My LS1 GQ LWB project

[DC-Auto]

I have started my LS1 build, found a relatively rust free shell which are hard to come by. Has no doors, no barn doors, needs windscreen, interior etc etc. This Patrol will be my daily, my tow car, and my off-road runner. My current GQ will be the donor for the missing doors, interior, and some of the offroad gear.

So far, I have only really acquired a majority of the parts, welded the engine mounts in, dummy fitted the motor, and just completed the motor build.

So, to start things off, it's a 1989 GQ long wheel base.

THE BASICS
Reco'd disc brake rear diff
Marks 4x4 adapter kit to suit the 5sp.
Marks adapter loom, headers, etc etc. (5 grand worth)
new exeddy ultra heavy duty clutch
new pedder foam filled 50mm tuffryder front and rear shocks
new 2" lifted pedder h/d and ultra h/d springs
new 2" body lift
every single suspension bush is brand new
new tuff dog rtc steering damper
new cooper discoverer st maxx 33's
new 16"x10" sunraysia's
arb winch bar
12,000lbs winch with dyneema cord
new 75w hid headlights
new 100w hid 10" spotties
aftermarket snorkel (may have to run 2 to get the flow)
rod holders
chrome grill
new crystal headlight assemblies
new parkers
new tail lights
military 5t tow hitch
custom rear bar
superior engineering rock sliders
3/4 roof cage
4 x crap roof mounted flood lights (soon to be replaced)
2 roof mounted loading flood lights (good for accessing trailer at night)
pioneer bluetooth head unit
mtx splits
uniden uhf
fusion amp (stereo is least of my priorities, but will be finished eventually)

THE POWER
2002 HSV VU Maloo 255kw LS1
carter competition lift pump
2ltr surge tank
2 x bosch 044 fuel pumps
1/2 braided line splitting into twin 3/8 braided delivery
all aeroflow fittings, aeromotive check valves
billet fuel filter
aeromotive fuel regulator
Magnuson M112 positive displacement, intercooled blower running 9psi
44lbs injectors
polished billet PWR fuel rails
10.5mm eagle leads
300x150x75 heat exchanger
bosch water booster pump
3 core alloy radiator
davies craig thermo fan
rollmaster double row timing chain
powerbond race balancer
mellings high volume oil pump
ARP bolts throughout
lunati cam
lunati valve springs
yellaterra roller tip rockers
Comp Cams mechanical belt tensioner
Heat wrapped genie headers
new belts, odd's and ends
19 row oil cooler / relocation kit
edelbrock coil plates / covers

all i can think of off the top of my head

still need exhaust (cash pending twin 3" s/s system, but probably will run just a single till everything else is sorted), flywheel machine, reco alternator, reco power steer pump, power steer lines, header tank, paint and panel, tinting, new wiring throughout the vehicle.... and assembly

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sounds like its going to be a weapon :)

[Bigrig]

Holy sh1t mate ... impressive list "off the top of your head"!!!

As said, gunna be a dead set weapon indeed!! Keep us informed as it progresses.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

wow, thats awesome. can't wait to see more of the build :)

[tusman]

keep us updated mate keen to watch progress

[patch697]

Holy mother of God, I hope you've got a grip like a bloody bear mate, cos your gonna need to hold on for grim death when that monster hits the road.

I'll be watching this build closely as I have a keen interest in the project.

[growler2058]

Faaarrr out man weapon, beast, rocket


Tap tap drip drip

[MEGOMONSTER]

Now there's a slight power increase over standard. Good job so far.

[Ed.]

sounds awesome mate, just one question... why the new shell and not just drop the donk in the old rig? the old gq looks like it's in awesome shape

[DC-Auto]

a couple of reasons, i need a 4x4 on the road pretty much at all times, my patrol does a lot of north west trips, work is killing me at the moment so i can't spend a huge amount of time doing the conversion on my daily driver. but the main reason for not converting the daily driver, is there is a small amount of rust coming through the roof above the barn doors, a small amount of rust in the engine bay, but the floor pan is pretty bad (has been plated by previous owner, pretty shocking job though).
By converting another car, I know everything will be done to my standard. I was attempting to have it on the road in the first week of November, but realistically, after much thought concerning the amount of cash invested it's not something I want rush, it probably won't see the road till Jan/Feb.

in other news, engine is wired pretty much complete, just the sump, alternator, power steer pump, and belts to go.

