Torana Lx Gtr Hatch, Lots Of Pictures

[Shoota_77]

Looks awesome Glenn, glad to see you're getting stuck into it again!

I'll have to drop around for a look soon.

The Torana hatch is definitely a shape that can be made look very nice. Big arse flares are certainly a good start to that!

[FJ RB25]

Great work, I am glad you are back working on this awesome project and I look forward to reading future posts

[turbo76lx]

Looks like i need to cut and extend the front flares about 50mm.

[turbo76lx]

Started extending one of the front flares, thought I would try the tape and bog trick.

Cut the bottom off the flare and screwed both parts to the guard.

Put masking tape across the two.

Mixed up some bog and towelled over the tape and also cut some tig filler rod that I pushed into the bog to give it some extra support.

After the bog was dry I remover the flare and fibreglassed the inside.

Still needs a lot of work but should come up ok.

[turbo76lx]

Started on the rear flare.

Made some adaptors to mount he Recaros on the autotecnica seat rails.

[turbo76lx]

Started on the other side.

[VAGRANT]

Love the photo bomber.

[turbo76lx]

Got the other side flares done and put it on the ground to see how it looks.

This is with no springs sitting on the bump stops to check clearances.

This is at standard ride height, will probably lower it about 20mm.

[Ben C34]

Looks sweet!

[turbo76lx]

Another little job done, remade the front brake hard lines from the brembos the the brake line mount.

[JZP]

Excellent work!

[RenderedUnsafe]

Posting to follow, insane work.

[Marko R1]

Can't wait to see this beast complete

[turbo76lx]

Decided to try and for Currie Enterprises Johnny Joints to the front caster rods since the rubbers are flogged out.

I think these will be ok considering they are used in the suspension of 3 ton rock crawlers and the engineer is happy with them because of the urethane bush.

It's a pity it wasn't 0.4mm bigger in diameter then it could have been pressed in and not have to weld it.

Tapped a new thread for the grease nipple through the castor rod and lined it up with the grease nipple hole in the johnny joint then welded it on both sides.

Also dropped the motor, turbo and dump pipe back in to see if the brake line will clear and be far enough away from the exhaust.

[turbo76lx]

Started filling in the gap from cutting the body to clear the tyres, because I've had to cut so high I had to weld the two inner panels together first.

The fun of welding through tar, body deadener and paint.

Little bit of rust in the lower 1/4 so easier to just cut the whole section out as this is covered by the flare.

One side done.

[turbo76lx]

Got the other side done.

[R32GOJIRA]

So are you guna sell this to me when you are finished?

Such an awesome beast.

[turbo76lx]

Removed the back fuel tank mount that had been butchered for the old drop tank and filled the two back body plug holes.

Maybe I should made 2.

[R32GOJIRA]

I always liked the drop tank style look on the old SLR5000 Toranas.

If you wanted to keep that style, maybe you could speak to Julian at Aftermarket Industries about a fuel cell setup that replicates that and incorporates baffling and a surge tank internally.

He does amazing work and comes highly recommended for all sorts of fueling work.

[turbo76lx]

I've already made the fuel tank, it's back on page 1, no need to pay anyone as i've made a fuel tank and fuel cells in my time.