GTO Undercarrage detailing worklog

[VooDoo]

Purpose of this thread is to document the detailing of the rear K frame of the GTO to a "concorse" standard.

Goals
Underside needs to be perfect and as good as the engine bay or exterior of the car. Must look "NEW" and

How
Smoothed, sanded and seam welded K Frame
Powdercoated K Frame. Paint must be to "exterior" standard. Polished and protected with Zymol wax
Chrome Toe links
Chrome Brake Lines
Chrome Brake covers
Polished/Painted Handbrake assembly (even though its covered by the rear disc)
Polished Sway bay
Chrome Link Pins
Chrome Sway bar Brackets
Nolathane bushes everywhere
Powdercoated or Chromed bolt heads
Brake disc's repainted (centers)
Calipers repainted
Braided Brake lines
Polished Diff cover (Harrop)
Chrome Diff cover brackets
Polished Fuel swirl tank
Braided Fuel lines
Chrome fuel line brackets
Billet Fuel filter
Powdercoated Driveshafts
Powercoated hubs
Chrome Springs (if thats even possible)


This is where its at atm (i have 2 K frames so some parts are already being worked on)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/03032009076_G.sized.jpg
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Edit: ill get some better photo's and update later. E71 Nokia sucks for camera. The N95 was WAY better)

[NickS]

:yep: ... pics are shit.

Sounds great mate, I take it this isn't going to be driven anymore ? Can't wait to see how it all looks when you're done.

:yike:

[35R]

willbe interesting to follow progres son this.

What happened to the DMS? (maybe i already asked that..)

[VooDoo]

Yes it will be driven. One of the challlenges is to make it "show room" but able to be cleaned as yes ill still race it, drive it and show it.

DMS is up front Duncan. I do have an eye on your lower control arms and Bilstien strut tops btw...

[veewhytu]

That'll be pretty cool when its finished, keep the progress shots coming.

I'm guessing its being retired from strip duties, i broke 3 of them in my ute.... I got good at swapping them out with a wheel alignment to follow!

[Dan_]

I do NOT envy you lol Make sure there are lots of pics! May i ask why you have decided to go with the Zymol?

Personally i would lay down a synthetic base such as duragloss or Zanio then top it with the Zymol for that bit extra

[VooDoo]

I prefer the wet look of the Zymol than the Zaino (i have both) and the titanium lasts for ages anyway. Ill try a few different things im sure. The new detailing shop will have a hoist for a reason.

[Dan_]

Put the Zymol over the Zanio and you get the best of both worlds!! lol Cant wait to see what its like when its all done

[VooDoo]

Got some bits back today

Polished timing cover (yes i know you cant see it, ILL know its there)
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009093_G.sized.jpg

Billet 8 Rib pulleys (I make these so can sell to anyone that want a set)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009094_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009101_G.sized.jpg

Chromed/Polished Tow links, Link pins, Fuel rails and mounts.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009097_G.sized.jpg

Thermostat housing, ABS bracket

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009098_G.sized.jpg

Temp Rocker covers ( Making some billet ones)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009095_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009099_G.sized.jpg

Polished custom clutch res

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009103_G.sized.jpg

Polished "Ziggy" OTR

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009102_G.sized.jpg

And lastly

Polished Belt Tensioner

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/10032009105_G.sized.jpg

[toey]

looks the goods so far. definetly wont need a flash when taking pics of engine bay with all that chrome and polished bits. looking forward to seeing the finished product

[GTS Listy]

Those rocker covers look good. As does the rest of the gear. Some good ideas there too. I like the pulleys.

[GTS Listy]

Can you explain the 8 rib set up please. You would need a 8 ribbed 2 belte balancer and a 8 ribbed a/c pulley also to go with those 4 pulleys in the picture above. Or is there another way.
Just confused.

[GTS Listy]

Can you explain the 8 rib set up please. You would need a 8 ribbed 2 belte balancer and a 8 ribbed a/c pulley also to go with those 4 pulleys in the picture above. Or is there another way.
Just confused.

I sorted this out, the a/c and the two small tentioner belts stay as stock. All the rest get replaced. Hope that is correct.
Anyway I will grab a set including the balancer Voodoo.

[VooDoo]

Correct, you dont need to do the Air cond, it says stock. The PS pump is a real PITA to get off but holden have a special tool. The Alternator and idlers are easy. Ill also have a waterpump one coming out soon but i need to find a better way to remove the old pulley as i killed a brand new pump this week trying to get it off :( (yes id started to polish that up to)

[Rattler]

WOW!!! That's awesome stuff you do there matey :)

[commyvt]

nice parts detailing there should look smick finished

[VooDoo]

More Progress

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/24032009132_G.sized.jpg
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[VooDoo]

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[Rattler]

Looking great mate! :thumbs:

[VooDoo]

TA mate.

Got some coil brackets test coated in the same colour as the K frame will be. Came up really nice with a nice metallic through it. It was a custom colour to match the car so i had to buy 2 boxes of powder to get the colour just right but im pretty happy with the results. Main section is now smoothed and getting done now and just awaiting a press to remove the hubs so i can get the lower swing arms finished then its time to start putting it back together. Diff is now rebuilt as I smashed a set of Cryo treated stubb axles and destroyed everything internally. I did get to reuse the housing so it wasnt a complete loss. Now have a Kaaz in there and some now goodies plus GFORCE's driveshafts to go back on..

Ill post the pic's when i can get them off the phone

[Rattler]

^^^^ I was going to go down the same track as you with the under carriage, but when I found out it will put me up to the "Elite" class at Summernats, I decided against it!

[VooDoo]

If all goes to plan i hope to give that class a nudge in a few years with the things i have planned. At least with local shows it will be a bit different as many dont seem to go the extra efforts (and realsiticly, its actually not that hard to do even with basic spanner skills)

Just takes time and care which doesnt cost a lot of $$ really. ALL of the chromework, powdercoating, polishing etc is less than 1k so far.

