Going Kommando

Any questions or suggestions regarding restorations
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mantaray
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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Mon 16 Mar 2015, 13:19

Ridgeback wrote:Good morning Mantaray
Looks very neat and you ARE going to enjoy. Just a question please .I see that you have blocked off the fan /fresh air system. What are you going to replace it with ? The inside gets very hot.
I am busy with my De Ville's system at the moment but many times thought of putting a modern air blowing system which will be more efficent .

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yes Johann is correct, I personally don't see the need for it as it is purely a part time toy
2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by Bearhawke » Wed 18 Mar 2015, 04:25

No comment about what's under that South African kilt. :lol:
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1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan.

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Sun 22 Mar 2015, 17:50

did some bolting up and fitted real headers, no block hugger power sapping crap ;)
will start her up when I am back from Zambia,
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2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by Johann72 » Sun 22 Mar 2015, 19:09

Like those branches! :D
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1965 Chev Malibu Sold
1966 Volkswagen Sold
1953 Renault Break (Sold as scrap!)
1954 Hillman Californian Sold
1954 Triumph TR2 Sold

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Sun 29 Mar 2015, 12:20

as mentioned before, all the necessary components for the front suspension was acquired, I need Mercedes W108 front springs and shocks for the Chevy, can anyone assist, much appreciated.
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2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by Bearhawke » Thu 02 Apr 2015, 16:16

mantaray wrote:as mentioned before, all the necessary components for the front suspension was acquired, I need Mercedes W108 front springs and shocks for the Chevy, can anyone assist, much appreciated.
Please be careful with the 'Parts Master' line of suspension components; I've used them before and wasn't real impressed with either their fitment or their longevity.
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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Thu 02 Apr 2015, 18:04

Thanks for the heads-up Bear, as its a weekend ego bruiser, I ain't too worried, this car is essentially for my youngest son when he grows up (13) and my eldest son (16) wants the Mopar, I on the other hand am aiming to have a 1983 - 87 Pontiac in the next 2years 8) ;)
2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Tue 19 May 2015, 07:42

so yes its been slow, travelling and pesky home life being a priority, manage to almost complete the 76mm exhaust, don't zoom in on the pic, I am by no means a welder...just trying ;)
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Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by Johann72 » Tue 19 May 2015, 11:37

mantaray wrote:so yes its been slow, travelling and pesky home life being a priority, manage to almost complete the 76mm exhaust, don't zoom in on the pic, I am by no means a welder...just trying ;)
Did the first System go with the 305?
Used to be known as Johann65.
1966 Opel Rekord Current running project
1972 Chev Kommando (V8 Conversion) Sold to Mantaray
1965 Chev Malibu Sold
1966 Volkswagen Sold
1953 Renault Break (Sold as scrap!)
1954 Hillman Californian Sold
1954 Triumph TR2 Sold

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Re: Going Kommando

Post by mantaray » Tue 19 May 2015, 14:54

Nope Johann, I am keeping it for the 318 Chrysler motor, I will make it fit , besides, by then I should be pretty good with so much practice. :D :D
2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
68 Valiant 200 - awaiting 318 V8 transplant
75 HQ Kommando - 350 V8

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