MeatMan

Welcome Rickard.

Fantastic job!!

This group's been quiet for a while so I figured I'd post an update. After much trial and error and a bit of profanity I managed to get the frame finished and the engine mocked. Wishing I'd added a little more room for the radiator but I can make it work. I had to box in the cab because it kept breaking at the A pillars because of the stress. Anyway I love where it's headed.

Very nice John. I must say that you were smart to get that RG engine since now they are a hot commodity!

Works for me!!

Great idea!

I'm glad things are getting back to normal. I'm sure that was quite the scare for you. I can't imagine it. Sending love.

My subscription virus software won't even let me go to an infected site and I've been on here every day this week. This site is not infected.

You're welcome guys. The brass is a great idea. I might try it myself.

I didn't find these on the site so if it's a repeat I apologize. I needed tow hooks and a clevis for my Land Cruiser so I came up with the idea of using solder. It's pretty simple. For the hook, I started with .062 solder and bent it into a hook. I then flattened it a bit. Next, I used a hobby knife to trim it as close to what I wanted the finished product to look like. After that I filed the hook to the finished product. The clevis was a bit more difficult, I used a smaller solder, about 1/16" and using looping pliers I bent it into shape using a picture as a reference. It took about four tries each time to get what I wanted. You have to be careful not to hold the pliers too tight, as the solder tended to flatten quite easily, and I'm heavy handed. It also could have been because it was flux core solder. For the clevis pin I used a shorter piece and flattened the end and filed it even. When I got the clevis on the bumper I added a drop of CA to hold the pin in place.

Nice work Nick!!

Oh yeah!!

Welcome John! I'm with you, I just can't get into the whole winter activity thing. Running the snowblower is about as "sporting" as I get.

I missed the post on Paul's passing. My heart goes out to his family.

Sad news. I've used him a few times. Wish I'd bought for the stash now.

I agree with Rob. Early gassers were homebuilt a lot of times anyway, and guys did what they needed to do to make 'er go. I think your idea is spot on!

I think that's spot on Larsen. I'm trying to figure out how to put mine in and make it invisible from the outside. I figure if they stop you going well over the limit you're going to the pokey anyway!

Yes, I like those wheels as well!

Very nice. Well done Marcelo!

Nice project! G'luck.

I found this bit of info about Aussie modification rules. In particular the part about no roll cage. If you've got one you may want to hide it somehow. We are however scofflaws so... https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/motoring/vehicles-and-registration/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/chassis-and-body-modifications Roll cagesDue to the increased risk of occupant injury in vehicle accidents, fitting full roll cages is not permitted. However, fitting a half roll cage rearward of the driver may be acceptable providing that: no part of the roll cage can be contacted by vehicle occupants when positioned in their normal seating positionthe roll cage is at least 150 millimetres behind the front seat occupants when the front seats are located in the most rearward adjusted positionall rear seats and seat belt assemblies fitted in the rear compartment are removedthe operation and effectiveness of the front seat belt assemblies is not affected in any way by the roll cageno person travels in the rear of the vehicle at any timethe vehicle has a seating inspection carried out by the Department of Planning, Transport

September check in for the Aussieball. I got some bench time in and got a rolling chassis. I didn't do the mods I wanted, mostly because of the limited room I had to add the other turbo. I did add a fabricated intercooler to the top of the engine and added a hump on the hood for clearance. I'm spending a lot of time on the interior to reduce weight and give it a racing vibe. I fabricated a snorkel today and primed the body. Moving along at a decent pace now.

Sweet! Nice detail work.

Very nice work!

Thanks Bill. I agree, it would be nice on a 3x2 setup, or even a straight six using just one.