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Project sleeper

Started by sleepyvlt · 15 Sept 2008 · 166 replies

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sleepyvltArchived member
got some stuff done today to the sleeper Fitted JCs shifter box also fitted my pierburg intank pump but forgot to take pics before i put it in haha. then got a phone call from a mate saying i had to go to this guys house and check out some cheap stuff he was selling and walk away with this bargain $80 for all this anyone who has bought speedflow and braided line knows how cheap that is. cheers Luke
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sleepyvltArchived member
finished my part of prep for the car is now ready to go to painter just rying to get some cash together. finhed the rear brakes and suspension off
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sleepyvltArchived member
got a start on the fuel system this weekend here my progress as you can see still need another -6 90 degree bend for the return from the motor.
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sleepyvltArchived member
Hey guys got some more progress on the sleeper got my head back so when i get the arp stud kit the motor can finally go together. Also got a pro rachet shifter off SUB30T dummy fitted it up just to see how JCs shifter box works Let me know what you guys think. Cheers Luke Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SilverCalArchived member
Comming along nicely man! shifter looks sweet as aswell!
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sleepyvltArchived member
Went to nissan and got my genuine nissan head gasket just need arp headstuds and the motor can finally go together.
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CI-1968Archived member
Very nice build man. Love the standard look and the big motor tops it off.
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sleepyvltArchived member
cheers mate
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sleepyvltArchived member
Motor going together learning as i go lol ARP head studs nissan headgasket head ---------- Post added 30-06-10 at 21:41 ---------- if you look very closely at the 1st and 3rd photos you can see im missing the outer locating pin on the crank where the timing belt gear goes if anyone knows where to get these or has a spare crank lying around let me know. cheers Luke Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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malpasoArchived member
makes me want to build one coming along very nice love that interior Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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sleepyvltArchived member
finally some progress motor almost ready got it all together and my cousing painted the rocker cover in original alpine white. Motor and box will go in next week. Just need a mainfold cover probaly going too go with one of the those brightline ones. hope you guys like. cheers Luke
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JET_VLCArchived member
looks mint mate, love a clean stock looking vl
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sleepyvltArchived member
Cheers Mate.
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sleepyvltArchived member
MOTOR IS FINALLY IN WOOOOHOOOO cheers Luke
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vlrb25detArchived member
looks mint man loving the rocket cover coming along nice.
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sleepyvltArchived member
almost ready to start intercooler piping waiting on injectors and stuff getting there slowly.
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zaksvlArchived member
that looks really neat mate. good job.
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sleepyvltArchived member
thanks mate ill be trying to neatin it up more once everything is in there and i can hide some stuff.
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zaksvlArchived member
its good that you didnt go show car style and hide everything. its nice to see somthing looking original these days. im hoping to pull somthing off like this in my car.( but with more things hiden, but still keeping the standard look).... if that makes sense.
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sleepyvltArchived member
yeah i built cars before with all hidden wiring polished everything etc but dont have the money anymore with kids and house so just doin it nice and neat.
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