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I thought id post up picks of the HQ ive been bulding fir the last 6 months, still got a bit to do Fuel system is next with custome fuel cell etc, then fnish exhaust, do interior and a repaint...
Engine:
383 Stroker Chev High nickel 4-bolt 010 350 block, High Energy Sump, Eldelbrock High Flow Polished Water Pump, Double Row rollmaster Timing kit, Romac Balancer, crane gold roller rockers, Moroso Polished Alloy Rocker Covers, double valve springs, beam polished & shot peened rods, HPC Chrome Coated Victor Jr Manifold, 830dp Holley, 11" K&N Filter, MSD 6AL Igntion, Mallory Distributor, MSD Blaster 3 Ignition Coil
Gearbox:
Manual Valve Body T400, (unkown Stall Convertor)
Diff:
Ford 9 inch Disc Brake Holden Stud Pattern with 3.55 gears.
Interior:
Standard HQ GTS Front and Rear Seats, HX LE Monaro Dash, B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter, Battery in Boot.
Fuel System:
Braided Line thoughout the car, RCI Fuel Cell in Boot, Holley Blue Fuel Pump in Boot.
Exhaust:
Twin 3" Mendrell Bent with X pipes, 2 mufflers, then 2 rear resinators ending in a shotgun style under the number plate.
FINISHED!
Some ****ty pics but u get the idea!
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that is f...n tuff very nice work...nothing beats old school muscle well done mate it looks beautiful =)
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i feel sorry for ppls with slow internet top work mate , that thing is 1 ***en mint old skool muscle was it aimed for just a cruzer or are u goin to hit the track with it aswellls ??? keeep up the good works bro
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That is awesome.
You've done a perfect job of it mate!
So tough.
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That is awesome.
great job.
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Originally Posted by COPB8T
i feel sorry for ppls with slow internet top work mate , that thing is 1 ***en mint old skool muscle was it aimed for just a cruzer or are u goin to hit the track with it aswellls ??? keeep up the good works bro
haha yea i didnt post the 240 build pics i have :P
Its aimed at street strip, so the occasional wedding/formal, sunday drive etc, then take it to the track and cut a decent time.
I havent had it dyno tuned or run at the track im waiting to sort my new fuel system out first
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Originally Posted by VKiller
That is awesome.
You've done a perfect job of it mate!
So tough.
Thanks mate, its nearly how i want it athestically im going to add a reverse camaro scoop or pro stock scoop and 4 guages with warning lights on the bonnet to finish the pro stock look
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Originally Posted by STNDBY
that is f...n tuff very nice work...nothing beats old school muscle well done mate it looks beautiful =)
Thanks mate ive worked hard on it.
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Originally Posted by vl-king
That is awesome.
great job.
thansk for the comments
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no worries you deserve them!!!
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23-11-07, 13:45 GMT+10#10 I reckon a bonnet scoop and gauges will top it off!
Good shit mate, be sure to keep us updated with how the car is going, especially once you run it
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23-11-07, 14:41 GMT+10#11 awesome man , yeh some chrome gauges on the bonnet would look mean
- it looks like there playing hide and seek in the second last pic lol
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23-11-07, 14:48 GMT+10#12 farkk, now thats what u call a car... bloody immac, would go soo good with that motor. love it .. i would ask for more photos but poor dial up ppl.
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24-11-07, 08:02 GMT+10#14 Ive been following this for a while on boostcruising and aussiev8... its come together beautifully from when you first got it.
I went with the prostreet look with my coupe and love it... the only way they should be done
Keep it up
Brett
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24-11-07, 09:29 GMT+10#15 looks awsome mate.. congratulations
why do you want to respray her? the paint looks to be in schmick conditioin.
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25-11-07, 13:07 GMT+10#16 you have put alot of time into this thing since your've had it!and it definetly shows!well done mate.
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26-11-07, 11:20 GMT+10#17 Quote:
Originally Posted by ido 11
you have put alot of time into this thing since your've had it!and it definetly shows!well done mate.
Thanks mate
And thanks to everyone else for the kind comments, makes it more justified when you see ppl appreciate what you've done
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26-11-07, 13:03 GMT+10#18 Very nice car, well done
You got any pics of that black Torrie ?
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26-11-07, 13:47 GMT+10#19 damn thats awesome, the bay especially looks clean as.
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26-11-07, 17:17 GMT+10#20 looks the goods mate.. and those 2 torries are just FA-RESH
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