Gromets reply thread (help me pick my wheels :? )
Gromets reply thread (help me pick my wheels :? )
this is my new project Gemini. Its a 79 TD its in pretty straight order and the paint isn't half bad... it began its life as a red one but now its orange lol, the side skirts are a bit dickie and "wank factor" but I dont mind them any ways this is how I got her...
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Hidin wiring? No its all there Geminis don't have a lot. got my Weber carbie on it the other day and let me tell you gaskets are important lol. I put it on the first time just to see how it when but only had one gasket on it, it would start blow flames out the carb (sometimes) then stop... so i pulled it all down again and made some gaskets.
how about just GROMO?
how about just GROMO?
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Looks nice dude, early models always look great with set of hotwires on them
How about the Gromini? As in Gemini but Grom instead of Gem.
Are you looking for a name to put on some custom plates? Gromo would be good in that case.
And yes, good base gaskets are very important, I was too stingy to go buy a $1.30 sheet of gasket paper when I first put it on and just dodged up one to get mine running. Now I'll be forever known as the "Cardboard Bandit"
How about the Gromini? As in Gemini but Grom instead of Gem.
Are you looking for a name to put on some custom plates? Gromo would be good in that case.
And yes, good base gaskets are very important, I was too stingy to go buy a $1.30 sheet of gasket paper when I first put it on and just dodged up one to get mine running. Now I'll be forever known as the "Cardboard Bandit"
TD Sedan "Derrick/Dez"
TX Coupe "Zero": Longterm Zokusha/Drift Build.
TE Diesel Sedan: Turbo Sandpiper II Mockup (In Progress)
TE Sedan "Bella": Basic Battle Bitch
Hilux: Daily
TL;DR: STOP OFFERING ME GEMINIS!!!
TX Coupe "Zero": Longterm Zokusha/Drift Build.
TE Diesel Sedan: Turbo Sandpiper II Mockup (In Progress)
TE Sedan "Bella": Basic Battle Bitch
Hilux: Daily
TL;DR: STOP OFFERING ME GEMINIS!!!
Thanks Hachikansai77, I do like the hot wires on it but i want some wider ones for the back. Its not really for plates as plates are a bit to expensive for my budget on this one as it is.
Haha. so I shouldn't use cardboard for a gasket *shifty eyes*. yer and i had to cut down the bolts that hold the adapter plate on, they were about a fly sh!t high (abit higher then a c@nt hair) lolz
well next on the engine bay will be to get a die grinder and match the manifold to the adapter plate, theirs like a 4mm lip there.
Haha. so I shouldn't use cardboard for a gasket *shifty eyes*. yer and i had to cut down the bolts that hold the adapter plate on, they were about a fly sh!t high (abit higher then a c@nt hair) lolz
well next on the engine bay will be to get a die grinder and match the manifold to the adapter plate, theirs like a 4mm lip there.
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dude cardboard all teh way but u gotta use the right type, the good ole corflakes packet now good on carbs will do on small oil seals with minimal temp i normally use lecture notepad backs the boring brown cradboard sorta thick but, just make sure none of the sides are laminated. put a thin coat of monkeys cum aka aviation gasket sealer n bingo alll done if u check my thread i made my inlet manifold gaskets
Yes, i do still own my coupe, Yes it is still registered and running and ATM driven daily.
oh and NO its not painted yet
oh and NO its not painted yet
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Hmm, yeah that cancer is coming along nicely
What colour are you planning on going with in 2 Pac?
I like the skirts, something distinctive like that gives it character, which a lot of gems seem to be missing these days.
If you decide to keep them, a fibreglass front skirt (LOK15 has these advertised as well) and a decent but subtle rear spoiler would work well together I think.
Oh, and $600 for the whole car?
F**king bargain to put it simply.
What colour are you planning on going with in 2 Pac?
I like the skirts, something distinctive like that gives it character, which a lot of gems seem to be missing these days.
If you decide to keep them, a fibreglass front skirt (LOK15 has these advertised as well) and a decent but subtle rear spoiler would work well together I think.
Oh, and $600 for the whole car?
F**king bargain to put it simply.
TD Sedan "Derrick/Dez"
TX Coupe "Zero": Longterm Zokusha/Drift Build.
TE Diesel Sedan: Turbo Sandpiper II Mockup (In Progress)
TE Sedan "Bella": Basic Battle Bitch
Hilux: Daily
TL;DR: STOP OFFERING ME GEMINIS!!!
TX Coupe "Zero": Longterm Zokusha/Drift Build.
TE Diesel Sedan: Turbo Sandpiper II Mockup (In Progress)
TE Sedan "Bella": Basic Battle Bitch
Hilux: Daily
TL;DR: STOP OFFERING ME GEMINIS!!!
Cheers mate. i when to lok15 place and didnt find any cancer free doors, so now if gonna chase down Elky for one.
I'm Gonna do it the standard orange again it will just need a light spray, LOK15 told me about his front skirts, I might hit him up for one soon.
But yes the cancer it the door is as Kevin Rudd would say "priority number 1" If any body has a door PM me pease...
What are your thoughts on a Torana bob tail spoiler?
I'm Gonna do it the standard orange again it will just need a light spray, LOK15 told me about his front skirts, I might hit him up for one soon.
But yes the cancer it the door is as Kevin Rudd would say "priority number 1" If any body has a door PM me pease...
What are your thoughts on a Torana bob tail spoiler?