[NissanGQ4.2]

damn I want one of those motors in my GQ!!!!!!

[DC-Auto]

not too much has been happening in the past couple of weeks, I have finally got around to rebuilding my power steer pump with a heavier relief valve spring for the extra pressure required. My 285/75/16 Cooper S/T Maxx's have finally turned up along with 16x10 Sunraysia's, Alternator has been done, new belts and pulleys fitted. I did pick up a seat of barely used, low k seats from an 08 Peugeot GTi, front seats should be simple to bolt in with some minor fabrication, rear seats will be difficult but not impossible.

[threedogs]

Having done a cast iron chev conversion in 94, dont you think they were made for it, still plenty of room for everything.
It just looks right, Mark French of adaptor fame had a factory looking GQ with a 308 in it, very nice. Now he has the Portal GU

[tricksgonefishing]

Thats awesome. Are you going to get it rego'ed?

[DC-Auto]

most definately

[DC-Auto]

well I have had a few days off to get stuck into the car, not as rust free as first thought, bit of rust on the drivers side floor pan, drivers side lower section under the windscreen, huge amount under the battery box, just a little behind the headlight panels.

rust was cut out and plated with 1.2mm gal steel (zinc rust inhibiting weld through primed), engine bay has been painted in silver/black rust proof hematone (little paranoid about rust now).

I've re-inforced the bellhousing adapter, as they have been known to break around the throughout sleeve carrier, little over the top, but i have no intention the pull the motor out again anytime soon.

2" body lift is in

suspension is a bit of a drama.. apparently this is a 2" lift...:confused: it is sitting at 130cm from the ground to the top of the radiator x-member, my other GQ with a 2" lift, is 3"s smaller. i'm guessing it's a 4" lift. The main reason for the height concern is my workshop (car is being built at home btw) has a 2.1mtr height clearance, which is currently OK, and I don't want to be a cop magnet.

the blue power steer line has uber high pressure rating. I have done thousands of braided line set-ups in my lifetime, this has been the most difficult. 2hrs later, the line is finally assembled. big issues due to the heavy 3 layer steel internal braiding. It was expensive but worth it.

I dropped the sway bar off the front to get the front suspension in, which made it much easier to slide the headers in.

the rear suspension, i jacked up one corner at a time and hit the sway bar disconnection which gave me an extra 3"+ of travel.

radiator and intercooler are mounted, the intercooler has to be revised do to the weight (water to air heat exchanger, would weigh about 5kg's once filled).

tomorrows list comprises of fuel tank install, fuel system enclosure mock up (for fabrication and to check clearances, it will be mounted where the long range rhs fuel tank would normally mount), fuel reg install, interior strip, doors off, brake booster install, and start wiring.

[DC-Auto]

todays progress - installed new rocker cover gaskets, injector o-rings, installed all vacuum lines, breathers, and fuel vapor recirc valve. fuel reg is installed, fuel tank, and intercooler permanently mounted

[DC-Auto]

past couple of days. fuel system is 90% complete, permanently installed thermo fans, radiator, brake booster, sorted a lot of wiring out, started on body repairs, power steer system is completed, and finished the 3.5" mandrel bent exhaust. just about ready to turn key, should be running by the end of the week.

[healy]

Looking good mate

[JonnoD]

That is going to be one fast truck. Would love to see the face of the new hsv owner you walk away from at the lights.lol

[Diesel-Mate]

Wow nice work mate, looking forward to see it running!

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[Alitis007]

Looks a treat mate!! Watching this closely as i'll b doing this conversion to my GU, just a silly question do you need a body lift to fit any of the components in or is just coz u want ground clearance ??

[DC-Auto]

originally was for the clearance, but im glad i did as the Genie headers (pacemakers) i found are an absolute pain to fit with the motor in the chassis. I ended up fitting them from underneath removing the front sway bar and sliding them up. the 2" body lift makes it much easier to run fuel lines, wiring, and just generally to work on the vehicle. it literally took less than half an hour to fit the lift.

my engine bay is a complete mess at the moment, but im on the home straight, hopefully it will be turn key tomorrow afternoon.. im looking forward to hear this run

[NissanGQ4.2]

I hope you have a video recorder going when u turn that key, I wanna hear this thing come 2 life :)

[taslucas]

Awesome looking project mate. That is one VERY nice looking engine....... and i love your signature too, its great:)

[DC-Auto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfEaajBw3XE&feature=relmfu
I'm glad to say it's running. had a couple of issues, couple of minor fuel leaks, and minor coolant leak.

as requested, here a video (3rd start after sorting the issues, so the motor is still warm). it's running extremely rich, low rpm. it was recorded with my gopro HD with a full water proof case so you might want to turn up your volume.

also, the fuel reg was sitting at 96 psi in this video, has been adjusted back to 55psi (to be safe). much crisper after adjustment and i didn't go through 2ltr's of fuel in 15mins.

