then that annoying noise coming out of my manifold
time for a new gasket so off comes the manifold
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then that annoying little leaking rocker cover gasket
oops i broke something

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what is it is it a sensor i dont need??

it came from here and plugged into the thing in my hand
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anyway that's about it from me

should update soon with serious updates

cheers josh

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#66 76lxhatch

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Posted 22 July 2009 - 07:23 AM

Temp sender isn't it?

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#67 Collo

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Posted 22 July 2009 - 07:41 AM

Temp sender isn't it?

I believe so.

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#68 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 15 September 2009 - 02:07 AM

hmm well ugh i pulled my fingy out of my bum bum after the engine blew up before i got to the hot rod show so 400 down the drain but oh well
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my ugly mug and my dog
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battery tray is #@$^%&
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the guard that i had fixed for the hot rod show thank's sam

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i found a little surface rust on the boot floor

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and how i left it for tonight
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anyway im thinking about one of these from big al in america

should i go for a 350 supercharged engine or got n/a?
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Pro/Street 355 Chevy
501 Horsepower, 350 4-BoltMain Block, Double Keyed Iron Crank and Aftermarket Balancer, 8 to 1Compression Forged Blower Pistons, ARP Main Bolts, ARP Rod Bolts, CompCams Hydraulic Blower Cam, Speedpro Lifters, 64cc Aluminum Heads, ARPHead Bolts, 202-160 Manley Stainless Steel Valves, Comp Cams Springs,Chrome Moly Retainers & Locks, ARP Screw In Studs, Comp CamsGuideplates, Comp Cams Pushrods, Stainless Steel Roller Rockers,Polished 671 Supercharger, 750 Edelbrock Carbs, Linkage, Fuel Lines,Mallory Ignition, Dual Carb Scoop, Funnycar Style Belt Guard, Set up,Run and Synchronized.

anyway panel and paint starts soon next few weeks bought the casino blue and GMH black with pearl and sparkle

Edited by gen3torrie, 15 September 2009 - 02:09 AM.

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#69 A9X

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Posted 15 September 2009 - 09:22 PM

my ugly mug and my dog

Which one are you ??

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#70 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 12:52 AM

thanks a9x im the dog

is nobody interested in my build or something????

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#71 mitchg

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 01:00 AM

Not really :tease:

Just jokin mate. Id go N/A but thats personal preference. I like everything under the bonnet/scoop.

Have you set yourself a deadline for it? Bodywork plans besides paint colour? Interior plans?

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#72 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 01:08 AM

deadline is december 2010 i want it ready for motorvation 2011

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#73 _gen3torrie_

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 03:02 AM

and interior is gonna be black and white Recaro or SAAS buckets harnesses Dakota Digital Dash

bodywork is gonna have front and rear spoiler bonnet scoop and a little secret to be unveiled plsu NO FLARES 17" rims all the original trim is staying on even the bump strips and chrome cups arond the rear lights for something different

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#74 _mello92_

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Posted 16 September 2009 - 09:01 AM

Well, seeing as its your money and not ours, its very easy to say just go supercharged and be done with it.

But everyone else does that anyway.

And you want something a bit different.

So, go N/A. Still looks, sounds and goes awesome, could even stroke it out to 383 if you wanted to mate.

Whatever you do, its probably been done before anyway.