Its nearly done!!

raafrebel · November 17, 2013, 05:50:33 PM

Havent been here for a while, been busy.

At long last my modifications to my 69 tri-power are almost complete!! looking forward to getting the car back out and about. I will check the upcoming club runs and join in on a few.

Its been a lot of work, and i will post some pics soon as i can. everything will be done exept a new paint job, that can wait a while as my bank account is nearly 25k empty!!

Dan

Jethro · November 20, 2013, 06:58:35 PM

Looking forward to seeing the Pic's Dan

raafrebel · November 20, 2013, 07:35:43 PM

Yes i will post some when i get it back. The car is at my mechanics for the fidly bits

Most of the work is under the car. every single nut, bolt ,bush , bearing , brake and suspention part has been replaced.

I even replaced ALL the brake and fuel lines, new callipers, disks, suspention, rebuilt trailing arms , hand brake , ball joints, EVERYTHING!! what a big job!!
spent hrs and hrs cleaning the frame. I even installed new power brakes as it didnt have a booster before.

I cant wait to hear the side pipes!!

next is the interior, seat foam and covers (doesnt really need it but i want leather), and new carpet.

I was goint to sell this Tri-power, but decided to keep it. so far, ive spent nearly 25k on it. as all of you know here, that gets about a quarter of a re-build!! ha ha

lucky for me the previuos owner has already done the engine and gearbox, so that is all good.

the rear trailing arm wheel bearings were SO bad, that when i had trailing arms out , i could not turn the hubs!! Lucky i didnt see one of my FOOSE wheels go rolling past me !!

it should be like driving a NEW car, well it bloody better!!

extremly disapointed i never got to take my car to this years bathurst races or the rouse hill show, but soon i will be there!!

Jethro · November 21, 2013, 07:27:49 AM

" next is the interior, seat foam and covers (doesnt really need it but i want leather), and new carpet. "

Don't forget the insulation

raafrebel · November 21, 2013, 01:16:32 PM

Man, the attachment size is crap

Some before photos, sh#t, Im glad all that mess is behind me!!

raafrebel · November 21, 2013, 01:23:41 PM

Man, Im soooo glad i didnt sell this car, some idiot told me its only worth $45k. when its done, i think it will be worth at least 75k. but will all the hard work and hours spent on it, its staying in my collection!!
I will post some more photos when I go take a few more of the near finished underside.

Its been off the road now for 5 months and its killing me!! lucky for me i ride motorcycles as well!!

raafrebel · November 21, 2013, 01:41:34 PM

can someone help me? i have installed hooker side pipes and im worried that it will burn the hell out of my wifes leg when she gets out.dont think she would appreciate that!!

Does anyone make a guard for the hooker side pipes?

bootlegger · November 25, 2013, 08:32:02 AM

You will have to make something or buy her asbestos stockings.
The factory sidepipes are less likely to bite..

bfit · November 25, 2013, 04:00:13 PM

Quote from: bootlegger on November 25, 2013, 08:32:02 AM
You will have to make something or buy her asbestos stockings.
The factory sidepipes are less likely to bite..

I agree
side pipes look great., other than that
I can't think of anything else good about them
if they are not set up correctly they will hit the body and most do.
or hit the chassis .
spend enough time you will get them right .
but they are still going to burn you from time to time
Bfit

wabco40 · November 25, 2013, 08:06:18 PM

Quote from: raafrebel on November 21, 2013, 01:41:34 PM
can someone help me? i have installed hooker side pipes and im worried that it will burn the hell out of my wifes leg when she gets out.dont think she would appreciate that!!

Does anyone make a guard for the hooker side pipes?

I used CobraStuff 36" shields.

http://cobrastuff.com/36inchshield.html

raafrebel · November 26, 2013, 02:59:20 PM

Thanks Wabco40, They look pretty good too!

RHD.68.l89 · November 26, 2013, 08:22:24 PM

Look up Steelshields, made by Bangkok Dean on CF.

69 DIRTY RAT · November 28, 2013, 10:00:48 PM

Quote from: wabco40 on November 25, 2013, 08:06:18 PM
I used CobraStuff 36" shields.

http://cobrastuff.com/36inchshield.html

I have these as well!

raafrebel · November 29, 2013, 03:08:33 PM

Yea they look pretty good! thanks,

Sh!t I am soo exited, I get my car back next week! the sheild will have to wait another week or so. Damm thing has been off the road now for over six months, and its been torture!

It sould drive better than a new one with all the NEW bits Ive installed, LOTS of new bits, Im like a kid waiting for santa to bring me all my presents!!

raafrebel · December 11, 2013, 09:22:43 PM

Done !!!!

Drives like a brand new car. everything brand new. incredible !! Im like a kid living out a dream,

raafrebel · December 11, 2013, 09:25:09 PM

more,

These cars are awsome to drive , now i know what it must have been like to drive a new one!!

sorry about the crap phone photos, i was just too exited and could wait to go unpac my camera!!

69 DIRTY RAT · December 11, 2013, 10:20:56 PM

Lookin good!

Jethro · December 12, 2013, 06:54:30 AM

now DRIVE IT

raafrebel · December 12, 2013, 02:23:55 PM

Quote from: Jethro on December 12, 2013, 06:54:30 AM
now DRIVE IT

Thats all ive been doing! i even sleept in it last night.

69VETTE · December 14, 2013, 03:24:16 PM

Nice Vette Raafrebel... I love Yellow... its a sweet colour.. here is my daily 380HP Yello Submarine...(some call it gay, cause its small) but its a slingshot & when she winds up, and spools like a cat winding... look out.. very nice car to drive with quattro & magnetic ride!

She aint No Vett (grunt on tap), but great to have fun with.....