Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 This is comingg along really well. Looking forward to the painted version! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 The anticipation is killing me. Really want to see this with color on it. I can only imagine how impatient your feeling. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karmada 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Just read through this entire thread. Such an awesome project. Will be checking for updates! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 cheers fellas. Yes, its definitely getting close to that time where we will be seeing a near finished product. Still a few things left to do after paint, need to get my rear adjustable shocks sorted from Evan at speed factor, then get the car jacked up so we can do a complete clean up and re seal of the under body. Ray has some head lights that will be picked up this week, and then the massive decision on wheels <- this part will be a nightmare I think. Then its putting the interior back in and installing the push start system. So hoping to have this all completed within in the next 4 to 6 weeks. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Spent the day getting the V8 out. Total SoaB job. Now getting it stripped down cleaned up. Installing the new Pistons and Newley bored heads. Hopefully get this in the ute over the next week or 2 and then back to the painters for final paint coats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 "Newly bored heads"? Do you mean newly bored block? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 "Newly bored heads"? Do you mean newly bored block? Block / heads where the pistons are incased. The after market Pistons are slightly to big for the factory. So they were sent off to be bored out a little and also re skimmed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Block / heads where the pistons are incased. The after market Pistons are slightly to big for the factory. So they were sent off to be bored out a little and also re skimmed I'm not familiar with this engine, and had no idea the heads had to be bored out for larger pistons as well as the block. So the piston at tdc sits proud of the block? Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Block / heads where the pistons are incased. The after market Pistons are slightly to big for the factory. So they were sent off to be bored out a little and also re skimmed Is there a issue with having to get the alusil/nikasil lining redone when you bore the block ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Yeah alusil is tricky to work with. Are you getting sleeves in the bores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Ummmm, I have no idea. I will have to get my brother to check and confirm the sleeves etc He has a mate that worked for an engineering shop that is doing the boring. And I don't even know what alusil is haha ill get some pics up this week of the skimmed and bored parts along with the pistons etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Ummmm, I have no idea. I will have to get my brother to check and confirm the sleeves etc He has a mate that worked for an engineering shop that is doing the boring. And I don't even know what alusil is haha ill get some pics up this week of the skimmed and bored parts along with the pistons etc Alusil is the protective material coated on the bores. BMW had some problems with it - its worth reading up on. Looking forward to the engine parts pictures. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3243 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Alusil is the protective material coated on the bores. BMW had some problems with it - its worth reading up on. Looking forward to the engine parts pictures. it was Nikasil that was the problem - Alusil was the solution. it's worth reading up on, as you suggest. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 it was Nikasil that was the problem - Alusil was the solution. it's worth reading up on, as you suggest. Oops, maybe I should read up on these things when I'm sober. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 when I'm sober. 10am on a Wednesday, not too shabby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3243 Report post Posted July 2, 2015 10am on a Wednesday, not too shabby how was it that Sheryl Crow song started? "I like a good beer buzz, early in the mornin'.." just the time to be researching vehicles I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 402 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 How's this coming along? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ah its been a rough few weeks with this, was all prepped for paint and on the way to the painters, the towy's crain slipped and hit the rear sail and cracked it all through the joining points, so it is now getting a new rear sail made up, but from sheet metal this time.Luckily his insurance is covering some of the damages, unluckily since its all custom work, there been some negotiations happening around how much the insurance will actually cover. On more positive notes, ive ordered the custome VS XX Gold wheels and the engine is near completion of its rebuild, just wating for the new intake manifold to arrive from Aussie. Sub frame has been sent off for acid dipping and powder coating. Will start putting that back together with its new 375 slotted brakes soon hopefully. Will get some photos of everything over the next 2 weeks, including the twin 3" straight through exhaust and custome extractors ive been working on. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Man, thats gotta suck. Still, having one fabricated from metal has to be better than foam and glass. I really want to see this with paint on it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Yea i literally had a cry, like all those hours and hours and hours of work hahaBut yes, metal will be better then glass and filla, but my fabrication sskills are no where near that level so im paying someone else to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 But because i have been neglecting the DD for a few months, she got herself a new fart tunnel. straght 3.5" from the cats back with a nice X-Force muffler, sound and pulls way better now. The old standard muffler was literally joking the exhaust fumes from getting out. Will look at the intake and extractors soon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 How's the ute coming along Francois? Any progress? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Yea, I'm curious too. This is one of my favourite projects to follow just based on its uniqueness alone. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Sorry fellas, I been away for a few months on travels and business ventures. Not much to report on at the moment. I have been doing the under body and over all rust repair, which involves having to jack the ute up and down to fix. The ute is currently at my mates place while he fabricates the rear sail from scratch out of sheet metal.We did, however, re do allot of under body rust. Had to cut out both rear sides of the side skirts and rebuild some of the chassis. I have also started on the tailgate hinge, that is a pain With Christmas break coming up, will have more time to get this finished :-) hoping to have it finished by March next year, only 6-8 months over due 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Awesome. Nice to know it's still moving along and things are happening. March is coming round fast. Wont be too long before you get some paint on there. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
