Red Rattler Revamp
Red Rattler Revamp
Well the old red rattlers lack of oil pressure was becoming a bit of a concern so it was decided by myself and the voices in my head that the only sensible thing to do was to build a blown injected red motor to replace the ailing 186
I also figured I was going to have to upgrade the box diff and brakes etc as well so last weekend we yanked all the bits out and got the old strumpet ready for Dr Redbeard and my good self to perform an "addagruntome"
New motor going together
Basic idea is 202 with a T700 behind it , narrowed VS Commondore diff which has been fitted now , HR front with Cortina rack and Landcruiser brakes - have fitted an in tank fuel pump from a VE Commode and will run a 7" dual diaphragm booster and dual circuit brakes . The rest of the car will stay looking as crusty as it is now
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I also figured I was going to have to upgrade the box diff and brakes etc as well so last weekend we yanked all the bits out and got the old strumpet ready for Dr Redbeard and my good self to perform an "addagruntome"
New motor going together
Basic idea is 202 with a T700 behind it , narrowed VS Commondore diff which has been fitted now , HR front with Cortina rack and Landcruiser brakes - have fitted an in tank fuel pump from a VE Commode and will run a 7" dual diaphragm booster and dual circuit brakes . The rest of the car will stay looking as crusty as it is now
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I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
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Cool. You’ll be re naming it the tyre fryer.
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp
Looking good Blacky. That'll get the old girl moving a bit quicker
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Love the look of the eaton blower sitting there Blacky.
Is the block a bored 186 or a bored 202?
Neil
Is the block a bored 186 or a bored 202?
Neil
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Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Frankenstein EK V6 Ute
The Reverend FB Station Wagon Project
1950's Commer Light Truck (2.5 Ton)
Re: Red Rattler Revamp
3.3 on the block. Late 202 or a blue block.
Will eh sump fit over the girdle Blacky?
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Will eh sump fit over the girdle Blacky?
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- WesternWagon
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp
Looks the goods
Nice to see you back in the shed
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp
It will now after a bit of quilting with a BFH , no room for the oil pickup though so will be fitting an external pickup line
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Red Rattler Revamp
quilting eh? Hidden talents B.
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp
Unreal
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Awesome addagruntome.
How many PSI you aiming for Mr Black? (please let it be lots, please let it be lots, please let it be lots).
Cheers,
Harv
How many PSI you aiming for Mr Black? (please let it be lots, please let it be lots, please let it be lots).
Cheers,
Harv
327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.
Re: Red Rattler Revamp
Have 2 pullies Harv , gonna start at 12 then go to 15 , according to Shane who supplies the kits anything over 15 PSI and reliability becomes an issue and this old hooker does a lot of miles .......
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
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327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.
Re: Red Rattler Revamp
15 psi it is then.
This is a great project mate great work. Ill be following it with great interest
This is a great project mate great work. Ill be following it with great interest
FB-Special
Big block 161
Holley sniper EFI.
Vintage air ducted heat and cool.
Ek auto column shift.
Lj diff and reverse lights.
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Big block 161
Holley sniper EFI.
Vintage air ducted heat and cool.
Ek auto column shift.
Lj diff and reverse lights.
WA FB~EK Car Club Member.
- thebrotherj
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp
Epic. Love it Blacky, keep us posted.