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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #300 on: October 03, 2013, 12:01:49 PM »
Wabby Christmas is just around the corner Bro :grin: you'll get to unwrap em soon :thumb:

Yeah, its going to be a busy Christmas Jethro  :grin2:

Picked up the gearbox and remaining bits from the shippers yard in Fremantle this morning.








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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #301 on: October 03, 2013, 12:41:23 PM »
nice Xmas presents
looks compact less body mods
I fitted a 6 speed, trans tunnel not a real problem
but there needs be some creative know how to get the rear mount  correct
I built three trans mounts before I was happy with it

Mate I see it comes with master cylinder
If you want to hide the master cylinder I have a good solution that uses a ford master bolt to the pedal box
I will send you a photo if you think it may be of use
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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #302 on: October 03, 2013, 12:48:20 PM »
You certainly dont do anything by half measure do you Brad.

Your Vette was already amazing, you just have to raise the bar again.

Next time I am in Perth for business would love a look if your in town.


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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #303 on: October 03, 2013, 12:50:32 PM »
You certainly dont do anything by half measure do you Brad.

Your Vette was already amazing, you just have to raise the bar again.

Next time I am in Perth for business would love a look if your in town.



second that
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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #304 on: October 03, 2013, 01:27:49 PM »
You certainly dont do anything by half measure do you Brad.

Your Vette was already amazing, you just have to raise the bar again.

Next time I am in Perth for business would love a look if your in town.



Now Craig that's calling the Kettle black lol.

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #305 on: October 03, 2013, 01:29:47 PM »
Yeah, its going to be a busy Christmas Jethro  :grin2:

Picked up the gearbox and remaining bits from the shippers yard in Fremantle this morning.


Looks the Part Wabby, Took some time getting here though?

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #306 on: October 03, 2013, 01:57:00 PM »
Looks the Part Wabby, Took some time getting here though?

Jethro

Brad
 I have good connections to get gear shipped in to Sydney or Newcastle
but its a long walk to your place,
 if of any help the offer is there.
lol
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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #307 on: October 03, 2013, 02:09:04 PM »
nice Xmas presents
looks compact less body mods
I fitted a 6 speed, trans tunnel not a real problem
but there needs be some creative know how to get the rear mount  correct
I built three trans mounts before I was happy with it

Mate I see it comes with master cylinder
If you want to hide the master cylinder I have a good solution that uses a ford master bolt to the pedal box
I will send you a photo if you think it may be of use
Bfit


Hi Bob,

There was another box that had the rear mount, new C3 perch assembly, park brake pulley extension bracket, speedo cable and C3 installation manual. So its just a bolt in kit.
Send pictures of your MC. Thanks.

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #308 on: October 03, 2013, 02:11:05 PM »
You certainly dont do anything by half measure do you Brad.

Your Vette was already amazing, you just have to raise the bar again.

Next time I am in Perth for business would love a look if your in town.



No Problems Craig, look forward to it.

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #309 on: October 03, 2013, 02:15:24 PM »
Looks the Part Wabby, Took some time getting here though?

Jethro

Yeah, the shipper stuffed me around. Told me it was in a container but sat in the warehouse in Long Beach for a few months :banghead:

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #310 on: October 03, 2013, 02:16:28 PM »
Brad
 I have good connections to get gear shipped in to Sydney or Newcastle
but its a long walk to your place,
 if of any help the offer is there.
lol
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Ok, thanks Bob

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #311 on: November 21, 2013, 01:37:21 PM »
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New 3.90 gears for the rear and centerforce clutch.

Pity there going into storage for the next few months  :grr:


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3.9 gears??. would you know what my standard tri power would have? basiclly 1 and second are almost identical. when i drive, i jump from 1st streight to 3rd.
I dont know if it is the gearbox orthe diffbeing too short

Nice !! richmond gears!! i love when parcels like that turn up!!

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #312 on: November 21, 2013, 03:26:05 PM »
I would have gone for 4.11 ( in fact I do Run 4.11 )
a lot of the muscle  cars of the day ran the 4.11 diff
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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #313 on: November 21, 2013, 06:23:36 PM »
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New 3.90 gears for the rear and centerforce clutch.




3.9 gears??. would you know what my standard tri power would have? basiclly 1 and second are almost identical. when i drive, i jump from 1st streight to 3rd.
I dont know if it is the gearbox orthe diffbeing too short



Nice !! richmond gears!! i love when parcels like that turn up!!

Not sure what ratio the diff would be.

If first and second are close then it's the gearbox. Sounds like a it's fitted with a close ratio Muncie.
I am currently using a wide ratio box and there is a large difference between first and second.

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #314 on: November 21, 2013, 06:52:50 PM »
I would have gone for 4.11 ( in fact I do Run 4.11 )
a lot of the muscle  cars of the day ran the 4.11 diff
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Hi Bob,

I could have gone 4.11 but it meant I would have had to change the carrier. The 3.90 gears are a straight swap.

The Keisler box is 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.0 and 0.68. This should keep things nice and tight.
The only problem I can see is the engine not liking the low revs at 110 K's in fifth.

My new shed pad is getting poured tomorrow and the shed erected in two weeks. Finally I'll be back in business  :bouncesmile:

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #315 on: December 06, 2013, 11:12:21 AM »
My new shed is starting to come together.

Should finally get the car and all my tools out of storage next week :grin2:

First job on the list is to pull the engine, gearbox and diff :evilone:


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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #316 on: December 06, 2013, 01:08:24 PM »
Nice size shed Brad.

Are my eyes giving way or is there a lower section in the concrete for a lift or something ?

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #317 on: December 06, 2013, 01:31:05 PM »
Mate I would think that is where the 4 post  hoist is going
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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #318 on: December 06, 2013, 03:18:14 PM »
I'm so fooken envious Brad :drool: :drool:

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Re: 71 rebuild
« Reply #319 on: December 06, 2013, 04:29:00 PM »
You got it Bob :thumb:

I wanted the runways to be the same level as the floor, so had it recessed 100mm.