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the birth my 78 uc

Started by _superlowuc_ , Feb 23 2006 08:24 PM

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#1 _superlowuc_

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Posted 23 February 2006 - 08:24 PM

So I have just started to work out how to put photos up on here I am building a UC right now and am 6 months into it, as you guys know time, time and more time is needed when trying to build a car !
i have sanded the whole thing back to bare mental remove all the cancer and started the panel and paint , the pic's are not that great and are kind of big

Watch out dail up !!!
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I will post after the weekend when I get time to do more.

I just got the back light area smoothed out and am also ready to cut the holes for the new lights.I am doing three 70 mm lights each side.
the color you see is just one quick coat and it will darken up a bit with a sand three more coats maybe even a preal or two

anyway I want to see what you guys thought I have a worked 186 with a 4 speed box for it and a stock 308 ( I am rebuilding so it fresh) witnh a trimatic and I am trying to work out what to put in it I guess most would say the 8 but I now a my 186 can move ok as well, when i have some more time I will list the mods I plan and the parts I have lined up for it

that for you time will post more soon

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#2 rodomo

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Posted 23 February 2006 - 08:54 PM

I'd be intersted to see the tail lights as a few of the members are looking for ideas for UC replacements. Go 8 you will regret it if you don't.

RACV MAN

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#3 _svenikus_

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Posted 23 February 2006 - 11:12 PM

I'd love to see what you are going to do with the tail lights, always good to see what other lights look like on the arse of a UC.

In regards to the engine, ultimately it's your choice, both will have good points and bad. Just a case of weighing up the options and deciding what you want from there.

Good luck with it.

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#4 FastEHHolden

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Posted 24 February 2006 - 07:12 AM

I want to put a set of those "halogen cook top" style lights off a Skyline on my UC.

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#5 _superlowuc_

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Posted 25 February 2006 - 04:40 AM

thanks for the interest guys, I hope to sort out the tail lights in the next week or so I have decide where to place them on the rear. the lights have a rubber seal on them and you just drill the holes where you want them and push them In, will post photo tonight

cheers antony

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#6 Heath

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Posted 25 February 2006 - 08:04 AM

Hmmm very intriguing project mate, i never even though of how easy it is to flatten that section off and adapt any lights into it. (The LH/LX section wouldn't be easy to get looking good).

Great idea, and I'll definately be keeping my eyes on how it all turns out.

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#7 _UCV80_

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Posted 25 February 2006 - 09:07 AM

Its looking good :spoton:

Cant wait to see how the tail lights turn out,

Tough 6's are pretty fun, and chew less fuel.

There are loads of nice uc's going around now

,nathan

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#8 _Leakey_

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Posted 26 February 2006 - 05:16 PM

Hey SUPERLO'

I posted these pics in another thread.

Might give you some tail light ideas.

VC commodore.

I realise you have a sedan.

- Leakey

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#9 _Leakey_

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Posted 26 February 2006 - 05:43 PM

Colour's almost right -

- Leakey

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#10 _torana_

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Posted 26 February 2006 - 06:11 PM

the commy lights look good, never thought of that. Unfortunately the rear lights are what make the uc look a little bit wrong, the rest of the car are a great thing,(more refined lx)

one other thing though, please dont tell me your car stands are made out of wood! Ahhhhhh!! No!

cheers julian

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#11 _Leakey_

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Posted 27 February 2006 - 09:07 AM

Termite issue?

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#12 _torana_

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Posted 27 February 2006 - 04:58 PM

nah common sense.

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#13 _superlowuc_

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Posted 28 February 2006 - 05:17 AM

yeah I knew I would get "shit "about the axle stands but I would trust my life on them, they feel alot more stable than the old metal stands.
I had I am a builder by trade and the have brace straping on the and are glued and screwed together, built like a brick shit house

I guess its kind of " RED NECK " and in a prefect world I would have brand new stands but i would rather spend the $165 on the car and not stands

thanks for you input will try to get some more photos up soon

antony