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by metaldrift
Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: Newcastle meetup?
Replies: 43
Views: 7850

Re: Newcastle meetup?

Depending when it happens I'll come down, bit of a drive but not many people where I am. Just gotta get car running properly first lol.
by metaldrift
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Cash for Clunkers - AU Version
Replies: 23
Views: 2792

Re: Cash for Clunkers - AU Version

lol, 1999 model 4cyl ute I drove 240kms drank $90 of fuel, 65ltr.
I love there approved cars, toyota prius :lol: :lol:
by metaldrift
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: differences
Replies: 15
Views: 1064

Re: differences

Lol sry, my mistake.
by metaldrift
Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: differences
Replies: 15
Views: 1064

Re: differences

I know the crank is different and the block's have different bore lol.
by metaldrift
Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: re-attaching the demister 'things'
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

Re: re-attaching the demister 'things'

yes you can solder them back on. I have done it no probs, just dont do what a mate off mine did and heat the glass up too much lol, glass everywhere.
by metaldrift
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

I hate winter, 2pair socks, 2 trousers, 2 shirts, jumper and jacket and I still freeze at this time. Trying to put new gasket on head, hopefully it works to stop the water in oil :\ . Cause I need to get rwc so I can swap rego over, if it works tonight I'll be trying to get rwc in morning before wor...
by metaldrift
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: FOR SALE:My GJ SE Sigma, green, 17's. vic
Replies: 20
Views: 4102

Re: granny sigma found.. :)

congrats on the car, hope you got some good plans for it!
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Slowly getting there with everything. Getting ready to pull motor out. http://i25.tinypic.com/16c4ax4.jpg This is what I saw when i pulled top cover off lol http://i30.tinypic.com/np2a7m.jpg snapped these head bolts off. http://i25.tinypic.com/331d40i.jpg motor and box out, all front suspension out,...
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: G'day from the North Coast!
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: G'day from the North Coast!

Yey, another GH! Welcome to the club lol. Got many plans for it yet? You definitly gotta wash it and put some pics up!
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: My LA Lancer beast, 13B Turbo..pics
Replies: 60
Views: 30505

Re: My LA Lancer beast, 13B Turbo..pics

nice car mate, interesting to see that colour, my mate was gonna spray the GH that then decided to go Tropicana green mettalic instead, You'll be happy when you get it rego'd, I'm hoping to get mine rwc this week too.
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: Turing event starts Boondall Brisbane 10/07/10
Replies: 7
Views: 1882

Re: Turing event starts Boondall Brisbane 10/07/10

Nice Pic, wish I had the GH ready for it but missed it lol.
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: GE Sigma
Replies: 38
Views: 13108

Re: GE Sigma

lol, nice car mate, I threw out a complete blue gh se sedan interior about 2 months ago lol, wish I'd kept it for ya now lol.
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:13 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Yeh i prefer the original doors myself. pulled motor and box out the wagon tonight, hope to have it gone tomorow, the i can start on the sedan!
by metaldrift
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

lol, door reflectors where on wagon, me mate threw them on sedan for a laugh.
Not using any of the wagon doors on my sedan as they are different, the front doors have different mirror and windows and rear's are different shape.
by metaldrift
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Yeh mate, was thinking of doing that, going to just regasket the 2lt for now and get rwc first, then if the 2.6 block ok going to make a 2.4 with it. Only got the motor box left to pull out of the wagon, was gonna do it today but had to be raining! Also ordered new rear shocks and lowered springs, h...
by metaldrift
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: 1979 Chrysler Sigma Scorpion GH Build
Replies: 17
Views: 2995

Re: 1979 Chrysler Sigma Scorpion GH Build

Just on your painting, some tips i've picked up, a water trap helps, also pump up the compressor and then turn off for couple min, then pull drain release valve on bottom to ensure no water in tank. With the body filler, spread over a wider area than u think, not too thick but it's usaully eaiser to...
by metaldrift
Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?
Replies: 12
Views: 1573

Re: GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?

no prob with the thread jack lol mate, I found out what I want! good luck!
by metaldrift
Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Amazing what you find pulling cars apart, this sparrow's nest was on top of the fuel tank lol http://i30.tinypic.com/2csge93.jpg 3/4 way there with pulling it apart. http://i27.tinypic.com/zn1v68.jpg I knew the head was stuffed in this but didn't think it was as bad as it was lol, snapped 2 of the h...
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

going to use the tilt function on these seats in my car

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interior is in good nick!

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yep, head's gone

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gee u don't get much paint for $200

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by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?
Replies: 12
Views: 1573

Re: GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?

cheers for that, I'll definitly be trying it out and seeing if it works!
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?
Replies: 12
Views: 1573

GJ wagon to GH sedan diff fit?

hey can anyone tell me can a GJ wagon diff fit under a GH sedan Rear end? I'm pulling the wagon apart on wkend for parts for my GH, and noticed it's got a disk brake rear end in it, would love to get this onto the sedan! Or if not, could I possibly pull disks and drums off and swap over?
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

picked up the vrs kit for the 2.6ltr and have a full gasket kit ordered for the 2ltr. Also spent $200 on some heatproof paint to do all the suspension ect under the car in, and will be painting the engine up to at some point. Hope to start pulling the parts car to peices tonight after work too.
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Cheers mate, yeh it was that one, I never finished it as I gave it to my mate, I'll get some photo's on weekend of it, he's going to be changing it a bit and painting it tropicana green.
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: New to the bishi gang
Replies: 31
Views: 3869

Re: New to the bishi gang

welcome to the site mate, nice ride, if you want to sell it how much you looking for?
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

Re: my new sigma build

Almost dont want too touch this one, only 180,000k's and near perfect. Only things I've found so far are small hole in drivers seat (5cent size), one 2inch crack in plastic above steering collum, rear passenger door ash tray plastic cover has come off, missing one dress trim on rim, small dent in re...
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Cooling system issues
Replies: 15
Views: 1393

Re: Cooling system issues

urrh, I've had 4 GH's now and none of them have had radiator overflow bottles either.
by metaldrift
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: my new sigma build
Replies: 20
Views: 4189

my new sigma build

Back on here after being away for 6mths, previosly I had a GH sigma wagon on here but since I gave that to mate I haven't been on here. However missed having a siggy so bought myself a GH sedan today, and another one for parts. http://i31.tinypic.com/331psf9.jpg my old wagon http://i28.tinypic.com/2...
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: super saloon
Replies: 7
Views: 1587

Re: super saloon

nice deal mate, now i just gotta find one lol
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: question about temp rego
Replies: 8
Views: 645

Re: question about temp rego

in qld u need to pay the third party insurance and the permit, car needs to be working and all lights working. U dont need anything to move your car to the closest RWC station or to a nearby place to get work done for RWC(this dosen't mean you can drive it and say u going for rwc). You'll probably f...
by metaldrift
Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: what wheels will fit my sig??
Replies: 20
Views: 4021

Re: what wheels will fit my sig??

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