[WOMBIE]

It's coming along really nicely Stewps and please keep those pics coming. It's been a really good read this one of which i'm enjoying immensely:)

[HSV271]

Wow... I just don't have the patience anymore to do this sort of thing.

Awesome job Voodoo :thumbs:

[VooDoo]

Progress shots

Main section of the K frame is smoothed and is off for a chemical bath, etching and 3 stage powdercoating. We are doing a silver as the first coat, 2nd coat is a secret atm and then finally a coat of blue over the top. (see test peices at the bottom of this post)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/30032009158_G.sized.jpg
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I got my coilpack brackets done with this 3 stage proccess with took a while to get right as the colour was hard to match, get the metallic content right and and i wanted a slightly darker blue close to edges with the silver showing through in the open areas. To say the powdercoater went beyond the call of duty is an understatement (DAMN i need to get a decent camera though)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/31032009165_G.sized.jpg
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http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/31032009168_G.sized.jpg

[235rwkw]

nice colour i like that blue

the other shots look like chrome, the metal seems to get shiny, or just appears so in the photos

[VooDoo]

Metal is shiney not chrome but its smoothed out and all the weld spatters, lumps and bumps removed and then polished to removed sanding marks ready for powdercoating. I was tempted to polish the lot and clear anodise it to keep it shiney but i like the blue and there are a few chromed bits to highlight it in any case.

[DaveHAT]

Great detail and pics Doo but ... for work of this standard, GET A DECENT BLOODY CAMERA PLEASE !!!

:sigh:

[ova400]

Extremely nice a hell of a lot of work has gone into and you deserve massive kudos for that. Where will your coils be mounted and where are the brackets from??

[VooDoo]

Coilpacks are mounted on the chassis rails behind a stainless heat sheild. The are still on the stock brackets with some ali standoff's. Ill post pic's when they are done.

[taztassio]

looking great mate!

couple of questions:

best way to polish sand cast alloy,

and where are the bearing for the pulleys going? can you PM me a price for standard replacement pulleys but metal (not plastic), just for v6 idle 6rib?

Thanks!

nick

[VooDoo]

These are 8 rib for the LS1. I havent played with V6's for years.

Bearings fit in the middle of the puleys and are held in with a curclip

[taztassio]

ah yeah, look good.

well the 6 rib wouldnt be hard. could send up a plastic one that you could model. would just be looking for plain alloy, no coating.

let me know what you think and maybe a price via PM.

[VooDoo]

Got the rebuilt diff back this week (Kaaz, new axles etc)

Time to clean it up a little

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Diff/16042009211_G.sized.jpg
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http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Diff/16042009222_G.sized.jpg

[choppo]

Hey fancy pants, that bling is rather impressive! Have you chromed the steering wheel yet???

Stu, next time you chome something or a bunch of things chromed, can you do a before and after weight??? Just wondering if the addition of chrome is significant....

[taztassio]

how are you polishing? sand paper or a rotary tool?

[VooDoo]

how are you polishing? sand paper or a rotary tool?

Both. I have a pretty decent collection growing of air tools, flap disks, dremel attachments and 2" pads. Still havent found the perfect tool to get into gaps and 90 degree bends yet so just focused on the larger flat areas. I have a heap of 400-1200 grit Wet/Dry papers which i use by hand. Not too bad an effert for my first big job.

Choppo, Weight difference is minimal.

[taztassio]

ahah yeah fair call.

i have been polishing the blower on mine up. takes too long. so i will have to get back to it soon :(

[VooDoo]

Another update

Took the fuel system to bits today. It was covered in heat sheilding (the same stuff thats stuck to the floor near the cat's) and spent a while cleaning it off (ill NEVER use it as heatshields again...eeewww)

Fuel system had spent over 12mths under the car so was dirty so i cleaned it.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Fuel_System/21042009224_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Fuel_System/21042009225_G.sized.jpg

Fuel Pumps (Left is done, right is stock)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Fuel_System/21042009228_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Fuel_System/21042009231_G.sized.jpg
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http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Fuel_System/21042009235_G.sized.jpg

[Delft Maloo]

Sweet:thumbs: .

[VooDoo]

K Frame returns..

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/22042009242_G.sized.jpg
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[GTS Listy]

Voodoo great work
How are you deciding what should be blue, chrome, polished etc.

Also no offence please, but man you need a tad better camera considering the work you are doing here. It is awesome stuff and just without a decent meg camera it is not getting the detail your work deserves. Maybe in the future when you are reviewing your build it might help too.
Again no offence.

[VooDoo]

I have a 10mp camera at home, just never have it on my when im working so low res camera phone is it.

Ill take some hi res ones later.

[Dan_]

Looks good mate. I wouldnt mind one of those rum cans when i come up either lol

[VooDoo]

im waiting mate. You better bring some goodies for me too (need some Dodo to try out and anything else you think does a good job)

[Dan_]

im waiting mate. You better bring some goodies for me too (need some Dodo to try out and anything else you think does a good job)

Not a problem. The boys just got a whole new range of compounds in, i started trialling them today. So far so good. Seems a bit better than menzerna yet cheaper

[Duffman]

Wow! looking good Stu. I must say though, I could never do that to a car of mine... I'd be too afraid to drive the thing :lol:

[VooDoo]

Couple of PS Reservoirs (One for GTO, One for the Adventra)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/23042009254_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/23042009255_G.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

The collection is growing....

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/24042009262_G.sized.jpg
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Done the rear hub's, polished the Twinscrew manifold, polished the Alternator and PS pump etc

[35R]

wholly crap! lots of bling.

but where's the bundy in the last pic?

