FB Project..Southern Chassis Coil Over Frontend

Includes shock absorbers, springs and steering linkages.

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russo wrote:just wondering what they charge to do mini tubs and how big they are going as i have thought about doing this on mine
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About 2k for about 60mm...but I will let you know when the jobs done ..Fingers
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fingers wrote:
russo wrote:just wondering what they charge to do mini tubs and how big they are going as i have thought about doing this on mine
thanks
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About 2k for about 60mm...but I will let you know when the jobs done ..Fingers
thanks for that , so are they notching the rails or moving them over
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I love the look of the front end, it looks real nice..oh and your garage :mrgreen: George did my front end, rack and steering I can't wait to fit it.I,ve been getting a lot of gear from summit racing in the states for the engine etc cheap and good freight price too.

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the rocket wrote:I love the look of the front end, it looks real nice..oh and your garage :mrgreen: George did my front end, rack and steering I can't wait to fit it.I,ve been getting a lot of gear from summit racing in the states for the engine etc cheap and good freight price too.

Rick
Thanks Rick .I bought my Edelbrock RPM Performer heads ,cam and carby , Harland Sharp roller rockers , and dressup kit along with all my gaskets and timing chain , head studs plus a few other bits and pieces for under $2000.00 from Summit Racing as well , great deal ...I bring them over by container for about $150.00 plus GST .........takes a while tho about 10 weeks ..I can wait ....Fingers
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Fingers, was the wiper motor very expensive and does the switch operate the wipers when you press the wash function?
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fingers wrote:
the rocket wrote:I love the look of the front end, it looks real nice..oh and your garage :mrgreen: George did my front end, rack and steering I can't wait to fit it.I,ve been getting a lot of gear from summit racing in the states for the engine etc cheap and good freight price too.

Rick
Thanks Rick .I bought my Edelbrock RPM Performer heads ,cam and carby , Harland Sharp roller rockers , and dressup kit along with all my gaskets and timing chain , head studs plus a few other bits and pieces for under $2000.00 from Summit Racing as well , great deal ...I bring them over by container for about $150.00 plus GST .........takes a while tho about 10 weeks ..I can wait ....Fingers
Hey mate,

do you have any more info on shipping parts from USA via sea?

I am extremely interested (particularly for large, heavy 4x4 barwork)

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Surprised it takes 10 weeks by sea from the US. The boat trip itself is barely 3 - 4 weeks from the west coast.
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(AUST)Mod wrote:
fingers wrote:
the rocket wrote:I love the look of the front end, it looks real nice..oh and your garage :mrgreen: George did my front end, rack and steering I can't wait to fit it.I,ve been getting a lot of gear from summit racing in the states for the engine etc cheap and good freight price too.

Rick
Thanks Rick .I bought my Edelbrock RPM Performer heads ,cam and carby , Harland Sharp roller rockers , and dressup kit along with all my gaskets and timing chain , head studs plus a few other bits and pieces for under $2000.00 from Summit Racing as well , great deal ...I bring them over by container for about $150.00 plus GST .........takes a while tho about 10 weeks ..I can wait ....Fingers
Hey mate,

do you have any more info on shipping parts from USA via sea?

I am extremely interested (particularly for large, heavy 4x4 barwork)

Andrew
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(AUST)Mod wrote:
fingers wrote:
the rocket wrote:I love the look of the front end, it looks real nice..oh and your garage :mrgreen: George did my front end, rack and steering I can't wait to fit it.I,ve been getting a lot of gear from summit racing in the states for the engine etc cheap and good freight price too.

do you have any more info on shipping parts from USA via sea?

I am extremely interested (particularly for large, heavy 4x4 barwork)

Andrew
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fatboy66 wrote:Fingers, was the wiper motor very expensive and does the switch operate the wipers when you press the wash function?
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Not sure mate .....will check it out tommorrow for you ........Fingers
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Cal wrote:Surprised it takes 10 weeks by sea from the US. The boat trip itself is barely 3 - 4 weeks from the west coast.
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Slow boat mate ......... :lol: :lol: :lol: your right a couple of weeks to load it about 4 weeks on the water and they allow a week to get it from the wharf and a week to unload the container and pay the taxes etc ........plus delays happen mate ...wharfies for one huh :? :?
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Got my engine back and done a trail fit ..and yep I love it ....sent it to the engine to the dyno for tuning and run in and checked for power ...over 400 hp ...should cruise at 100kph no worries huh .........cant wait to hear the noise it makes when angry............ :D :D :D
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Sweet :D
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Nice!!! I have seen a good looking FB body that the motor will fit in quite nicely :wink:
yep... someday...
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Re: FB Project..Southern Chassis Coil Over Frontend

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Mate, looks awesome, love that front end, that would av cost a bit. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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