[Alitis007]

originally was for the clearance, but im glad i did as the Genie headers (pacemakers) i found are an absolute pain to fit with the motor in the chassis. I ended up fitting them from underneath removing the front sway bar and sliding them up. the 2" body lift makes it much easier to run fuel lines, wiring, and just generally to work on the vehicle. it literally took less than half an hour to fit the lift.

my engine bay is a complete mess at the moment, but im on the home straight, hopefully it will be turn key tomorrow afternoon.. im looking forward to hear this run

If the extractors were fitted prior to fitting the motor without the body lift do you think it would have given you any dramas ?? And it sounds awesome mate!!

[DC-Auto]

it would be a very tight fit with the bellhousing adapter attached to the gearbox, but it's worth a shot, it takes 2mins to pull the headers off if it is too much of a struggle. another way to squeeze them in (not sure if it would work) would be to bolt up the bellhousing adapter once all in position and lift the motor without the engine mounts bolted up and then slot in the headers. im glad someone else likes the sound of the blower, i'll have to get a decent vid with the exhaust note.

[stevogq]

thats an awsome project mate and sounds wicked too

[Alitis007]

Ok cool, well i hope when i'm ready to do mine i could just sit the headers in the engine bay then fit the motor fingers crossed that the GU's engine bay is a bit bigger then the GQ's and cant wait for your next video bud!!

[TJH]

great stuff, cant wait to see the finished product

[DC-Auto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb2g4F13bM&feature=plcp

exhaust note, i think i need a silencer insert

[nissannewby]

Leave it just the way it is :D

[Franki]

Now that's Kool.

[wildgu6]

So hows things progressing for the Trollenator buddy,
looks & sounds like its gunna be a beast.
Rims and tyres look a treat as does the power plant.
Nice work, cant wait for the finnished project to be delivered to my door lol.

[PMC]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb2g4F13bM&feature=plcp

exhaust note, i think i need a silencer insert

G'evening DC-Auto,

It is a credit to you, a fantastic build.

Regards,

RLI

[DC-Auto]

another update..
i've been finding time difficult to come by, i've been trying to get a little done each week to keep things moving along. i fabricated up a battery box to replace the rusted out original, fitted the new induction, sourced and purchased alot of parts. I managed to get around to rebuiding my swivel hubs, new bearings, wheel bearings, seals ect. Fitted new x-drilled and slotted rotors for the time being till i can afford the 330mm 4pot brake upgrade (if needed) to the front, fitted new pads all round, rebuild all calipers, new rear rotors, new brake hoses, new extended brake lines, new brake master, new clutch master and slave, new braided clutch line, stripped down and regreased my wiper motor, installed a new clutch booster, lots of tidying up, and fabricated the new drivers floor pan.

Today i was fitting the clutch line and slave, while fitting the push rod to the slave, i managed to pop the clutch fork out of the carrier, which after about 2hrs of stuffying around to attempt to get it back in (unsuccessfully), i jumped online to find out it is possible to get it back in, but some have spent up to 18hrs of labour to get it there. I have next to no room due to a 3" collector from the exhaust, and to pull the box out will be a nightmare (headers off, engine mounts out, lots of wiring has to be removed etc etc). I'll buy and endoscope/inspection camera this week to give me some visibility and attempt it without removing the box.

keeping in mind that this project started as pretty much an incomplete body and chassis only, parts have been difficult to find in good condition, meaning most parts have been purchased new. My budget for the build has already blown out 300%, i'm hoping the build will run smooth from here on out.

i'll get some photo's up throughout the week

[Alitis007]

What box are you running mate, the gq one ?? You should be able to pop the boot and fit the retaining clip and push the fork onto its pivot within 10 mins mate with ease!!

