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 boof2332
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 05:48 PM |
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New front for my car and radiator....actually its a new shell!
Hey Guys,
This has been doing my head in for ages.....
Firstly the new shell is a canberra car and is a 74 1300. It was immaculate except for a small hit in the front. To enable more space for the radiator
i welded a 56 front clip, which has the most spare wheel space of the bugs.(height and depth).
I then wanted to change the look of the aeros, so I straightened the turn up where they meet the front apron.This enables the use of rectangle
spotlights or indicators...(uniroyal funcup style)
The radiator then arrived which was heaps bigger than the guy told me. (665 x460x70)I proceeded to cut away pretty much the whole clip I had welded on
minus the bonnet attatchment section and two thin strips where the aeros bolt on. I then bent up a whole new front section to hold the new radiator
and welded it on. Finally I bent up the little pieces that give strength to the bonnet connection.
I cannot tell you how much time I spent just sitting looking at it trying to work out fabrication/look i was after.
Nearly ready fo paint.
Here are the pics..
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boof2332
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 05:49 PM |
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another
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boof2332
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 05:51 PM |
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See how big the radiator is... 70mm thick as well.
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boof2332
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 05:55 PM |
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Bit more sanding and tidying up and the front will be done.
You cannot see it that well, although I have a small naca duct that I made and welded where the vw badge goes. It allows me to still have fresh air
through the dash whilst using an early bonnet.
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 05:55 PM |
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Heya Boof, long time no speak...!
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 06:35 PM |
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in the last shot it looks like it's having a chuckle 
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 06:42 PM |
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Like rory the racing car..fr those who have kids.
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 06:44 PM |
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Hey VWCOOL,
I have been recovering from that f**king bike accident.
Trying to get the bug back on the road asap.
matt
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 08:00 PM |
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I like
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 08:12 PM |
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Looking good Matt. Is this the one you will run the 2.5 in?
Hey you still interested in the 67/68 Fasty?
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| posted on October 28th, 2008 at 08:27 PM |
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I like too , well done
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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| posted on October 29th, 2008 at 07:28 AM |
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what bike accident?
BTW, why do you need a bigger radiator?
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| posted on October 29th, 2008 at 11:43 AM |
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Got taken out by a stolen car on the way home from work doing 100km/h. Big slide and a few fractures.
The little old radiator from the alfa did the job although I think it was being tested. It also had the outlets on the wrong sides and crossing them
over was always untidy and a punish.
Also with possibly the 2.5 and definately more boost and definately nitrous....I figured I needed it a bit bigger. I didnt think it was that tall when
I got it from ebay. $169 from a 200sx.
Matt
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| posted on October 29th, 2008 at 12:11 PM |
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2.5 eh? mmm, that'll be legal...NOT
Hope you're saving up for a porsche box with that sort of power.
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| posted on October 29th, 2008 at 01:49 PM |
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Same radiator I use with my 2.5, good value for $. Aftermarket 200sx alloy, also off ebay. Had no problems with mine, 2 years now I think.
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