jayz383 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 A few years ago I had the chance to own 1 of my dream cars. A big block chevy powered HB viva I saw as a young fulla. It was called River Rat. I brought the car sight unseen after it had been in a crash at Masterton Motorplex. I put a lot of time and effort into the rebuild but sadly had to sell it for personal reasons before I could finish it. Since then I have searched high and low to find another body that I could cut up to build another that I could call my own. I didnt want to cut up a good 1 as have had a bit of shit over the years for cutting up cars... Then while down at Horopito I spied a body that would become my new car. It was to be crushed but I saw potential in it. I have been collecting parts for the build for about 3 years and have now got the car home and have all ready made a start on it. I"ll make sure to put all pics and info as to my journey to get this car back on the road and fully street legal. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I know it doesnt look like much but as l say, l didnt want to cut up a good body. Only really needed the shell. I went down to Horopito about a year ago and installed a spare front end l had lying around so it was movable. The car was then moved by the fence of the first paddock across the road. At the time l was limited on space at home so it was to be about a year before l could go down and pick it up. In the mean time l just collected parts when ever and where ever l could. I love my Vivas and Toranas. Over the years l probably owned around 20? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Some pics of my old car before l got it. This is the same car just at different times. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2021 When l got River Rat and during my repairs. Then me driving it all rebuilt. Many people said it couldnt be done. I proved them wrong for my own reasons. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Day after l dragged her home. I call her the cross eyed sister shes parked next to my 1900 holden star fire powered HB. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Wont be needing the floor since its rotten anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Rear clip awaiting install that came from a ford pop lm told. It will work but before that l need to build a chassis table. Want everything to be straight and level. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just like River Rat l want this 1 to be fully street legal and certd. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Bonnet scoop being trial fitted on the other car to see how it looks. Will need to be cut down and fitted to the new fiber bonnet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayz383 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 75x50x3 rhs for new chassis.... got another T bucket chassis and a ford pop gasser to do too 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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