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After being pulled down to be set up for ‘Snowy Mountains 1000’ last November – new fiberglass front, suspension/diff upgrades, rear wing, engine and seat – we got carried away with what we were doing and having a number of things just not fitting out of the box as expected we were finally ready to Read More …
Unfortunately the race to get the Torana ready was over on the weekend when some of the engine components that should have been a simple fit required machining and time we just don’t have, so I have decided to instead bring my 1966 Impala Cruiser and see what speed it can do. Not the ride Read More …
The Torana’s new front end is now on and the suspension is complete. It should be painted by Tuesday, thanks to the guys at Blue Gum Smash Repairs – Tuggerah NSW. Then it has to be re-assembled and the new engine also assembled, dyno tested etc. Hopefully all ready to go by Thursday 7/11/13. Time Read More …
We picked up the finished front end on Friday, it looks a bit over the top but Efrem (from EF Composites) said my brief was “It had to be more aerodynamic”, not look good. I’m sure once it is painted it will not stand out so much but as long as it works I will Read More …
The Torana’s transformation for the Shannons Insurance Snowy Mountains 1000 has begun! Aerodynamic upgrade underway by EF-Composites at Morisset. Will keep you updated as it progresses. – Martin
On Tuesday night we pulled the engine down and found the cam dowel had come out through the hole in the pump drive and got caught in the gear stretching chain to break. Luckily just a few bent valves and a new timing chain/gears required and will be ready for Supernats. We also will be Read More …
Hey Everyone, So we were back at Sydney Dragway for the 4th Round of the Championship series and finally the Torana with 350SBC was ready for its first run, we had only just finished the last things on Friday night. I was a bit nervous anticipating how it would go and if the reverse pattern Read More …
