K5
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Sept 7, 2015 19:59:53 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 7, 2015 20:46:34 GMT by K5
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 7, 2015 20:51:58 GMT
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Senator A has the same rear independent set up as the Monza. Not sure what would have a 5 stud live axle apart from the Commodore. I know the FE VX4 / 90 is live axle and 5x120 but not sure whether it's compatible or adaptable.
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Sept 7, 2015 21:04:20 GMT
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New Zealand and Australia got those badged as Holdens with the 3.3 litre Holden six but only the four door and the station wagon not the two door. What year is that one?
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bstardchild
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Sept 7, 2015 21:20:03 GMT
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Oh FFFS - now I get it
Axle here and brakes too off a Commodore B
Probably most of what you need
5 stud to match the front!!!
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K5
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Drives Vauxhall Ampera and Kadett E GT and sometimes camp out in our 1988 Classic Hymer
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Sept 7, 2015 22:25:18 GMT
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The car is a 1979. The Rekord is possibly the same? How can something that is GM be so rare? What about an Ascona axle?
I feel some difficulties coming on.
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Last Edit: Sept 7, 2015 22:26:34 GMT by K5
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bstardchild
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Sept 7, 2015 23:19:38 GMT
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The car is a 1979. The Rekord is possibly the same? How can something that is GM be so rare? What about an Ascona axle? I feel some difficulties coming on. Well pretty much all this is spare  Your logistical issue is your logistical issue however |
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bstardchild
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Sept 7, 2015 23:22:27 GMT
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PS you can have the air cleaner housing too - there is a spare carb too (off same engine 2.5)
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Iirc, the manta boys used to steal the axles from these when making 400 replicas
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Sept 8, 2015 11:55:42 GMT
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Ooooh hello! I have a lot of love for big old GM machines so I really hope things go well with this one, stick with it OP and best of luck!
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K5
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Sept 8, 2015 20:15:19 GMT
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Ooooh hello! I have a lot of love for big old GM machines so I really hope things go well with this one, stick with it OP and best of luck! Cheers I hope so. I too havean affection for the big old Vauxhall's but have only had a Rekord for a brief time before passing it on. This however may be different what with it being so rare. I am getting a lot of help from the German guys today regarding sourcing an axle. One has turned up in Denmark as well. What did we do for sourcing rare parts before the internet eh?  |
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mylittletony
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Sept 9, 2015 11:41:50 GMT
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I am getting a lot of help from the German guys today regarding sourcing an axle. One has turned up in Denmark as well. What did we do for sourcing rare parts before the internet eh? You're getting a lot of help here as well: Well pretty much all this is spare ... Your logistical issue is your logistical issue however Although you appear to be ignoring it? |
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K5
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Sept 9, 2015 13:32:29 GMT
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I am getting a lot of help from the German guys today regarding sourcing an axle. One has turned up in Denmark as well. What did we do for sourcing rare parts before the internet eh? You're getting a lot of help here as well: Well pretty much all this is spare ... Your logistical issue is your logistical issue however Although you appear to be ignoring it? Ian and I are communicating by PM thank you for asking. I still have to figure if it is indeed the same hence help from ze germans. If it fits I will indeed have it. Put yourself in my situation wouldn't you want to know something fitted 100% for sure before paying for it and then getting it pallet shipped from UK all the way to Spain?  |
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jasonj
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Sept 9, 2015 13:41:25 GMT
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Iirc, the manta boys used to steal the axles from these when making 400 replicas This is correct. The Ascona and Manta 400 had a 5 link rear live axle set up which used the Commodore Axle. The only other car I know of with the same set up is the Vauxhall Viceroy. |
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Team Supercharged Opel Ascona 400.
294bhp - 235 lb/ft
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mylittletony
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Sept 9, 2015 14:08:05 GMT
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Ian and I are communicating by PM thank you for asking. ... Put yourself in my situation wouldn't you want to know something fitted 100% for sure before paying for it and then getting it pallet shipped from UK all the way to Spain? Apologies! *winds neck in* |
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bstardchild
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Sept 9, 2015 16:54:18 GMT
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Ian and I are communicating by PM thank you for asking. ... Put yourself in my situation wouldn't you want to know something fitted 100% for sure before paying for it and then getting it pallet shipped from UK all the way to Spain? Apologies! *winds neck in* It was appreciated mylittletony you weren't to know we were PM'ing Iirc, the manta boys used to steal the axles from these when making 400 replicas This is correct. The Ascona and Manta 400 had a 5 link rear live axle set up which used the Commodore Axle. The only other car I know of with the same set up is the Vauxhall Viceroy. Yep and the Viceroy is the same half way house car as a Commodore C - Monza/Senator Front end (Turrets in the engine bay are a giveaway) - Live axle rear end - 5 linked (Same set up as the earlier Commodore B) The commodore B has effectively same set up as a Manta front end (ie double wishbone - no turrets) K5 is being told the Commodore B rear axle and spring mounts are different to Commodore C - so he's looking elsewhere - I'm not in a position to argue the toss either way - I just know that plenty of Commodore B's have had their rear axles grafted into Mantas and Asconas over the years. Mainly because they sold so few Viceroys in the UK compared to Commodore B (that and Commodore B's were older so hit the scrap yards sooner...... |
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K5
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Sept 9, 2015 20:02:37 GMT
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Apologies! *winds neck in* It was appreciated mylittletony you weren't to know we were PM'ing This is correct. The Ascona and Manta 400 had a 5 link rear live axle set up which used the Commodore Axle. The only other car I know of with the same set up is the Vauxhall Viceroy. Yep and the Viceroy is the same half way house car as a Commodore C - Monza/Senator Front end (Turrets in the engine bay are a giveaway) - Live axle rear end - 5 linked (Same set up as the earlier Commodore B) The commodore B has effectively same set up as a Manta front end (ie double wishbone - no turrets) K5 is being told the Commodore B rear axle and spring mounts are different to Commodore C - so he's looking elsewhere - I'm not in a position to argue the toss either way - I just know that plenty of Commodore B's have had their rear axles grafted into Mantas and Asconas over the years. Mainly because they sold so few Viceroys in the UK compared to Commodore B (that and Commodore B's were older so hit the scrap yards sooner...... I hear what you are saying. I just don't know. If I was in the same country it wouldn't be a problem. I am in Spain however.  I have to be 100% sure and nobody else had come through with "yes it will/won't fit". I don't have the car yet in order to investigate more and it needs an axle to be here pretty much as soon as the car arrives. A car with no rear axle is a problem to move around. I can't even get it into my garage until it has one. |
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K5
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Sept 10, 2015 15:24:48 GMT
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Just received some info that the C axle is wider than the B as well. Obviously mine has been nicked for a Manta 400 conversion.
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That's pretty cool... I also wouldn't mind seeing your build thread for your Landys!
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madtorana
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Hell yeah.thats super cool K5 .would love to see one here is tassie.id snap that up pretty quick.ive seen the 2 dr coupe but this is the first ive seen a 2 dr sedan VB commo .thats what we call em here.plenty of the 4dr models around.can pick them up pretty cheap too.i think they have borgwarner arsends in them here .
she is a legend here in australian motorsport.
Maz
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Last Edit: Dec 7, 2015 16:27:37 GMT by madtorana
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I have to be 100% sure and nobody else had come through with "yes it will/won't fit". I don't have the car yet in order to investigate more and it needs an axle to be here pretty much as soon as the car arrives. A car with no rear axle is a problem to move around. I can't even get it into my garage until it has one.
