[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Yip soda blasting is out from what you just said and it does not remove rust three different places have said this about soda  so down to dip striping ( I know there is more work as to resealing all the seams but it just gets everything ) or garnet blasting lower pressure than sand , for the garnet cost 1500-2000 grand full car inside out , have not got a price for the dip striping yet

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey need more info what model what motor standard mounts or custom , if this helps I have currently a 308 in a vb with a vr t56 also have the same box in a vk with the 304 and the shifter came up about 20-30mm to the rear of the car no cutting needed just moving the riveted plate back towards the rear , in the vk had to massage the tunnel by the shifter for the reverse lockout but didn’t need to in the vb (go figure on that one )

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey Dave here are the sheets info

 

That should help

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey Dave I went and talked to the cert guy  and he gave me 4 pages on the drive shaft loop that is required he said that the factory one is inadequate one you add power

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

hey all you wouldn’t believe it the 9″ I got only cost me 400 bucks in the end  I sold my 10 bolt factory v8 lsd sali for 800 bucks, any way no update just been sand blasting bolt and clips

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Cheers guys I would like a good sounding exhaust but sometimes you just want it quiet I suppose it’s a balance with hp you need to get the gasses out ,with the vk it had twin 2 1/2 two mufflers then 3″ over diff into another muffler  sounded nice but tuner did say it was restricted but then the super charger was louder too

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey Gary just read you exhaust thread I was nodding my head as I read it but I did mine on the floor    did you think about a x pipe instead or was it more for room using the H, also the varex  would you recommend them I seen the one with remotes, Frazer

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey guys was going to start a tread but this is already here, I am going to strip the whole car inside outsidewant a bare metal start , so have talked to a sandblaster who has done work for me and has come out mint, asked about doing a car only thing it takes time and patience , but just looking at options if any one has dealt with the different methods, so sand blasting gets every thing rust included , soda blasting does not get rust out , dip stripping strips every thing sealer rust paint filler but my not get paint back into every part, not interested in paint stripper or sanding

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

cheers bud if all goes well hope to have all painted by end of year

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hi Gtrboyy  I have looked and made measurements and I am going to do what you have suggested with just moving the tub over enough for the shock to be closer to chassis so 1 1/2 – 2″ so cheers for the info

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

hey all Thanks for all your input decision has been made now that I have a 9″ sitting in my garage all set up for the vb commodore just got to sort Detroit and gears as it’s 2.75 open at the moment have put more detail on my build page

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

up date picture of boot done , finally  found a 9″ from a vc commodore already shorten all mounts done billet axle short side open centre but will put Detroit with 3:9s in, came complete with disc brakes and control arms $1200good deal, so will be getting rid of the whole brake set up and control arms, going to use adjustable top   arms white line and custom bottom arms with adjustable spring height , for brakes 315mm rotors and 4 pot wildwood with hand brake off the diff head

also brought a new toy for the garage a sand blaster cabinet had a play today and very impressed anyone thinking of getting one it’s well worth it just to do all the small things

9″ diff

sand blaster

parts all cleaned up

dam photo bucket is slow

• This reply was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by  Judge1 Frazer. Reason: spelling ,photo double up

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

That’s cool bud I’ll be happy if I can get that kind of power ,,, you’ve got to be over the moon with that

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hi Gent’s and Lady’s well over the break found some new parts that some one was selling changed his mind and now doing an HQ ,,,, my bonus  so for 750 I got two new guards , bonnet, front slam panel, second hand front bumper, grille ( grille is vc ) wasn’t sure about it but I am starting to like it, hdt head light covers but they will be sold on as I don’t like them ,,,,, Also the boot floor is all welded in now so start on the lower quarter’s (no Photo’s yet )

• This reply was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by  Judge1 Frazer.

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

That’s awesome bud a that sucks about the rust but I suppose you just don’t know with the old girls , at lest you can do the repairs yourself and do them properly

nice front and rear end drive line stuff

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

It’s all ways good when you change something and I makes a difference

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey I found this and they are saying 18 degrees I don’t remember it being that but could be wrong

5th one down

http://www.aussiev8.com.au/holden-v8s/47264-holden-vn-5lt-base-timing.html

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey If I remember right it should jump 2-3 degrees so 12-13 degrees

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

seats look good it gives me ideas on patterns for mine and yeah will look better when head rests are done

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

Hey slow355 I haven’t driven on them but the install and adjustment is so easy and the dampers seems easy too

 

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