Pork Chops Posted 11September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11September, 2017 In other news I've received my Classic Retrofit AC system. The other system I bought will be installed and operating (not my car) much sooner than mine so will be interesting to see how the install and the performance of the system goes. I've opened the boxes up and it's really well packaged and all the bits look nice quality but I CBF pulling it all out and taking photos etc. You've got to love a company that brands it's packing tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 11September, 2017 Report Share Posted 11September, 2017 Your "other" build in the background doesn't appear to be progressing much? Are you waiting on an opening at Skunkworks to send the body down for paint or still deciding on the colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2017 Your "other" build in the background doesn't appear to be progressing much? Are you waiting on an opening at Skunkworks to send the body down for paint or still deciding on the colour?Yeah the only build I actually have to do myself is at a standstill .I 'found' the time to pull the AC stuff out $950 USD secures you a G50 pedal box in very good working order A bargain $550 USD gets you a G50 shifter and rod and ends etc. Got a few other brake and clutch hydraulic items too. Pre-bent brake lines made the journey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.2SSE Posted 13September, 2017 Report Share Posted 13September, 2017 Where did you get the brakes lines. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRPJ Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 is that a LHD pedal box? So keen to see the AC set up. That way i can ditch the pump off the LS motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 18September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 is that a LHD pedal box? So keen to see the AC set up. That way i can ditch the pump off the LS motor Yes FFS don't tell me it's wrong!!! Their pedals work the same way ours do but the rod that goes from the accelerator pedal to the centre rod (that goes aft) is different. That piece I got from a UK wrecker and is RHD specific. If you're going to let me down, be gentle alright?Chartreuse 'Rolla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRPJ Posted 20September, 2017 Report Share Posted 20September, 2017 I got one for my build and it turned out to be a nightmare trying to get it to fit and the pedals were to offset. And the cost of a RHD one was huge it was chaper for me to get a tilton pedal box instead. but your car might be different im not to sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 20September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20September, 2017 I got one for my build and it turned out to be a nightmare trying to get it to fit and the pedals were to offset. And the cost of a RHD one was huge it was chaper for me to get a tilton pedal box instead. but your car might be different im not to sure. Oh. Fucking. Bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 20September, 2017 Report Share Posted 20September, 2017 Yes FFS don't tell me it's wrong!!! Their pedals work the same way ours do but the rod that goes from the accelerator pedal to the centre rod (that goes aft) is different. That piece I got from a UK wrecker and is RHD specific. If you're going to let me down, be gentle alright?Chartreuse 'RollaWhat do you think of the colour.. Toyota calls it "Citrus" or something.. so far it has been wildly unpopular... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 20September, 2017 Report Share Posted 20September, 2017 I thinkthe color is cool but no doubt corolla buyers are obsessed with trade in value and so white, white and silver it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 24September, 2017 Report Share Posted 24September, 2017 In other news I've received my Classic Retrofit AC system. The other system I bought will be installed and operating (not my car) much sooner than mine so will be interesting to see how the install and the performance of the system goes. I've opened the boxes up and it's really well packaged and all the bits look nice quality but I CBF pulling it all out and taking photos etc. You've got to love a company that brands it's packing tape.I would really love to know how you go with this , got two projects that need A/C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 24September, 2017 Report Share Posted 24September, 2017 I would really love to know how you go with this , got two projects that need A/Ci'll take the E9 on next byron run so you can see how it works, has similar system fitted. works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 24September, 2017 Report Share Posted 24September, 2017 i'll take the E9 on next byron run so you can see how it works, has similar system fitted. works well.cool you can fit it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 24September, 2017 Report Share Posted 24September, 2017 cool you can fit it for me i can point you in the right direction, for sure.. got it all done locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 30September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 30September, 2017 I would really love to know how you go with this , got two projects that need A/CNo worries. There is a kit being installed as we speak on a test mule so we'll know shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 3October, 2017 Report Share Posted 3October, 2017 phew, 25 pages, and about 20 wrecked by photobucket.I wished I was around when PB hadn't destroyed this thread, it was like trying to watch Neighbours but with too many ads.Great thread, your local postie must know your project pretty well by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 3October, 2017 Report Share Posted 3October, 2017 first 20 pages were about deciding a color ...............don,t think that decision has been made yet............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3October, 2017 Report Share Posted 3October, 2017 it was like trying to watch Neighbours but with too many ads. There couldn't possibly be enough ads during that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 3October, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 3October, 2017 Guilty as charged. And as if the parts get sent home. That would cause me some anxiety... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 4October, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4October, 2017 So a small update. The engine will be completed by Cairns (re-assembled, EFI / ITB bits bolted on etc) by mid next week. So that is the engine and gearbox and shell all complete. It's going to be easier from a coordination point of view to get Skunkwerks to project manage the job from here on as they can coordinate the mechanicals and body work (as an example fitment / location of front oil cooler) so the chassis will return to Chez Skunk shortly along with the completed engine and gearbox and all the goodies I've accumulated. Next steps is to trial fit the engine and gearbox and then get assembling. In case you're wondering I'm way off timeline and presumably way over budget...and no colour selected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 4October, 2017 Report Share Posted 4October, 2017 So a small update. The engine will be completed by Cairns (re-assembled, EFI / ITB bits bolted on etc) by mid next week. So that is the engine and gearbox and shell all complete. It's going to be easier from a coordination point of view to get Skunkwerks to project manage the job from here on as they can coordinate the mechanicals and body work (as an example fitment / location of front oil cooler) so the chassis will return to Chez Skunk shortly along with the completed engine and gearbox and all the goodies I've accumulated. Next steps is to trial fit the engine and gearbox and then get assembling. In case you're wondering I'm way off timeline and presumably way over budget...and no colour selected I hope you aren't going to slow Toby down on my gearbox rebuild with all this work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 10October, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10October, 2017 3 hours of fab just for this cut out. For clearance for something. Not across the details .Have decided to paint the shroud gloss black to give it a little bling without going OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 10October, 2017 Report Share Posted 10October, 2017 I hope you aren't going to slow Toby down on my gearbox rebuild with all this work! All good, I have my car back now, with its great feeling rebuilt gearbox, you may continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 11October, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11October, 2017 Just in case someone else finds this first. Like a rushed behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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