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Started by _Barman_ , Apr 08 2011 07:49 AM

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#1 _Barman_

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Posted 08 April 2011 - 07:49 AM

As you guys know i pick up a few cheap parts projects now that ive sold the Sandman its time for this,
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collected a twin headlight front,
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that Fairmont on trailer is forsale 52,000km $2900 with RWC call me 0429820237
has a 3.55 V8 diff, all bushes replaced and new brakes and springs,
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Ive rebuilt a 4 speed i had colected years ago, freshined up the linkages
cable clutch ,
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I rebuilt a 253 with mild cam and ceramic coated extractors, std manifold and carby,
im going for the stock look, gunna try to get missus into cars with me, this is for her,
will have to hve power steer, and A/C
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#2 _Barman_

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Posted 08 April 2011 - 07:54 AM

It came with these balljoint and stuff,
strippin the front end this weekend and replacing all,
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floor pans are done, just need tidy up,
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not a drop of rust along here
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havent decided on a colour yet, maybe blue,or silver, any sugestions,
probably gunna get 18" showwheels streeters,
cheers Baz

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#3 Neils LX

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Posted 08 April 2011 - 12:34 PM

Oh no not a kingswood
The Kingswood! You're not taking the Kingswood!..."I've just polished the number-plate!"
Spose its a premier now its got a twin light front.
Are you going to fit GTS gaurds? shell looks solid, should look great when finshed

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#4 _shadowmaster_

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Posted 08 April 2011 - 03:28 PM

Looks like a good starting point mate... If you need any HQ - WB Parts just send us a PM, i have that much stuff its not funny.

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#5 _BAILLIE_

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Posted 09 April 2011 - 05:08 PM

Looks like a good start. Very naked in that first pic.

The Fairmont has ruined your thread i am afraid. But good job on trying to get rid of it.

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#6 _Barman_

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Posted 09 April 2011 - 07:33 PM

Fairmont sold, 2900 had it on the side of road for 1.5 days , it seems "Roadwothy" makes all the difference,

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#7 _Barman_

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Posted 09 April 2011 - 07:42 PM

started strip,
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found crack in driver side shock mount,
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cleaned it up grinder, wire wheel
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found these lowered V8 King springs,
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Late arvo,
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welded crack ,im no Dirtbag " but im happy
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bare metal everywhere needs primer.
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#8 _Barman_

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Posted 09 April 2011 - 07:46 PM

primer

good arvos work,
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mate rang tonight , offered me a 10 thou oversize 308 with a spun brg, for 600, recon i can get it for 400, ,whast to do,

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#9 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 09 April 2011 - 08:24 PM

Coolest dog!!

Love rotties.

Nice project btw

Cheers.

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#10 _Barman_

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Posted 10 April 2011 - 09:14 AM

Ive got 2 of them, Mum and son, mums realy old, deaf, and no teeth,
Wiley is about 6yo and a great dog,
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#11 _Barman_

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Posted 10 April 2011 - 05:54 PM

Todays effort, wel half day, had to deliver EB Fairmont to Springsure,
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rusty red,
inside, sikaflexed the welded panels,
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Tryed something new on the front, used epoxy enamal, looks OK,
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#12 madmax

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:29 PM

great job on ute love the stickers i am on the beg for a hj or later crashpad and light lens for ute can you help???
need to finish v6 conversion thank you
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#13 _wblje_

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Posted 15 April 2011 - 09:09 PM

going to be nice. how have ya come across so many kingys.

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#14 _Barman_

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Posted 16 April 2011 - 06:55 AM

Hey Brendan ive got a few crashpads, gunna cost you 2x boxes of TEDs for 1 and you come
pick it up, im in Emerald,what lense are you after?

" how have ya come across so many kingys "
went to wreckers yesterday to see what Torana/Kingwood parts he had, very disappionted
he had 1 half of a HQ wagon ....thats all, i told him i had 2xWB 3xHJ 2xHQ 1xHZ and 1xLX he want to buy the lot,sorry buddy.

cheers Baz

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#15 _L32M20_

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Posted 16 April 2011 - 08:54 AM

original colours are the go.they had a great range of metalics for those years. green, lite an dark ,....gold, or maybe a nice purple for your lady? opaline or papaya ,mandarin red. mint julep in your solid colours? :dontknow:

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#16 _Barman_

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 05:27 PM

Got engine/gbox fitted,
but thats all, spent all these days off on mates commodere mud buggy, fittted 450hp 350 chev, tested it for 4 hrs (for warrenty)
then it melted front tranny seal, removed engine done seal, refitted eng, ready for Roma QLD titles this weekend,

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#17 GML-31

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 05:43 PM

looking good Baz

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#18 Potta

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 06:23 PM

Sweet as!

Great that its rust free around the windscreen!

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#19 _mick74lh_

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:58 PM

That is a bloody good shell! Looking good what you've done so far. Cool table in the background of the last photo!

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#20 _nicko61_

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:24 PM

that motor is done so well it almost looks like a model engine,.will look smick when opening bonnet i have a twin headlight front but decided to go single with mine,
next dillemma is do i put the monaro guards on or keep them for my tunner project i keep not touching,bloody lazy lol.
maybe i should get rid of tunner and spend a little extra on the sedan.

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#21 madmax

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Posted 22 April 2011 - 03:39 PM

baz dash turned up yesterday afternoon thanks mate :buttrock:

very happy will look great painted

mate of mine had a pair of taillights will do to pass rego

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#22 _Barman_

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Posted 24 April 2011 - 06:15 PM

Todays effort, brake,clutch pedals, all suspension, blabla bla, check the pics
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picked up another bargain, HZ PV with 253,4speed auto(out of a V6 commodore)
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also got off another fella a twin light front (brown one)
and a 10" oversive 308 with roller rockers and a spun brg
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#23 Statler

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Posted 24 April 2011 - 08:38 PM

Highland Holden parts?

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#24 _SLR Torrie_

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 08:37 AM

Looks great man! Reminds me of my HQ SS I had a while back. She wasn't as rust free as yours though! Haha! Making great
progress aswell. Keep it up!

John