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  1. 28th March 2009, 01:25 PM #1
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    Fusion's Commodore project .

    This is my new project . A 1979 VB Commodore sedan . It was a 6cyl auto when i bought it a few months back . I am currently rebuilding a black 308 V8 and an aussie 4 speed . The motor won't be standard but not to modified either . the block is standard bore and the valves are standard size as well . I have just ordered a Crow Cam with .487 lift for both valves . I have heavy duty Crow Cam valve springs , Crane Cam anti-pump lifters , Manley chrome molly push rods , Crane Cam collets , Rollermaster double row timing gears and chain , High volume oil pump and quadrajet carbie .

    Still to buy are .... Pacemaker extractors , roller rockers , electronic dizzy , fuel pump and a shotgun scoop . Still need other stuff like leads and spark plugs and some other normal stuff to get .

    The car has a few little problems that are getting fixed after Easter . The front right head light section has been pushed in from a small crash by the looks of it . The only rust the car has is a small amount in the front passenger foot well , around the rear windscreen and around the rear boot seal area .

    Here are some pics ........









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  2. 28th March 2009, 03:01 PM #2
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    Looks like a big reassembly job coming up!
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  3. 28th March 2009, 03:55 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Looks like a big reassembly job coming up!
    That's the fun part about it .

    I will be painting the Commodore in the new Ford green color " Dash " . The interior will be the deep red color that is found in the sl/x and sl/e models . The car will be rolling on a set of 17inch wheels ( yet to decide on the wheels as yet ) . Pedders will be my choice of suspension and also wanting a 2 1/2 inch exhaust system .

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  4. 28th March 2009, 06:28 PM #4
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    looking forward to seeing it finished.

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  5. 28th March 2009, 10:11 PM #5
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    Here I was thinking that a Rangie or Disco underpinnings were going in

    Looks like a big project. Make sure you stick at it and get it finished.

    Does it have a name yet. I think Kermit may suit the colour


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  6. 30th March 2009, 05:56 PM #6
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    What else would you paint a car with the designation "VB" than Green?

    Sounds fully-sick Mick!
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  7. 30th March 2009, 06:09 PM #7
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    My cam turned up today . so i spent most of the day in the shed putting the engine back together . slowly getting there .....









    Also cut off the front valance as it was bent up and full of filler .....

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    Spent a little more time on the motor today . Refitted the timing cover after forgetting to do up the bolt that holds the cam in place . Cleaned all the bolts up with the wire wheel on the bench grinder and fitted the new water pump and sump . I now need a thermostat housing , fuel pump , electronic distributor and alternator bracket without the air con mounts on it . Going to take the starter motor to an auto electrician and get it looked at cos it looks a little rough ........

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    looks good
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    I AM VERY JEALOUS

    Stupid laws in QLD that say because i drive around with a green "P" in my window that i can't have a V8.... would have got a V8 Kingswood straight up if that was the case, oh well the ol 202 goes alright i suppose
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