Neils Frankenstein Ute

[Blacky]

another milestone ticked off mate looking sharp and I see you already have the wagon in the shed

[EK283]

Well done Neil,

Is the front to low or is the back to high ??????

I do like low cars but prefer driving a well set up car that doesn't shake the fillings out.

Nearly finished mate.

Regards Greg

[WesternWagon]

Well done Niel
Looking forward to seeming this one in the road


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[59wagon]

Looking good mate


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[gpi]

superb!
are the headlights H4s?

[Errol62]

Fantastic. Rocket ship. They look so good low but you have to be able to drive it, not to mention pass inspection. My formula low as you dare at the back then set front so it’s neutral. Even a bit higher if it rubs.


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[FireKraka]

Hi guys thanks for all the comments.
Yes Blacky station wagon is in the shed already didn't want it getting any worse before I start on it.
I really like the stance on the ute, yes the back could probably come down a bit but as has been said I need to pass inspection and the tyres will rub I know, I had the same issue on my FC sedan so Im going to put a set of HR standard height springs in the front and take out the lowered ones (anybody need a set ) and this should solve the problem, I can always revisit the ride height after rego.
Neil

[Errol62]

No that’d be naughty Neil


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[CHOPPED]

good stuff Neil
the one piece glass looks cool mate

[60Special]

That pretty cool Neil, you’ve done a great job.
We fly in on Thursday to pick up the van and head off to Mudgee ( plan B ), maybe we can catch up for 5 mins over the weekend.

[gledge]

That thing really does look killer mate lower the back not lift the front


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[FireKraka]

Thanks Guys
Trevor give us a buzz if you have time mate.
Clay the horn arrived really appreciated mate.
Gledge would love to do as you say but tried to turn my wheels yesterday and have almost no turning circle so may have to lift a bit I think.
Neil

[FireKraka]

One step forwards 3 steps back at the moment, I'd noticed a small coolant leak at the corner of the radiator, thought it was the lower hose clamp so repositioned the clamp but each time I ran the car and the system got pressurised the leak would come back, pulled the radiator and found the bottom of both of the plastic tanks was leaking, yes it was an original commodore tank that came out of the donor car so I'm now going to replace with an alloy tank
On the up side I fitted my little cheap Chinese demister, it all works and I actually get warm air to the screen so should satisfy inspection, I hadn't checked amps but when I first tested it it blew the 10amp fuse so fitted a 25amp fuse and all good.

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Also going to have to loss some of my glove box or rethink it as I need room behind the dash for the computer etc.
Neil

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Neil
Search heater/demister my heater setup is there. it's on the 3rd page.

[ehsv6]

So based on the 600 watts and 24v makes the resistive element 0.96 ohms. With 13.8 volts that would equal current flow of 14.375 amps and power of 200 watts which works out with your fuse value. Few assumptions here but I wouldn't leave it on for long without motor running. Where did you source the power from?