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 Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
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 Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-20-08 04:44 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
Will have to get around to bunning's for some of that paint! BTW do you have any more photo's of you car with those superlites and what dimmensions were they?
Hey mate,
http://i174.photobucket.co ... |
| Topic: For what it is worth. 74 Turbo on Bring a trailor |
oz_tom
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 11:35 Subject: Re: For what it is worth. 74 Turbo on Bring a trailor |
| The e12 is such a beautiful shape, and the wheels just top it off nicely. |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 03:50 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
Kris, i havnt put the 5 spd in yet but it all arrived no worries. Im looking forward to installing it! Thanks for that.
Krix - haha, i would but it would be like 1) buy paint 2) mask 3) spray. Badd ... |
| Topic: let the fun begin..... |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 05:03 Subject: Re: let the fun begin..... |
| Hows the colour decision going? I 100% agree black is hard to get right. Mines not perfect but damn i think it still looks great (first ever car prep, etc job for me so i think you can make it look gr ... |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 04:52 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2677122290_e1157112e6.jpg
One more, Click for more sizes. |
| Topic: Anybody have a pet named Beemer? |
oz_tom
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 04:00 Subject: Re: Anybody have a pet named Beemer? |
| Some friends have a golden retriever called Beemer. It was either going to be that or Dakar. |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 12:06 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
how do you do the red tail light?
Its stained glass paint - just a Bunnings jobby. Cant remember the brand i used but it was like $12. So far its held up really well to the weather |
| Topic: 2002 turbo project blog |
oz_tom
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 06:09 Subject: 2002 turbo project blog |
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/index.php?topic=94815.msg1153314#msg1153314
Will be interesting to see where this goes. |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-13-08 05:10 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
Hey Tommy,
They are Alpina 15x7's, et12 (an e21 3 series wheel really) with 205/50's. They are rubbing with no lip so the plan is to go down a to 195's and stiffen up the rear as much as i can stand ... |
| Topic: So it starts. 1968 1600. |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-13-08 02:27 Subject: Re: So it starts. 1968 1600. |
Well done on attempting the welding and bodywork. It looks like it came out great.
I wish i had a 68 1600! |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
Replies: 46
Views: 2196
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-13-08 01:51 Subject: July 13th - On the road |
Got the bar on the car finally and the car re-insured on Friday. The over-riders are shocking but they'll do.
The first pics of the car back on the road from a cruise today with the European Car C ... |
| Topic: Another Guatemalan beauty... |
oz_tom
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 12:12 Subject: Re: Another Guatemalan beauty... |
| Those wheels are e21 turbines by the looks of them. |
| Topic: NOS alluminum moldings still in wrappers |
oz_tom
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-10-08 09:36 Subject: Re: NOS alluminum moldings still in wrappers |
DANG !
I REMEMBER 20 YEARS AGO THAT THE BIMMER PARTS Co. WOULD SELL
A BELT MOULDING KIT WITH ALL THE MOULDING , FASTENERS AND JOINTS
FOR $98 !
THOSE WERE THE DAYS . WHY OH WHY DIDN'T I BUY ... |
| Topic: The road to Phoenix (Updated 5.29.08 - Engine *back* in!) |
oz_tom
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-9-08 05:44 Subject: Re: Weekend... progress? |
| Consle looks awsome mate! I really like the design of it. |
| Topic: rear bumper woes |
oz_tom
Replies: 5
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 07:59 Subject: Re: rear bumper woes |
| I just reassembled my damaged but then repaired and rechromed early rear bar and cant say i came accross anything like that regarding the bumper ends lining up with the centre piece - mine lined up st ... |
| Topic: Australia people! |
oz_tom
Replies: 9
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 05:50 Subject: Re: Australia people! |
There was. Started by a Chris in Syndey. I went looking for it and it is no longer there. There was not a lot of interest.
Ah yeh, i remember that one.... 'The happening' or something? |
| Topic: Australia people! |
oz_tom
Replies: 9
Views: 187
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 06:57 Subject: Re: Australia people! |
yep
there is? |
| Topic: Why do tii guys care so much about tii's being real tii's |
oz_tom
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 06:53 Subject: Re: Why do tii guys care so much about tii's being real tii's |
| The car is what it came out of the factory as. Simple. |
| Topic: PAGING Skippy_the_Bush_Kangaroo |
oz_tom
Replies: 3
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 06:07 Subject: Re: PAGING Skippy_the_Bush_Kangaroo |
| Looking good mate! |
| Topic: Woot, no leaks! |
oz_tom
Replies: 5
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 06:11 Subject: Re: Woot, no leaks! |
Hey Matt,
Car is coming along great and you've done some excellent work - keep coming with the updates! Im going to install a surge tank, just insterested in what fuel filter are you using? Summit pa ... |
| Topic: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
oz_tom
Replies: 15
Views: 526
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 02:10 Subject: Re: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
Yeah only 53 miles, after clocking over for the 4th time or since the odo died 15 years ago. I dont believe odo readings in these cars. Too easy to open them up for repair or winding back.
Beaner7102 ... |
| Topic: What size fuel line? |
oz_tom
Replies: 15
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 05:32 Subject: Re: What size fuel line? |
FMIC
dual springs
race prepped rockers
+1 valves, 3 angle grind
rocker locks
flat top forged pistons 91mm
8.5 cr
injectors are still up in the air as im not sure on the size.
= length exhaust ... |
| Topic: Noob who needs a starting point... |
oz_tom
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 05:22 Subject: Re: Noob who needs a starting point... |
To Tom, are 45s the best way or would 40s be enough? Seems like 45s would almost be overkill, no?
Also, what would be the best place to put my money if I were to overhaul the motor? I would like to ... |
| Topic: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
oz_tom
Replies: 14
Views: 444
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 05:04 Subject: Re: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
| That looks really good Tom. |
| Topic: Closer and closer. |
oz_tom
Replies: 11
Views: 379
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 04:56 Subject: Re: Closer and closer. |
Let's see some shots of the engine...
+1 and engine specs too? |
| Topic: Noob who needs a starting point... |
oz_tom
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 06:55 Subject: Re: Noob who needs a starting point... |
Hello everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am sure I will be here often. I have been reading around for the last week and have soaked up a lot of info.
Friday I will be picking up my very f ... |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
Replies: 46
Views: 2196
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-1-08 11:51 Subject: Re: Damage all fixed - July 1st, 2008 |
| Not sure but im going to give it a go - It is a tight fit for sure but ill see what i can come up with. Another thing i think i forgot to mention was im probably going to modify the bonnet latch arms ... |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
Replies: 46
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-1-08 04:22 Subject: Re: Damage all fixed - July 1st, 2008 |
Gday Cam,
Thanks, im sure ill be bouncing some ideas off you at some stage too.
1) fan (engine fan? or electric?)
Im looking at a SPAL pusher unit which is 2.5" thick. Not bad value at about 8 ... |
| Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
oz_tom
Replies: 46
Views: 2196
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-1-08 12:08 Subject: Damage all fixed - July 1st, 2008 |
| Car is now back from the body guy and wow, it looks like it never happend. Just need to get the bar on now and grab some new license plate illuminator lights. The bar is the same mangled one that was ... |
| Topic: project 2020 |
oz_tom
Replies: 6
Views: 739
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 6-30-08 11:42 Subject: Re: project 2020 |
Holy moly you'll have alot of power. Should be gobs of fun though!
What diff are you going to use? |
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