Jono.C Posted July 23, 2018 Report Posted July 23, 2018 Your list is pretty much same as mine. I sorted my bar mounts on the weekend. Ive also ordered some seatbelts. I’ll let you know part number once they’re in and working etc Quote
boingk Posted July 24, 2018 Report Posted July 24, 2018 Nice one mate, she looks awesome! The Hotwires suit it really well and the brightwork is excellent. Keep up the good stuff. - boingk Quote
bruce Posted July 27, 2018 Report Posted July 27, 2018 What seat belt brand did you guys get? Any comments on fitment and quality? Quote
Jono.C Posted July 27, 2018 Report Posted July 27, 2018 I ordered apv brand which are available online, autobarn etc and meet all aus requirements. No comment on quality yet as mine are arriving Monday, but my brother has same brand in his crown and are top notch Quote
1969 SPRINTER Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Posted July 29, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 1:18 PM, Jono.C said: Your list is pretty much same as mine. I sorted my bar mounts on the weekend. Ive also ordered some seatbelts. I’ll let you know part number once they’re in and working etc Cheers Jono, most likely to go for the ones I've already bought as it'd be a shame to see them go to waste. Also, they're retractable which I don't mind. But that said, it'd definitely be a good plan B! On 7/24/2018 at 10:21 AM, boingk said: Nice one mate, she looks awesome! The Hotwires suit it really well and the brightwork is excellent. Keep up the good stuff. - boingk Thanks heaps mate, appreciate it! On 7/27/2018 at 6:47 PM, bruce said: What seat belt brand did you guys get? Any comments on fitment and quality? I got a set of ""universal'' retractable seat-belts. Fitment is a zero, but I will be making brackets so that mine will work. Quality looks great, good quality sash and the buckles etc all look and work as they should! Quote
1969 SPRINTER Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Posted August 16, 2018 G'day again everyone, time for another update. Exhaust is now complete, and sounding great. I got a permit to drive the car to my mate's house to get it done, which was a good night in itself. My friend Joel and I had the intention to complete it together one weekend, but unfortunately he forgot to pick up the parts to build it on the Friday. Even worse so, I had to attend TAFE at the northern end of my state and couldn't swing by after work each day to come help. But, nonetheless I managed to get a bit done on that weekend. I replaced the original radiator with a dual core aluminium one from Worley, on eBay. That eliminated the problem of my alternator running wayyy too close to the bottom radiator hose. Now, with a 90degree-ish bend to keep it up and out of the way. Plus, it looks nice and shiny. Bonus! The exhaust itself is 2 inch all the way to the muffler, and then a 2 1/4 inch tip, because apparently it looks tougher according to Joel! no complaints from me, either. I really do like the sound of it, too. I have also (hopefully) sourced a set of seat-belts from a KE20, ready for rego. Yet to fix my front bumper mounts, but shouldn't stop rego. Sounding good, looking good, happy days. I'll let the photos do the speaking! Quote
parrot Posted August 16, 2018 Report Posted August 16, 2018 Your engines in back to front! I’ve heard of uprighting but that’s ridiculous. Quote
1969 SPRINTER Posted July 31, 2022 Author Report Posted July 31, 2022 What a long time it's been since I have updated this thread. We are long overdue for an update, basically I got it registered and have been so busy enjoying it I didn't stop to tell you all about it! 😛 I'll summarise my modifications that have happened to get the car to where it is now, and then I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking. In relatively chronological order: Mk1 Golf front lip Changed up between wheel sets a number of times, went to 13x7 hotwires after rego but then swapped between those and widened steelies, eventually landing with the spitfires. 32/36 Weber carburettor Black carpet installed Led dash lights, didn't do much lol Aftermarket Tacho and guages Seats from a 1995 integra KE55 5 Speed gearbox swap "Heavy duty" clutch KE20 centre console and eBay clock to fill the gap LED semi sealed headlights fitted. -Amber ring wired as additional indicator. Car was tuned, and dynoed. Made a WHOPPING 39.1 kw or 52.4 horsepower. KE55 brakes with slotted/dimpled rotors Custom coilover kit with adjustable camber tops Adjustable rear shocks Removed transverse leaf spring Repainted a bunch of badges, the grill, fuel flap etc etc Saas boss kit and suede steering wheel ...and then I bought the 4age. Time for the next big adventure! 1 Quote
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