[threedogs]

Short shift on a GQ box is a great Mod as well. gives about 50mm to 75mm throw
No external linkages uses only OE

[DC-Auto]

yeah mate, the gq one.. i'll get a photo tomorrow to show you what im dealing with.

threedogs, where do you find the gq short shifters? ive been keen to get one, but i haven't looked real hard. even thought about making one.

[kingrat427]

love the rocker covers,,better than those gly coil packs,,,

[kingrat427]

really enjoyed reading this threas,,i do miss my ss commodore

[Dirk Diggler]

Awesome project mate! Subscribed for updates!

[gokhangqtd42]

İt was a monster .... :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

t was a monster ....
Somebody called. PML.
Luv it, envious for sure.

[Tim_gq]

oh my god... if you ever want to sell...

[Gqmonster]

nice build up mate, should go plenty hard when its done! keep it up, got another update?

cheers Justin

[burgo88]

this looks awesome mate!! it makes my r33 gtr twin turbo conversion look a bit poxy actually hahaa

[DC-Auto]

well, i cracked my head on my tb42 patrol, so i have been pushing to get the v8 one finished, using alot of the panels off the 4.2 gq, and been working on the v8 for the past 4days.
my engine bay is just about sorted, just need to clamp my fuel lines into position on the firewall, all my wiring is working well now (rewired the cab and body), as i had a few earthing issues. everytime i think i'm close, i find out im yet so far. i ripped all my original carpet out, removed all the underlay, and got scrubbing. the new sound proofing is in, the carpet in my 4.2 gq is only 18mths old so that has gone in for the moment. My peugeot 207gti seats unfortunately are too wide to fit between the trans tunnel and b-pillar, so much to my regret, i cannot run them.
I cleaned all my dash and trim plastics in the kitchen sink, now my mrs has the sh!ts, i guess i should have used the dishwasher.
I sanded my panels back and got them in etch primer, my rear qtr cuts are done, plated and etch primed,. Got my new windscreen fitted on saturday along with a new seal, all my dash is now tidy, fitted my headlights, HID's and front indicators, stripped out my hood lining.
I rebuilt my swivels hubs a couple of weeks ago, and those who are interested i did manage to sort out my clutch fork issue using a bore scope / inspection camera.

There is still alot of adjusting to do, the pivot for my clutch fork needs to be adjusted out, i can only just engage gears, wheels bearing need adjusting once i've taken it for a quick run up the street and back, and i have a fuel leak from my -6 to -10 fuel line adapters (dodgy washers?). I was planning on getting it tuned today, but due to powercruise going on up here, my tuner is flat out.

oh, i won't be running the exhaust silencer, a mate made up one for his rb25 powered r31 skyline (big hp), we pulled the silencer plug out and his air fuel ratio's were over 18:1 requiring him to retune his engine (he's a bit of a guru with RB's, tunes his own on the street).
So essentially the plug restricts flow that much, causing it to run rich. This r31 would scrabble for traction in 3rd, now it lights the tyres with 40% throttle and pretty much has maxed out his injectors on the same boost.

[anasaz09]

Too much power!!!

[albone90]

jesus.. that's awesome mate

[arfa]

wow what a beast that is going to be

[DC-Auto]

got a light tune done last thursday at hitorque on 9psi till i get some mileage on the engine. made 381rwhp on 31's, and 319rwhp with 33's.. pretty surprised how much tyres can make a difference. made almost 900nm of torque though.
i have installed my new speedhut revolution gauges, they are probably the best gauges i have ever purchased. i will get some photo's up tomorrow.

[anasaz09]

Seriously, a monster is about to emerge.

[BigRAWesty]

Well I've just re-read the whole thread and am grinning from ear to ear.. what a weapon..
I'm interested in what you used as sound deadner in the cabin, and has it worked in your opinion?

