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1. Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 2

Saturday, 23 April 2016 Content / build-threads.com / Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 2

... more open space in the cab the more confident you feel as a driver. The rear stays are connected to the outside point of the suspension pickup. Although it looks a bit funny now remember that there is a tub to go on that will hide most of this ...
... the entire roll cage design, get this one wrong and the rest of the bars will also be out of alignment. The key to a great roll cage is to keep it to the same shape as the roof line. Having done many hoops in his time, Grubbo got this one spot ...

2. Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 1

Friday, 22 April 2016 Content / build-threads.com / Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 1

... Porter and the boys had it ready to go in a weekend. While this was happening a plan of attack was made for the rear end. Having played around with GTR rear ends in the past this was the first on the list, but a combination of price and availability ...
... even has its own “V8 utes” racing series that supports our supercar category. Nothing better than a big motor up front, 2 seats in the middle, and no weight over the rear end. They are a lot of fun to drive and as the bumper sticker ...

3. <div>Build-Threads Project Garage: Plumbing & Driveway</div>

Monday, 21 December 2015 Content / build-threads.com / <div>Build-Threads Project Garage: Plumbing & Driveway</div>

... the building process (much, much faster than it actually happened!) The next logical step was to finally bring my car home after having it hibernating at my in-laws for what felt like an eternity. You’ve most likely already seen this ...
... this hole would fill up with water that was collected from my house roof and gutters. Not wanting to compromise the foundation being so close to my shed, I would venture out into the rain with buckets to empty it out, not my idea of fun! In ...

4. EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Stage 1 Complete

Thursday, 20 August 2015 Content / build-threads.com / EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Stage 1 Complete

... to get the tyre under the guard, this was later fixed with a different tyre option (235/40/17) Next step was a couple of shows including world time attack and Summernats… After that it is focusing on having fun behind the wheel ...
... to get the tyre under the guard, this was later fixed with a different tyre option (235/40/17) Next step was a couple of shows including world time attack and Summernats… After that it is focusing on having fun behind the wheel ...

5. Project Honda City Turbo II – First Start!

Tuesday, 02 December 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Project Honda City Turbo II – First Start!

... great having everything in the ‘bay accounted for after the mess we starting working on. New wheel cylinder arrived. Here you can see Tony modelling his lovely blue handwear. Brake fluid isn’t the best thing for the skin. Pretty ...
... We still need to fix up the airbox to turbo inlet hose and find a home for this one random wire. Looks like it’s probably an earth, but it disappears into the loom and doesn’t have an obvious function. Any T2 aficionados out there ...

6. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

Friday, 29 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

... I get to check on line. One major milestone in my absence, a totally complete and hopefully functioning transmission. How is it that Ferraris mechanical components, particularly engines and transmissions, just look right? You look back ...
... assembly with new limited slip and the lower geared crown wheel as recommended by CM. All new exhaust and inlet valves now in, having been lapped, as you can see from this bunch of shots. Next up fitting the cams. Now this really ...

7. EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Intro + Teardown

Monday, 25 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Intro + Teardown

... we had to find a doner car. With the S13 becoming a bit old and still having a 4 stud hub our aim was to find an S14 or 15 that had been written off without too much damage to the front or rear end. Surprisingly enough there are plenty out there, ...
... to its colour we got it for a great price of $500.00 with a bit of rego, Perfect base car to create something cool that can drive on the road, but still have fun at the track/drag strip/ hill climb or a Sunday cruise. As you can see, Big yella ...

8. Project Honda City Turbo II – Teardown

Monday, 21 July 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Project Honda City Turbo II – Teardown

... need to be perfect. A friend brought over a set of CF-48s for us to use while we’ve got the City. May or may not end up on the car. Loving having this funny car in the garage. So good to be working on a new project. I’d never ...
... need to be perfect. A friend brought over a set of CF-48s for us to use while we’ve got the City. May or may not end up on the car. Loving having this funny car in the garage. So good to be working on a new project. I’d never ...

9. Top 10 builds of 2013

Thursday, 02 January 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Top 10 builds of 2013

... function so I could ask the owners permission. As a result, people didn’t link to the actual build thread when sharing this around, they linked to the Build-Threads.com post, sending a shed-load of traffic my way. F40′s are generally loved and ...
... pasting, and re-hosting images so that everyone could enjoy the thread without having to sign up to Ferrari Chat, which requires a membership to view images. I even had to make a few posts on their forum to be able to unlock the private message ...

10. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

Tuesday, 06 August 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

... as Chassis No 84326, and was rotting away in a garage for 8 years before Tim snapped it up and sought about having it brought back to better than it’s former glory. This isn’t a made-for-TV hack job, this is a no-expense-spared restoration ...
... courtesy of them during the 1996 BPR. Next up a few more race shots and then where we started, somewhat of an illusion. No, I won’t campaign her but use primarily on the track for fun. Hope to follow the Mille Miglia in the Ferrari ...