Builds Hj47/80 series build.

[84 sloth]

been a while since i posted an update. ive taking it for a roady and passed only thing i have to do is fit a horn. the day i was taking it to get registered the motor developed a knock and sh!t itself so its now getting rebuilt. will have it back friday. heres where its at now

roof console im making. will house gauges and uhf.

 

[waiting for time]

Nice work like the idea of the top console. Does this mean you are not building a cage?

 

[84 sloth]

Thanks mate it should look alright when i can get some gauges in there.

as for a cage i will run an external cage when i get around to it. just sick of working on it nowadays. just want to get out a wheel it!

 

[MILLSY]

So is the BEAST on the road yet?.
Like the look of the console Mate, top job.

 

[cruizakid]

Is it running yet??

 

[bsmith123]

nice

nice job

like the rear tube fenders much better than flares, good job there

nice to see something so different being done

 

[84 sloth]

nice job



like the rear tube fenders much better than flares, good job there



nice to see something so different being done

thanks mate im glad i went this way instead of bunging jeep rear flares onto the back



ive got my motor back now. its all in just have to go pick my new turbo up tomorrow afternoon. i bought a garrett gt2860 with .64 exhaust side. so it should be pretty responsive setup. also ive fitted rear air locker into carrier. just need to install it into the housing. apart from that ive been flat out at work. looking forward to starting a fresh 1hz up again

 

[MILLSY]

Just in time for Chris Cringle.
Paint it RED and He will ues it as His Slay.

Merry xmas and a Happy new year mate.

 

[Davs]

so ive shortened the tub again 160mm had to change around the wheel arches and move the battery box forward. i bought myself a air over hydraulic bender today just a cheepy and a bench drill notcher. made up one of these just have to sheet it in now.

Are you telling me that you bent all of your bar work with this???
I bought one of these with the intention of building some sliders, and for the life of me I can't get it to bend without a) crushing the tube where it is bending, and b) crushing the tube where the 2 rollers touch the tube!!! Very impressed... fill me in on the secret!!!

 

[84 sloth]

Are you telling me that you bent all of your bar work with this???
I bought one of these with the intention of building some sliders, and for the life of me I can't get it to bend without a) crushing the tube where it is bending, and b) crushing the tube where the 2 rollers touch the tube!!! Very impressed... fill me in on the secret!!!

hey mate yep i used it on all the bends. sounds to me like u are trying to bend a radius thats too tight. i had the same problem when i first started. i just adjusted the pins till it worked. either that or your using the wrong pipe possibily...

 

[waiting for time]

You can also fill the tube with sand and cap it of.

 

[cruizakid]

You can also fill the tube with sand and cap it of.

That's great to know

 

[84 sloth]

been a while since ive put a post up... i glad to say that its finished and on the road. and runs like a dream. i ended up getting a garrett gt2860 turbo for it. it goes now, just have to look around for a intercooler for it. heres some pics anyway.
i had to change the 2 thermo fans to 1 16 inch thermo fan. that keeps it cool now.

ive fitted the rear air locker, i just have to source a compressor for it now.

 

[MILLSY]

Look great mate. well done.
Know you will just need to watch out for Roothy from 4WDAction that he doesn't come pinch it.
The Ute would make a great cover article for there mag as well.

Millsy

 

[lostmarbles]

Has hotrod similarities and to my eye it looks attractive from all angles.

Well done 84sloth

 

[Falco80]

Great job mate, looks the goods. Enjoy using it now!

 

[84 sloth]

been a while since i posted anything.ive fitted a 4inch efs lift to it and a few spotlights. heres where its at now. im goin to start makin up some barwork to protect it a bit. i keep smashin the tray around. i think im going to have to beadlock the creepys. im sick of the beads caking up with mud and dirt, there useless for that

 

[84 sloth]

updates....
decided to muck aroound with ls1 power.. so i have my newly rebuilt 1hz up for sale with turbo kit and everything. also have a 2inch lift too for anybody in australia or u.s if u are prepared for freight;p haha. cant wait to stick some v8 into the old girl

 

[84 sloth]

gone against ls1 power for now. ive been busy sheeting the rear of the tub in. i used 3mm sheet and 65x65 box section to stiffen the back up. i havent got any pics of that yet but heres what ive been up to in the meantime.

chev c20 radiator with twin thermo fans. and davies craig pump.
here how it was lookin up until 2 weeks ago

i hit a bank and bent the rear left hand side of tray badly

the front bar i knocked up out of some 8mm flat

 

[84 sloth]

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