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- About DaveW
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- Tynong North, Melbourne,
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- Vic
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- Australia
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- Classic Revival CR3514, LS3, Dual Quads, Holley Dominator EFI, TR6060, VE 3.7 LSD, AP Racing Brakes, 17x8 & 10 Custom Dragway Billet Wheels.
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DaveW liked post by Modena On thread : Washer jets with long threadsThe Jag jets arrived from the UK, couple of days via DHL and reasonable postage cost too. the rubber washer on them is quite thick, might find a thinner one for a better look - either way now we...Liked On: 11-25-2014, 03:17 AM
Posted On: 11-25-2014, 02:51 AMDaveW liked post by Modena On thread : Modena's progress updateThe roll bars are back from the powder coater in matt black, although to look at it I would call it more satin than matt, very happy with the finish from A Class PowderCoating in Moorabbin, thanks to...Liked On: 11-15-2014, 02:49 AM
Posted On: 11-15-2014, 02:42 AMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : Modena's progress updateOne of the biggest things you will be fighting with it heat warping when welding the flanges. I did the final welding of the flanges with them clamped to a large piece of T section steel that kept...Liked On: 10-20-2014, 03:11 AM
Posted On: 10-19-2014, 11:46 PMDaveW liked post by Modena On thread : Modena's progress updateAn update, I have been making headers! They are a shorty block-hugger 4-into-1 design, to allow me to put the CATs under the bonnet, nice and close to the engine. The shorty block huggers that are...Liked On: 10-18-2014, 07:00 PM
Posted On: 10-18-2014, 04:31 PMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!Didn't get as much done as I hoped on the weekend. Lots of fiddly jobs and other jobs in the back yard used up all my time. It didn't help that Bathurst was on TV either. Got the sway bar links...Liked On: 10-12-2014, 09:23 PM
Posted On: 10-12-2014, 07:36 AMLinks monetized by VigLinkDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!Hi Dave, I measured the rotor PCD. They are as close to 220.5mm as I can see on a steel rule. The ID for the lugs is 205mm so they fit over the hat just fine. The rotor is bang on 330mm diameter...Liked On: 10-10-2014, 05:14 PM
Posted On: 10-10-2014, 07:03 AMDaveW liked post by Modena On thread : 21st Cobra NationalsI don't think you're saving this one Wazza https://bencobra.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/wazza1.jpgLiked On: 10-06-2014, 11:38 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2014, 09:36 PMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!Slow but steady progress. The rear suspension is pretty much all back together now. Finished painting and reassembling the rear uprights on the weekend. The axles and track rod are in now. The...Liked On: 10-06-2014, 05:04 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2014, 07:28 AMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!A little more progress on the weekend. I worked out the sway bar connections. Machined up some threaded bosses then drilled the x bar on the arms and welded them in. The way they are set up gives...Liked On: 09-21-2014, 07:58 PM
Posted On: 09-21-2014, 07:53 AMDaveW liked post by Modena On thread : New Oz member with a few questionsSpinout, stiffy only says 80-100K because he needs to pay people to do the work! :P If you can complete a Lego technics you should be able to screw a Pace together. While its true you can spend...Liked On: 09-12-2014, 11:04 PM
Posted On: 09-12-2014, 04:52 AMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!A bit more tinkering this evening. I test fitted the engine cross member. Originally the chassis had a piece of 2" x 1" RHS welded in between the engine mounts. I'm not sure it added much in the...Liked On: 09-12-2014, 10:52 PM
Posted On: 09-12-2014, 07:46 AMDaveW liked post by Aussie Mike On thread : CR3171 Finally going back together!I've got posts and updates about stuff I've done on the car all over the forum but no real build thread. Since the car is finally going back together I figured I'd start a new thread and keep...Liked On: 09-12-2014, 01:16 AM
Posted On: 09-11-2014, 06:59 AMDaveW liked post by boxhead On thread : Latest acquisition to Boxhead's shed.I have been as busy as hell lately, but I also have a Nephew who has turned 18 and wanted a Valiant. I thought at first he only wanted one as Uncle Dave has one, but I tested him out a bit and he...Liked On: 08-20-2014, 09:32 PM
Posted On: 08-20-2014, 07:48 PMDaveW liked post by Wazza On thread : where to fit front platesPut mine inside the nose....doesn't affect the radiator as far as I can tell. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/Big_Pic.jpg (http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/81635)...Liked On: 07-12-2014, 04:03 PM
Posted On: 07-12-2014, 06:51 AMDaveW liked post by Lexluther On thread : Kirkham 668 buildTime for a bit of a mini up date. As you all know I have been playing around with door trim for a while now lock covers , hinge covers. In the background I have tried to come up with a solution for...Liked On: 06-08-2014, 09:59 PM
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