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[Covert]

Hey Nick, just wondering how things are going with the LH, any closer to seeing the road?  

[torana_nick]

It's been a while since I checked in, I thought I'd update the thread as I've been doing some work on the car latley on/off, I've had a lot of ups and downs with pretty much everything I've done.. The engine went in initially had it almost complete in November 2015 then relised the engine didn't have a lot of oil pressure so back out it came and made me put the project on the back burner. A few years down the track I almost have the driveline complete with a fresh 355 stroker th350 and a b/w 3:45 lsd should be a good little combo
Hopfully I can get into a rhythm and finish this thing this year, it's been too long!!

Here's some pics

[Covert]

Car looks immaculate Nick, engine looks sweet as. 

 

Your update has given me inspiration to get back into the shed   

[fx48_eh64]

Nice Build.

even though im not a full on Torana guy, this colour has to be one of my favourites as well.

[BIG KEV]

Looking great .....Top job

[Redslur]

Exactly the same as my neighbours car which has just been painted Barbados.  Looks awesome..

[torana_nick]

Thanks boys, I just can't wait to drive it! Everything takes me such a long time to do because it's my first ever build and I never stripped the car so finding bits for it is time consuming, secondly evrything I try and fit either isent fitting like it should or is wrong!
Also a lot of the parts that came with the car where either wrong or broken 😡 Baby steps but I do think I am getting there this year

[Holdenbn74]

Keep at it mate it's all worth it once you can cruise it 👍💪

[koalasprint]

Keep going Nick! Set backs, issues, problems and re-work all make the end result so much more satisfying. At the end point the extra time and costs are an investment. Both in your pride and joy and personnel skills developed.

 

Do you have any further details on the oil pressure issue that presented with the 308? I learned a lot form my mistake. The rag protecting the engine from dust was left in valley when I installed the intake manifold. Now I know the Holden oil system very well and what parts wear out first when low on oil pressure.

 

Cheers, Steve.

[torana_nick]

Thanks Steve defenetly developing some skills along the way and learning from my mistakes.

When we stripped the engine down we found big clearances in the mains, cam tunnel and the oil pump bush was also very loose, apparantly all of those above together causing it to have very little pressure. It was only a cheap rebuild, I guess you do pay for what you get. This new engine has plenty of pressure it makes me happy

[torana_nick]

Small update got my tank in today, all my upgraded fuel lines in as well, they just need to be secured abit better as the standard spots are too tight for the 2 3/8" lines. Getting very close now I am getting excited!

[Redslur]

Great work. Nothing like new and shinny :-)

[Covert]

Thats a damn fine ass end Nick 

[torana_nick]

Not much of an update, been chipping away at the list but it seems to be getting bigger. Every time I cross one thing off I seem to add one haha.
In the mean time I came across a guy on Facebook that does some really cool illustrations of cars so i got mine drawn to what I hope the finished product will look like. Check out the pic

[BIG KEV]

Cool stuff    

[torana_nick]

Quality isn't the best but here is a small clip

https://youtu.be/BpS8Ht5ZOZI

[Redslur]

That drawing is tuff as.  Pretty close to my neighbours vision of the one he is doing too.  

[torana_nick]

Killer colour combo imo. Does your Neighbour have a build thread would love to see pics

[Redslur]

Nah he doesn't come on here at all. He is going for the black everything look with the Barabdos Green.

[torana_nick]

Geees almost 2 years no updates




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[Ice]

Looking good Nick

[SLR576]

That looks spot on and very well fished Nick
It’s was great to see your build thread and pick up on your tips.
Just started my full rebuild but is still in the early stages
Cheers SteveO




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[torana_nick]

Just short of an 8 year build I am finally going for rego next week, there is still a few things I’d like to attend to but for the most part I’d call this project done
I never thought I’d see the light at the end of the tunnel, being my first ever car build it was challenging! I Would of never got this car done with out this forum thanks to everyone that’s helped with questions along the way




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