[choppo]

OK Stu, time to ban you unless you get a better camera or better phone camera. Your spending $47,000 on bling, and all we see is fuzzz ball photos. :cheers:

[DaveHAT]

The collection is growing....

Yet you still use that shitty phone camera! :headbang:

The fuzziness really detracts from the quality of the work.

I like Choppo's ban idea ... next lot of pics better be from a proper camera or 2 week ban here we come. :yep:

:sway:

[HSV-105]

BlingChat.com.au

Moderators - Voodoo and Listy

What a bright idea :waving:

[VooDoo]

Each to there own. Some ppl might like expensive parts being all dirty but its not hard to get them clean and not expensive at all. Everything in the photo's thats been cleaned, polished, powdercoated etc has cost under $1000 to do (plus some time)

I'd expect comments like that on the other forum mate, not here.

[HSV-105]

Each to there own. Some ppl might like expensive parts being all dirty but its not hard to get them clean and not expensive at all. Everything in the photo's thats been cleaned, polished, powdercoated etc has cost under $1000 to do (plus some time)

I'd expect comments like that on the other forum mate, not here.

Lighten up Princess.

[GTS Listy]

BlingChat.com.au

Moderators - Voodoo and Listy

What a bright idea :waving:

I like my bling a bit no question and I admit it which is importiant I think. My theory is nothing wrong with bling as long as it has the go and reliability to back it up

Maybe a bling thread so people who like bling can put there examples in there and those that done like it dont read it.
Why not. (I am not starting it though but I have a few examples now and even more when I get my car back)

[Dan_]

Looking awesome Stu. Seriously though. Whats your number and what time do you leave for work in the morning. Ill personally call you 5 mins before you go to remind you to take your good camera lol

[choppo]

I like my bling a bit no question and I admit it which is importiant I think. My theory is nothing wrong with bling as long as it has the go and reliability to back it up

Maybe a bling thread so people who like bling can put there examples in there and those that done like it dont read it.
Why not. (I am not starting it though but I have a few examples now and even more when I get my car back)

I like the bling here, no need to change threads. There is some serious hard work and hours put into Stu's stuff - personally by him. Its not a matter of ship it off and get someone to make it bling. He is actually on the sand paper and wet and dry!
Still reckon a better camera would do all those hard hours justice though. :whip:

[VooDoo]

Send me your's Choppo :D

Better still, come up and take the pic's. Ill supply the RUM!!

[taztassio]

less chat more pics :D

[VooDoo]

Some higher quality pic's for you guys

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/DSC_0009.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/DSC_0011.sized.jpg
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[seedyrom]

Much better

Very nice stu

[VooDoo]

See this black stuff under the car... It comes OFF!! With thinners, Bug and tar remover, degreaser and time!

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/cleaning/cleaning_003.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/cleaning/cleaning_017.sized.jpg

And becomes

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/cleaning/cleaning_006.sized.jpg

Getting there slowly

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/cleaning/cleaning_013.sized.jpg
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[taztassio]

so you are not having any form of under carriage protection?

or sound deadening?

[VooDoo]

Sound deadening will be internal via dynamat under the carpets

[VooDoo]

Another update. Been a bit busy with work so havent done a lot lately

Brackets from Engine bay Diff and front sway bars.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0038.sized.jpg

Heat shield from around rear Resonator.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0039.sized.jpg

Heat Shields from around Center mufflers

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0040.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0042.sized.jpg

Gearbox Mount
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0046.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0041.sized.jpg

Harrop Diff cover Mount

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0043.sized.jpg

Coolant tubes from radiator to engine.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0044.sized.jpg

BMR Subframe Connector plates (Fits over K Frame bushes)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0045.sized.jpg

Work Begins on the front end

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0054.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

Oh and the sump Guard/Stone protector, Under engine tray thingo

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0069.sized.jpg

[Dan_]

Looking awesome Stu. What metal polish are you using?

[VooDoo]

Autosol, Purple polish plus the buff wheel on a benchgrinder with various compounds. They have to be pretty smooth and imperfection free or it will show up in later stages

(and the sump guard is chromed hehe)

BOO!!

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0068.sized.jpg

[Dan_]

LOL

Where do you get your purple from?

[choppo]

Great work Stu - when does it all go back together?

[lee ls1]

LOL

Where do you get your purple from?

I got my Purple just from AutoBarn think it was about $30 a bottle if i think on, does work very well.
like Stu said Autosol and then california custom purple polish works great

[VooDoo]

Great work Stu - when does it all go back together?

Im respraying the whole underside then that can start being put back together. Just waiting on the modded rear end (lower K frame bits) but the rest is done. Engine is out now so i can start work on cleaning that up and the gearbox. IM hiding some wiring and AC lines, ABS lines, Brake lines etc plus replacing all the hoses with Braid.

I'm aiming for a top 10 finish at Summernat in Jan with the blower fitted, 1000hp and full detail. Only thing i havent looked into is the stereo which might hurt me in the judging but im not a fan of the huge DB systems. I might just put in a CarPC.

[Justin]

I must say Stu that I'm impressed by your efforts in this, it's going to look pretty serious when completed. My only suggestion is that the extra paintwork, and polished/plated finishes will actually detract from what a "Concourse" car should be and how a "Concourse" car would be judged, ie meticulously cleaned and prepared, but essentially factory finished car. Having said that, as far as judging for Summernats is concerned, your car should finish quite well, since I doubt they'd be using a "Concourse 400 (or 100) Point" scoring system.

With regard to the stereo side of things, by all means have a car pc system, but if you don't like the db side of things, that doesn't mean you can't concentrate on having a brilliant Sound Quality system with nicely hidden away component speakers, or even some compression horn type speakers, subtle sub-bass system etc etc.

