Hi Guys
Just an update on the rebuild.
I should have the block back this friday,its been bored and honed for
the cp pistons,rods and pistons are being balanced along with the
crank flywheel timing belt gear and harmonic balancer.unfortunately I
don't have a pressure plate or clutch yet.I have managed to pick up a
gearbox from a satria GTi which will get me rolling until I can find a
GSR AWD box and continue with the AWD conversion at a later stage.
Once the block is back I have to set the ring gaps,check all the
clearences and finally start to put it back together.
More Later.
Regards Neil

Hi Guys
Well the CP forged pistons arrived today,from Hi Octane Racing in
sydney. Zertek one of our members works there,if your ever in need of
pistons,look him up and he will look after you.
I have posted some pics of the pistons in my rebuild album. They come
nicely boxed and I have had the mics all over them and as you would
expect there all perfect in size to each other,Al thou the spec. sheet
that comes with them says they weight 301 grams ea. When I weighted
them I get 301.2 301.4 301.4 301.5grams which is pretty good.Anything
within a gram is considered OK,But me being very fussy I will trim
them so they are all the same weight,as I did with the conrods.
All up $902.00 delivered to my door. Sweet.
More latter.
Regards Neil

Hi Guys
Bit if an update on the rebuild. This week I ordered a set of CP
forged pistons at a favorable price from one of our group members.More
on that later. I have posed up 6 pics of the work I have been doing on
the inside of the engine block to improve oil flow. The first pic
shows how rough the inside of the block is and you can see the oil
clinging everywhere.The second pic shows an oil puddle laying in the
corner near the cylinder. The sump had been off for a month before
turning it upside down to remove the crank.
The other 4 pics show all grinding work being done to prevent the oil
collecting in all the casting corners. The block casting is extremly
rough inside with huge dags and lips on all the internal ribbing.
All the grinding was to tapper all the ribs,smooth and round off all
the edges so the oil cannot collect on them and will return to the
sump easer and faster where it belongs.This should improve cooling too
as the oil will recycle faster.More Later.Keep ya posted.
Regards neil

--- In Jumbuck@yahoogroups.com.au, "jamie_gan7" <jamie_gan7@...>
wrote:
>
> Gday all,
>
> Ive just uploaded some pictures. In the smashed jumbucks folder you
> can see my car, 15kmh crash and the Priem and Baker Proton OEM
nudge
> bar bent like a coke can. The bar bent near the base, pushing into
the
> bumper, grill, bending the bonnet and rupturing the radiator. Fair
bit
> of damage done, I really wonder what sort of damage would be there
had
> the nudge bar not been fitted. For around $730 for the bar, you
would
> think it would protect better. I must say though, budget direct
> insurance have been really good. Two thumbs up to them.
>
> Anyhow, the Jumbuck is currently in the hands of Mirror Finish in
> Kensington Victoria. Nice guys. They were recommended by my Proton
> dealer. They too have their own Jumbuck runabout ute. Pics have
been
> uploaded in the modified jumbucks folder. I hope they dont mind.
> Badges and stickers have been stripped, wheels changed, paint
rubbed
> back and re-sprayed black. I think it looks pretty damn sweet in
> black. It was originally a silver Jumbuck. What do you guys think?
>
> Gany.
>
this is unfortunate but normal. nudge bars that meet the crash
testing regulations set but the ADR's will mostly bend like this you
will find that nudge bars and bull bars that are designed on mass
will all also comply with airbag rules as well irispective if the
car has an airbag or not. they are a false sence of hope. and more
of a place to hang spotlights.

Ant, theres a guy selling parts on ebay at the moment by the seller
name 'gsrt085'. I believe they may be a wrecker. Try sending them a
message.
http://myworld.ebay.com.au/gsrt085/

Good luck.

Ant, theres a guy selling parts on ebay at the moment by the seller
name 'gsrt085'. I believe they may be a wrecker. Try sending them a
message.
http://myworld.ebay.com.au/gsrt085/

Good luck.