Very neat build mate and brilliant attention to detail..
Any plans to build an air box and snorkel?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[DC-Auto]

sorry i haven't kept you all updated, i have been very time poor between work and the patrol build. i haven't thought too much into the air box and snorkel yet as i have been per-occupied finishing off what i have, i still have shelves of parts to be installed. after weighing up the cost of genuine dynamat of over $1600 to cover the roof, floor pan and door skins (@ over $20 / 300mmx300mm) i decided to get the sound deadening from clark rubber. it is 10mm thick and adhesive backed, but more to the point $40 / metre and 1.5m wide, 10 meters to complete the whole car. I wasn't sure at first how effective it was, i covered only the 3/4 carpeted section, the exhaust was deafening to a point of nearly wearing ear plugs. after covering the last section, you can now hold a conversation and use hand free phone kits without a problem, definitely worth the money.

since my last post, i have installed central locking (i will get some photo's on how i have set-up the rear door actuators), alarm, re-wired my alternator with the correct inline resistor, lots of fine tuning and cleaning up wiring. i have picked up a new gopro black edition (great piece of gear), i've been planning on getting some footage to post up, i'll try and get it up during the week.

i've finally made up my mind with paint, im pretty indecisive and get sick of colours pretty quickly. I have decided on the plastidip removable gloss black with black pearl, a friend of mine has highly recommended it. it lays on approx 1.5mm thick and self flattening, so it will hide minor imperfections. it is surprisingly durable, my friend has a 350z coated with this product and left bat crap on it for several days, it did not even tarnish the gloss.

[Pezzer]

Nice, the blower brings back memories of my TVR 500 SEAC.

[soronation]

Wow that'll be tuff as

[greengupatrol]

sorry but i have to put it out there ls1 suck and i will never get the obsession with v8s lol there all noise

[Alitis007]

sorry but i have to put it out there ls1 suck and i will never get the obsession with v8s lol there all noise

Your not serious are you?? Why would an ls1 suck when it can be easily modified, parts are readily available, they are reliable and come with fairly good economy out of the box?? I'd say to line them up but you wouldn't have anything to bring to the party, would you ??


Jealousy is a biatch .......

[mxdogboy]

This is gonna be one of a kind truck!!

[mark89]

Love the wagon mate, Dunno if i missed it but what sized fuel tank do you have?
With a setup like this id imagine you would want to hold alot of fuel due to the economy it will have.
Also with a blown ls1 how do you think it will go for daily duties and reliability?
Super jealous!!!!

[Wayne P]

Update with pics would be great. Quite an impressive job to undertake.

[DC-Auto]

not a great deal has changed, booked in for gloss black paint in 3 weeks (been waiting 6weeks for my paint to arrive from the states), ive been trying to upload a video to give you an idea of how she drives. im running the standard 88ltr tank, and how she goes for a daily, well, it is my daily. i currently get about 540k's to the tank, providing im not driving like an idiot the whole time, which is 70% highway, 30% urban. the tb42 that was pulled out would touch about 450k's per tank with the same highway:urban percentages. It all comes down to good tuning, and blown engine tend to use less fuel when cruising.
there has been alot of fine tuning still, found the nolethane vx commodore sway bar link kits bolt straight in, which happen to be 75mm longer than the originals, which is just about perfect as i have a 66mm spring lift.
oh, and greengu, im under the impression you have never driven a decent built V8, if you saw my torque curve...... never mind, you wouldn't understand

[Thirsty]

oh, and greengu, im under the impression you have never driven a decent built v8, if you saw my torque curve...... Never mind, you wouldn't understand

hahahahaha gold

[tezzza88]

what an awesome build, cant wait to see it finished

[TuffTD42]

I want to see this thing on youtube in action......................

[DC-Auto]

http://youtu.be/rF15dztizq0
This is my..... "mates" patrol... identical to mine, filmed on a "private" road, with a "professional driver"

[Bradbain]

That's pretty awesome great concept would love to see the look on some peoples faces at the lights ;)

[DC-Auto]

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In June 2014 I pulled the motor from the Patrol, and swapped it with my 245kw 04' VY SS Wagon. The motor was great in the Patrol but just had a little too much bottom end punch which would result in digging holes and made it nearly impossible to rock climb without spinning all 4. I put a lot of focus onto the wagon after the swap, spent a fortune on the transmission to handle all the grunt, spent a fortune on the entire car.

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In Sept 2014 the long hours I had spent opening my own shop had taken it's toll and for the first time in my life I fell asleep at the wheel.

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The accident had busted me up pretty bad, and soo long to my charged motor. But... I still have my 245kw motor, so I'm toying with the Patrol again.. To add to the list, I have replaced the fuel system (went into the wagon, was overkill even for the charged motor) and now running a Walbro 255l/h intank pump, goodyear EFI rubber lines, adj. fuel pressure reg. I'm still running the Pacemaker headers, and 3.5" mandrel bent system, combined with a mafless tune should see about 350bhp at the motor.
Putting more money into the Patrol was never really a plan, I was considering on just buying a GU3 onwards, but couldn't justify buying someone else problems, when I had this one sitting here.

