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Building progress is slow,still waiting on ordered parts to arrive Searsy...
Here we go again,hav`nt posted any pics for a while & already " the word Engineered is mentioned "

All this talk about engineering,before I started the build,my fabricater spoke to the engineer,told him what we wanted to do with the car,he gave us the go ahead,the engineer has seen the car a few weeks back,as I said,all going to plan & all ok. :thumbsup:
As for driving these type of cars,I own ...

How are you setting up the leafs man?

You'll end up 4 linking it if you want her that low...... Trust me ;)

The leafs have been reset to be virtually straight,the shakles have been welded into place to suit length of leaf of course.
I do want it to sit as low as possible,not as low as yours,we ...

My mate thats doing alot of the fabrication on the car spoke to the engineer & said it is all good for rego.The wheel arches are very mild,more high than wide,just to get the car as low as possible,still remains as leaf spring,not 4 link.Hope his right because I want a street car,not just a drag car ...

*Thanks SCOOBB,I can`t wait to see this thing finished,but as you would know,-TIME & MONEY...Your car is AWESOME,looks like your just about there... :thumbsup:
*ek amigo,can`t really answer your questions until the front end is complete & fitted.They tell me that the P76 rotor is set in so it gives ...

Here`s a few update pics...
HR front end is getting there,just waiting on 2"dropped stub axles, the P76/HQ brake combo can be fitted on,then the R&P steering.
Rear wheel arches have been welded into place nice & high so I can have the car to sit nice & low.
F#*d 9" should be ready to fit in next ...

It looks bloody HOT!!!
Can`t wait to see it finished...

Thanks Guys for your comments, :D
Just been sorting out bits & pieces for the hr front end(not much is left of the original front end)almost all parts are brand new,but coming along nicely.
Waiting on the F#*d 9" to come back,leaf springs have been redone(almost straight).
Will keep you posted ASAP ...

Keep up the great work guys,can`t wait to see it finished!!!
Gotta love a wagon with a V8...

Unnnnnnnreal!!!!!!Looks Coooooooooool!!!!!
I will be happy if my build is half as good as yours........
John

Steve Jackson wrote:Hi John, great to see you made the forum!

Steve

Thanks Steve,great to be on the forum.
Hopefully we will meet face to face in the near future once my wagon is finished...(June or July if all goes to plan)
John

Great work Gaz, I`m pretty sure I used to own your wagon,sold it for my current wagon which is also in build stage.
Keep up the good work,can`t wait to see it finished & thumps up for all V8 fb/ek`s...
John

Thanks DocBob,she is an absolute pearler,if it had the original paint,I would have only polished & drive her stock.
Starting to piece up the hr front end,gearbox will be a turbo 350(fully manulised)3:55 F##d 9 ",leaf spring rear end & for the pony at front,either a 307 or 327,depending on how big I ...

Thanks Everyone for all the positive feedback(except for the one comment about butchering it :oops: )
I will be fitting a Coolaride external sunvisor,scratch plates & rear side Nasco venetians which all come with the car when purchased.
Trying to keep it looking stock with modified wheels/driveline ...

Hi All,
As promised,I have some current pics of the build,so far all going to plan(your right choppedfan,I am working to a plan)
Planning an old school look with Halibrand wheels,centre cap with spinner knock offs,none of this low profile stuff.
Got wheels sitting under the car,9 inch has been ...