V8EK4us- 383 SBC,4 link,Torana f/e - 12 months on...

FCOV6 · Post by **FCOV6** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:45 pm

Gaz, i would copy the CRS chassis and add the mods you need then sell it off.

V8EK4us · Post by **V8EK4us** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:50 pm

FCOV6, good thinkin', might just do that........... do you want to buy a "new" CRS chassis kit!! never used, only occasionally caressed on lonely nights

cheers

Gaz

FCOV6 · Post by **FCOV6** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:07 pm

V8EK4us wrote:FCOV6, good thinkin', might just do that........... do you want to buy a "new" CRS chassis kit!! never used, only occasionally caressed on lonely nights

cheers

Gaz

If only i had another vehicle to put it in - but then i would need a caravan to live in too

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:17 pm

Lookin good Gaz

I will be watching your progress with great interest.
She should be a real beast when finished

Cheers
Jeff

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:57 pm

V8EK4us wrote: I envy all of the members cars and only hope that "V8EK4US" will reach the same heights!

Cheers

Gaz

are you kidding

look at what you've got and done already, makes me feel bad about doing half assed jobs

but then that's what i want

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:57 pm

Top work there V8EK4us

Keep those pics coming.
Can't wait to see how this progresses

FATBOY · Post by **FATBOY** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:18 pm

I tubbed my fe van about 4 years ago the same way you have done it.My fc ute that ive been building for three years has a owner built chassis kit looks much neater then the crs one .Send me a pm and i will send you some pics of the ute
regards fatboy

V8EK4us · Post by **V8EK4us** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:54 pm

FCOV6, Thommo, Ratbox, EKSPSL, Fatboy,
Thanks for the posts..... you can be rest assured that the pics will flow and "V8EK4US" will be hauled from the "Top End" (Darwin) to good ol' Bendigo (my place of birth...... some -- years ago??? and don't hold that against me!!)

in 2009 for the nats!
There will be some "out there & different" stuff happening on this ol' girl, the next one.. Sue's EK (the minister for WAR & FINANCE) will be much moooooooore "original".... can't wait to get into that one.... be like sitting in the shed contemplating the next move and "She who MUST be opeyed" walks in an says "gee, is that all you have done on MY car this week??".... *%&^(*&^*&*(^_()&*&%$#.

All good, Sue is great and I know she will be in there doing her bit!!

Cheers Gaz

Mephious · Post by **Mephious** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:29 am

Looks beautiful Gaz , please keep the pics coming.

Love the ride height !!!

Looking forward to seeing your front assembly ... im having major issues with getting the front end of my sedan down. (Using csr V8 front end and front mounted Torrie rack, wb capliers and 4inch rims). Cant seem to get the clearance with the front guards.

V8EK4us · Post by **V8EK4us** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:17 pm

Cheers on the feedback guys,
Mephious, I know the frontend/rim/ride height combo is going to give me some serious grief

. She will be sitting low, so what needs to be done will be done to get her down with clearance

. I do not want to flare the guards so it will be a challenge to say the least.

It may involve narrowing the front cross member to reduce the front track

if this happens then it will a trip back to the rego guys with plans and paperwork for prior approval (as I have done with the rest of the mods).

I have just cleaned the underside in prep' for the welding required and also the fitting of the CRS kit (slightly changed to suit the 220mm tub job), here are some pics.......... made it quick and easy on the rotisserie ....mmm another 40 minutes at 200 degrees and she should be cooked!!

Before shot

cheers
Gaz

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:31 pm

This step makes a hell of a mess doesn't it

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:25 pm

Great work, can't wait to see the outcome especially considering the thought you have put in to it just to make it easier to work on.

Tub job is real neat. Best way to do it I say, keep 'em guessing...

spyder6052 · Post by **spyder6052** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:37 pm

V8EK4us wrote:Cheers on the feedback guys,
Mephious, I know the frontend/rim/ride height combo is going to give me some serious grief . She will be sitting on full Air Ride Shockwave suspension (www.probag.com.au) so what needs to be done will be done to get her down low and with clearance . I do not want to change the shape of the guards so it will be a challenge to say the least. It may involve narrowing the front cross member to reduce the front track if this happens then it will a trip back to the rego guys with plans and paperwork for prior approval (as I have done with the rest of the mods).

cheers
Gaz

http://www.v6conversions.com.au/NEW%20FRONT%20END.HTM

track is 2" narrower than hr apparently, a mate is getting one up here soon (next couple of weeks) so will be interesting to see how it all fits up.

cars coming along nicely mate

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:58 pm

That front end looks sick

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:35 pm

I've heard they are around the 4 grand

, Trev

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