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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by grdra1, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. grdra1
    Joined: May 20, 2013
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    Guards all done now, not perfect but happy with result as it was my first attempt ( I was going to have some made for me - but glad I gave it a go ). Recently put engine back together with new gaskets, today I will install engine and box for the final time, a few pics. Glen P1010589.JPG P1010593.JPG P1010595.JPG
     
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  2. grdra1
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    Been working on trunk ( boot in Aus ) area lately including fuel filler tube, nearly there, also built a power rack as local gym closed - unable to use yet as I tore a rotator cuff by falling off my KTM 300 stupidly, a few pics. Glen P1010603.JPG P1010610.JPG P1010606.JPG P1010613.JPG P1010618.JPG P1010619.JPG
     
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  3. Joe Lemay
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    Stay with it buddy, coming out great!
    Virus shit's good for something, look at your progress!

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  4. grdra1
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    Thanks Joe, I am happy with what I have done over the past 6 weeks, I have now finished and painted the trunk sheet metal panels. Just waiting for fuel tank to be tested and certified before I can assemble for the final time. Now working on finishing the cabin area including dash and painting seats etc. Glen
     
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  5. grdra1
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    Trunk area finished now, tank certified and holds 68 litres ( approx 18 gallons ), sanded and clear coated seats, installed roll cage and now working on cabin area. Also needed to add bar to chassis under engine for registration. A few pics, Glen P1010638.JPG P1010636.JPG P1010635.JPG P1010639.JPG P1010632.JPG P1010629.JPG
     
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  6. grdra1
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    Nearly finished interior panels, recently cut hole for gear shifter, made access hole for master cylinder, today I made kick panels - the left one will house the fuse panel and the right one is recessed to provide more clearance for throttle activation. Glen P1010644.JPG P1010652.JPG P1010653.JPG P1010655.JPG P1010657.JPG P1010658.JPG
     
  7. grdra1
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    Started to sort out wiring today, I brought an EZ wire 12 circuit system - not happy with cheap fuse panel that came with system, I plan to use the old American autowire fuse panel that was in car originally and make my own system out of the two. A few pics, Glen P1010024.JPG P1010027.JPG P1010028.JPG P1010026.JPG
     
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  8. grdra1
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    A few pics of recent progress, modified alternator bracket as to close to frame, fabricated shroud for fan belt, modified and mounted headlight bar, remade rear exhaust pipes as they were hitting new top four link bars, mounted fuel pump and filter and mounted fuse panel and relays. Glen 64.JPG 65.JPG 63.JPG 75.JPG 79.JPG 80.JPG 77.JPG
     
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  9. grdra1
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    Settled on dash design recently, also drilled firewall for wiring and added coil cover and fuel regulator - nearly ready to start the wiring process. Glen 82.JPG 83.JPG 84.JPG 87.JPG
     
  10. grdra1
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    Mounted headlights and indicators recently. Glen 94.JPG 95.JPG 97.JPG 96.JPG
     
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  11. KandN Kustoms
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    Umm.... I don't know how to tell you this but, your steering wheel is on the wrong side! Lol!
    Car looks bitchen though!

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  12. Never gets stale does it? :rolleyes:
     
  13. grdra1
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    Thanks guys, progress slowed now Im back at work, wiring is a slow process ( learning heaps though ) but Im getting there. Also fabricated fuel supply and return lines recently as well as covered the fuel tank in stickers - I like the look, a few pics. Glen 113.JPG 114.JPG 101.JPG 102.JPG 104.JPG 110.JPG 111.JPG
     
  14. grdra1
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    Recently painted all interior panels, now just have to assemble everything. Starting with front of car, I have lowered radiator support brace so that the bars are now level, mounted radiator and grille, installed headlights and wired them up, greased front wheel bearings and installed seals. Also punched some holes in seats and will paint them black, a few pics. Glen 123.JPG 129.JPG 134.JPG 136.JPG
     
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  15. grdra1
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    Painted seats recently and today I started mounting carbs, machined spacers to make all carbs even height, also mounted radiator overflow, a few pics. Glen 140.JPG 143.JPG 149.JPG 150.JPG 151.JPG
     