Good luck with it, and I can hardly wait to see the finished product later in the year!

[VooDoo]

I have some horns here and a few AMP's. A nice set of 8" subs in the rear and maybe some splits should finish it off nicely. Was actually thinking of using the horns in the boot but really i have no idea about the stereo side of things.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Hey Stu, all coming together nicely!
It was a nice car before all this and i'm looking forward to seeing it finished....

[seldo]

Was actually thinking of using the horns in the boot but really i have no idea .Horns in the boot? You always were a kinky bugga...

[taztassio]

you will never wanna drive this thing! dont damage the chrome!

[VooDoo]

Been busy so not many updates for a bit

Got the fuel tank straps back but prob wont need them now, going for a V8 Supercar tank.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009312_G.sized.jpg

Aircond tensioner

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009313_G.sized.jpg

Front Radius Rods

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009314_G.sized.jpg

Lotsa Bolts

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009317_G.sized.jpg

Air Cond Bracket

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009322_G.sized.jpg

Rear Brake covers and lots a bits ready to go back on

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/29062009324_G.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Looks fantastic Voodoo!! :faint: You gotta have this thing done by Summernats champ!!

Scotty

[VooDoo]

Tubs go in on Wed and the seam welding underneath done at the same time. Rear swing arms are now notched and boxed so i can send them off to the powdercoater at last and get the rear end back together.

Seriously concidering some 20x8.5 and 20x10 billet rims atm but without the tubs and rear end in i cant trial fit. Might look at getting some @ SEMA this year.

[VooDoo]

Lower arms are 1/2 done. Boxed the spring mounts, notched the arms to allow for larger wheels and just have to smooth them off now and its off to powdercoating. Tubs are being done as we speak.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/09072009332_G_001.sized.jpg
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http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/09072009334_G.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Very nice mate! Who's doing your tubs?

[VooDoo]

Very nice mate! Who's doing your tubs?

A mate up here. Its only a little one as i didnt want to move the springs or shocks. Should be able to get a 20 x 11" rim in there now. Once this is done its down to wayne for his work, paint and then start putting it back together.

[Rattler]

As per phone call, here are a few photos of my tubs being done mate

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/scottvanloon006.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/scottvanloon005.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/scottvanloon003.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/scottvanloon001.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/RHR3.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/InsideRHR.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Rattler/boot.jpg

[VooDoo]

ive just started polishing the bellhousing.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Gearbox/13072009335_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Gearbox/13072009339_G.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

Found my decent camera so bigger update this time.

Inside front guard work started. This will be completely smoothed, spot welds gone and painted in 2 pac.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0144.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0145.sized.jpg

Other side
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0146.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0147.sized.jpg

Out comes 1.5" from the rears to fit those 20x10's and 295+ rubber.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0149.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0152.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/DSC_0154.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

And of course some shiny bits. This time the lower control arms from the front have been smoothed, polished, chromed and de-gassed. The steering rack shields from Difillpo polished and chromed as was the start motor cover....

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0138.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0139.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0143.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0144.sized.jpg

And lastly the new rocker covers to suit the blower.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0140.sized.jpg

[ghz28]

I can see now you will never be able to drive this thing Stu......like my VT I fear it is destined to become a "trailer queen"

Garry

[Rattler]

Very trick mate!! Looks like all the pieces are coming together quite nicely! :woot:

Garry.... I'll think you'll find Stu will still drive this baby around mate

Scotty

[ghz28]

Lucky he has a team of staff to clean it then......could you imagine trying to get all that underbody chrome gleaming again after being caught in a typical Brisbane downpour.....

gh

Very trick mate!! Looks like all the pieces are coming together quite nicely! :woot:

Garry.... I'll think you'll find Stu will still drive this baby around mate

Scotty

[VooDoo]

Some goodies back

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/23072009340_G.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/23072009341_G.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/23072009342_G.sized.jpg

Ramps done too :D

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/23072009343_G.sized.jpg

Interior is stripped
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/23072009344_G.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/04082009_G.mp4 <<-- low res / shit quality vid but this is my new hydrolic tail lights with fuel filler hidden behind. Old filler hole is smoothed and gone.

Here is the old fuel filler hole...
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/sheryl0000_003_Medium.jpg

And the internals of the tail light.
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/sheryl0000_004_Medium.jpg

Custom drop tank is finished inc a internal surge tank and i have a few K worth of House of colour paint going on this week. The V8 supercar pedel box is installed and the brake booster(s) are now in the boot (2 of them). Fuse box is where the brake booster used to be and covered with sheetmetal.

I now have 2 completely clean strut towers with nothing at all on them and the headlights and chassis rails boxed too. Just awaiting the new ali radiator/condensor/heat exchanger with polished shrouds.

Aim is to have the engine and radiator visible and everything else hidden. Oh and the diff and gearbox are now IBM too.

Engine bay
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/sheryl0000_001_Medium.jpg

Inner Guards (front)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Undercarrage/sheryl0000_002_Medium.jpg

(i think ive past the point of going overboard now...)

[fatas]

FARK STU you are way past the overboard now ! :yep:

were is the filler going to be ? :shock: i see it now

i just love it do you have wheels for it yet ? :cheers:

how about some :nos: in the boot too :bravo:

could you take out that hump in the rear of the front under guard area ?
what is it there for ?

[Rattler]

Hmmmmmm................. that shed looks very familiar Voodoo!! The Coupe 60 in the background also gives it away :thumbs:

[VooDoo]

Filler is behind the taillight.

I hope to be making the wheels in the next month or so. Custom Forged billets (lucky i have access to a CNC machine and can orger billet blanks from the USA) Design is my own so they will be unique.

:NOS: ive never been a huge fan of but who knows, plans change. All i was doing was repairing a busted stub axle and a fuel line and now look at it....

