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  1. AussieT

    My Home made c-cab !

    G'day Randy, That machine is fantastic. I only know of two C-Cabs in Australia and yours looks better already. Keep up the good work mate and keep the pics comming, I am really enjoying watching this cool build take shape. Shawn
  2. AussieT

    Steel Body structure

    G,day lamin8r, I loved the bucket insert. We do not have guidlines as such to follow, here in victoria we have a TAC (advisory commitee) that assist with the construction. I have a great fella that has helped me, he signs off on the construction in stages then actually issues the reg plates. The...
  3. AussieT

    Steel Body structure

    They are made in New Zealand. I am not sure if they are still being made or not. They had a web site but I am not sure what happened to it. New Zealand and Australia have to have fully steal frame work that is inspected once installed before anymore is done. This is a picture of mine. We usaly...
  4. AussieT

    Wood work

    Well done mate, never can be overkill when supporting the body. Looks really good.
  5. AussieT

    Having Another Crack At It.

    Thanks for the comments Jim, your frame is well done., did you put that together? G,day Whiplash, my best mates a Kiwi, down in Invercargal. It depends on the bends that you require. The sides I made forms out of wood then used a deadblow to mould the steel into the right shape. The tight 90...
  6. AussieT

    Having Another Crack At It.

    A K-Member gives torsional rigidity to the chassis. Having a ridgid chassis is important when using independant suspenion. I am using a Jag rear so that is why I used a K member. Shawn
  7. AussieT

    Having Another Crack At It.

    G,day All. Took the body off over Christmas and started work on the chassis. Built a K-Member to hold the Transmission Mount that I made A bit more tidy up work where I bent the tubing and Bob's your Uncle.......Need to make an engine tube for the front mounts. I will give that a go next week...
  8. AussieT

    Having Another Crack At It.

    G;day John, In Australia we have to have steel by law or the vehicle will not pass inspection. The bucket gets inspected along the way. My chassis has passed so now I have to place the steel in the spots as directed by the TAC inspector who then checks and passes it before the interior goes in...
  9. AussieT

    new guy tryin this out

    G,day from Down Under mate. All the information you will need is here or can be answered, Enjoy.
  10. AussieT

    Having Another Crack At It.

    Well after taking on a new job in March this year I have not had any time for the T, but I decided to re ignite the "T" flame and get busy at it again. I have just had the chassis pass inspection 3 weeks ago and am now stuck right into it. Have just steeled out the body (no wood allowed in Oz...
  11. AussieT

    CCR Parts

    Thanks fellas, must of had a bit of a moment there. Looked over their site but did not see it....... Going to see if I can get windscreen frame etc sent over. Thanks for that.
  12. AussieT

    CCR Parts

    Does anybody know if CCR is contactable by Email. I have found out I have a CCR replica body made in Australia. I am wanting to buy parts from them but there is no Email address on the website. Thanks in advance.
  13. AussieT

    Frame To Ground Height

    Thanks very much Fella's The info is great. We are only allowed 4" from lowest part of the car to the ground. Which on a cleveland engine with a C10 transmission is the bellhousing and sump. I am just playing with different stances, Ma-N-Pa-T sent through some good material as well(and some...
  14. AussieT

    Frame To Ground Height

    G,day all. it's been a while since I have posted or worked on my T. I have just picked up a new chassis for the machine and am wondering if anybody can give me their frame to ground height and the front and rear. I am using a jag rear (which i have not picked up yet) and a 4" dropped I beam axle...
  15. AussieT

    Happy 4th of July

    Hope you all had a great holiday, Happy 4th to you.....I was in Vegas for the 4 th last year and had a great time... Shawn
  16. AussieT

    Hi there

    G,day Pal, Got a Victorian here, have a good look around the place, plenty to read and advice for building, Shawn
  17. AussieT

    I'm going to be a DAD.

    Looks like you will have to built one more with him to make it all ok again.......
  18. AussieT

    Hi from Adelaide South Australia

    There is a physical difference between the two. Ian's are alot wider and longer that a McDonald bros. I have a Mcdanald bros and it barely seats two people in it. Yours looks the goods though, if thats it in the avatar. You will have o put a picture on mate. Shawn
  19. AussieT

    I'm going to be a DAD.

    Jeepers Mate, thats a real crowd you have there. It's good that you still all get together, to many familys don't have that, we are both lucky as my family gets together alot to.:lol: Girl or Boy, they will be T-Bucketeers......
  20. AussieT

    I'm going to be a DAD.

    Hey man,Whats wrong with my avatar....Thats me!!!!!:D

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