Bluekoops Coupe - Page 3

montyv8 · 03-06-2007, 09:58 PM

are you changing to a cable accellerator from the linkage setup?
broken engine mounts + linkages = bad lol. I had that happen in an xb sedan i had, floored it, mount snapped, engine twisted, linkages jammed the throttle on full... car stopped when it hit my wife's old XC sedan, which in turn rolled into the bessablock garage at the house we were renting.
2 damaged cars and a cracked wall in the garage = linkages removed and cable fitted

anyhoo, cars looking good, the engines goin to look nuts in there ;) (once its painted lol)

BlueKoop · 03-06-2007, 10:11 PM

Holy crap Monty are you serious?? I was planning on keeping the old school linkage and getting it chromed. Linkage = no cable snaps or stretching.... but your story might convince me otherwise.

BlueKoop · 22-06-2007, 06:51 PM

I guess you have to go backwards to go forwards sometimes. My car is looking more and more getto each day. Panel beating starts tomorrow on the engine bay.

Daniel351 · 30-06-2007, 10:14 PM

any updates mate?

BlueKoop · 01-07-2007, 12:11 AM

Yeah mate, Custom Dash is underway, Engine bay is almost ready for paint, has been welded and smooted, Battery Cable to the boot run. Should be in for paint verrrry soon!! Pics to come

Daniel351 · 01-07-2007, 12:16 AM

sounds good, and those pics better come! haha

BlueKoop · 01-07-2007, 12:43 AM

Well here is a teaser of the dash insert we made up tonight.

Daniel351 · 01-07-2007, 12:49 AM

wow this is going to look interesting!

KOOP74 · 01-07-2007, 11:06 AM

Forget painting the engine bay to match the car, paint the car to match the engine bay!! Tropic Gold Metalic, ya just can't beat it! hehehehe.

BlueKoop · 01-07-2007, 11:19 AM

Tropic Baby Poo Brown Gold. . . . Maybe one day.

agony · 01-07-2007, 11:56 AM

Sounds like it is getting there mate, pics would be great.

BlueKoop · 14-07-2007, 06:04 PM

Engine Bay is all ready for paint, will be done this upcoming weekend. The Dash is coming along nicely, just need to cut a hole for the CD player, bog the corners, put in the switches and lights and paint.

XCSEDAN · 14-07-2007, 06:28 PM

looks nice mate,
those gauges look REALLY good, what brand are they?

4sleepn · 14-07-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montyv8

are you changing to a cable accellerator from the linkage setup?
broken engine mounts + linkages = bad lol. I had that happen in an xb sedan i had, floored it, mount snapped, engine twisted, linkages jammed the throttle on full... car stopped when it hit my wife's old XC sedan, which in turn rolled into the bessablock garage at the house we were renting.
2 damaged cars and a cracked wall in the garage = linkages removed and cable fitted

anyhoo, cars looking good, the engines goin to look nuts in there ;) (once its painted lol)

Cheaper alternative to changing the linkages is to put a bolt with a nyloc nut through the passenger side engine mount. If the rubber goes, the engine wont go anywhere as the bolt will hold it in place. JAT

BlueKoop · 14-07-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by XCSEDAN

looks nice mate,
those gauges look REALLY good, what brand are they?

The Big ones are Stuart Warner, the small ones are autometer. The stuart warner stuff is reallllllly nice! go to VPW.com.au and have a look.

KOUPE76 · 14-07-2007, 08:23 PM

Nice coupe BlueKoop, I loved it ever since I seen it at Wagga last year, caint wait to see it when it's all done, I was planning on doing the same dash set up as yours and had come across a some what unique set up which incorporate the somewhat factory look with auto meter guages.
A few years away yet before it gets installed but thought you might like to see. :evil3:

Mick

BlueKoop · 14-07-2007, 08:53 PM

Ahh very very nice!!! Make's mine look like *** now doesnt it. lol

agony · 15-07-2007, 03:17 PM

Good to see some progress BlueKoop, I think the dash is coming along nicely. Good looking gauges.

BlueKoop · 20-07-2007, 09:10 PM

Well the bay isnt getting painted this weekend as we cant get the booth time. So next weekend is the go. Anyways I got all my chrome back today and my simmons fully polished...

XCSEDAN · 21-07-2007, 12:47 AM

very nice mate

how much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking?

BlueKoop · 21-07-2007, 03:01 AM

Mates rates, .... lets just say cheap!!!

agony · 21-07-2007, 06:24 AM

Shame about not being able to get the booth. Wheels came out great, cant beat mates rates!

BlueKoop · 21-07-2007, 10:46 AM

Cheers mate, you know the deal with cars, take the amount of time and money you think it will cost, then double it, then add a week.

agony · 21-07-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueKoop

Cheers mate, you know the deal with cars, take the amount of time and money you think it will cost, then double it, then add a week.

Sometimes its more like triple and add a month if not more.

I dont bother with a budget as its never right, I say if it needs doing it gets done. Im not going to put something cheap on or overlook it just because of the price.

BlueKoop · 27-07-2007, 10:38 PM

OK the coupe is going in for paint tomorrow!!! Will have it back that arvo. I also have my dash all mocked up...

XCSEDAN · 28-07-2007, 05:52 PM

that dash looks really good mate!!!
have you checked too see if you can see all the gauges when driving?
dont meen to be harsh, but i can see you having a bit of difculty seeing the water temp gauge that's all....
like the idea of the custom dash though, it'l look AWSOME when it's done!
i also like the style of gauges you have gone for, they look modern but with a classic sort of style...

BlueKoop · 28-07-2007, 05:56 PM

yeah all tested for viewing mate, can see all easy. Car is painted and ready for assembly. I will take some pics tomorrow.

BlueKoop · 31-07-2007, 04:35 PM

Now the fun begins!!!

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Daniel351 · 31-07-2007, 06:06 PM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! that looks FCUKING INSANE!!!!!! goooood work mate!!!!

XCSEDAN · 31-07-2007, 08:20 PM

maaaaaaaaate!
that looks bloody WICKED!!!