To the next unlucky person who writes off their GLSI let me know as I
have just had a look at the GLSI's while I was waiting for my GLI to
be serviced and have realised how damn sexy the centre console is. Now
I want one...:D. After talking to the service manager and finding out
you can't buy it as one piece is comes as about a dozen different
parts it seems ridiculous to purchase one from Proton. Supposedly the
two main plastics come to around $100 then the plastic rim around the
gear stick is $260....WTF?!?! and then there is the Lid and latches
and what not. So if anyone has a centre console or sees one at the
wreckers let me know :D.

Peace Out.
Ant

--- In Jumbuck@..., "jamie_gan7" <jamie_gan7@...>
wrote:
>
> Gday all,
>
> Ive just uploaded some pictures. In the smashed jumbucks folder you
> can see my car, 15kmh crash and the Priem and Baker Proton OEM
nudge
> bar bent like a coke can. The bar bent near the base, pushing into
the
> bumper, grill, bending the bonnet and rupturing the radiator. Fair
bit
> of damage done, I really wonder what sort of damage would be there
had
> the nudge bar not been fitted. For around $730 for the bar, you
would
> think it would protect better. I must say though, budget direct
> insurance have been really good. Two thumbs up to them.
>
> Anyhow, the Jumbuck is currently in the hands of Mirror Finish in
> Kensington Victoria. Nice guys. They were recommended by my Proton
> dealer. They too have their own Jumbuck runabout ute. Pics have
been
> uploaded in the modified jumbucks folder. I hope they dont mind.
> Badges and stickers have been stripped, wheels changed, paint
rubbed
> back and re-sprayed black. I think it looks pretty damn sweet in
> black. It was originally a silver Jumbuck. What do you guys think?
>
> Gany.
>
this is unfortunate but normal. nudge bars that meet the crash
testing regulations set but the ADR's will mostly bend like this you
will find that nudge bars and bull bars that are designed on mass
will all also comply with airbag rules as well irispective if the
car has an airbag or not. they are a false sence of hope. and more
of a place to hang spotlights.

Gday all,

Ive just uploaded some pictures. In the smashed jumbucks folder you
can see my car, 15kmh crash and the Priem and Baker Proton OEM nudge
bar bent like a coke can. The bar bent near the base, pushing into the
bumper, grill, bending the bonnet and rupturing the radiator. Fair bit
of damage done, I really wonder what sort of damage would be there had
the nudge bar not been fitted. For around $730 for the bar, you would
think it would protect better. I must say though, budget direct
insurance have been really good. Two thumbs up to them.

Anyhow, the Jumbuck is currently in the hands of Mirror Finish in
Kensington Victoria. Nice guys. They were recommended by my Proton
dealer. They too have their own Jumbuck runabout ute. Pics have been
uploaded in the modified jumbucks folder. I hope they dont mind.
Badges and stickers have been stripped, wheels changed, paint rubbed
back and re-sprayed black. I think it looks pretty damn sweet in
black. It was originally a silver Jumbuck. What do you guys think?

Gany.

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This may sound like a stupid question but I require some assistance.
How do you remove the stock Clarion Head unit from the mounting
bracket? I have taken off the plastic trim and I see 2 little hooks.
I'm assuming that sliding a couple of screwdrivers down each side
would allow me to pull out the stereo but it doesn't want to come. Do
I need Clarion removal keys or can I make do with what I have? Any
advice would be great.

This may sound like a stupid question but I require some assistance.
How do you remove the stock Clarion Head unit from the mounting
bracket? I have taken off the plastic trim and I see 2 little hooks.
I'm assuming that sliding a couple of screwdrivers down each side
would allow me to pull out the stereo but it doesn't want to come. Do
I need Clarion removal keys or can I make do with what I have? Any
advice would be great.

