KaneKE70 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hey all, just bought this KE55 coupe last weekend. It's a 4K 3spd auto Plans are so far Set of 13' jellybeans fresh paint repair what little rust is has 5k and 5spd conversion lower it a little this is the only pic i have of her at the moment.. will keep updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker_is_the_best Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hey all, just bought this KE55 coupe last weekend.It's a 4K 3spd auto Plans are so far Set of 13' jellybeans fresh paint repair what little rust is has 5k and 5spd conversion lower it a little this is the only pic i have of her at the moment.. will keep updated good start basis for a project mate will be watching this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke30dude Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 looks almost identical to mine! Nice find, there are getting fewer and fewer of these on the ground now a days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanls guys, gonna get started on the rust this weekend. BTW does anyone know where i can get new windscreen chrome and new gutter moulds for this ?? :dance: cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDoG Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Hey Mate, Nice starting plans, Jelly beans are cool!. I got my windsreen kit off E-bay in a 5 piece kit with both doors, widscreens and boot rubbers, for $199 shipped. Ebay link I'm prety sure all the rubbers are the same (KE35-55) apart from the boot rubber? (correct me if I'm wrong). Failing that Rarespares have the widsreen by itself for like $115 Rarespares . They also have the same kit i got for $895!!! prob same product too!. It only took 10 days for my kit to arrive from Tailand or wherever ..edit... misread, Rarespares have the chrome moulding for like $23.10 each. I'm keen for a couple of these too, as mine has none :dance: in the front and the window flexes! and wants to pop out when windows are down! Edited August 11, 2010 by KDoG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Update time... ive bought a 5k engine and 5speed gearbox, should be in my hands at the end of next week :P Also picked up a manual pedal box and clutch cable from the local wreckers. Good news was, after pulling the guards off and other panels i found the rust isnt as bad as once thought, BIG bonus. Planning to pull out the engine and gearbox next weekend and put in the new pedal box :D Today's work - just stripped off bumpers, boot, bonnet guards and doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 ah so you did find a 5 speed i saw you were looking for one and wasn't sure if you found it or not. Good luck with the build mate hope you get it on the street soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thanks KDog, that should help me out big time... off to do some more work on her today, might get started on chopping out the rust :P If all goes smoothly i hope to have her back on the road by the end of october Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Picking up some new wheels tomorrow, will put some pics up when I get em. They're 15x6's. Also borrowing an engine crane from a dude at work yeww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Pics of the new wheels. They are 15x6 copies of VL walkinshaw commodore wheels - the dude i bought them off had them powder coated afew years ago and hasnt had any tyres fitted to them. Hopefully they'll be worth the buck.. i am thinking i might paint them but we shall see... It's a pretty risky move to see if they'll suit the ke55 coupe but i'm sure they'll look great/fit ok. They came with silver centre caps and 40mm bolt on spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Just a little update from the weekend's work... only managed to get a couple of hours in on saurday.. stripped the engine of hoses and lines that may get in the way. Hoping to have the engine out and engine bay completely stripped for paint at the end of this long weekend coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 and........... engine+auto out !! Looking forward to cleaning up the engine bay, and getting down a fresh coat of CT black. Will be updating soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Update, got the pedal box in on saturday and began scotching the engine bay for paint. Wish I could have a week solid on this thing to get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneKE70 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Also, does anyone have pics of what the clutch cable setup looks like one the box (how it attaches) and on the pedal box. It seems i'm missing some parts, like a bracket to hold the cable near the clutch lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker_is_the_best Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 slowly getting there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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