Chev 305 Vortec Holden Rodeo

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Post by beausuf »

this thing is gona be so tough when its done :shock:
love your old gem to, seen it on a few gem cruises over here in perth, it sounds f*#cking awesome, gives out the perfect note.
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oh really? thats awsome to hear. good to see its still cruisin around 8) always got comments how different it sounded
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Post by black'n'blueGem »

ok. the wheels just arrived from the US.. and all i can do is stare at them and go.. :o
295/50/15 tyres
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And SummitStar billets 15x10 with 6" dish
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hmmm
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Update:
The rodeo has had quite a bit of work done on it lately. My dad has been going nuts grinding this off, welding that, measuring here and there haha.its great!
He did the whole exhaust himself. Just by eye and trial and error and i cant complain! looks amazing!!
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And few other things that have been done:
We had to cut and move in the leaf spring mounts to bring the wheels in closer so the huge tyres arnt so far out. (minimizing the amount of flaring the guards)
We also found 2 MU guards that will be going on.. but now we need a MU bumper coz the standard one dosnt really line up with the guards.
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My dad has also cut the bottom rad support and welded in a stronger replacement, so we can fit the aluminium radiator and thermos!

And just yesterday and today i made template for the centre console.. im yet to add some coin trays in the arm rests and the back shape between the seats is going to have provision for a cd deck and a fold down lid with cup holders hehe
While in front of and next to the shifter has to have: Temp gauge, trans temp, oil temp, volts, start key, push start button
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next on the cards, is development into cold airboxes in the engine bay, and covers on the rad support to hide the radiator
here is how she lays atm..
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f*#cking love this build good work keep it up terry
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tunney wrote:f*#cking love this build good work keep it up terry
x2 those wheels look awesome man
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thanks guys. Yesterday me and the old man pretty much finished the console. Looks good. The angled section at shoulder height will be a fold down lid with cup holders. and the section below that will have the cd deck in it. Now just have to make the angled pods for the 4 gauges.
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Post by black'n'blueGem »

Latest update.
Almost done. bit more sanding just so its nice, then get the stainless plate made up that will surround the shifter. Then when i have the moolah.. get it covered in leather :D
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That console is looking shitthot!!! 8)
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what every aussie car needs. an ice coffee holder :D haha!!
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Post by southy »

This would have to be the sikest rodeo ive ever seen. nice work
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Post by noiseboy7 »

I love the way youve mounted your gauges mate!
s*#t hot!
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Post by strokemybone »

be sure to keep us updated mate... this ride is sexxxxxxxxxxxxx gud work 8)
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thanx tea gem your a champ
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Post by black'n'blueGem »

Next Step:
Have cut the old tubs out and have to make up some new ones.. the plan for the tub is to have a sub enclosure with a perspex lid and fancy insides, ported into the cab then a seperate enclouse with the gas tank hidden.
Heres the progress
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Post by headstrong »

another update! another update!!
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