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Im looking for any build pics, specifically what the rails look like, and hr crossmember mods.
What rack is typically used, how is it for lock,bumpsteer etc.
Ive priced the stuff required via one of the "chassis" places, and dont feel like paying through the nose for labour and a little steel.(my labours cheap, and steel aint that dear)
Any other traps for young players? I know ill need to fab a tunnel being a manual shell, and that theres not a lot of room under the car for a decent exhaust/mufflers.
I appreciate any info thats relevent.
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Hop onto the Qld. EH Holden Car Club forum. Check out the projects section & knock yourself out. There are plenty of guys posting plenty of info.
What motor/box/diff combo are you leaning toward? Front or rear rack, fully fabricated front end or HR. The |
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My biggest advice is to check with the engineer first what he requires if you go down these paths. The approvals on making your own chassis are getting harder. Just a question. How can the engineer approve your welds? He can approve the correct grade bolt |
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I just finished putting a Holden 253 into my PV. I did it the fabricate it myself way, but had an Engineer all the way and a very talented mate to assist.
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Hi John,
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it is an WB master as it sits in neaty. I have the VH40 booster tucked under the RH guard Carpe Diem Edited by user Friday, 1 May 2009 5:30:36 AM(UTC)
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thanks all, looks like ive got some thinking to do. I will be a little disheartened if im forced to buy "off the shelf" at the outrageous prices that are being charged for reasonably simple items. (i understand im paying for "development" time as we Edited by user Saturday, 18 April 2009 7:01:04 PM(UTC)
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thanks we wreck, much appreciated...
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i would like to see photos of the build please
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Just making some room in the shed so i can pull it to bits.
Ill make sure i get plenty of pics of the build as i go.
havent spoken to an engineer yet, but panel work is required regardless and id prefer to have some of that done now, and worry about
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Green HJ and Vintage, here is a link to a build from a guy i Know, have a read and he is very thorough with his work, and he is awesome guy to speak with. its an FC, but same principal as EH, all by the book and 100% vic rego approved http://fefchol Edited by user Sunday, 3 May 2009 12:43:54 AM(UTC)
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thanks mate, ill have a real good read later but the quick glance i had looks good!
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no problems, its really an easy conversion nowaday, everyone is just scared to do it, but if you follow how he has done it, you have no drama at all
forget about HR front ends CRS racks and EK Auto humps and all that rubbish, do as he has done, and you w
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