Re: Project 2.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:07 pm
All ready for a trip to Bunbury in June eh ????? 
Looking very nice Brett
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
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Re: Project 2.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:15 pm
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:29 pm
Ute looks tops Brett
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:30 am
Thanks gents. Mechanically it is tidy, but body is really rough actually. It's no show car that's for sure.
Really happy with the hydraulic clutch bearing set up for those contemplating it. It is very pricey in comparison to standard setup but a good unit. Instructions said 3/4" master cylinder but pedal was hard work. Swapped over to 5/8" and pedal is easy and with good feel.
By the way, because of the breakaway mounts for the Torrie column I could not refit the original heavy helper spring after removing the cable clutch set up, so currently it is working perfectly with no return spring at all. Same with brake pedal.
Many thanks to Harv for supplying another pedal box to scavange from. For those interested, for the Celica W50 conversion, I used the M20 pressure plate, Celica/Holden modified clutch plate, Dellow bellhousing and Mal Wood throwout bearing, F0rd 5/8" clutch master cylinder and EK clutch pedal.
As you can probably tell, I am really enjoying my Celica 5 speed setup. It's perfectly suited to the car. Modern Holden 5 or 6 speeds may be even better- I dont know. M20 is a tractor box by comparison.
The only bug left to overcome is the steering....
Really happy with the hydraulic clutch bearing set up for those contemplating it. It is very pricey in comparison to standard setup but a good unit. Instructions said 3/4" master cylinder but pedal was hard work. Swapped over to 5/8" and pedal is easy and with good feel.
By the way, because of the breakaway mounts for the Torrie column I could not refit the original heavy helper spring after removing the cable clutch set up, so currently it is working perfectly with no return spring at all. Same with brake pedal.
Many thanks to Harv for supplying another pedal box to scavange from. For those interested, for the Celica W50 conversion, I used the M20 pressure plate, Celica/Holden modified clutch plate, Dellow bellhousing and Mal Wood throwout bearing, F0rd 5/8" clutch master cylinder and EK clutch pedal.
As you can probably tell, I am really enjoying my Celica 5 speed setup. It's perfectly suited to the car. Modern Holden 5 or 6 speeds may be even better- I dont know. M20 is a tractor box by comparison.
The only bug left to overcome is the steering....
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:37 am
XR XT I believe is the specific clutch master to use. I concur on the good performance of the Mal Wood slave.
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:08 pm
Hi Brett,
As you have said, the combination would make for satisfying driving. You can let loose on the gearbox if you have the courage, they are pretty tough.
Job well done.
Greg
As you have said, the combination would make for satisfying driving. You can let loose on the gearbox if you have the courage, they are pretty tough.
Job well done.
Greg
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:41 am
Very neat Brett looks fantastic- love the colour, well done
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:43 pm
Thank you for the kind words.
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:00 am
Hey Brett are you bring Barney over for the Nats???
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:13 pm
Join the SA convoy....
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Re: Project 2.
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:38 pm
No 'fraid not. Got stuff on at home this year.
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:54 pm
Nice day for a little cruise to Gundaroo with some neighbours. Apologies for poor photography.
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:56 pm
And one more
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:12 pm
noice
Re: Project 2.
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:03 am
Barney's looking great there Brett and I love the FC beside him