The Hump is for crashes. When the wheel folds back in an accident that "bump" ensures the floor folds up the right way and the wheel doesnt come up through the floor. Its staying :D

Rattler: yep but he said not to say anything as his other customer might get upset that my car is being worked on and he doesn't have "all hands" on his car. :D

[commyvt]

Filler is behind the taillight.

I hope to be making the wheels in the next month or so. Custom Forged billets (lucky i have access to a CNC machine and can orger billet blanks from the USA) Design is my own so they will be unique.

:NOS: ive never been a huge fan of but who knows, plans change. All i was doing was repairing a busted stub axle and a fuel line and now look at it....

The Hump is for crashes. When the wheel folds back in an accident that "bump" ensures the floor folds up the right way and the wheel doesnt come up through the floor. Its staying :D

Rattler: yep but he said not to say anything as his other customer might get upset that my car is being worked on and he doesn't have "all hands" on his car. :D

he did
might have to loose the camera.:cheers:

[Rattler]

he did
might have to loose the camera.:cheers:

Ha!! It's ok mate, I understand, but it's not me you have to explain to........... it's her below, she gets jealous :tumbleweed:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x10/mesatinken/Picture209362028Medium29.jpg

[taztassio]

love what you are doing mate, also love the tail light hydraulics.

Did commyvt help you with those?

[VooDoo]

Underbody sheeting started (just smoothing it out) Drivers side is done but you can see what it was like on the other side with the jacking point all bent :(

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/Picture_335_Medium.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/Picture_334_Medium.jpg

[VooDoo]

Bonnet mods started

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/voodoo_001_Medium.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/voodoo_002_Medium.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/voodoo_003_Medium.jpg

[Rattler]

Looks good mate! Are you going to use perspex?

On another note, got entrant tickets on Friday #246 :woot:

[lee ls1]

that looks like a hole big enough for a KB blower if you ask me :yep: who is going the painting for you? same company that is doing the body work?

[VooDoo]

Using polycarbonate. Nothing will poke through.

[fatas]

hide the squirters in the cowl near wipers make the bonnet clean ;)

like a HZ :slap:

[VooDoo]

Almost there...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/colman1_003_Medium.jpg

Oh and better movie of the tail light.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/IMG_0565.mov

[toey]

that light setup is very cool

[fatas]

make the number plate slide up or tilt up for that fast getaway ;)

what about auto fold in mirrors or auto back window/hatch :cheers:

[VooDoo]

Radiator is done and is PURE SEX!!

Also has my heat exchanger on the front and not shown is the air conditioning condensor

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/IMG_4492.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/IMG_4492.jpg

[lee ls1]

that is very very nice mate, looks like there was some time put into that! and it shows

[Rattler]

Sweet looking radiator Stu, but will it be big enough? :dunno:

[VooDoo]

oops, posted the same pic twice.

This is the other side

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Engine-Bay/IMG_4493.jpg

[VooDoo]

Front K Frame is done. Some seam welding, smoothing and strengthening prior to the powdercoating. Ready to get put back together now.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/24082009373_G.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/24082009374_G.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/24082009375_G.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Kframe/24082009377_G.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Holey sh!t Stu!! :woot: You're not f*#king around huh!! Looks awesome matey, top stuff!! :cheers:

[VooDoo]

and NOW my web server decides to die.. lol

Oh BTW, your pulleys are getting shipped withy my radiator and fuel cell too.

[Rattler]

and NOW my web server decides to die.. lol

Oh BTW, your pulleys are getting shipped withy my radiator and fuel cell too.

Thanks dude, I think Wayne is itching to get 'em :)

Did my pulley set up help you at all?

Scotty

[VooDoo]

Yep it is suprisingly clever from an engineering point of view. Definately not Starr's handywork. We took some ideas from it (the clever bits) and made it look a bit nicer cosmeticly so should be all good.

[Rattler]

Yep it is suprisingly clever from an engineering point of view. Definately not Starr's handywork. We took some ideas from it (the clever bits) and made it look a bit nicer cosmeticly so should be all good.

Frank and Mick from APS came up with that setup Stu :bow:

[commyvt]

bit of update waiting on tank to finish and paint
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd55/commyvt/Picture029.jpg

[Rattler]

Very nice and smooth Stu! Good work Wayne :D

[Strick]

this has been a fantastic thread to follow, alot of money being thrown at this beast. thanks for sharing it all with us and im sure the final product will be fantastic.

cheers

Brady

[VooDoo]

Reconstruction begins!!
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/02092009383_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/02092009386_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/02092009389_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/02092009390_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/02092009391_G.sized.jpg

[Duffman]

Awesome. How it should have been from the factory. Top effort :aussie:

[VooDoo]

If the factory did this the GTO's would have been 200k cars :D

[NickS]

If the factory did this the GTO's would have been 200k cars :D

Looks great Stu ... but the pics still suck, take some of that $200K and buy a quality camera.

:flip2: :stick:

[Rattler]

Looks fantastic mate! Summernats still on the cards?

[BrettSS]

Great work Stu, the attention to detail is amazing and something that you don't see that often in the newer model cars. Hopefully it will be ready for Summernats so I can see it in the flesh. :)

[VooDoo]

While im waiting on the shell to get painted i decided to start on the steering rack. Took a few pic's to start

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Steering/11092009397_G.sized.jpg

The rest were such low quality i decided Nick was going to get to upset with me if i posted em so i went an bought a new camera :D

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Steering/IMG_0020.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Steering/IMG_0021.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Steering/IMG_0024.sized.jpghttp://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Steering/IMG_0026.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Looks great mate! This thing is gonna be something else!! :woohoo:

[NickS]

The rest were such low quality i decided Nick was going to get to upset with me if i posted em so i went an bought a new camera :D

:thumbs:

Much better mate ... keep 'em coming, can't wait to see this back together.

