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just looking at the front at the moment. Have to pull it all apart anyway, a mate has a press at his work and will help me put them in. Gonna get the front sorted and work my way through to the back once I get the motor and box in, no doubt the diff will need some work anyway so will look at options for the whole rear end

This is the kit I’m looking at:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suits-Commodore-VB-VC-VH-VK-SUPER-PRO-Full-Front-Suspension-Rebuild-Kit-SUPERPRO-/302253354683?hash=item465fb42ebb:g:52YAAOSwv0tVLmM6

theres a similar kit on eBay from super pro that includes strut tops that I need as well. How hard is it to get the bushes out? I thought you need a press to get the new ones in

thats the plan. It’ll basically be a stock LS3 plus intake, tune and exhaust, get it engineered and rego sorted and put some kms on it to get it all right.

I’ll keep that in mind when I’m ready to go, that part is a long way away at the moment haha.

Got a quote for a new VK radiator, VS booster, VT master cylinder, VT discs, calipers, pads, lines etc. for just under a grand.

I also called my local suspension place, a Pedders outlet, and they quoted $345 to supply and fit new bushes to the k frame…[Read more]

I’ll be selling the power steering pump and air con compressor off the motor if anyone is after one or the other.

That’s an idea. I’ll do some hunting around to see if i can get a second hand one, if not I’ll get a new one. If it doesnt work, I’m sure I’d be able to sell it.

On a side note, the motor has arrived

Spoke to Paul at Paul Rogers to order the box and converter. He’s sending me a spec sheet for the converter so they can make it to suit…[Read more]

Stuck on what radiator to run. CAE can do one for $1k with thermos all ready to go, but it’s an aussie desert coolers one and there’s a lot of negative reviews around for them. I spoke to South Coast Radiators and they quoted $1500 for a sheet metal unit with thermos , or $1300 for a street version. I also spoke to a workshop thats done a couple…[Read more]

Stuck on what radiator to run. CAE can do one for $1k with thermos all ready to go, but it’s an aussie desert coolers one and there’s a lot of negative reviews around for them. I spoke to South Coast Radiators and they quoted $1500 for a sheet metal unit with thermos , or $1300 for a street version. I also spoke to a workshop thats done a couple…[Read more]

was thinking about doing that. I think it needs new bushes, so I might pull the front end apart, get the bushes removed, powdercoat it all and put the new bushes in

What made you go with the 5800 stall? Is it suited to your cam?

What’s it like to drive on the street with the converter? I’ve gotta order a converter and need to figure out what stall speed to get.

Also grabbed the paint for the bay. That’s gonna be fun lol. Not much left in the bay to strip out, gonna try and get it ready for paint over the Easter long weekend.

Picked up the k frame and rack yesterday. Gotta clean the k frame cause it’s filthy. Also need to get new tie rod ends for the rack. Had a poke around the car today and noticed it needs new strut tops. Should I get a front end bush kit for it? There’s a Superpro front end rebuild kit on eBay for $510 that include strut tops and tie rod ends.

Was…[Read more]

Had another thought while driving home. I originally wanted to do a blue meany replica, but looking at it now, I reckon I could do a white replica for a pretty cheap price. Most of the car is already white, I’ve got a group a front bar and grill already so I just need the rear wing, and only have to paint over the silver on the bottom of the…[Read more]

hahaha exactly. Cant take it with you!