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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #60 on: April 19, 2015, 01:01:09 PM »
Thanks guys. 
I'm hoping for under 600 kg (1200 lb). I've tried to be as mimalistic as I can, but it all starts adding up.

Yes, that is a fuel tank behind the seat. Standard place to put one in australian offroad - apparently it effects the balance of the car less over having it in the tail.

Not sure about the dog breed. That is actually my mates house and he has pig dogs. That dog is old Rocket and he has been retired to stud.  :)

Yes the shocks are very tuneable. I'm still trying to get my head around it and I've had those shocks for about 4 years.
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #61 on: April 19, 2015, 08:20:58 PM »
Quote from: Simon on April 19, 2015, 01:01:09 PM
nonoThanks guys. 
I'm hoping for under 600 kg (1200 lb). I've tried to be as mimalistic as I can, but it all starts adding up.

Yes, that is a fuel tank behind the seat. Standard place to put one in australian offroad - apparently it effects the balance of the car less over having it in the tail.

Not sure about the dog breed. That is actually my mates house and he has pig dogs. That dog is old Rocket and he has been retired to stud.  :)

Yes the shocks are very tuneable. I'm still trying to get my head around it and I've had those shocks for about 4 years.
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #62 on: June 05, 2015, 04:14:48 AM »
Ages since my last post. Got the power steering hooked up. Trying an electric hydraulic unit rather than make another pulley adapter for the crankshaft.

Got the radiator hooked up, the exhaust is made and air cleaner too. Plugged all the wires in and gave it a quick start. So far so good.

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« Reply #63 on: June 05, 2015, 05:51:39 AM »
Vroom,vroom sounds are always motivating!!!!
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but something else also, isn't an American at all.  We have room for but one
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the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #64 on: June 06, 2015, 08:55:59 AM »
looking good!
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #65 on: June 08, 2015, 03:18:48 AM »
Cheers, driving noises will be better  ;D
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« Reply #66 on: June 29, 2015, 05:12:11 AM »
Righto. Panels - I hate them. no eye and no talent. So before I buy Aluminium, I've stuffed around with a bit of core flute.

What do you think I need to do to make this look better?
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« Reply #67 on: June 29, 2015, 07:30:59 AM »
I'd start by ditching the areas in red.Perhaps extend the front of the side panel a bit further forward as well.
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« Reply #68 on: June 29, 2015, 12:56:22 PM »
i would also weld a tube from the shock  mount up to the roof to support the shock
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« Reply #69 on: June 29, 2015, 12:58:03 PM »
Quote from: Dsrace on June 29, 2015, 12:56:22 PM
i would also weld a tube from the shock  mount up to the roof to support the shock
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #70 on: June 29, 2015, 01:08:25 PM »
Jeez, you guys aren't going to let me forget that brace  ;D. I swear it is coming, I just haven't got around to it yet.

The rear triangle you have circled I'd actually already just sitting there. I added it it because I thought it looked better, but I will take it of and take another pic. I'm a bit limited in what I can do at the front because that area covers the dash. I will try and taper it to the rear a bit more.
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #71 on: June 30, 2015, 03:55:23 AM »
A bit of work with the old white out pen. I think a few curves improves the look. Bonnet needs to be slightly longer though.
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« Reply #72 on: June 30, 2015, 07:25:15 AM »
Much better,IMO. Rounding and blending works wonders.It just looks "faster" now.I'd still lop off some of the area in red.
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #73 on: July 03, 2015, 02:31:44 PM »
looks good and just making sure you don't for get lol
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Re: New Car in Aus
« Reply #74 on: July 08, 2015, 05:03:33 AM »
Cheers mate. I was looking at it today and realized it might prevent me getting the radiator out. Might have to think of another idea.

Panels coming along. Got the sides on and done a bit of a mock up of the bonnet.
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