jake. Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Hey guys feel free to talk shit here/give me advice. I have lots of questions so shout out if you know anything about these gr8 cars haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taistorm Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sweet Shuvit man, followed the previous build on this and the old owner has certainly done a good job of it.Waste of time in my eyes keeping/modifying the 1256cc though hahaha. Awesome setup in the boot with the hidden sounds as well. Glad to hear you're putting the bumpers back on.As for the carby being rejetted, get in touch with Murray at Weber Specialties in Silverdale. The man's a genius and does quality work.Interested to see how this will look with the wheels.Chur,Tai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake. Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Cheers man, yeah i'm not doing any more work to the motor as it is it runs freaking sweet, waaay quicker than my last chevette with the standard 1256 in it. just gunna leave it in there haha. I'll have to give him a call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 A few ways you could raise it up, you can buy 10-15mm Urethane packers which will raise it up. Or you could opt for some 'Low' Springs - Cobra should do some, King springs definitely do. Gemini/Chevette Springs are interchangeable. I have even put piazza springs in once.. Nice looking Chevette, more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake. Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I actually want to lower it more! what i meant to say is that i like how low the back is but it looks too raised in the front, needs more slam haha. any suggestions how to get the front lower? from what i know its got gemini lowering springs in it all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 for front just sit it on the bump stops. that's the perfect height other wise you gota chop ur springs and also chop the bump stops in half if u want suspension travel etc can go as low as u want in the back just chop springs and get shorter shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Kings, and chop coils... Will ride nicer than the Cobra's etc. Put shorter shocks in to keep it captive too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Looks sweet in that first photo. Good period chevette colour too. Is the interior in good nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake. Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Any idea what shocks to use? im a total newb when it comes to suspension. Have no idea what to do with the bump stops either Thanks eddy, yeah the interior is mint, its got recaro fishnets in the front with the back seats recovered to match, new carpet, mint door cards and dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I hear pepper is good at blocking holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake. Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 pepper? how would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 What course are you doing. Is there an oxy acetylene plant? If so braze it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Certainly not, I have tried this before and all the solder falls out hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake. Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Im doing a cisco course at ames in takapuna, and nah sadly not haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Try some JB weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 https://www.4x4review.com/5-ways-to-fix-a-radiator-leak-on-the-trail/ Could try egg whites but it looks like it is too big-a-leak for that kind of thing. JB Weld + egg whites maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Certainly not, I have tried this before and all the solder falls out hahahaI said braze, as in brass, not solder. That's how old copper radiators are built so if your solder fell out you are doing it wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 What do you think happens to the soldier that is currently holding the radiator together when you put the heat near it to brase the leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 loel. how do you think radiator shops fix leaks? jb weld? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nothing. you don't heat the whole rad. I'm just trying to help the guy out Rookie. Do you have a better solution than jb weld and eggs? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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