Bloodyaussie's GQ

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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

Looking good mate...... I like how you're incorporating a step in it. Not enough people do that.

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Yeah I have thought about this heaps.. I needed the step as the car is bloody high and it would be to hard getting up the bloody thing.

I just cut the piece out and flipped it around and welded it back in.

Will weld in the mounting brackets this afternoon when I have finished work and start looking at the quarter chop which George will be welding up.

I am also collecting all the bits and bobs I need for the engine swap over.. going to fit a new water pump and new gaskets plus thinking engine mounts while its out and maybe a clutch?

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!

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Pointing and laughing,..........


At my welding ;)


Mate I can't weld for sh1t, yours looks great!!

Give me a yell mate when you do it. I'm keen to help out and learn about dong an engine swap.
I'm thinking of swapping mine at some point for a turbo'd donk.

Starting stripping down the new engine yesterday to get ready for the swap, a bit to do as I have decided to get Georges shop to fit both the engine and gearbox for a number of reasons.

It all happens next week and I have a bit to do before then as I have to remove 2 head gaskets and fit a new one plus have a good look at the cylinders for wear.

Going over everything so as to save me grief in the long run.. fitting new water pump rear main and may fit new clutch, at the very least new thrust bearing.

Have been taking pics and will post some up later.

I know I could have done this myself but having the wifes old car here and being flat out this time of year it would be to much to try and fit an engine plus keep up with my work load..

My back is also killing me and have been stuffing around with doctors as they dont seem to hear what I am saying to them so the last thing I need is to wrestle with engines and gearboxes.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

George fitted a new product that he has help test to my car yesterday to filter out and break down all the crap in my cooling system...
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And today after work I started on my rear bar... still need to grind back the welds.

For those welders who will point and laugh. .. get a dog up you!!!
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Your welds are going hold mate, just spend the time getting that weld surfaces clean before you weld. Before starting a new rod chip and wire brush the end of the previous weld. When you start the new weld push back into the previous weld with thew rod.

Thanks mate for the positive feedback. .

Have to put this on hold while sorting the engine.

My back is also killing me and have been stuffing around with doctors as they dont seem to hear what I am saying to them so the last thing I need is to wrestle with engines and gearboxes.[/QUOTE]

Mate, if it is a big problem, INSIST!! on a referral to a specialist, and insist on an MRI scan as it will show soft tissue damage or if you have a degenerative injury.

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Glad i decided to change out the water pump.. never believe what you have been told and always look for yourself.

Having some doubts about the gearbox and not sure if I should fit it???

Going for a drive tomorrow so might clear my head and work out what I should do..

Just got hit with extra school fees today for erica and have to pay for Alexanders kinder for next year. .. it all comes at once!!

That's not good. Clean that rust asap and flush the system.
Bugga about the fees. It'll come good bud. Just keep the head down bum up and wheels turning..

Cheers Kallen... heading off soon for a drive with Kevin so a bit of time out should be good to sort through my brain..

Found this pic while sorting through stuff.. at Mt dissa just after the fires, funny !!!!

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