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LX hatch progress pic's.

Started by _A9XOSS_ , Jan 02 2010 09:14 PM

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#26 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 19 March 2010 - 07:16 PM

keg006, some pics of the rear corner channel.
i think this is what you are looking for.cheers.

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#27 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 28 March 2010 - 03:51 PM

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A small effort this week-end, but i didn't miss the
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia show. Great turn out too, but i forgot
the camera Posted Image

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#28 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 09:21 PM

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finally the last bit of rust to be repaired, guess
this is what caused the bottom door hinge to rust out.

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engine bay in 2k high fill only two coats so far, got to rub
back guide coat to see what it leaves behind for final finish
before colour.

Edited by A9XOSS, 13 May 2010 - 09:23 PM.

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#29 Redslur

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 09:28 PM

Looking good so far. I am at a similar stage to you with mine...Lucky for me no such rust repairs though..

Good work!

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#30 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 10:54 PM

G'day, not much done,but i got the right quarter finished, up to getting the crease line correct and to hide the weld on the left quarter after a near perfect replacement section was fitted.its taken two thin skims of bog to get just right. i hate using it but i'm no good at lead filling. also done final coat of high fill in the engine bay, alot better now.

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#31 LXCHEV

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 11:13 PM

This thing is looking fantastic mate! What colour are you painting the car, or is it hush-hush??!

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#32 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 14 July 2010 - 01:31 PM

hi Brett,i want to do it tuxedo black, but its going to be painted flat orange with gloss flouro green outs.
joking, velancia orange with satin black outs A9X style. going to copy the MYA9X hatch.

Edited by A9XOSS, 14 July 2010 - 01:32 PM.

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#33 MRLXSS

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Posted 14 July 2010 - 01:38 PM

Perfect colour choice!

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#34 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 14 July 2010 - 01:49 PM

cheers Matt.

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#35 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 15 July 2010 - 08:44 PM

picking up new(secondhand) heartbeat for the tory on saturday, vt gts 220 kw engine Posted Image

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#36 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 17 July 2010 - 11:05 PM

some pics of the above mention motor, has the harrop crank, heart shape heads.
car had L98 engine code. all the efi fuel system will all be removed for a carb set, i may concider selling all
of the complete EFI system with 5.7 computer etc. note there is no pressure sensor near
the fuel rail re- genuine HSV inlet.

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#37 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 03 August 2010 - 11:42 PM

here some pics of the new c.o.m.e inlet manifold i bought, i had to do some minor mod's
so it would clear the roller lifter bracket (spider thingy).
i didn't really want to take to it with a grinder, but it did the job o.k in the end.
other than the obvious i'm happy with the fitment and look of it.
the fella that took the order wrote it up (wrong) as a vn v8 not a vt v8,
c.o.m.e said the vt one's are already milled for this and advise me what to do all good now.

the lugs that had to be ground down

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this was the first attempt, not wanting to take to much off.

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they were still hitting this bracket, so back to the grinder.

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finally got it to clear, this is what i came up with. it work's but i
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the final trial fitted, walla!

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#38 _TJ355_

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Posted 05 August 2010 - 11:37 PM

Manifold looks good u should install a cam aswell

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#39 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 06 August 2010 - 10:19 PM

Todd, i'm going for a holley 750 DP street carb, a cam has been on the cards, do you recommend a particular grind size. i just fitted the ASR street comp sump tonight that takes care of the bottom end of thing's.

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#40 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 12 October 2010 - 09:21 PM

i got motivated on the week end, fitted a gilmer drive kit to jazz up
the motor and finished body work on the rear of the shell. currently
repairing driver inner door shell then to fit a r/s skin, now that should be fun.

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#41 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 12 October 2010 - 09:51 PM

tried to re-create the orignal shape should come up o.k

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#42 TerrA LX

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Posted 12 October 2010 - 10:02 PM

Don't get me wrong but it was kinda sad to see the VT220Kw disappear into just another carbed holden V8, they really were a fitting end to a long running power plant of humble beginnings.

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#43 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 12 October 2010 - 10:33 PM

Don't get me wrong but it was kinda sad to see the VT220Kw disappear into just another carbed holden V8, they really were a fitting end to a long running power plant of humble beginnings.

Don't get me wrong but just another carby holden v8 look is what i wanted so all is good.
i'm not worried about the fuel bill just the power, this is the way to go so i have been told.
time will tell once its all hooked up to the top loader 4spd , 3.5:1 ratio 9inch.

Edited by A9XOSS, 12 October 2010 - 10:42 PM.

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#44 _hatch76_

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Posted 13 October 2010 - 05:56 PM

top looking so mate. Engine looks the part, I like your rocker covers.
Cheers Dan

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#45 _sshatch355_

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Posted 13 October 2010 - 06:04 PM

engine looks killer! glad mine wasnt that rusty to begin with but looks like you have it under control

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#46 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 16 October 2010 - 11:08 PM

some old pics of the restored 9 inch diff i have ready to in.

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#47 _A9XOSS_

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Posted 27 October 2010 - 07:27 PM

i finished repairing the rusty bit's on the inner right door shell, and also
fitted the r/s skin seem's to be coming up good. i was surprised how well
the skin fitted, i thought it was going to give me drama's to be honest.
first pic is just fitted loose on there

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#48 bullitA9X

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Posted 27 October 2010 - 07:56 PM

awesome job your doing there m8 love reading threads like this reading this keeps me motivated with my sons ss hatch i will have to post up some more pics and show you guys how far its come since the last pics i posted

Edited by bullitljv8, 27 October 2010 - 07:56 PM.