Ok Guys
I here on the grape vine some of you have added accessories that
your not sharing,so come on get some pictures up. You all have free
access to make your own albums and add whatever pics you like into it
as your jumbuck grows. I love this stuff,and wanna see what ya all doing
Regards Neil

G'day All
I have posted some pics of the head work finished.
The heads been cleaned,decked,new valve guides installed,valves have
been checked,reground,valve seats recut lapped in. Cams have been
cleaned measured and refitted with new lifters.Cam gears have been
grit blasted and painted with heat proof aluminium paint.Cam angle
sensor unit is polished and fitted,and of course new seals all round.
Every things ready and tappet cover polished as per earlier pics.
I just have to wait for the block to be machined out now.Im well on
the way now,have to work out costs latter I've got a sac full of
receits for all the new stuff so im a bit scared to add em all up
(Hope the misses don't find it)but hey,its only money,you can't take
it with ya.
More as we evolve,keep ya all posted.
Regards Neil

I built all my own items like these. this includes the exaust manifold heat sheild and spark plug cover, also built a battery cover plate out of stainless.

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Neil,

 

I will have to take some photos of the 3" Alloy nudge bar on my Jumbuck which was made by Custom Alloy in Deception Bay in Queenlsand.  It is really strong unit make from appros 4-6mm thick alloy and is polished.  It cost me i think around $360 about 12 months ago.

 

Russell

----- Original Message ----
From: neil jeffries <vk2kyg@yahoo.com.au>
To: Jumbuck@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, 16 October, 2007 10:06:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Jumbuck] Bent it

Hi Jamie
Thats sad news,Hope you can get it fixed soon.If you could get some pics that would be good,there is an album in the photo section for smashed jumbucks
just pop em in there.If you haven't had a look before,There are some photo's of a mates jumbuck which had a bull bar fitted,his smash was at 100 klm/h and while the car was a write off he only chipped an ankle bone and walked away.
I havn't seen the proton nudge bar. When I bought mine they didn't sell them,would like to see a pic of that as well.
Regards Neil


jamie_gan7 <jamie_gan7@yahoo. com.au> wrote:

Sad to say the new jumbuck got bent today. The lights went green, cars
started to roll, the car infront of my missus slammed on the brakes
and the jumbuck hit it.

For such a low speed prang (<15km/h), a lot of damaged was caused by
the Proton nudge bar. Nothing but scuff marks on the other car. But
the nudge bar bent at the top, pushing the nudge bar into the front
of the car and bonnet, splitting the radiator.

So I cant say I recommend the Proton nudge, bent like a can of coke.
Will try to get a pic before it gets fixed, but this was the exact
sort of minor crash I thought the nudge bar would save us from damage.

Can anyone tell me where to get a bullbar like Rumbucks or Haydens?
Hard to get fitted? will the send one to Victoria? Any idea on price?

Thanks.

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Russell,

Thanks for the info. I might try to contact them later on today. I
found the invoice from Proton which listed all my accessories from
when I bought the car. Baker and Priem nudgebar was $700! Ive tried
dealing with Baker and Priem directly before via email. Their replies
were short and abrupt, and they never read my email properly so didnt
answer my question. I had told them I had their nudge bar and was
asking for a price on the sports bars and ladder racks. They replied
saying for a nudge bar I have to go to proton. Dickheads. So I asked
again, they responded with, you still have to go to proton for sports
bars and ladder racks. Based on that service, the price and the
product Id rather go elsewhere.

I found a link to the mob you mentioned, not much info on the website
but it has all the contact details:
http://www.customalloy.com.au/index.htm

Another place of interest is these guys, but they would need the car
for the work (bars, or roll top covers):
http://www.alloy.net.au/

I also called Boomer bars (Rumbuck's bullbar) yesterday, price for a
jumbuck bullbar is $1270 for satin finish, or $1470 for polished plus
around $200 freight to Melbourne. Would take them about a month to
build due to current workload.
http://www.bnsgear.com.au/

Ive got to call the insurance company today for an update. Shall keep
you all posted.

