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I could of mounted it there but the hose's would of been facing down though the bottom of the Floor, The AC Pipes would off been ok because I can get Fittings to turn them Up , but there wasn't much I could do with the Heater Hose's,.
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truck is looking good man keep the updates coming.....
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Today, fully mounted the Steering Box and the Column is in
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A few more shots of the Steering Box and Idler Arm Mounts
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The Rusted Fire Wall is now Repaired, and I has lucky to pick up a Factroy RH Dash, so Im not using the Fibrrglass one any more
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/010-1.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/011-1.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/012-1.jpg I aslo pulled the Tub of and sent it out to the Body Shop, Next Week the Cab comes off. |
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Fire wall and Cab now Finished, Pedals and Park Brake are done and the Wipers Converted to RH Drive. Off to the Body Shop next week for a nice lick of Butternut Yellow.;):tms:
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that is so koool wish i could make one or just be able to buy one
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Today was Clean and Paint the Chassis and Re-fit the Engine and Pipes
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Looks good, looking forward to seeing it painted.
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Working on the Engine Fit Out, I diched all the Smog Stuff and Fitted a Warror Inlet Manifold. Also got some AC Compresor Brackets from Alan Grove,, Fitted up perfect and a New Chrome AC Comp, Made up some Braded Power Streering Hoses.
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Lookin good Walka!
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A few more Parts Fitted while I wait for the Body to come back from Paint.
The Rocker Covers where made by a good Freind, Ian Russell of IPR Race Products, The Carb is Impco 425 Staight Propane. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/P1010117.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/P1010118.jpg |
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Looks very good, I like how you are building it.
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I droped in to the Body Shop today, almost ready for color
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nice progress y did you keep the fan blower hole on the right side of the cab???
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Wow! That is looking beautiful. Great work man!
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Hi Trout, No there is a Plate still to go on that covers the Hole where the Fan was, The AC / Heater Unit is now on the Left
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ohh ok make scence now love the truck cant wait to see it done
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Now the Fun begins, Getting ths thing back together.
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looking good
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That color really looks good with the dark rims, good choice
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Todays up date,
Tub back from the Body Shop http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/011-3.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/012-2.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ed86/013-2.jpg |
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awesome!
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Looks really good walka. Who did the mods on your drag link ? Are you getting the truck engineered for the conversion ? Also is the factory RHD dash plastic or fibreglass still ?
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Yes it is going to be Engineered, Russell from Wolington is looking after that side of it and he is happy with it all so far. Got the Steering Box and Drag Link with Report from Nevile from Hamlton. The Factory Dash is a Thicker Fiberglass than the Aftermarket one that I got first
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love tha color
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Another weekend and a little more closer,,, Talking about closer, looks like I have to drop it about 7"
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A 5/7 drop will be perfect for it!
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or bagged!
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Hi walka from another Aussie
Fantastic pics of your build. I have just started a build on a 1976 short bed and will start a thread soon. I am converting it to RHD as well but I have chosen to build an all steel dash by cutting up a U.S. one and remaking it. A lot of work but should be worth it in the end. i am based in Shepparton Victoria and have a mate who has a shortbed 79 that is painted butternut yellow. Cheers Peter |
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Good to hear, If your Dash dosnt workout I.ve got a Spare Glass one,
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Getting Closer now, 6 month of hard work is starting to pay off
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Truck is very clean Wilka. Makes me want to start ripping me stepper apart, if only it wasn't my daily driver.
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Back all finished
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What did you use for the throttle cable?
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It's from a Local Car made Car, a Holden Commodore
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wow man very nice job!! i wish i can do that to my truck. im from a rhd country too but live here in the states. it would be pretty cool to have one of those here.
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