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SPUDLEY'S N12 E16 CARBY PROJECT
yeah, i prefer the round headlights, but thats personal opinion..
i like the classic look of the '70s with an injected heart
to my understanding, holden originally brought in 600 of the Isuzu's to dip their toes in the water and see how the small car market was going to sell over here.. don't forget, back in the early '70s, everyone wanted barges with stonking V8s in them..
none the less, the market boomed and they sold, holden then commenced mass production in australia, and these were badged as a holden.
easy way to tell the isuzu's was they had a black engine bay, and the japanese labels under the bonnet (tyre placard, fan warning, etc)
i'll stop rambling now.. i'm starting to feel a bit toey already and considering buying one again!
i like the classic look of the '70s with an injected heart
to my understanding, holden originally brought in 600 of the Isuzu's to dip their toes in the water and see how the small car market was going to sell over here.. don't forget, back in the early '70s, everyone wanted barges with stonking V8s in them..
none the less, the market boomed and they sold, holden then commenced mass production in australia, and these were badged as a holden.
easy way to tell the isuzu's was they had a black engine bay, and the japanese labels under the bonnet (tyre placard, fan warning, etc)
i'll stop rambling now.. i'm starting to feel a bit toey already and considering buying one again!
Cheers,
Spudley
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Spudley
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The Gemini looks awesome m8! I think I have seen a few of these in my country at some point... they are called Opel Kadett C over here. I've mostly seen those with square headlights, they look heaps better with round headlights.
My N12:
http://forum.n12turbo.com/viewtopic.php?t=4926,
http://www.zxoc.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6345
http://forums.mightycarmods.com/showthr ... Pulsar-N12
in all honesty dude these cars are shit but they have so much character, are fun and go fairly well when running right. we still play around with these things because they are a fun addictive little shitbox! - Ash
http://forum.n12turbo.com/viewtopic.php?t=4926,
http://www.zxoc.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6345
http://forums.mightycarmods.com/showthr ... Pulsar-N12
in all honesty dude these cars are shit but they have so much character, are fun and go fairly well when running right. we still play around with these things because they are a fun addictive little shitbox! - Ash
cheers for the kind words on the gemini (kadet) TurboZ
sorry i haven't been on in a while, getting ready to move house this weekend...
and yes, the N12 and I have an open relationship
I'll post up some more pics once I move house and she's parked in her new remote double lock up garage that i'll actually have room to move in! (i can't wait myself!)
Cheers,
S.
sorry i haven't been on in a while, getting ready to move house this weekend...
and yes, the N12 and I have an open relationship
I'll post up some more pics once I move house and she's parked in her new remote double lock up garage that i'll actually have room to move in! (i can't wait myself!)
Cheers,
S.
Cheers,
Spudley
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Spudley
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UPDATE TIME!
well, not much has changed, I've fitted a chrome air cleaner assembly to the carby, a breather pod on the valve cover, some MSD throw over seat covers to cover up the stained old ET seats, and generally giver the ol' girl a wash and vac, dash treatment, tyre shine, etc..
enjoy!
The ol' girl's mew home:
Both my baby's, side by side:
Interior:
Engine:
Current Wheels:
Stock ET wheels, yet to be repainted, new tyres and fitted:
well, not much has changed, I've fitted a chrome air cleaner assembly to the carby, a breather pod on the valve cover, some MSD throw over seat covers to cover up the stained old ET seats, and generally giver the ol' girl a wash and vac, dash treatment, tyre shine, etc..
enjoy!
The ol' girl's mew home:
Both my baby's, side by side:
Interior:
Engine:
Current Wheels:
Stock ET wheels, yet to be repainted, new tyres and fitted:
Cheers,
Spudley
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Spudley
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That one of the cleanest n12 interiors i've seen
Mazda FE powered 2.0 16v N12 exa : http://forum.n12turbo.com/viewtopic.php?t=6592
Mazda 2.5 v6 KLDE into Nissan Exa "project" : http://forum.n12turbo.com/viewtopic.php?t=7442
Mazda 2.5 v6 KLDE into Nissan Exa "project" : http://forum.n12turbo.com/viewtopic.php?t=7442
cheers guys, i just wish i could say the same about the exterior
ah well, all in due time
anyone got recommendations on getting the ET wheels painted? do i just take them to a powdercoater's, or do they have to be oven baked enamel or something?
cheers.
ah well, all in due time
anyone got recommendations on getting the ET wheels painted? do i just take them to a powdercoater's, or do they have to be oven baked enamel or something?
cheers.
Cheers,
Spudley
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Spudley
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cheers mate!
the extractors were already on the car.. the guy i got the car from told me he got a crack in the original manifold and it was cheaper to get the extractors off ebay. theres no name or brand or anything on them, so i've got no idea what they are.
I'll be shopping around for a replacement overflow bottle and washer bottle probably next month (rego due at the end of this month).
I remember seeing a pollished alloy or stainless steel overflow bottle that runs down the side of the radiator, and only about 80mm diameter... so i gotta get the proper measurements and see if it'll fit...
for the washer bottle, if I cant find an aftermarket one, i'll try find a new-ish one and paint it the same as the body.
I really wanna tidy up (hide) some wiring in the bay and replace some of the vaccum lines that can't be hidden with some nice red sillicone ones (or is that too ricer?) lol
the extractors were already on the car.. the guy i got the car from told me he got a crack in the original manifold and it was cheaper to get the extractors off ebay. theres no name or brand or anything on them, so i've got no idea what they are.
I'll be shopping around for a replacement overflow bottle and washer bottle probably next month (rego due at the end of this month).
I remember seeing a pollished alloy or stainless steel overflow bottle that runs down the side of the radiator, and only about 80mm diameter... so i gotta get the proper measurements and see if it'll fit...
for the washer bottle, if I cant find an aftermarket one, i'll try find a new-ish one and paint it the same as the body.
I really wanna tidy up (hide) some wiring in the bay and replace some of the vaccum lines that can't be hidden with some nice red sillicone ones (or is that too ricer?) lol
Cheers,
Spudley
I DON'T RACE COMMODORES...
THERES NO GLORY IN BEATING THE RETARDED.
Spudley
I DON'T RACE COMMODORES...
THERES NO GLORY IN BEATING THE RETARDED.
Wheels
Hi,
You can just take them to the powdercoaters and get them done - but quote on it first it could be $$$$$ and I think colors are somewhat limited.
OR
You could have them bead blasted. Then drop them over to me, and we will etch prime them (1ltr of that reqd) then acrylic them up with whatever color you want.
During the off season though (after November)
Darren
You can just take them to the powdercoaters and get them done - but quote on it first it could be $$$$$ and I think colors are somewhat limited.
OR
You could have them bead blasted. Then drop them over to me, and we will etch prime them (1ltr of that reqd) then acrylic them up with whatever color you want.
During the off season though (after November)
Darren
Race it.
cheers darren! i'm just wanting them done in white again.. I've got 3 white wheels and 1 silver, and if i paint the silver one then it'll still be odd, cos it'll be all new-like lol
how durable is the acrylic finish, and how much to prime and paint the 4 wheels?
how durable is the acrylic finish, and how much to prime and paint the 4 wheels?
Cheers,
Spudley
I DON'T RACE COMMODORES...
THERES NO GLORY IN BEATING THE RETARDED.
Spudley
I DON'T RACE COMMODORES...
THERES NO GLORY IN BEATING THE RETARDED.