I have got a 3" Allloy Nudge Bar on my Jumbuck work ute.  It is made
by Custom Alloy in Brisbane.  This aloloy bar is made from appros
4mm thick alloy and shouldn't bend like the standard Proton thing.
Sustom Alloy also do 3" Polished Ladder Racks Roll Bars as well.

Give them a call on 07 32041266.  These guys specialize in making
custom made alloy Bull Bars for 600hp Kenworths and Macks and the
like.  They do an abosolutely brilliant job.

Cheers

Russell



--- In Jumbuck@..., "jamie_gan7" <jamie_gan7@...>
wrote:
>
> Sad to say the new jumbuck got bent today. The lights went green,
cars
> started to roll, the car infront of my missus slammed on the brakes
> and the jumbuck hit it.
>
> For such a low speed prang (<15km/h), a lot of damaged was caused
by
> the Proton nudge bar. Nothing but scuff marks on the other car. But
> the nudge bar bent at the top, pushing  the nudge bar into the
front
> of the car and bonnet, splitting the radiator.
>
> So I cant say I recommend the Proton nudge, bent like a can of
coke.
> Will try to get a pic before it gets fixed, but this was the exact
> sort of minor crash I thought the nudge bar would save us from
damage.
>
> Can anyone tell me where to get a bullbar like Rumbucks or Haydens?
> Hard to get fitted? will the send one to Victoria? Any idea on
price?
>
> Thanks.
>

Hey Guys
Picked up a Stainless Steel polished Mirror Finish Fuse Box Cover thru
the week,I put a couple of pics in the engine bay accessories
album.have a look.
Regards Neil

Welcome New Member albanese15
Tell us of your ride,Feel free to post some pics once you study the
site functions. I hope you find something of interest.Look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Regards Neil   VK2KYG  )Group Moderator)

Just uploaded some pics into the external accessories folder. Pics
obviously before the bingle. Will try get some smash shots before they
repair it.

Nudge is Proton, made by Baker and Priem. They have their own website:
http://www.bakerandpriem.com.au/

Other accessories include weathershields, bonnet and headlight
protectors and rhino spray liner.

Rumbuck just confirmed for me his bullbar is also from Boomer bullbars:
http://www.bakerandpriem.com.au/

Just uploaded some pics into the external accessories folder. Pics
obviously before the bingle. Will try get some smash shots before they
repair it.

Nudge is Proton, made by Baker and Priem. They have their own website:
http://www.bakerandpriem.com.au/

Other accessories include weathershields, bonnet and headlight
protectors and rhino spray liner.

Rumbuck just confirmed for me his bullbar is also from Boomer bullbars:
http://www.bakerandpriem.com.au/

--- In Jumbuck@yahoogroups.com.au, "jumbuck75" <jumbuck75@...> wrote:
>
> i now have a deep blue gli ute,it now has satria cloth seats(height
> adj ) 14x6 auscar alloys,from 92 corolla/seca . issues,,,the speedo
> played up around the 100kph ,so it gets repaired,(i am using satria
> gauges for now,i think they look better too)...wipers lifting from
> screen in fast mode in heavy rain(rh one) fixed that with vr holden
> ones. i miss the the power of larger utes, but some simple mods
have
> helped,,,1 cold air induction ..2 k&n air filter..3..increased
exhaust
> diameter from the cat converter back, (60 mm) makes it better.fuel
> figers are ok, each week i drive to coffs harbour 5 to 6 times
weekly
> (350 klms)on 26 liters e10 blend 95ron $ 1.22 LTR=7.43-100KLMS.$32
> because i*m self employed my operating costs are reduced
> gratly,previously i had 4ltr AU FORD UTE(POS)15/16ltrs-100ks$65pw
+the
> dramas with vibrations. tranny hassles...NO THANKS.only had that 3-
> 4months...prior to that was a VR ute (340000ks) it was good for aV6
it
> cost around $45-50 pw....i like the jumbuck ute people often ask
what
> it is,its astounds me, why PROTON AUSTRALIA ,can not MARKETthis ute
> with a pay load of 570kgs ,its better then ss/maloo-holden-xr8/fpv
> ford...advertise this PROTON JUMBUCK UTE on tv,and the proton
dealers
> network is a sham....OH HOW I WISH HOLDEN OR MITSUBISHI could sell
> these economical utes,,,,safe motoring.
>

