Insani-T Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok so lost the last thread for it, not that it had anything in it anyways. So new thread. K so building this from nothing, currently waiting on my plans to be approved by NZHRA (not that I am letting that stop me working on it). Plans are as follows. Custom made Daniels Chassis Fibreglass body from the 70s Scratch build front end EA Falcon diff Rebuilt 308 (to start with) Trimatic Transmission And so on and so on. Anyways pics so far. Chassis (before) Chassis (after) Steering box (cheers sexyminor) Body to start with Bare front end Engine when I got it Bare Chassis And now rolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Discuss here http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14669 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Picked up engine mounts yesterday, so can finally go about putting the engine in properly. Also front calipers are on and stuff, so will take some photos of that over the weekend and get them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Havent done too much this week, and photos of near completed front end are still coming. I did how ever draw up a template for the new steering arm that is getting waterjetted this week. Here is what it will look like. Nice piece of stainless steel should clean up nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 More just pictures then a real update, but mocked up engine mounts last night. Just got to box them and then attach to chassis. New vs Old Top mounted brake caliper (hows that for different) Engine mount (not the part we worked on last night though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Started working on the exhausts last night, have changed my mind yet again Made the plates and prettied them up. Will be painting the exhaust system a stick out like dog balls colour once I decide on the colour of the car. This is the style we are now going with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Ok so on the weekend went to Rotorua Swap meet and got two really good buys. One being a grill for the bucket (Original 1935 Chevy for $40) and the other brand new 15x8 rims for the back for $100 (these are chrome but getting the centres sanded back and sprayed a darkish colour). So grill Cut this off And checked to see the look, just needs a bit of customizing and should be perfect. Your thoughts? And the rims I picked up O yeah and the engine mounts that are now finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Another real quick update. Got back the steering arm from Waterjet place, the work is good but they aint GC's to deal with. Didnt take a photo of it before we bent it, but just imagine it without the bend and there ya go. Just need to make a bar from steering arm to steering box and steering is almost finished. Anyway pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Had a bit of a play with the exhaust system last night. Would have gotten further, but gay drill broke and the drill press was too shit. More progress Wednesday night with a bit of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 One side all tacked together, will do other side tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Right so no pictures this update. Been buying bits and pieces for the engine rebuild. Finally got some Rocker Covers, they are chrome but its ok. Will decide to keep/change them when it comes to painting the car. Only need to get Rings and High Volume Oil pump, then I will go get it dipped and start the rebuild. KY when it comes down to painting it, will you be able to help me out with your sweet Photoshop skills? That way I dont have to commit to a paint scheme till Im happy. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ok so finally done both exhausts. Just got to do final welds on them and should be sweet, old man thinks we should run pipes under the car with a muffler on each. Put a cap on the end of the trumpets that can be removed when I want it loud, cause the baffles will choke the engine he said. Also started work on my heads, gave them a clean up and removed left over gaskets and crap. They will still be getting put in a hot tank but now I can work on getting the valves sorted. LAPPING IN VALVES IS GAY Anyways here are some pictures. Heads before doing anything Clean valves O yeah and moved the grill forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Just wanted to show off sweet new tail lights I got for my birfday Plus probably going to a pick up bed, cos have to put a 4 point roll cage on it now and it wouldnt fit/look good with current fuel tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Saving this from page 6. Finally have all parts for the engine, so that will get a rebuild very shortly. Hope to hear it running before my birthday in October. Been sorting out position of tail lights and stuff, looking very sweet in my eyes. Will take photos on the weekend I think. http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14669&start=60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Weak update, sorted out tail lights and high stop light (not shown in photo). Doing engine work all this work, should have another update end of week New feet are on now too. I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Mainly an update to pull this back onto the first page. Pick up a MK2 Zodiac Radiator tomorrow, they are the perfect size. Have also been working on the steering. And big thanks to Manu for the rad oil gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Suck at updating Homemade Boss Kit looks pretty sweet I reckon Have ordered the steel for making the frame inside the body, will update again in a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Well it has been just that, a few months. So here is another weak update. Started the frame work for the body last night. Completed around the firewall and half done the dash supports. Hope to finish off the dash come sunday, and then the steering column can be mounted. Also have ordered some DB40 and high filler primer for the body, that shit aint cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 More steel work completed on this thing yesterday. So that is the frame section up to the dash complete and looked at how the steering column was going to be done. All going to plan, should have that mounted this week (maybe wednesday) and then thats a huge step forward for the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 K, so no photos of the steering column mounted because we ran out of gas before getting to that stage. But here is where we are at. Making room for all the steel that will going in. The frame work for the dash towards the firewall (not even because the body isnt ) And just random shot of the alterd sitting inside its near completed trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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