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Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #161 | Friday, 01-Oct 2021 @ 9:24pm
"Did the same on my wagoon years ago My mech machined down some tube he had in the shed No idea on length though"
Beetwenty's B10 2 door  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #162 | Friday, 01-Oct 2021 @ 7:00pm
Edited by beetwenty
Friday, 01-Oct 2021 @ 8:15pm
"Thanks for all the advice Neil.  My brake swap went easier because of you.     I have now removed the engine and replaced my cross member, upper and lower control arms, ball joints, bushings rubber pads etc.      Tomorrows plan is to make up some crush..."
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Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #163 | Thursday, 30-Sep 2021 @ 7:56pm
"Much betterer   I like it   In the past when I used to make and sell my conversions using the KC laser calipers I always had to scrounge up clutch masters to rob the rods out of Only Toyota ones... so no biggie"
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #164 | Saturday, 25-Sep 2021 @ 12:58pm
"The brake swap is finally done.   I remade my pushrod from a high tensile bolt, and bled the system, checked for leaks, etc.   I have only done a few laps of my local steets, but am thoroughly impressed with the braking peformance/feel so far."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #165 | Thursday, 23-Sep 2021 @ 6:24am
Edited by beetwenty
Thursday, 23-Sep 2021 @ 6:28am
"I have the same issue with pictures.   I take all my photos on my phone and if i upload them as they are they can sometimes be upsidedown. Before uploading i just edit them in a photo editer, even if it is just to resize my bazillion pixel images down to..."
How to Remove Dash Trim Strips - Late (Wide) Version  |  Read full post
Bee010
Central Coast
Joined: 14-Aug 2018
57 posts
Post #166 | Wednesday, 22-Sep 2021 @ 3:23pm
"Hi Neil Many thanks for the reply/info. I stuck my head under there the other day and with the aid of a mirror can now see the stud/nut combo that holds the subject trim to the dash. I looked at the smaller length piece that sits alongside the dash..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #167 | Tuesday, 21-Sep 2021 @ 8:47pm
Edited by beetwenty
Tuesday, 21-Sep 2021 @ 8:53pm
"Well I guess it is of to the bolt shop for me to buy something long and strong that I can modify.   on a side note, I picked up my brake lines from the brake shop and bent them up using my old line as a template for 95% of the new lines length, only..."
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Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #168 | Tuesday, 21-Sep 2021 @ 8:06pm
"So basically that lovely rod you made Make a longer pin to screw into your clevis And delete the captive washer   You'll need to make your rod long enough to have about 20-40 thou clearance into the back of the cyl when assembled"
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #169 | Monday, 20-Sep 2021 @ 9:31pm
"Thanks for the heads up Neil.   So just a rod with a rounded end... and set my length to suit?   Would be easy for me to do as I made my rod as a 2 piece part with M8x1.25 thread to join the two parts."
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Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #170 | Monday, 20-Sep 2021 @ 8:04pm
"From memory when I removed them on the wagon Small nuts on the back of the trims So yes... locating and unscrewing is the go"
How to Remove Dash Trim Strips - Late (Wide) Version  |  Read full post
Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #171 | Monday, 20-Sep 2021 @ 7:50pm
"Careful with those rods The bigger cyls are designed to run on a booster And if you put a non boosted rod up their bum the first piston can hold down Not allowing it to bleed properly or return enough So holds the brakes on   When I do my disc setups I..."
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Bee010
Central Coast
Joined: 14-Aug 2018
57 posts
Post #172 | Monday, 20-Sep 2021 @ 4:35pm
"I have a need to remove the dash trim strip that runs from the side of the instrument cluster through to the passengers side of the dash as shown in the photograph. I have put my hand in behind there and am able to feel what I think a stud with a nut on..."
How to Remove Dash Trim Strips - Late (Wide) Version  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #173 | Sunday, 19-Sep 2021 @ 8:20am
"looks extremely tidy.   I like it."
Mark’s KB10  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #174 | Sunday, 19-Sep 2021 @ 8:06am
Edited by beetwenty
Sunday, 19-Sep 2021 @ 8:09am
"I have a 3/4 and a 7/8 here at home now and the 7/8 is now fitted to the car.   So if it turns out the 7/8 feels like it has no travel ill give the 3/4 a go before buying another size.   When installing my 7/8 master cylinder I found that my brake pedal..."
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Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #175 | Tuesday, 14-Sep 2021 @ 7:57pm
"Good stuff"
Early Torana Shocks on Coupe Brackets  |  Read full post
Mark1000
Gold Coast
Joined: 09-Jul 2021
24 posts
Post #176 | Tuesday, 14-Sep 2021 @ 7:40pm
" My friend made a better bracket setup then the old backyard setup, no cable ties to be seen lol so much better."
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Mark1000
Gold Coast
Joined: 09-Jul 2021
24 posts
Post #177 | Tuesday, 14-Sep 2021 @ 7:37pm
Edited by Mark1000
Tuesday, 14-Sep 2021 @ 7:38pm
"  All bolted up  he will be making some kits up with shocks ready to go."
Early Torana Shocks on Coupe Brackets  |  Read full post
Cropduster
Sydney
Joined: 08-Sep 2021
5 posts
Post #178 | Monday, 13-Sep 2021 @ 8:21pm
"Thanks Neil, I guess I'll just remake them but using a welder instead of a car battery and fencing wire "
A Series Engine Mounts  |  Read full post
treeman
country NSW
Joined: 25-Nov 2011
18 posts
Post #179 | Monday, 13-Sep 2021 @ 8:08pm
"Hi  I'm after some advice on doing a engine upgrade.  I want to fit a 1200 into my datsun1000 sedan    Any advice as to what has to be modified  would be appreciated.     Is a 1200 motor and gear box  swap possible thank David"
Engine up grade Datsun 100  |  Read full post
Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #180 | Monday, 13-Sep 2021 @ 8:03pm
"Bodgy mounts are us Thats the way most people do it as there is no bolt on avail mount"
A Series Engine Mounts  |  Read full post
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