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HDTWGN VK Wagon Build

Started by NZ-SXYHDT · 11 Aug 2012 · 174 replies

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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
nope, not yet.....Danny's had an absolute nightmare trying to sort wiring, poor *******. Enlisted some more help with that, and hopefully Danny can get the rest of the fab work done in time for P.C otherwise doesnt look any different for progress pics
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ss nutArchived member
Good things take time!I spose you have other things on the car you can work on? Cheers Marty
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
theres always something to work on Marty. Good things do take time, and i had a deadline of this weekend to get it drivable for power cruise, was silly to try for it as needed time for teething problems etc, but you live and learn, whats life with out a challege aye
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NZERArchived member
I'm challenged everyday. With the half wits I work with. Just think you'll look back and think fcuk yea it was worth it. When I say look back I mean you'll be looking back at the black stripes on the road. Hahaha. ��
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PSIWPN NZArchived member
hard luck man thats cars youll get there. ive been waiting all year to hit the strip again was hopeing to get out there for the test and tune but still waiting for the transbrake solenoid to turn up guttered
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hsvhelArchived member
What issues are you having?
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12maneymArchived member
atleast you dont have to deal with useless ausi's. i rang nissan today to see if they had a gearstick bush and i said for a r33 skyline and shes like that doesnt help me i need to know what engine it has in it! then she got all grumpy when i butted in with RB25det. honestly how do these people have their jobs.
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NZERArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym [View Post] atleast you dont have to deal with useless ausi's. i rang nissan today to see if they had a gearstick bush and i said for a r33 skyline and shes like that doesnt help me i need to know what engine it has in it! then she got all grumpy when i butted in with RB25det. honestly how do these people have their jobs. +1. Wtf aye!
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by hsvhel [View Post] What issues are you having? mainly that the loom doesnt match any wiring diagram we have found. otherwise it was just stuff that takes time, and the drive date is looming really close (power cruise) wouldnt really matter otherwise.
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NZERArchived member
Bro, I've got a couple more diagrams?
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hsvhelArchived member
weird, i've never found anything to not match up, the rest of the build quality from holden is another story, but the wiring has generally been good. Car is coming along nicely though, stick with it, be worth it when its done
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by hsvhel [View Post] weird, i've never found anything to not match up, the rest of the build quality from holden is another story, but the wiring has generally been good. Car is coming along nicely though, stick with it, be worth it when its done it is strange, but its always the way, nothings ever easy. Thanks man, few more plans with it yet, have a company car now so doesnt need to be driven every day i can do more work on it without rushing cause i need to drive it. ---------- Post added 09-11-12 at 13:40 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by NZER [View Post] Bro, I've got a couple more diagrams? its all good bro, got mate to sort it now, well do an all nighter tonight and see how we get on. thanks anyway
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rlg999Archived member
looks sick mate!!
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by rlg999 [View Post] looks sick mate!! thanks man, im happy with her. Sounds as good as she looks now, 3" dumped at diff...sik!
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outlawNZArchived member
Nice progress! Looks like you've been goin hard on it... Don't fcuk around on it for to long, Ben & I need you to spend some time on our crap too!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZERArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by outlawNZ [View Post] Nice progress! Looks like you've been goin hard on it... Don't fcuk around on it for to long, Ben & I need you to spend some time on our crap too!! I reckon. Hurry the hell up!!!!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by outlawNZ [View Post] Nice progress! Looks like you've been goin hard on it... Don't fcuk around on it for to long, Ben & I need you to spend some time on our crap too!! ba haha yeah starting to get a back log of work on, need my own shop again!! Not kidding. Thanks Richard, there was a mad rush to get it to Powercruise, now i can take my time till Feb when Festival of chrome is at Hampton Downs. Want it running for then. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
be driving her to work tomorrow for tune, timing set, and alignment. first time shes been driven so hopefully goes well.... few pics of progress, still a lot to do. not liking the colour of engine cover, will change it later cause i can satin blacked the roof racks and window trims got the VL V8/Turbo fronts on has the VL Turbo LSD diff in the rear now too, had the wagon shock mounts taken off wagon diff and welded to the sedan diff. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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308vlArchived member
Awesome progress. Looking mean. Agree about the engine cover colour though
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GainsborgArchived member
What a beast, looks even better with a V8. Where did you find the fiberglass VT engine cover from, there used to be a guy selling them on trademe but I can't find one anywhere?
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