[GTS Listy]

That is so much work. Hell of a commitment and massive attention to detail. Absolutely well done. Big tick in the box.

[VooDoo]

Ill have a few bits @ Wholesale suspension on Wed next week for you to have a look at. They are pressing in all the new bushes and bearings.

[VooDoo]

Cleaned, claybared and polished the rear sway bar today.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0036.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0037.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0038.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0039.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0040.sized.jpg

[seedyrom]

WOW
You even greased/lubed up the bushes.

I though tyou wouldn't bother if its going to be a show car.

Or are you planning on driving it occasionally?

[VooDoo]

driving, racing etc.

I dont think keeping it clean will be an issue

[WOMBIE]

I'm loving this build thread Stewps and so in saying that I may have something of interest for you at the WSP bbq next week :hat:

[235rwkw]

be interesting to see if its heavier with all that paint and chrome on/under it

going to be very nice i want one just like it.

[VooDoo]

I'm loving this build thread Stewps and so in saying that I may have something of interest for you at the WSP bbq next week :hat:

oo, cant wait mate.

be interesting to see if its heavier with all that paint and chrome on/under it

going to be very nice i want one just like it.

I'd say lighter as it has a LOT less dirt, less tar and crap and panel glue.

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

Voodoo !!!

The parts are looking great!!!!! alot of time and effort has gone into this beast !! be eager to see the end result,just a note,those urathane engine mounts,i have a few customers with them,they are terrible,i would ditch them !


regards sonny

[WOMBIE]

Can I ask what's wrong with using urathane engine mounts and why they are so terrible?

[VooDoo]

Some pic's just before the paint went on

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0045.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0046.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0047.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0048.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0049.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0050.sized.jpg

Inner front guards

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0053.sized.jpg

And the new Ali drop tank/surge tank

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0051.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/guards/IMG_0052.sized.jpg

[taztassio]

Looking great!

The welding is spot on!

[Muncha]

How many hours have gone into the floor to get it looking that smooth?

[VooDoo]

WAY to many hours mate

[Phreddy]

Man, all I see here is outstanding Stew - I can't wait to get my pinkies on this baby! :D

[VooDoo]

For those that missed this

W8tJ7NgqvpQ

[choppo]

Hahaha love it :lmao: - but why?? If it had a Rum filled esky behind, then that i could understand :giveup:

[VooDoo]

Who told you about the rum filled esky?? That was a secret. Not that you would use it, being so soft an all. How many times did i call you last week when i was in Sydney?? Still hiding huh.

[choppo]

Who told you about the rum filled esky?? That was a secret. Not that you would use it, being so soft an all. How many times did i call you last week when i was in Sydney?? Still hiding huh.
Still fending off the Bundy chicks i had lined up for you at the Casino :bed:

[VooDoo]

Still fending off the Bundy chicks i had lined up for you at the Casino :bed:

2 rums and you would be asleep let along sober enough to talk to a bundy chick.

[commyvt]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd55/commyvt/Picture039Medium.jpg

[VooDoo]

More shiney stuff for you guys

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0104.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0106.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0107.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0108.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0110.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/IMG_0109.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Fark mate! Looks awesome!! Keep up the good work dude

[ShylanMotorsport]

Stew, you left the NO-DOZE pills in the photo!
Or are they something else???????

Looks very sexual!!!!!:lmao:

[Aeron]

OMG, the GTO is nothing short of amazing!! Heaps of work, but well worth it!! :helmet:

[WOMBIE]

A week without updates........pretty piss poor Stewps :toetap:

[Rattler]

What's the go Stu? Nearly a month without an update??? :sulk:

[VooDoo]

What's the go Stu? Nearly a month without an update??? :sulk:

Somebody's car has been hogging the paint booth (and the labourors) so my car has been sitting idle for the last 3-4weeks. Chances of it being ready for the nats is deminishing quickly :(

[WOMBIE]

Some body's car has been hogging the paint booth (and the labourers) so my car has been sitting idle for the last 3-4weeks. Chances of it being ready for the Nat's is diminishing quickly :(

That's not good at all mate and so frustrating I might add :(

[VooDoo]

Here is a rough look at the rims we are making. rear is 20x10" and has 3" of dish, fronts 20x8.5 with 2". Spokes will be a little thinner but the design is based on the pattern on the supercharger.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Wheels/rim_for_voodoo.jpg

[DaveHAT]

Somebody's car has been hogging the paint booth (and the labourors) so my car has been sitting idle for the last 3-4weeks. Chances of it being ready for the nats is deminishing quickly :(

Didn't something similar happen to someone else's car when yours initially arrived?

The build seems to be coming along nicely. Bling a-plenty.

[Rattler]

Wheels look good mate and different which is a plus!! Well done!! :)

Rattler has been outa the paint booth for 2 weeks now so no more excuses :p

[commyvt]

[QUOTE=DaveHAT;56493]Didn't something similar happen to someone else's car when yours initially arrived?

there all being done some more than others but will be all ready if i am well enough as been crook.rattler and tow-ton is well underway as voodoo and the other few that are being done are happening as well.only one that aint is my coupe60 that will be next year.

[VooDoo]

What do you think?

The only change ill make on these is to remove the slight curve in the spoke and make them straight and the front surface completely flat to look like the blower/rocker covers.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheelfinal1.png
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheelfinal2.png
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheelfinal3.png

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Shiney/DSC_0140.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/wheel_v4.jpg

[Rattler]

Looking good mate

[Strick]

nice, will look the goods plus a one off.

