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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:04 pm
by EK JAY
Thanks for the pics
Yeah the lc Lj shaft fits inside the htg column so could go that way aswell the selectors are on opposite sides
Was the other difference between the htg and torrie columns
I think the torana uni's are the same
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:37 pm
by Mick
i been driving a VY SS ute and recently picked up a VY aclaim and it even feels a bit crappy after the SS
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:04 am
by EK283
Hi Jay,
I used the HT/G column but still had to modify it somewhat. I cut the end off both the shaft and housing to achieve the correct length, used a brass bush and turned the shaft down to accept a torana uni. I also had to modify the dash mount bracket to fit snug against the pedal box, that also had to be fabricated so the slip tabs would still be utilised.
The good thing about the HT column is you can buy a shroud from rare spares that deletes the shifter honey pot so it all looks like it should be there.
Regards Greg
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:36 pm
by kelleigh54
You are probably aware already , but I don't want to see anyone caught out . The LJ has a different spline count for the wheel .
As for new cars spoiling you , I guess I am just twisted . I was lucky enough to be given a VE SSV ute as a work vehicle and found it boring as bat shit . Yeah , it did everything right , it handled exceptionally well , especially when pushed hard . Was quite perky , very comfortable and had all the bells and whistles which I am not in favor of as I found them distracting . Biggest down fall was brakes . Anyway just wanted to say that no matter how good the newer car is , they lack character and all those things that annoy the shit out us in our older cars is a part of their " character ". STYLE and CHARACTER ,
that's what it is about ...... unlike me .. I have neither
, but I am as cantankerous as they are
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:35 pm
by EK JAY
Yeah I won't be able to the fb steering wheel on it but I do have a
A nice wooden style one to go on it similar to the htg monaro wheel
It matches the wood I have in The cargo area and on the door trims
So it keeps the theme I wanted going
You can get the fb wheel to fit the ht column though with out to much trouble
And yeah I much prefer to drive a classic then a plastic
But doesn't stop me driving newer cars
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:40 pm
by Mick
oh yeah the VY has no style but 98% of my driving is open country roads and they just don't mix well with no suspension
people say well lift the car up
then i might aswell keep the VY cause a 4WD FB/EK is a vile thing to me
maybe one day
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:48 pm
by EK JAY
Motor back in and rear gearbox bracket made
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 10:17 pm
by In the Shed
That looks very nice indeed Jay.
What a pity the General didn't offer these as an option in the day for a few extra pounds and shilling.
Regards
Stephen
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 4:19 am
by Trev
Very nice Jay, the factory look.
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Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 8:30 pm
by Devilrod
How yHolden should have built it, looks great Jay
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:56 pm
by the rocket
looks like it was made to fit
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 10:41 am
by EK JAY
thanks guys I really like the factory paint no chrome look on a v8
Must be getting old or something
Motivation is the key Tim as you know it comes and go's
Weather is cooling off now so the temptation of the surf / beach is getting less and more shed work is being done
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:17 pm
by EK JAY
brought the wagon home from the shed today to do some wrirring and glass in
Needed a wash though some
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:17 pm
by NoMAD
Looks sweet outside mate
colours really nice
Cheers
Nathan
Re: EK JAY'S FB WAGON PROJECT (some color)
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:30 am
by Trev
Beautiful
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