SC 540 Build Photos - Page 5

Rob. Smith · #1 (**permalink**) 12-26-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fox123

My 540 kit is ready for collection the 5th Jan. I'm thinking about trying to get the chassis clear coated. what do you reackon and do you know anyone who has done this to an aluminium chassis.

Have a look at POR-15 'Glisten' It's supposed to stick to polished aluminium

AC-460 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fox123

My 540 kit is ready for collection the 5th Jan. I'm thinking about trying to get the chassis clear coated. what do you reackon and do you know anyone who has done this to an aluminium chassis.

I am going to linish up all the welds before painting the chassis mercury silver
The aluminium needs something done with it or it will tarn off and look very ordinary down the track

boxhead · #3 (**permalink**) 05-21-2009, 04:45 PM

I saw one of these in the flesh for the first time last week (mate out here has just had his delivered).
It is a bigger car than I envisaged in my head, but I suppose it needs to be since it uses all the BA bits without cutting them down.

Very nice looking car in the flesh, only thing I did not like was the thickness in the "A" pillars.
I think the doors are about the same length as the front guard on a Cobra, should be easy to get in and out of.

Rotty · #4 (**permalink**) 05-21-2009, 06:06 PM

After driving the current Holden Commodores for work I don't think the thick A pillars will be a problem..they have a huge blind spot there! Warren, currently living in Mansfield (working at Inala) after living overseas for the past 14 months....I've always been a huge fan of (and wanted) the Cobras...but the SC540...in my opinion a whole new level...a shame Ford never went ahead with the Cobra concept..

Merv and Sharon · #5 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 04:36 AM

Nice car. Or you could get a Mclaren replica (???) here on this NZ site ...

http://www.constructorscarclub.org.n...fiedadvert.php

Merv

Tenrocca · #6 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

Nice car. Or you could get a Mclaren replica (???) here on this NZ site ...

http://www.constructorscarclub.org.n...fiedadvert.php

Merv

My god father there are some ugly cars on that site. I actually feel a little sick after checking that out....

Rob. Smith · #7 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 05:43 AM

You jokin Merv ? What was the last thing on the list ? I think he thought it looked like a Lamborghini !!!

Rotty · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 07:44 AM

Warren, I'm hoping to drop down to Yatala some time next week for a sticky beak. I think someone (might have been you) that the hoops behind the seat are purely cosmetic (as in fibreglass) and not a functional roll bar...just wondering what is under them, and if it would be posible to manufacture a hatch for stowing a drop top in there (like the 350z)...just curious...engine wise...would love to fit Fords Romeo 605 5.4lt supercharged...but is 605hp a bit much you think? lol!

WKB · #9 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 08:24 PM

Rotty,
The hoops are fibre glass and cosmetic. There is not much room under the them.

Peter (DRB) should be able to answer all your questions about the car.

To answer the question about the 605hp, I read a quote somewhere that said " there is never to much horsepower".

Warren

*Cobber* · #10 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 10:47 PM

Can you run the Ford Territory AWD system under the SC540?

SC stands for SuperChargerd officer......

WKB · #11 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Cobber,
With BA/BF Falcon front suspension it will be a bit difficult, but with a FG front susension I would think it wouldn't be to hard as the FG and Territory have a similar setup. As there are no manual Territorys it would easier with a auto. DRB are going to do add extra mount points on the front of their chassis that will enable either BA/BF or FG Falcons to be used

Would be different an all wheel drive 540 Roadster.

Warren

Merv and Sharon · #12 (**permalink**) 05-24-2009, 01:56 AM

There are some pretty ugly cars on that 'site! Our poor mates in NZ have a lot to put up with!

Merv

Maurice Butler · #13 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

There are some pretty ugly cars on that 'site! Our poor mates in NZ have a lot to put up with!

Merv

there also so good ones
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=220761920

ps where were the ozy drivers in the indy 500?

Tenrocca · #14 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Maurice Butler

there also so good ones
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=220761920

ps where were the ozy drivers in the indy 500?

Is that a rare model healy?

whats the Indy 500...is that anywhere near Bathurst?

Merv and Sharon · #15 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 02:16 AM

That IS a nice one Maurice! Looks very well made. Not sure about the Indy 500 - didn't seem to rate any news coverage at all here.

Merv

Merv and Sharon · #16 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 10:46 PM

I guess that everyone has seen this one before:

Rotty · #17 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 12:36 AM

I was looking at engine options (as part of the will I do it thought process) and was considering the supercharged 5.5 from the Mustang, or one of the crate engines such as one I have previously mentioned. I have been advised that the American engines won't be compatible to the Australian donor car computer systems and has different plugs...does anyone know how difficult/expensive this would be to overcome?

hsv300 · #18 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 12:52 AM

Talk to Peter I think he sells Autronic SM4 ECU should be able to get that to work on the 5.4..... I have this ECU on my 4.6 Supercharged Cobra motor and works fine.

Cheers Greg

fox123 · #19 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 11:28 PM

I am currently building my dream shed and when finished I will build my dream car - DRB540. I have purchased a running 5 Speed Manual BA Boss 290 GT which I will use as the donor car. I am waiting for the hardtop to be completed before I order the car. is there anyone in Western Australia that can tell me who I can contact regarding getting the thing licensed as I have never done this sort of thing before and really need to know what I need to do. Good luck on your build you lucky bugger.

tabey25 · #20 (**permalink**) 06-05-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fox123

I am currently building my dream shed and when finished I will build my dream car - DRB540. I have purchased a running 5 Speed Manual BA Boss 290 GT which I will use as the donor car. I am waiting for the hardtop to be completed before I order the car. is there anyone in Western Australia that can tell me who I can contact regarding getting the thing licensed as I have never done this sort of thing before and really need to know what I need to do. Good luck on your build you lucky bugger.

Hi Fox123 I have got the new 540 nearlly finished at paint at the moment.
With your donor car you need to speak to some one in the rego dept to find out what yr you can go back for the ADR rules on pollutions ect.
He in Victoria we can go back 3yrs from the car build date and have three yrs to build it, all states have diffrent regs. eg mine is a 2009 kit so i can have a 2008,2007,2006 donor car, I have a BF mk2 12/2007 but firist rego was in 15/06/08 with only 6,000ks, The only concern i had that the air bags had to be removed, because there havnt been tested in this kit and the word air bag on the dash had to go, in case the car was on sold.

Michael