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Old 01-17-2015, 09:55 AM   #26
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Re: Aussie built 1980 c10
Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.
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Old 01-17-2015, 01:04 PM   #27
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Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.
I agree, oval looks better to me also.
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Old 01-17-2015, 03:37 PM   #28
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Nice job on the cross member and exhaust system. You may need ear protection just to drive it.

I also like the shifter base that moves with the seat. Very clever!

Wish I had some of your metal fab skills.
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Old 01-17-2015, 03:38 PM   #29
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Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.
the purpose of this mod isnt for looks so much, iv been doing some research and its to speed up the air a little bit more into the carb as well as suck in the fresh cool air from the outside. just trying to grab that little bit extra free horspower! i know it looks out of proportion with no front end on but once i have the hood on it will look better.
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Old 01-17-2015, 03:54 PM   #30
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Nice job on the cross member and exhaust system. You may need ear protection just to drive it.

I also like the shifter base that moves with the seat. Very clever!

Wish I had some of your metal fab skills.
Thanks for your comment MikeB! i wouldn't call it skill, i just take my time. measure twice, cut then measure twice again and weld. iv got nothing on some of the other guys here!
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Old 01-17-2015, 04:03 PM   #31
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iv managed to get the rest of my gauges in. now to wire it and tidy it all up.



another pic of the velocity stack setup.

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Old 01-22-2015, 09:37 PM   #32
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great build! which braided brake lines did you use?
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Old 01-27-2015, 04:00 PM   #33
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great build! which braided brake lines did you use?
i just dropped my old lines off to my local parts store and they made me up a set in braded line for me on the spot. im not sure what brand line and fittings they used but turned out pretty good.
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Old 03-15-2015, 12:31 AM   #34
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More updates, pal.
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Old 03-17-2015, 03:21 AM   #35
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Amazing build!
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Old 03-23-2015, 03:44 PM   #36
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Just stumbled across this build, looking great mate keep up the good work!
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Old 04-05-2015, 08:31 PM   #37
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little bit of an update:

made up some brackets for the front shocks and mounted them





purchased one of these for the fuel system



pulled out this mess from the dash

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Old 04-05-2015, 08:43 PM   #38
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Almost finished the fuel lines and transmission cooler lines. still need to mount the auxiliary transmission cooler. don't mind the dust!











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a quick snap of how it looks at the moment

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I wish my build could look this good! Great work.
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My attempt at the A/C delete:

The A/C condenser housing in its original (and ugly!) form





Cut off the excess



joined it to make it one piece and smoothed it off







fibreglassed in a sheet of ply







cut the excess fibreglass and sprayed some filler over it ready for sanding



much more room!

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Old 04-29-2015, 05:17 AM   #42
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had a go at polishing my radiator



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made up a fan shroud out of stainless and fitted up the fans











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That radiator is beautiful!
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Nice work.
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Old 05-03-2015, 04:16 AM   #46
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done a little bit more to the A/C delete. just more sanding and blending









just needs another sand, cut holes for wiring and fan resistors then a coat of semi gloss black
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That looks good! I like it!
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bit of an update. had it on the dyno and pumped out 502hp which is 100hp more then i was expecting!
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Heater box looks great. Great idea.
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Nice job of the heater box & the fan shroud for that matter!
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