[VooDoo]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheels/wheel_v7_cosmos1.png
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheels/wheel_v7_cosmos2.png

From CLM:
Just for a laugh, the wheel made from 6061-O alloy loaded up with 2000Nm about the centre hub. This just represents the stress in the spokes and not the mounting holes. Total weight is 15.35Kg per wheel. I dunno exactly what the car would exert on it, I was thinking 2KNm was a fair guess and still account for a decent safety factor (although if you were going to actually build this you would take a lot more details into consideration but this was good for a laugh). Its COSMOSWorks in Solidworks 2009.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/Wheels/Wheel_v7_withholes2.png

[taztassio]

i would be putting in some forces to simluate pot holes, resistance from tyres also.

did you use bearing forces for the inner surface of the hub, as well as the force for the weight of the car itself?

and you know 3d FEA is largely not the best... you will have to do quite a few different loading situations to find something reasonable

[35R]

Here is a rough look at the rims we are making. [/IMG]


Stu

i wouldnt mind getting some custom wheels made, who is making them?

I need some 18x11's or 18x12's

[VooDoo]

Making rims for a show car is very different to making track wheels. The stresses involved would be very different. Im actually making these myself (someone else is doing the drawing and i have a CNC that we make the supercharger parts on). I wouldnt be confidant putting the wheels on a track or subjecting them to huge stresses unless you were to get them evaluated by an engineer.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_15_-_engineering_signatories_september_2009.pdf

[pro050]

Nice build VooDoo

[35R]

Making rims for a show car is very different to making track wheels. The stresses involved would be very different. Im actually making these myself (someone else is doing the drawing and i have a CNC that we make the supercharger parts on). I wouldnt be confidant putting the wheels on a track or subjecting them to huge stresses unless you were to get them evaluated by an engineer.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_15_-_engineering_signatories_september_2009.pdf

Thanks Stu.

[taztassio]

Making rims for a show car is very different to making track wheels. The stresses involved would be very different. Im actually making these myself (someone else is doing the drawing and i have a CNC that we make the supercharger parts on). I wouldnt be confidant putting the wheels on a track or subjecting them to huge stresses unless you were to get them evaluated by an engineer.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_15_-_engineering_signatories_september_2009.pdf

good point mate.

they should be fine :)

[Rattler]

Any updates mate?

[VooDoo]

Nope, Wayne says its progressing but no pic's or real updates atm. Just waiting for him so i can finish. Even working 24hrs a day its not going to be ready for the nats :(

[ova400]

Nope, Wayne says its progressing but no pic's or real updates atm. Just waiting for him so i can finish. Even working 24hrs a day its not going to be ready for the nats :(

Bugger to hear that it wont be ready, maybe POwerCruise Sydney??

[VooDoo]

This the new trailer for the GTO. Need to replace a few clips and put velcro around the edges for dust proofing but that shouldnt be too hard

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Trailers/010_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Trailers/012_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Trailers/013_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Trailers/011_G.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Trailers/015_G.sized.jpg

[VooDoo]

Fixed images up top of the page

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/wheels/1Wheelfinal1.png
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/wheels/1Wheelfinal2.png
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/wheels/1Wheelfinal3.png

[RUN41T]

Someone is pretty tallented on the CAD! You have your own CNC? Is it a lathe or a mill?

BTW Nice suspension setup, is it low :p

Take it easy dude
Garrett

[VooDoo]

Got a 3 axis mill.

Oh and the GTO is on the bumptops !!! hahaha

[RUN41T]

I operate Lathes/Mills most days, wish i had a CNC

Chopped springs right? Just like a V8 supercar??? :chuckle:

[Justin]

Nice trailer Stu, should keep the GTO nice and snug.

Do yourself a favour and get some of these for the floor



If you wanted to get real tricky, you'd get two sets, and just remove/refit the rears when loading/unloading for the ultimate in vehicle security.

[RUN41T]

Same as the flatbed towies eh?

[Justin]

Yeah - I've been driving tow-trucks for nearly 11 years :p

Tying down a vehicle doesn't get any safer or simpler than that*









*provided all welded attachments, and materials they're attached to are up to scratch.

[VooDoo]

I operate Lathes/Mills most days, wish i had a CNC

Chopped springs right? Just like a V8 supercar??? :chuckle:

nah, threw in some off a daewoo :D

Nice trailer Stu, should keep the GTO nice and snug.

Do yourself a favour and get some of these for the floor



If you wanted to get real tricky, you'd get two sets, and just remove/refit the rears when loading/unloading for the ultimate in vehicle security.

Thats what im doing but haven't found where to buy them from yet. I was going to use chains to bring back the shell from NSW as there is no weight in it atm. Im not a huge fan of the cheapo straps.

Yeah - I've been driving tow-trucks for nearly 11 years :p

Tying down a vehicle doesn't get any safer or simpler than that*

*provided all welded attachments, and materials they're attached to are up to scratch.

Know anyone that can assist in the welding/fitting/supplying etc?

[Justin]

If you go to http://www.ekebol.com you can get them from there, they're the guys who build all our trucks. They're based up here, (Enterprise St Kunda Park, about 3-4k's off the highway from the Nambour/Maroochydore Roundabout) so if you want I can pick them up for you no dramas. I'm sure that given your contacts down there, you'd have no dramas finding a machine/exhaust shop with a competent welder to install them.

They come in two styles - one style requires the cutting out of strips in which to install the keyway tracks giving a flush mount, and the other style are a raised design, which can be simply welded onto the surface of your trailer. These only raise the height marginally, but if the GTO is rather low, I'd advise having them flush mounted.

The straps supplied are rated to 2500kg each. In 11 years, I've broken one when tensioning it, but it was worn through and due for replacing anyway.

[VooDoo]

Ive emailed em so ill see what sort of $$ they are.

[VooDoo]

Another taste

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Reconstruction/007_G.sized.jpg

[Rattler]

Looks sweet mate! Will be fantastic to have our two side by side at shows!

