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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:43 pm 
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Mmmmm, unfortunately some times big engines have big problems, after fitting the 351C - 4V back in after running it in on a dyno to try to avoid any teething problems - KABOOM!!! :shock:
OK couldn't resist a shot of the finish after paint.
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well maybe two shots
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And the engine going in! Got 396 hp with bodgey distributor (as I realised later)
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A quick tune after adding a 830 annular discharge holley and BOOOM :!: :!: resulting in thes great pics! NOT :evil: :evil:
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note the hole in sump, mangled bits including thrust washer from cam and a severely straightened big end, courtesy of failed rod-bolts (milidon)

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:57 am 
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This car is beautiful, i like the xa style bonnet vents it gives me ideas.

So whens the new donk ready??.... bring her out on friday nights.
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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:04 pm 
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Yeah those scoops have been deleted from this build! Have been doing a bit more on the interior with help from brother in law / mate Steve
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This is how she stands as of last Friday
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Have been buying a few little bits 'n' pieces, door trim clips,grille clips, door trim gaskets, scuff plates all the fiddly bits you need as you've lost them all! couldn't resist this little one for the console :D
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Will pick up donor 351 soon, then the fun begins - it's only getting a freshen up but with my 4V heads and a camtech cam, should be nice!

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:38 pm 
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Old School goodness.
Nice to see Rossco!

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:44 pm 
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yeah nice 'n' simple too - I like ol' skool cause I's dumb! :lol: :lol:

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:26 pm 
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When I built the Clevo up my mechanic said that with a big block in it I'd have to undo engine mounts one at a time and jack up engine to change plugs! so I stated with the Clevo!

I believe there are ways around this problem.......

Bloody nice looking Fairlane. Uninsured or not, i woulda made her pay. I hope she did pay.....something???

Damn shame about the motor, enough to make you cry, i know i would've.........

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:26 pm 
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Yes especially nowadays with the RRS gear just go struts and then the shock tower removal kit and hey presto! No the b**ch didn't pay a cent! As for the engine that is part of the reason it's been so long I only this week through out that sump full of shrapnel after 15 odd years!

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:19 pm 
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very nice,

looking forward to see how this goes

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:56 pm 
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Nice work. I love big old beasty 70's cars!!
Good luck with the rest of the build...

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:03 pm 
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Cant believe you didnt show me this thing Ross
Woah what an effort over the years!!
And what a car! BEAUTIFUL MATE!

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:07 pm 
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Ha Ha! next time you might stay a bit longer for a chat! :lol: :lol:

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:18 pm 
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Any update on a forthcoming donk for the old girl everytime I read this threadf it reminds me of when I was in highschool, not good times, but a bloke had a white zd with a shaker, sadly he wrote it off I found out after , he had an xw then.

Shame to hear it got destroyed.

but then again that's one of the problems with working in wrecking yards, watching all those hours get crushed. anyway I'm glad you've held onto it this long and hope to see her cruising one day. 8-)




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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:20 pm 
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Still having trouble lining up when I can go get the 351 out of the mates garage - he's never there at his gf's all the time!

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:23 pm 
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haha, priority understandable.

but just tell him


cmmmmmon its for the zd 8-) :lol:

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Mighty ZD Fairlane build
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:23 am 
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So Rad.
I was thinking XR6T for next car but brawn is so much cooler than brains.
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