Welcome Damfield to our group.Take some time to look over the group
and see if your answers are already somewhere in the files,links,or
photo sections. Feel free to post some pics of your ride,and we look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards Neil  VK2KYG  (Group Moderator)

Sad to say the new jumbuck got bent today. The lights went green, cars
started to roll, the car infront of my missus slammed on the brakes
and the jumbuck hit it.

For such a low speed prang (<15km/h), a lot of damaged was caused by
the Proton nudge bar. Nothing but scuff marks on the other car. But
the nudge bar bent at the top, pushing the nudge bar into the front
of the car and bonnet, splitting the radiator.

So I cant say I recommend the Proton nudge, bent like a can of coke.
Will try to get a pic before it gets fixed, but this was the exact
sort of minor crash I thought the nudge bar would save us from damage.

Can anyone tell me where to get a bullbar like Rumbucks or Haydens?
Hard to get fitted? will the send one to Victoria? Any idea on price?

Thanks.

Hey Jamie
have been doing some surfing and found a pic from a company in
Toowoomba called Boomer Bullbars their site
is "www.bnsgear.com.au/home". Go to Gear dropdown, Bullbars, the pic
is the second shot next to the 5 Post Standard (50mm) title. Price
stated is $1270. As for shipping and fitting im in the dark.
When you find out can you post it up. Also could you take a few
shots of mounting points as i have to design a bar from scratch for
the F@%ked up WA laws.
Hope ya find what ya need there is probably other companys that will
do it. I know Tuff Bullbars will do one but last I heard they
needed a bus for a week to get a design.
East Coast Bullbars do a Roo bar and 2 styles of nudge bar so you
could try them aswell.

Regards §nake

--- In Jumbuck@..., "jamie_gan7" <jamie_gan7@...>
wrote:
>
> Sad to say the new jumbuck got bent today. The lights went green,
cars
> started to roll, the car infront of my missus slammed on the brakes
> and the jumbuck hit it.
>
> For such a low speed prang (<15km/h), a lot of damaged was caused
by
> the Proton nudge bar. Nothing but scuff marks on the other car. But
> the nudge bar bent at the top, pushing  the nudge bar into the
front
> of the car and bonnet, splitting the radiator.
>
> So I cant say I recommend the Proton nudge, bent like a can of
coke.
> Will try to get a pic before it gets fixed, but this was the exact
> sort of minor crash I thought the nudge bar would save us from
damage.
>
> Can anyone tell me where to get a bullbar like Rumbucks or Haydens?
> Hard to get fitted? will the send one to Victoria? Any idea on
price?
>
> Thanks.
>

Sad to say the new jumbuck got bent today. The lights went green, cars
started to roll, the car infront of my missus slammed on the brakes
and the jumbuck hit it.

For such a low speed prang (<15km/h), a lot of damaged was caused by
the Proton nudge bar. Nothing but scuff marks on the other car. But
the nudge bar bent at the top, pushing  the nudge bar into the front
of the car and bonnet, splitting the radiator.

So I cant say I recommend the Proton nudge, bent like a can of coke.
Will try to get a pic before it gets fixed, but this was the exact
sort of minor crash I thought the nudge bar would save us from damage.

Can anyone tell me where to get a bullbar like Rumbucks or Haydens?
Hard to get fitted? will the send one to Victoria? Any idea on price?

Thanks.

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