Scotty

[lee ls1]

congrats on all the work you have done to date, now am not a fan of cars on trailers unless there full on race cars, but mate if i had done all that work to my ute, i would do the same thing, is getting towards art and no longer a car :thumbs:

[DaveHAT]

I know that you can't rush art but do we have a completion date?

I thought it was hoped it would be ready for Summernats but the pic looks pretty disassembled. :confused:

[VooDoo]

If anyone is around beresfield/maitland and can drop in and get some decent pic's for me it would be appreciated. Ive been asking for some since Jan and the workshop doesnt seem to be able to take any.

[Delft Maloo]

If yours is still there and useen lately whats up with rattler's?

[firebug]

If anyone is around beresfield/maitland and can drop in and get some decent pic's for me it would be appreciated. Ive been asking for some since Jan and the workshop doesnt seem to be able to take any.

Stu, I live at Beresfield mate. If you wanna message Wayne and ask if it's ok to drop in and interrupt his day tomorrow I'll stop by and take some snaps. I'll even use a crappy phone camera so the pics match the rest of the thread... :stick:

j/k :D

[VooDoo]

Message sent mate

[aussie372]

If anyone is around beresfield/maitland and can drop in and get some decent pic's for me it would be appreciated. Ive been asking for some since Jan and the workshop doesnt seem to be able to take any.

Called in today and had a look(sorry didnt have the camera with me)... The finish UNDERthe car is better than what is on top of my VE Clubbie..
cheers mark

[Rattler]

Whoever calls in, can they have a look at my car for me to please?

Scotty

[firebug]

Sorry guys, was flat out today and didn't get a chance to call in. I will make a point on Friday to take some happy snaps... :D

[VooDoo]

Called in today and had a look(sorry didnt have the camera with me)... The finish UNDERthe car is better than what is on top of my VE Clubbie..
cheers mark

Thats comforting to hear. Ive been asking for photo's since Jan and havent had any sent so i have NO IDEA where its at, whats been done and whats to be done. Its a worry when you call and cant get onto anyone or get calls returned especially when so much has been invested.

[Muncha]

Is this a full on business or just someone doing it on the side???

I find it weird that they are treating ya like that.

Hopefully you get it back soon.

[firebug]

Dropped in today for a few happy snaps. To be true to the shop owner's wishes I only took a few basic pics. He was happy to show me other parts of the cars and all I can say is "wow", you guys are in for a treat when you visit next. The man hours gone into these 2 cars, let alone the others in the workshop is truly phenomenal!

These pictures will do no justice to the actual finish, they must be seen in the flesh...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Firebug_01/DSCF4448.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Firebug_01/DSCF4449.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Firebug_01/DSCF4450.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Firebug_01/DSCF4451.jpg

A couple of items I got to eyeball that Stu and Scotty haven't seen as yet :nana: so once again I took no pics. It would just ruin the surprise...

[Rattler]

Really appreciate you going in there mate and seeing the cars in person.

So you were impressed by the workmanship with both cars?

I've had Bono send me an email this morning saying he was blown away with how they looked

Scotty

[firebug]

I didn't get to see all of your car Scotty, we only lifted the cover a little to reveal the back and sides. Also saw a taste of how the rear bumper will look. :shock: You guys have your cars in very good hands... :)

[VooDoo]

It was much appreciated Firebug. I was starting to get a little annoyed at the lack of updates and info and seeing i was down there in Jan to pick it up and it was almost ready i was within days of just going to collected it as is. Your photo's have set my mind at ease in a big way. Ill be down in 2 weeks and ill come catch up with you. You have a carton of whatever you drink coming.

[firebug]

You have a carton of whatever you drink coming.

No need mate, I was happy to catch up with Wayne again and have a look at your car. Let me know when you are coming and we might be able to have a couple of afternoon quiet ones at the local bowlo... :cheers:

[aussie372]

No need mate, I was happy to catch up with Wayne again and have a look at your car. Let me know when you are coming and we might be able to have a couple of afternoon quiet ones at the local bowlo... :cheers:
:yep: :yep: :yep: count me in also

[firebug]

I was thinking we might get a few of the local TC riff raff in on this...

[VooDoo]

Next weekend is Mothers Day so no chance im going anywhere. Im looking at coming down on the following Thursday and picking up an engine, gearbox and various parts from Sydney then driving back on the Sunday.

Its either Thursday or Sat night.

[aussie372]

Next weekend is Mothers Day so no chance im going anywhere. Im looking at coming down on the following Thursday and picking up an engine, gearbox and various parts from Sydney then driving back on the Sunday.

Its either Thursday or Sat night.
Either night is good with me , but if i had a choice it would be saturday ... but willing to go with the flow . Pity it wasnt the following week as Dan is also going to be up here ..

[Desertws6]

Stu,

I have been watching this thread for some time now and all I have to say is TOP JOB MATE! EXCELLENT!
Anxiously waiting to see the final results.

:cheers:
Steve

[VooDoo]

Either night is good with me , but if i had a choice it would be saturday ... but willing to go with the flow . Pity it wasnt the following week as Dan is also going to be up here ..

He is only an hr away. Im sure a few Sydney guys could make the trip. Maybe we can start a thread on it. Make it Sat night (for the workers to be able to attend). Need a location etc.

I might need a bed though or some sort of cheap hotel for the night.

[VooDoo]

More photo's from my trip down

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/Painted

[Rattler]

Very nice mate

[VooDoo]

Its an old photo but ill sneek it in for you guys

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Supercharger/IMG_0056.sized.jpg

[Desertws6]

Awesome job Stu! Any ideas as the expected finish date yet?



Looking forward to seeing the final results :driving: :D

Cheers,
Steve :cheers:

[ova400]

any updates??