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Hq Monaro

Started by 304OVQ · 23 Nov 2007 · 23 replies

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304OVQArchived member
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! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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304OVQArchived member
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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304OVQArchived member
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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STNDBYArchived member
that is f...n tuff very nice work...nothing beats old school muscle well done mate it looks beautiful =)
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COPB8TArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VKillerArchived member
That is awesome. You've done a perfect job of it mate! So tough.
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XR6-NMEArchived member
That is awesome. great job.
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304OVQArchived member
Quote: 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 Quote: 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 Quote: 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. Quote: Originally Posted by vl-king That is awesome. great job. thansk for the comments Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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STNDBYArchived member
no worries you deserve them!!!
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VKillerArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Calais_NvArchived member
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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PSI-EFIArchived member
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. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ChemicalArchived member
that is beautiful mate
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PROGMHArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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rioArchived member
looks awsome mate.. congratulations why do you want to respray her? the paint looks to be in schmick conditioin.
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ido 11Archived member
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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304OVQArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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kalais6Archived member
Very nice car, well done You got any pics of that black Torrie ?
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SinisterArchived member
damn thats awesome, the bay especially looks clean as.
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DVS VL280Archived member
looks the goods mate.. and those 2 torries are just FA-RESH
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