it didnt go.to busy with customer cars....
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 10:28 AM
Ahhh, that sucks to hear. Is the car all finished? or are you still sorting out wheels etc?
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:51 PM
little update: havent had a chance to do much to it lately,the summernats rush for customer cars was pretty big and i've come back to work with heaps of jobs waiting for me. but today i did get a chance to wash the dust off it,and i'm going to try and do a full day a week on it 
here are some current pics,it still has to go back to the panel shop to be cut and buffed but it looks alright for straight off the gun
here are some current pics,it still has to go back to the panel shop to be cut and buffed but it looks alright for straight off the gun
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 09:22 PM
Geez the paint and pannel looks awesome Moot. But still, hope you're still going to be willing to drive it like it's stolen when the situation calls for it?! 
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 09:27 PM
i'm not scared harvey,its only a car an can be fixed if i f*ck it 
i wish it had a motor like my mates tonna though
i wish it had a motor like my mates tonna though
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 09:33 PM
Now wouldn't that look good sitting in (and above!) your engine bay! 
Might be a bit thirsty and hard to live with though - your planned combo should be very cool......
Might be a bit thirsty and hard to live with though - your planned combo should be very cool......
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:00 PM
yep may be expensive , if it was 30 litres for 1 lap around natex imagine when you have it around eastern creek for the powercruise 
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 10:57 AM
That is dead sexy! Really cant wait to see it finished!
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 01:48 PM
i love it!!!!same as what matt says,cant wait to see it finished!!!
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 04:04 AM
Does look good for straight off the gun. what colour was it again?
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 07:37 PM
Ha Ha 
I am pretty sure I remember it is the same I was thinking of painting mine but when you showed pics of your engine bay it looked a bit light so I was thinking of either changing or getting the painter to add a bit more black.
It does look good though mate, what happened to the cage, is it going back in?
Would be good to see in person once its buffed up, will look like glass!
I am pretty sure I remember it is the same I was thinking of painting mine but when you showed pics of your engine bay it looked a bit light so I was thinking of either changing or getting the painter to add a bit more black.
It does look good though mate, what happened to the cage, is it going back in?
Would be good to see in person once its buffed up, will look like glass!
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 07:52 PM
Looks real close to galaxy blue, like LXCHEV
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Posted 10 January 2009 - 07:38 AM
i think he's is a fair bit darker than mine,mine changes colour a bit----->
thegts,go for a walk in a mazda dealership,its mazda 3 aurora blue,but we did play with it a little but i dont think it made any difference.
the cage will go back in after its been on the road a year or so,i'm sort of stuck at the moment,all i want to do is drive it and race it,but its a little to nice to do that as often as i'd like to.so i'll try to hold out 12 months until it gets some battle scares
thegts,go for a walk in a mazda dealership,its mazda 3 aurora blue,but we did play with it a little but i dont think it made any difference.
the cage will go back in after its been on the road a year or so,i'm sort of stuck at the moment,all i want to do is drive it and race it,but its a little to nice to do that as often as i'd like to.so i'll try to hold out 12 months until it gets some battle scares
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 08:42 AM
Yes I already have their colour chart, picked it up about a year ago. Was thinking of going with one of the house of kolor dark blue's but need to have a look at their charts.
Will be good to see yours finished, will look good with the newly chromed bumpers etc
P.S are you able to give me some more info about how you fixed your GTO door?
Will be good to see yours finished, will look good with the newly chromed bumpers etc
P.S are you able to give me some more info about how you fixed your GTO door?
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 10:31 AM
to remove the door trim
tools:
philips head screwdriver
philips head screwdriver stubby
pick.
remove:
2 screws on back edge of door trim
1 screw on front edge of door trim
4 screws down bottom edge of door trim
remove plug in door opener handle
remove screw from door opener handle
remove door opener handle,then remove the screw behind the handle
use pick the pull out red lock tab on door lock (only ned to remove half way so the slide lock slides all the way up and off.
remove screw from behind door lock and remove the plastic part the screw is in.
remove mirror sail (pull out at back edge)
pull door trim out slightly at the bottom and at the same time,slide the whole door trim upwards
the door trim should now be off the car
if you are removing the drivers door trim you'll need to pry out the power mirror switch and dissconnect it.
refitting is the reverse of everything but be aware of the plastic tag on the reverse side of the door trim (near the armrest) that it goes back into it holder.(you'll see what i mean)
if you cant figure it out let me know and i'll take some pictures
the only problem with house of kolor,besides from the price is that it doesnt cover to well (have to use heaps of it) and i dont know how you'd go repairing it later on.
tools:
philips head screwdriver
philips head screwdriver stubby
pick.
remove:
2 screws on back edge of door trim
1 screw on front edge of door trim
4 screws down bottom edge of door trim
remove plug in door opener handle
remove screw from door opener handle
remove door opener handle,then remove the screw behind the handle
use pick the pull out red lock tab on door lock (only ned to remove half way so the slide lock slides all the way up and off.
remove screw from behind door lock and remove the plastic part the screw is in.
remove mirror sail (pull out at back edge)
pull door trim out slightly at the bottom and at the same time,slide the whole door trim upwards
the door trim should now be off the car
if you are removing the drivers door trim you'll need to pry out the power mirror switch and dissconnect it.
refitting is the reverse of everything but be aware of the plastic tag on the reverse side of the door trim (near the armrest) that it goes back into it holder.(you'll see what i mean)
if you cant figure it out let me know and i'll take some pictures
the only problem with house of kolor,besides from the price is that it doesnt cover to well (have to use heaps of it) and i dont know how you'd go repairing it later on.
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 11:15 AM
Yeah, that colour does look nice and vibrant in the sunlight!! I can't wait to see this thing in the flesh! Keep up the updates and the goodwork!
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 11:26 AM
Thanks for that info moot, will try it out next time i return to Oz
I see what you mean about your car changing colour a bit. It does look lighter in the sun, from memory it looks similar to one of the original torana blue colours.
I hear what you are saying about the House of Kolor so I guess its better to let the painter sort that bit out, thats if I can find the funds to continue!
AHHH, I just noticed bumpers fitted, they look good especially without the bolts
I see what you mean about your car changing colour a bit. It does look lighter in the sun, from memory it looks similar to one of the original torana blue colours.
I hear what you are saying about the House of Kolor so I guess its better to let the painter sort that bit out, thats if I can find the funds to continue!
AHHH, I just noticed bumpers fitted, they look good especially without the bolts
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 11:42 AM
Cant wait to see this thing finished if you were local i would offer a hand
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 06:17 PM
heaps of people have offered to help,but all they seam to do is eat my pizza and drink my beer 
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 10:32 AM
It would be looking pretty good with the proper wheels on and the big wheels on the back.
Moot did you already finish the interior before painting and just have to put it back in?
when are you going to put the motor in?
Moot did you already finish the interior before painting and just have to put it back in?
when are you going to put the motor in?
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 10:37 AM
heaps of people have offered to help,but all they seam to do is eat my pizza and drink my beer
HAHAHAHAHA!!! I have had that exact same problem! Ends up being easier (and cheaper) to just do it all yourself! LOL
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 12:55 PM
It would be looking pretty good with the proper wheels on and the big wheels on the back.
Moot did you already finish the interior before painting and just have to put it back in?
when are you going to put the motor in?
almost all of the trim is done,so it can go in once its buffed and wired.the motor will go in soon,just waiting to finish of the manifold so i can get it dynoed
HAHAHAHAHA!!! I have had that exact same problem! Ends up being easier (and cheaper) to just do it all yourself! LOL
yeah ya not wrong...mates...who needs them
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