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Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 9:36 am
by Blacky
another milestone ticked off mate

looking sharp and I see you already have the wagon in the shed

Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 9:42 am
by 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
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 10:59 am
by WesternWagon
Well done Niel
Looking forward to seeming this one in the road
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Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 1:59 pm
by 59wagon
Looking good mate
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Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 2:42 pm
by gpi
superb!
are the headlights H4s?
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 10:10 am
by 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.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 11:41 am
by 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
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:57 pm
by Errol62
No that’d be naughty Neil
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 10:18 pm
by CHOPPED
good stuff Neil
the one piece glass looks cool mate

Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 8:40 am
by 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.
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 9:03 am
by gledge
That thing really does look killer mate

lower the back not lift the front
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Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 10:19 am
by 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
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:07 am
by 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
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:48 am
by BILLY BLACKARROW
Neil
Search heater/demister my heater setup is there. it's on the 3rd page.
Re: Neils Frankenstein Ute
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:21 pm
by 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?