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TAZ
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FireKraka wrote:I'm sorry to steal your thread again Taz.
Will I have been trying to figure out what accelerator pedal to use and I note that from the photo you have a stadard commodore one fitted, I was also trying to use the same one but it blocks the handbrake hole.

Can you tell me if you just put a hole through the accelerator mounting plate for the handbrake to go through or cut a piece out; love a photo if you have one.

Again Sorry Taz

Neil
Hi FireKraka,

I don't have anything set up yet. You looking at the right post?

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TAZ wrote:
FireKraka wrote:I'm sorry to steal your thread again Taz.
Will I have been trying to figure out what accelerator pedal to use and I note that from the photo you have a stadard commodore one fitted, I was also trying to use the same one but it blocks the handbrake hole.

Can you tell me if you just put a hole through the accelerator mounting plate for the handbrake to go through or cut a piece out; love a photo if you have one.

Again Sorry Taz

Neil
Hi FireKraka,

I don't have anything set up yet. You looking at the right post?

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Hey yea sorry Taz. I have cut a hole in the standard one for now but i have to change it to an electric throttle to suit


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Not sure this is a good idea or not. Bloody pain to get the fluid topped up Image. I guess it gives more room in the engine bay.ImageImageImage

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Re: LS1EK

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Nice work there Taz,

I've seen people rig up the speaker grill with hinges so they can get access to the reservoir.

Your build is looking good, just a question what size is the LS you are using ?

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Re: LS1EK

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Yes speaker grill will be used for access. The engine is a 5.3L LS motor, cast iron block but essentially exactly the same as a LS1.
EK283 wrote:Nice work there Taz,

I've seen people rig up the speaker grill with hinges so they can get access to the reservoir.

Your build is looking good, just a question what size is the LS you are using ?

Regards Greg
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Re: LS1EK

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So i am fitting up a cable operated wiper but needed to mount the shafts in the orginal spot. Nothing that a bit of work on the lathe couldn't solve ImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

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neat! hopefully the blocks have squirters :)
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gpi wrote:neat! hopefully the blocks have squirters :)
Not yet but they will ImageImage

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Great work Taz. Getting the stock blades to stay on the screen at speed has always been my biggest challenge with the factory wipers. The most effective solution to date I’ve found is Rainex.


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Use rainex and no need for wipers ImageImage
Errol62 wrote:Great work Taz. Getting the stock blades to stay on the screen at speed has always been my biggest challenge with the factory wipers. The most effective solution to date I’ve found is Rainex.


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Zackly. Rego authorities don’t see it that way unfortunately...


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Their to busy picking on all the dangerous 4wds on our roads at the moment so i might be right ImageImage
Errol62 wrote:Zackly. Rego authorities don’t see it that way unfortunately...


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A little bit of trimming, hammering and welding to happen here ImageImage

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Tunnel fitted and footwell done, just need to finish the rest of the firewall and then the tailshaft is next.Image

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Re: LS1EK

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Hi Taz mate great work and progress.
I love the flat floor look wish I had half of your ability there mate the bead rolling, tunnel etc looks fantastic.

Neil
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