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It’s been awhile but we’re on the road again and back into it. Here in New Zealand we have to get the body repairs certified. It’s a heavy process...
Haven’t really made much progress this year due to work commitments and of course covid. My new engine is now here in New Zealand and I’m working...
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That was initially my plan however the oil pump and pickup sit hard down into the rear of the pan Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks man. I’ll have a look into those Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I think they put the engine in on an angle? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks. Asked for some pics but no luck Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks man! It’s getting there but I need to work within our strict compliance laws. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks for the comments. I was unable to find a lower housing to move the starter and Tony at Ross Race Engines suggested the compact starter....
Does anybody have any pics of a 303 or 324 Olds in a shoebox? I’m getting mine sorted and need to see how others have got around the steering? I’m...
Yeah I’ve read about them over the years but never found one. I was hoping someone might suggest one from another vehicle that might work....
Yeah heating and bending that maybe a final option if I can’t sort anything else. Notching the sump wouldn’t be to hard either. Thanks Sent...
Sounds legitimate. I’ll have a look. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
There’s 13 years worth of sheet metal pics in my build thread. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yesterday I got the mock-up 303 and T350 sitting roughly in place. The compact starter from Ross Race Engines does a perfect job of getting the...
[IMG][IMG][IMG] So the olds is now sitting in place. The starter worked out well but the steering will need some work. Sent from my iPhone...
[IMG] [IMG] Along with the trans I also got this compact starter and relocation adapter from Tony at RRE. Hopefully it helps to give a little more...
[IMG] Thanks mate. Yeah the trans adapter is really nice. Here’s a better pic. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG] I’m sure the engine is getting bigger the closer it gets to the car. Wish me luck! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG][IMG][IMG] A little more progress. Trans and adaptor have arrived from Tony at Ross Race Engines with the engine due for completion early...
That's a quiet office you have there! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
It's taking a little longer than planned but it's getting there! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG] The drivers side rear quarter has been patched and hammered out to remove 'oil caning' after previous repairs. The rear quarters were held...
Chris at shoebox central found them some place. They've got plenty of shelf wear but will chrome up nice! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Another piece of the puzzle and completes the front end grill. Always cool to still find NOS parts for a 69 year old car[IMG] Sent from my...
[IMG][IMG] Nearly finished. Home built based on a Trutest (1970s New Zealand) Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG][IMG][IMG] The last piece of sheet metal I needed from EMS. Fits up really nicely Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG][IMG][IMG] The chassis came back from blasting and painting this week. The under seal on the body was also over sprayed with black paint to...
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