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[Ice]

Great stuff. Totally agree on the exhaust. On my HX van years ago I ran 7x14” Steelies all around with 225 tyres. Steering was heavy.


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7x14 is that all had 14x8 inch Elstars on the front of my HZ van with 265 TAs no P Steer but yeah heavy AF

[claysummers]

Tyre guys recommended 7” maximum rim width, but that was trying to keep same size on all four.


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[SHEEL]

Pics from the weighbridge visit, just because!

 

second engineers inspection and brake testing this weekend!  after that it's Roady then plates! so bloody close to cruising it's agonizing!

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[SmacT]

The last bit seems to drag on forever eh? Looking awesome. 👏

[SHEEL]

it's definitely dragging on and I think I may have hit some setbacks now.

 

I wasn't able to do the brake test with the engineer yet due to rain. We need to reschedule that. He did inspect the car on a hoist over the weekend and he has given me some small jobs to do, nothing major.

Mainly heat shielding around the exhaust and clamping the fuel lines a bit better in some spots.

 

We spoke a bit more on my shiny wheels and I definitely can't use them as they have no markings on them at all for approved DOT use. big shame, very disappointing.

I think I might look into some of the GTS style alloy rims that a few outlets are offering, I quite like them in a 17inch modern retro kind of vibe... They will probably have a DOT stamp of some sort to comply with VSB14 and I'd just need some hub bore rings to make sure they are located 100% correct then I should be able to get them included on the engineers report too... more cost though which I need to get by the boss (wife)

[Shiney005]

We spoke a bit more on my shiny wheels and I definitely can't use them as they have no markings on them at all for approved DOT use. big shame, very disappointing.

Weren't they Weld Wheels? Not Chinese? I would have thought Weld would have the correct markings on them.

[SHEEL]

Weren't they Weld Wheels? Not Chinese? I would have thought Weld would have the correct markings on them.

 

Yeh genuine Welds, at least I'll recoup some money from them...

 

no markings on them what so ever.

 

I've seen on some US branded mags they sometimes have a stamping inside the rim - as in, pull the tyre off, then you can see it. I'm not going to go to that extent, and I'm not sure that even meets the Aus rules anyway.

They need to have the JIT or Euro standard marking on them on the backside of the rim to comply with VSB14

[claysummers]

To me, changing wheels is like changing shoes. I’d be getting it passed with shat ever rims the engineer is happy with, then put the welds on. I do like the rally rim style alloys though.


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[SHEEL]

it does seem trivial but they are pretty concerned about the composition of the wheel, the way the load is transferred through the hub and not so much just on the studs as wheel studs can easily sheer / fail. 

When you think about it under hard cornering a wheel is subject to tons of lateral force.

 

I wouldn't want to be taking a curve at 100ks and have a wheel buckle under the car and send me flying off the side of a mountain or something... 

 

Welds are freaking sick, don't get me wrong, but they are designed for going straight and being light.

 

I'll be driving my Family around in this lounge chair so I want it to be as safe as I can make it, within reason and whilst still looking cool.

[SHEEL]

I Present the new shoes!

 

Welds / Centrelines with Fats and Skinnies are still my favourite look /style but these are pretty cool and will be 100% legal.

 

I like them, I'm pretty happy...

 

 

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[gtrboyy]

Looks good!

Hate to say it but loved old wheels that were on it.

[Ice]

frOck yes ✌️

[claysummers]

Yep, lovely!


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[FLY_LX]

looks better than other wheels   they fill your guards now

[SHEEL]

WOOOHOOO!! Engineers plate obtained and RWcert obtained. will go do to VicRoads and claim a set of plates later this week!!

 

Almost can't believe it!

 

If anyone in Melbourne is going to Motorex, I'll be parked up on Sunday in the Real street area. So stoked to be going to it's first show!

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[claysummers]

Joy!!


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[LJ RB30]

Awesome mate. Gotta be proud of that!
Looks fantastic 👍

[Shiney005]

So what mods are LA1, LB1, and LM1?

[snuff1966]

Gee that looks good, nice stance and the wheels seem to really suite the car.  Well Done

[Rockoz]

Been enjoying the build on this since you started.

 

Fantastic thought and workmanship all the way.

 

Whats your next project?

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[SHEEL]

So what mods are LA1, LB1, and LM1?

 

I'm quite certain 2 of them are engine and transmission. I think the 3rd is wheels.

[SHEEL]

Been enjoying the build on this since you started.

 

Fantastic thought and workmanship all the way.

 

Whats your next project?

 

Cheers

 

Rob

 

Not really sure... I think I'll enjoy this for a few years, then I might sell it to fund the next project.

One thing I'd like to do different next time... I think I'll buy 2 cars, one patina style sh1tb0x to take to car shows, cruises etc., and one long term project which I'll do on a rotisserie next time. I'd love to go up another level, tubs, modern steering and brakes, modern engine management and more.
I've got no idea what car I'd get though, I like too many models, I'd happily build any Holden or Ford from the 60s era through to early 80s. I Also like early 30's and 40's hotrods.

[yel327]

I'm quite certain 2 of them are engine and transmission. I think the 3rd is wheels.

 

https://www.infrastr.../bulletins/ncop

 

LA1 is engine. Equivalent Engine Installation and Checklist to be exact.

 

LB1 is transmission. Transmission Substitution and Checklist.

 

LM1 is fuel systems. Fuel Tank Alteration and Checklist, again to be exact.

 

Tyres come under LS - TYRES, RIMS, SUSPENSION and STEERING. Tyres/wheels may not have needed engineering, just checking they comply. As long as they are marked correctly, the tyre diameter is withing limits, width within limits, correct load and speed ratings and they don't change your track beyond limits then are OK.

 

https://www.infrastr...Nov_2015_v4.pdf

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[yel327]

Not really sure... I think I'll enjoy this for a few years, then I might sell it to fund the next project.

One thing I'd like to do different next time... I think I'll buy 2 cars, one patina style sh1tb0x to take to car shows, cruises etc., and one long term project which I'll do on a rotisserie next time. I'd love to go up another level, tubs, modern steering and brakes, modern engine management and more.
I've got no idea what car I'd get though, I like too many models, I'd happily build any Holden or Ford from the 60s era through to early 80s. I Also like early 30's and 40's hotrods.

 

For the long term project I'd grab a car that you can get bits for and not pay the earth. There are a few choices out there, you just have to find the right one for you! I saw a GT Cortina for sale a while back for $25k. VB-VK Commodores aren't too badly priced at the moment either, they aren't as silly as Toranas.

 

Patina cars are not all that expensive either if you are prepared to do a bit of mechanicals and replace a floor pan or two. Lots of good value XR-XT Falcon ute or wagon or HK-HQ in most body shapes around. I'd really like to get a HK-HG ute, leave the body all patina, all new interior, replace the floors and fit an injected 5litre to it with column Trimatic or Aussie 3spd manual, better brakes and standard height suspension with 15x6 steel wheels and hubcaps. Plus Vintage Air. I'd even do a HD-HR but use a SBC instead.

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