New Pace 427 Build - Page 3

sambo · #41 (**permalink**) 03-11-2014, 05:46 PM

Zedn, because it's a 25 y/old column and I intend to keep my Cobra for a while yet. I like the idea of steering components being new rather than old. Totally agree on the Laser shroud though.

RGF · #42 (**permalink**) 03-11-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 750hp

It's great to see the details in your photos. Any shot that has a little peak at the beautiful rocker arm suspension is even better!

Here you go Craig....

Richard

Zedn · #43 (**permalink**) 03-11-2014, 08:00 PM

Just replace the bearings. I replaced the lower bearing in mine. It was 9.95 from abc bearings.

guye · #44 (**permalink**) 03-12-2014, 05:27 AM

Excellent stuff Richard. Wow, you are going quite quickly.

I presume you're painting body anyway hence you didnt get the body detailed (joins finished etc) right?

And interesting steering lock - love the way you're managing your audience with "more of that later" :-)

David Hodgson · #45 (**permalink**) 03-12-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RGF

Somehow I have a duplicate post, but other than that it all looks fine to me.
Cheers,

Richard

Some times they take a while to start loading. Wait a minute or two before being tempted to re-hit the submit button or you will get double posts.

RGF · #46 (**permalink**) 03-12-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by guye

Excellent stuff Richard. Wow, you are going quite quickly.

I presume you're painting body anyway hence you didnt get the body detailed (joins finished etc) right?

And interesting steering lock - love the way you're managing your audience with "more of that later" :-)

Hi Guy,

What do they say? "Leave 'em wanting more", or something like that!

Craig took my car to the Nationals last year so that I could pick it up from there, rather than ship from QLD, and there wasn't enough time (with all the other preparations that Craig was making for the Nationals) to get the seams removed before the car left the factory.

I'll get it done when the car is painted, but in the meantime it's a good talking point when friends who see the car for the first time assume from the finish that it has been painted and I can point at the seams and show them that it is "just" the gelcoat.

The build is going well and I have quite a bit done now. Because I only started the thread on the weekend, my posts make it look like I am completing tasks on an almost daily basis, but the reality is that the build started in September and I am just playing catch up with posting the photos. The thread will come to a halt soon, no doubt, as the images catch up to where I am with the build now.

Richard

guye · #47 (**permalink**) 03-13-2014, 07:05 AM

Aha! The magic of the internet revealed! It is not real time at all :-)

RGF · #48 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:18 PM

Absolute Pace brakes

Front pads and discs fitted

Rear in place

Brake pad fittings

Brake pad and disc fitment

d488y2 · #49 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:23 PM

Nice Stoppers! Are they the bigger Rotors?

RGF · #50 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:28 PM

Yes, these are the big ones

sambo · #51 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:38 PM

Those brakes look like the VE/VF Commodore Brembo kits on eBay - rebadged?

RGF · #52 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:49 PM

Here are some images of the engine, gearbox and diff. These were fitted for me, by Neil Streeting. He did a great job.

Bellhousing

Tremec 6060 5 speed manual gearbox

Holden 6.0L HSV VE LS2 engine with wiring, computer, etc

Gearbox in place - note flat underside of chassis

Gear lever position in cabin

RGF · #53 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 06:56 PM

Engine mounts

Tail shaft fitted

Diff fitted

leroy17 · #54 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 07:41 PM

Now thats progress.

As I have said before...... nice new parts... nice and clean and great fitment.

Envious....... yes!

Keep the updates coming.

750hp · #55 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 07:52 PM

Looks great! I wonder how much further back the engine is placed in the AP compared to a Harrison or CR? It seems like your shifter location with the mid-shift conversion is a bit further back than I've seen in Harrison and CR cars, so the F/R balance should be pretty neutral. Just for a guess, I reckon it will be 49/51

Gav · #56 (**permalink**) 03-20-2014, 11:11 PM

CR's are heavier in the bum from standard.
Mine was 45%front 55%rear when it ran an alloy block.

Tonus72 · #57 (**permalink**) 03-21-2014, 02:55 AM

Hi Richard

Can you please tell me why you went with that engine and gearbox combo?

I am no expert, so would appreciate the result of your enquiries...

Eg TKO and LS3 was what I was planning...

Cheers

Tony

Towmaster · #58 (**permalink**) 03-21-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sambo

Those brakes look like the VE/VF Commodore Brembo kits on eBay - rebadged?

No they aren't Sambo, they are Brembos but Craig gets them new from somewhere.

He also has a massive 6 piston front option, they are quite impressive, also Brembo.

d488y2 · #59 (**permalink**) 03-21-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonus72

Hi Richard

Can you please tell me why you went with that engine and gearbox combo?

I am no expert, so would appreciate the result of your enquiries...

Eg TKO and LS3 was what I was planning...

Cheers

Tony

The gearbox in the picture looks like a 5 speed TKO 600 to me? The 6060 box is a 6 speed and is rounder and bigger.
Mal Wood Automotive - Tremec Information

RGF · #60 (**permalink**) 03-23-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sambo

Those brakes look like the VE/VF Commodore Brembo kits on eBay - rebadged?

Hi Sambo,

They are Brembo kits, as far as I know, but you'd need to ask Craig for more details. They look good on the cars too.

Richard