Work Begins On The 79

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10-18-2018, 06:16 AM

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Awesome work Scott, I look forward to seeing this in “person” when I visit my sister in your beautiful city next year, great thread!

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10-18-2018, 06:46 AM

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Hi Kiwi,

Please look me up. If you need to borrow a car while your here, you are free to use my S3. It's insured etc so all good.

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10-19-2018, 09:20 AM

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Thank you, I will most definitely contact you.

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10-20-2018, 09:18 AM

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Gearbox out ready for cleaning, resealing and detailing. That is one heavy s.o.b

Axle back from powder coaters

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10-20-2018, 12:15 PM

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Great job!

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10-21-2018, 12:27 AM

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Does the gearbox have an LSD? While its out, and being resealed, might want to check and see if it needs new friction discs.

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10-22-2018, 07:03 AM

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Good work Scott.
I must check it out one day since I am in Adelaide.
I pulled my fuel tank out today.
I dont suppose you have a spare fuel sender.

Greg
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10-22-2018, 07:38 AM

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Sorry Greg don't have a spare but I have one from the 79 you can borrow for a while if you'd like.When I have the new radiator in the 86 man you'll have to come and take it for a run. Old girl's got some mumbo.....thanks Ken

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10-22-2018, 08:22 AM

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Gearbox after 3 hours with a toothbrush. Off to get enameled in gloss black with a heat transfer paint.

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10-22-2018, 09:03 AM

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Wow!!! Brilliant work, so much so, that I have to ask why you are painting it?

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10-22-2018, 09:25 AM

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Much easier to keep clean. The front diff cover is at the polishers and all the nuts, bolts and studs are getting yellow zinced as well. Hopefully it will look good.

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10-22-2018, 02:13 PM

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wow really nice build and progress

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10-22-2018, 02:39 PM

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Quote:

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Much easier to keep clean. The front diff cover is at the polishers and all the nuts, bolts and studs are getting yellow zinced as well. Hopefully it will look good.

Ah, makes sense, I am sure it will look great!!!

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10-26-2018, 08:51 AM

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Guys, need some help getting those a$$hole torque tube bolts undone at the front. Is there a trick to getting those fuggers out? What a stupid idea to put them in there. I'm thinking I might get someone to fix studs in the bellhousing to make it easier next time.

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