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Offline Rayatswan

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #75 on: November 01, 2021, 07:34:23 pm »
Made the plates that bolt up to the block today, had to make a few changes due to the block being a World products man o war with extra metal in a few places.
The sump doesn't fit either, hits on the Main cap at the back of the block.



You can just make out the misalignment of the bolt holes in this photo


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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #76 on: November 02, 2021, 10:08:32 pm »
The 2 circles on the main cap show where the sump touches, the sump just needs a little massaging with a ballpein hammer


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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #77 on: November 09, 2021, 07:57:16 pm »
A bit more on the engine mounts












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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #78 on: November 10, 2021, 03:50:54 pm »
I ended up changing the engine mount side plates to only drop the engine 1/2 inch instead of a full inch. The bush tubes were hitting.
Also modified the plates, if you follow the internet plans the side to side adjustment slot slopes up towards the engine quite a bit.





I also modified the gearbox crossmember to correct the down pinion angle, it now sits at an acceptable 2.9 degrees






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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #79 on: November 11, 2021, 10:34:11 am »
Tunnel fits, sort of, bolts on shifter cover hit, any one know how much room I should have between box and tunnel ???




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #80 on: November 19, 2021, 06:43:06 am »
Altered the original transmission mount/floor support to fit over the T56 Magnum








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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #81 on: November 19, 2021, 01:31:15 pm »
Time for the engine and gearbox to come back out and build the floor




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #82 on: November 19, 2021, 05:26:52 pm »
Awesome work Ray, very cool!

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #83 on: November 19, 2021, 08:08:32 pm »
Couple of photos of the engine mounts




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #84 on: November 23, 2021, 12:19:49 pm »
Started on the firewall transition pans today


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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #85 on: November 26, 2021, 10:20:38 am »
Got the transmission tunnel welded in and the right side floor pan prepped for welding in






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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #86 on: November 26, 2021, 10:25:06 am »
Tacked the floor pan in place, I have found the convertible seat platform no longer fits due to the transmission tunnel being raised to fit the T56
Thats a 25mm copper hammer head between the floor and seat pan





 

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #87 on: November 26, 2021, 05:30:20 pm »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #88 on: November 27, 2021, 05:15:59 am »
Thanks 67FBGT

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #89 on: December 16, 2021, 12:56:50 pm »
Not much done lately, lacking motivation. Floor welded in and started making the convertible seat pan fit.















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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #90 on: December 18, 2021, 12:38:27 pm »
Finished the seat pan, next I will prep the floor and pan for welding into place.




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #91 on: December 22, 2021, 08:56:17 pm »
Well I have come across a major issue/problem.
Based on a number of awesome builds on this forum I thought I would be able to get my planned modifications certified for legal street use.
I purchased a Street or Track 3 link suspension kit and one of there Watts Link kits as well (photos are in early posts on this thread)
I had booked a meeting with a certifier but the covid lock downs meant I couldn't see him until late last week.
The bad news - He says no to me wanting to use the street or Track stuff without even looking at it.
I am devastated to say the least.
I know its my bad for not checking before buying.
I still find it amazing that cars far more modified than mine can get certified, and I know some are in other states but the VSCCS scheme is a national scheme so what am I doing wrong, I have totally lost interest in this now.
Anyway, enough of a winge.
Thanks
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #92 on: December 22, 2021, 09:07:44 pm »
Second opinion ???

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #93 on: December 22, 2021, 11:31:02 pm »
I'd definitely be talking with other engineers.

RRS also have a 3-link for mustamgs, so they must be legal to have in Australia.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #94 on: December 23, 2021, 11:24:18 pm »
Mate, that is no good. 

I don't know what advice I can offer that would be much help, especially from south of the boarder.  The truth is: things are still very different from state to state, in fact there are major differences just from one Engineer to another.  Having a sympathetic Engineer is a major advantage.  Also it's very beneficial if the Assessing Engineer has previous involvement and confidence in the products or people performing modifications.  In my experience, I have found that they tend to be less trusting of imported Suspension parts and assemblies ie: stuff made in the US.  I can only put that down to familiarity or lack thereof.  Has your guy given you reasons why he's rejecting these components?

I'd be seeking a second opinion.  This doesn't help you much, I know and I feel for you.  I can only wish you good luck.     

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #95 on: December 24, 2021, 12:26:43 am »
Ray, I think you will find VSCCS is the scheme in NSW that essentially certifies Significant and Major modifications to light vehicles. Other states will have their own scheme's or processes, but in essence, they all ensure modifications are engineered in compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADR).

The VSCCS calls up VSI-06 Light Vehicle Modification, which covers the compliance requirements for light vehicles, including suspension mods, etc which are regarded as a major modification requiring certification.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-02/RMS-13.464-Light-vehicle-modifications-Vehicle-Standards-Information-No-6-November-2013.pdf

I think you will find with an increased focus on road safety in recent years, Certifiers are taking a more stringent approach to ensure compliance.

I would talk to someone within MOCA NSW, and seek further advice on your vehicle modifications.
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #96 on: December 24, 2021, 05:53:07 am »
Thanks for the advice guys, I have contacted another local certify-er and he sounds a lot more professional and helpful, he said he would look at my proposed modifications in the new year so with a bit of luck I might be able to move forward.
Jeff (Haggspeed) He said because it had not been tested, I thought that was his job. He nocked back the lower control arm on the front suspension as well for the same reason, oh and the Race products full floating hubs as well even though I told him the manufacturer advertises them as street legal, for some reason he wouldn't even look at them. When I told him I was going to use an XB GT brake booster and master cylinder appropriate for the brakes he gave me a pamphlet for a company that sells an electric booster, Conflict of interest if you ask me.   
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #97 on: December 24, 2021, 08:32:32 am »
Sounds like he just doesn't want to do any testing, and would rather just rubber stamp what other engineers have already tested.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #98 on: January 04, 2022, 09:56:06 am »
Seat pan welded in, from the top anyway, still needs to be rosette welded from underneath when I get the car onto a rotisserie









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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #99 on: January 11, 2022, 06:49:44 am »
Does anyone living in NSW around Newcastle, Maitland, Medowie Raymondterrace etc have a right hand drive 65 66 Mustang I could come and have a look at the Dashboard, I would also travel to the central coast if need be, Cheers..... Ray