Chris goes army. - Page 2

gcg2503 · 31-01-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OEM330

And we're off to bend some extractors;

is that a Carlton Draught I see perched there?

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Rooster · 31-01-2009, 09:18 PM

well.............. it was after 3pm on a Friday, 42deg C outside and I managed to convince myself I deserved it.

One could assume you are familiar with the product

, having so keenly recognizing the bottle shape and colour!

gcg2503 · 01-02-2009, 12:19 AM

But of course. I travel back to Oz every 6 mths for the last 6 years and i i buy a slab every time I am back.

i rate it above all the imported crap i drink in the UK

great project mate - As for the engine.......speechless!

NCIILANE · 01-02-2009, 12:23 AM

Awesome! I heard rumours floating around summernats this year that armygeddon was being put out to pasture and that a big *** ford was going to be taking it's place...........not sure about the retirement of armygeddon, but at least the rumours of the big ford were true! This is gunna be one excellent piece of motoring muscle......can't wait to meet her in person

Cheers,
Mick

NCIILANE · 01-02-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEM330

Or something a little more identifiable straight off the bat?

Now that is just damn sexy! I wanna join the army

Rooster · 02-02-2009, 07:09 PM

Before we stripped the car, I decided to see how the Ian Splatt Army specials would look?

Please note organic lowering tool, part no. 66-128-Apprentices

**Polyal** · 16-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Far out it looks mint even before the work is being done. This will be a great thread to watch.

+1 for Carlton Draught!

samftr · 17-02-2009, 10:14 PM

I'm more then happy to have my tax dollars spent here... plenty of other skew wiff causes it does go to..

Added my subscription to the thread..

LUXO_8 · 17-02-2009, 10:31 PM

those wheels are freakin hot..... are they one offs for this build or readily abailable.

any links?

huggiebear · 17-02-2009, 11:36 PM

hey luxo, by the looks of the logo its a one off. however i think i have seem simlar somewhere

LUXO_8 · 17-02-2009, 11:42 PM

yep, wouldn't be too hard to get an engraving done on a flat spoke rim, so i understand that part of it is one off...im just interested in the type of rim....they look sensational

AGRO · 20-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Wheels by Dragway, DB59's Custom Centre caps with Army Rising Sun badges. Team Army cut into one spoke. Ian Splatt and Ian at the Kinglake factory are the gentlemen in question. big thanks to them

from OEM330

Redrum · 20-02-2009, 06:23 PM

They are a really nice looking wheel.

LUXO_8 · 20-02-2009, 06:30 PM

thanks for that AGRO....

Fair302 · 21-02-2009, 07:46 PM

It looked bloody mint before you started

Rooster · 26-04-2009, 12:23 PM

Some quick updates:

huggiebear · 26-04-2009, 12:42 PM

looking damn good there. that motor is massive

**CAT600** · 26-04-2009, 02:38 PM

Mmmmm, custom headers........ :sm_drool:

Daniel

samftr · 27-04-2009, 04:15 PM

why in gods name did they put a bloody GM engine in it? anyways, end rant...
"its to be more sophistamacated"

Rooster · 27-04-2009, 09:27 PM

GM Engine? you mean the LandRover right?
Not really the place for it, but, dollar for dollar .................

Surely the equation is; (8.9 Litres = redemption) > (Shame of GM X Exposure)

Rooster · 01-05-2009, 08:51 AM

4.5 Lt V8 Twin Variable Vane Turbo Intercooled 200kw....... and that's just the tow vehicle. Will change up gear up hill. Won't drive past a servo.

Rooster · 01-05-2009, 09:53 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRUueyeDNo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKdu...eature=related

What the LTD is replacing

Rooster · 04-05-2009, 06:33 PM

And the Crank goes to bed

H4ZE · 05-05-2009, 05:08 PM

Must... Join... Army... 13 19 01...

Now that's something I'm proud to sink my tax dollars into! Always wanted to blow plenty of loot on a blown P6!

Is there any other details that aren't classified that can be talked about- suspension, interior etc? Will they do the suicide back doors?

Rooster · 05-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H4ZE

Must... Join... Army... 13 19 01...

Now that's something I'm proud to sink my tax dollars into! Always wanted to blow plenty of loot on a blown P6!

Is there any other details that aren't classified that can be talked about- suspension, interior etc? Will they do the suicide back doors?

well, suspension, full RRS, coil overs, strut rods, lower control arms, calipers, rotors, 3 link, under dash brake booster, rack and pinion steering, p/s pump.

Interior, mainly black with some green to break it up, Vintage Kirky buckets in the front with 4 point harness, remoulded rear into buckets with 4 point harness, lokar shifter, bare dash on each side, in the middle a switch panel and 12 Gauge centre cluster, 6 point roll cage.

Rear doors will be suicided (is that a word?) with "The Metalsmith" hinges from Moorebank. Roof is too high, that'll come down a couple of inches.

What else would ya like to know?

532 cubes, powerglide, full spool 35 spline axles

Rooster · 05-05-2009, 06:56 PM

Ross Custom Pistons, 25cc dish to get an 8.5:1 Static comp, valve relief for A460 Trick Flow Heads and SCAT H-Beam 6.8" Rods go into the soup

Rooster · 05-05-2009, 09:33 PM

And some concurrent body work

Rooster · 08-05-2009, 07:59 PM

Engine bay starting to take shape

Fuel Cell Mounted

As she sits at 11:45am Today

sly_ba · 10-05-2009, 05:25 PM

Looking good. I will be following this one with interest.

Best of luck with it, keep up the good work.

Iggypoppin' · 11-05-2009, 07:38 PM

I made a mess of myself. Makes me wish I'd continued in the cadets and gone on to full time rather than quitting for "study" I didn't do! Ooh.. Ohwell