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  16. grdra1
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    I have made lots of progress recently, brakes finished and working, engine and trans started and running smooth, electrics finished and everything working as it should. Pics taken today when car started and reversed out of garage for the first time in 2.5 years. Glen 164.JPG 165.JPG 173.JPG 167.JPG
     
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  17. loudbang
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    Like the blackwalls better than the whitewalls. :)
     
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  18. mohead1
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    wud u mind either sending me pics or posting pics of how the rear fenders are attached...im thinkin about doing that myself

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  19. grdra1
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    BigMo if you look back in this thread ( end of page 8 ) you will see how they were done, and Loadbang I agree with you, I like the blackwalls better myself. Glen
     
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  20. Good for you, Glen! You've done a lot of great work on that car. Must feel great to fire it up and drive it out of the garage. :D
    Mike
     
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  21. grdra1
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    Thanks heaps Mike, it was a very satisfying moment when I first started the car, next will be my first drive down the road in a few days. Glen
     
  22. grdra1
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    Progress going strong, car is booked in for engineer inspection on 5/12. I have to use a new engineer as my original engineer Peter Turner was tragically killed testing a car recently, RIP Peter. Car is booked in for an initial inspection with new engineer but hopefully its the final one. Will keep you posted. A few pics of recent progress - I was not happy with my throttle cable as appeared to flimsily so I modified a handbrake cable to suit ( more heavy duty cable ), also recently finished wiring and installed carpet today. Glen 180.JPG 181.JPG 184.JPG 185.JPG 186.JPG 187.JPG 199.JPG 203.JPG 205.JPG
     
  23. grdra1
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    Took car out for first road test today, my son got to drive car for the first time ( before me ) following build. Brakes initially soft but became better as they bedded in. Car performed awesome except for a small mishap, right rear tyre grabbed guard and bent it a little - probably repairable. At least I learnt that guards need to be approx 1/4 inch above tyre - not 1/8 inch. Damaged happened after hard acceleration test, happy with test and will repair guard tomorrow - I am so glad that my $650.00 rear trye was not rendered useless or the body damaged. Glen 213.JPG 212.JPG 214.JPG 219.JPG 215.JPG 216.JPG 217.JPG 218.JPG
     
  24. Kirky
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    Cool Coupe!
     
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  25. grdra1
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    Thanks Kirky I recently took car to engineer and passed the inspection with only minor issues - bump stops on rear shocks and heat shield between exhaust and booster / master cylinder. Then had it inspected by ASRF official and now car is registered on Street Rod club rego. I still have lots that I want to do with this car but at least I can now use it this summer. Glen 264.JPG 270.JPG
     
  26. Stogy
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    @grdra1...Sorry About the loss of somebody you had got to know...Congrats on this Milestone...Happy New Year to you and all the other Hambers your way...;)
     
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  27. poco
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    from oklahoma

    go back to red wheels
     
  28. Just.dale
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    Nice build!!! Looks great
     
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  29. loudbang
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    Finally, good New Year present. :)
     
  30. grdra1
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    Thanks guys, Im pretty happy with my new year so far, just hope its a better year for all of us than 2020. Been sorting out a few issues lately, a front end wobble at certain speeds, I thought my tailshaft was not aligned properly, after lots of tailshaft / four link adjustments - turned out to be my front rims, the black ones. The red rims are now back on and the car drives nicely. Also have an anoying oil leak from 2 piece timing cover - I have purchased a new performance camshaft from Summit racing K1103 and when cam arrives I will fix leak by puttting stock timing cover back on. The turbo 350 has an anoying clunk sometimes when at slow speeds with no load on it but performs excellent otherwise - will rebuild box at a later date and can live with it for now. Went for my first long drive yesterday approx 120 miles on a beutiful sunny day with my wife, car performed awesome and was fun to drive, noisy and raw but fast when you put your foot down - cannot wait for the new camshaft. Cheers Glen 271.JPG 273.JPG 274.JPG
     

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