I forked out the $700 and bought a set of Grunt 4x4 Monster flares which arrived today, and I have to say I'm rather impressed by them. On the agenda is a full gloss grey respray to coincide with my businesses colour scheme, a new "fabricated inhouse" custom rear tube bar, new electric aerial which also arrived today, air conditioning is on its way (currently there is none), 35% window tint, a new roof lining, I have a set on mint condition velour front and rear seats coming, I have a set of new wing mirrors to go on, a set of genuine glass H4 headlights on the way, and I have replaced the rear main seal and sump gasket today also.

My business is taking priority of all my funds so as much as I would like a Rigid Industries light bar, it may have to wait a few months. I'll get some more photos with the flares and a bit of a progress report at the end of the week

[threedogs]

I was speaking to a Guy out Wandin 4x4 show a few years ago and he slotted a SC LS1 into a GQ shorty cut into a ute.
After speaking to him for a while he said he built it to win the Tuff Truck Challenge in Broken Hill, big call as there are
a lot of ifs and ands,,,,,, long story short He won on his first attempt thats a big thing.

As for being a daily I reckon it would be great I had a 350 in my other 4x4,
would loved to have put a SC LS1 and TR700 in it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Camaro-2010-2013-Illuminated-DUAL-COLOR-Rear-Trunklid-Bowtie-LED-Light-/361131858728?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item541522db28&vxp=mtr

[DC-Auto]

I have had massive dramas with one of my parts suppliers, but finally I have my new oil pressure sensor, CAS, and MAP sensors. I was quiet this arvo so I got stuck into it. Fitted the sensors, new rear main seal, new sump gasket, new oil pressure adapter fitting (for aftermarket gauge), fitted the fuel rails and made sure I can still fit the turtle shell. I picked up some adjustable panhard rods from Performance Suspension today also.

Refitted the engine with new header gaskets, made up a bracket to fit my washer bottle, wired the engine, fitted the new pressure reg. and mocked up my flares.
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[DC-Auto]

Not a great deal has been happening over the past weekwith the patrol, got the LS1 running with the mafless tune, threw some 10.5mm eagle ht leads on, adjustable panhard rods have been installed front and rear, and started fabricating a right hand snorkel and airbox

[2.8tuff]

what a good read, start to last post. im at the stage of getting a quote for a ls2 in the 98 gu patrol. im soon to sell the 2.8 tdi engine and gearbox in the next few months if price is right

[threedogs]

@ DC-auto are you planning on running the air con?

[DC-Auto]

I do plan on running air con, I was hoping to have it installed before it hits the road again, but I just spent a small fortune on a automatic wheel balancer.
The problem with what I'm doing is I plan everything out then f@&$ it all up by improvising as I go. I'm hoping I can still run the compressor line to condenser without fouling on the air box

[DC-Auto]

more stuff done, now metallic gun metal grey, rear bar fabricated and powder coated, snorkel powder coated, stereo rewired, rear barn door central lock installed, rear glass out, new window seals have arrived, new bailey channels have arrived, new pinchweld has arrived, have all the safari velour interior now cleaned, insulation has arrived for the roof, push button start installed, pillar gauge mounts have arrived and installed, rewired half the dash to reduce bulk wiring, LED park lights are in, lots of new or near new interior trim bits have arrived, new mirrors have been fitted. I have only just got the car back from paint and panel on Friday 15th May so it's re-assembly time.

[paul hobbs]

great bus .a question on the flares do they have a return lip underneath back to the old arch

[Viiper]

Looking good!

[Viiper]

I have had massive dramas with one of my parts suppliers, but finally I have my new oil pressure sensor, CAS, and MAP sensors. I was quiet this arvo so I got stuck into it. Fitted the sensors, new rear main seal, new sump gasket, new oil pressure adapter fitting (for aftermarket gauge), fitted the fuel rails and made sure I can still fit the turtle shell. I picked up some adjustable panhard rods from Performance Suspension today also.

Refitted the engine with new header gaskets, made up a bracket to fit my washer bottle, wired the engine, fitted the new pressure reg. and mocked up my flares.
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Those flares are mean! I'm thinking about getting them for mine, but $700 is a lot for plastic.