nzstato Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Abuse/spam here Main topic: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/32142-sams-57-austin-a35/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Personally I would go with a more modern engine. But overall I like it, overpowering a small car = win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Fuck yeah, austins rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hell yes, I like this a lot Viva front end? pretty much the universal answer I know but easy to fit up. Please tell me the gearbox is going to be exposed in the cabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Will be interesting to see. Read your HQ thread and you've obviously got the skill and patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would go with a more modern engine. I knew this would come up. I would save myself alot of hassle if I just swapped it in for a 4age or something. But the holden 6 is one of the few things I'm sticking to with this project, want to keep the powerplant oldschool as well. What does the viva front end look like? Is it a macpherson strut set up? Steering via box and drag link? Hoping this project to be done to a slightly higher standard than the HQ. I have access to sheet metal gear so it will have new sills/door skins all made from a flat sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Series 4 rx7 front end ? or Batman front end ? would come with all the brakes and pwr steering and geometry sorted already. Pretty cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would go with a more modern engine. I knew this would come up. I would save myself alot of hassle if I just swapped it in for a 4age or something. But the holden 6 is one of the few things I'm sticking to with this project, want to keep the powerplant oldschool as well. What does the viva front end look like? Is it a macpherson strut set up? Steering via box and drag link? Hoping this project to be done to a slightly higher standard than the HQ. I have access to sheet metal gear so it will have new sills/door skins all made from a flat sheet. Oldschool big motor worked into a little car is always going to be win. Viva front end is coil sprung, double wishbone and rack and pinion, also narrow and designed to bolt up to a similar monocoque body as yours so instant win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would go with a more modern engine. I knew this would come up. I would save myself alot of hassle if I just swapped it in for a 4age or something. But the holden 6 is one of the few things I'm sticking to with this project, want to keep the powerplant oldschool as well. What does the viva front end look like? Is it a macpherson strut set up? Steering via box and drag link? Hoping this project to be done to a slightly higher standard than the HQ. I have access to sheet metal gear so it will have new sills/door skins all made from a flat sheet. Oldschool big motor worked into a little car is always going to be win. Viva front end is coil sprung, double wishbone and rack and pinion, also narrow and designed to bolt up to a similar monocoque body as yours so instant win. This does sound like a win, I'll have to see if I can track down a parts car. The width issue was always a concern, once I get some decent rims on it the diff is only going to be a bit over 1m wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 lush. love these things. and i think you're onto a win with the engine choice. if you keep it all period as this thing is going to be so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Since I'm really needing the shell, anyone want to dibs any of the parts (that haven't already been sold)? And I need some thoughts on rims? Thinking 8.5x15 minilites or is that too easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 torana front end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 torana front end? Considered it, would be a bitch to graft one in, mainly due to such a narrow track (1.25 m) will post some more pics shortly to show what I am dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I'm thinking some powdercoated 13x8 steelies would do the trick nicely for this beast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 The A35 has such a narrow track? I have a mazda 1200 ute chassis and steering etc if thats any use. skinny as it gets but standard front drum. can make other brakes fit the stub easily enough though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 The A35 has such a narrow track?I have a mazda 1200 ute chassis and steering etc if thats any use. skinny as it gets but standard front drum. can make other brakes fit the stub easily enough though Hmm, that is something I had not considered. May have to rock round with the tape measure one day and see if it's a goer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sure thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f100_dreamin Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Sell the HQ????? Are you mad????? Please tell me you have another HQ lying around and that you will never sell the stato!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Sell the HQ????? Are you mad????? Please tell me you have another HQ lying around and that you will never sell the stato!!!! Nope, not mad. I could count on one hand the amount of times I have used it in the last 2 years..... Wrong type of car at this point in my life. I've had one or two people come take a look at it already but no bites so far. I've got enough contacts that I could get back into an HQ relatively cheaply further down the line.... That being said I wouldnt say no to a swap with an LJ 2 door project.... Though it reminds me I should update the thread..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 4age fuck yeah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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