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427carl


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Johann65 wrote:

 Note the Mercedes "jockey pulley" to offset the power steering belt setup.


         Idler pulley?  biggrin     "jockey pulley" is new to me   Love it...

               Idle Pulley
English words defined with "idle pulley": Mule pulley. (references) ... Spannrolle (idler, jockey pulley, jockey wheel, loose pulley, tensioning roller). ...

 





-- Edited by 427carl on Sunday 24th of January 2010 04:50:39 PM

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The origens of the Chevrolet Kommando:

The HQ GTS Monaro was launched in 1971. This was a totally new body shape. The grille reflected the European Opel and the back bumper with the inset lights came from an American Pontiac GTO. The HQ was thought to be the most radically revamped of the Holden since 1948. The HQ was produced through to 1974.  So there is a bit of Pontiac in the car!!! biggrin Slowly but surely!smile
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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Johann65 wrote:

The origens of the Chevrolet Kommando:

The HQ GTS Monaro was launched in 1971. This was a totally new body shape. The grille reflected the European Opel and the back bumper with the inset lights came from an American Pontiac GTO. The HQ was thought to be the most radically revamped of the Holden since 1948. The HQ was produced through to 1974.  So there is a bit of Pontiac in the car!!! biggrin Slowly but surely!smile
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That is a very cool looking car!

 



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Spent today prepping the engine and box for fitment to the Kommando.  As you know, all exports are drained of all fluids. Pity that they have to punch a hole in the sump of the auto box. Some pics to show you the condition of the box (700R) and my repairs.
Still need to figure out how to keep the O/D in auto and not locked.  My 3.55 dif is too quick!  Need a 3.36 diff. Have one in the el Camino but not going to fiddle!
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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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The South African 1974 el Camino wil be my 3rd project! ;
No engine and gearbox, no No windows, no bad paint job, no no interior trim no
But man has it got ATTITUDE! aww
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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

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  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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That is a neat looking camino. You planning a V8 in that car also ?

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I love the look of that even more than the North American ones. Great lines. What do guys do that are retired and have no hobbies? You must keep yourself busy. Looking good.

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Beaumont4008 wrote:
That is a neat looking camino. You planning a V8 in that car also ?
All depends on the $$$$$smile  I have two motors that I can fit;

a "Bullitproof"1975 250CID that is in good running order but no auto Box and
a Edelbrock Buick V6 Performer complete with TH350 that I need to check out.
My work contract has been extended by two monhs, who knows?
Had two fellow workers here from Parma, Loved the Canadian Malibu!
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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Got the re-upholstered seats for the  Kommando today ver happybiggrin Perfect for our hot weather.
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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Johann65 wrote:


But man has it got ATTITUDE! aww


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          These will get rid of the attitude!     sort of like a vasecktome....



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427carl wrote:

Johann65 wrote:
But man has it got ATTITUDE! aww
       Engines.jpg

          These will get rid of the attitude!     sort of like a vasecktome....


Look Closer! The second engine is a V8!  The first is a 250CID High Option Motor.  I have one in the Malibu and gives a lot of people a big surprise.  Does the Quarter Mile in 20 seconds! Not bad for an old Lady!

Will put lead in its pencil!biggrin  Put some Zuma under the bonnet.

 



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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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I've been trying to upload the latest Pics, No joy!

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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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man it sure is a treat to see the cars in africa and know hot rodding is alive there Johann.Those cars are very cool.Thank you!

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Lets try again! Hurray!!!biggrin
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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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This is what I am aiming for
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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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 Lets hope it works now! Finaly decided to fit the Camaro engine into the Kommando. Very Happy!

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-- Edited by Johann65 on Tuesday 30th of March 2010 10:56:17 AM



-- Edited by Johann65 on Tuesday 30th of March 2010 10:59:32 AM

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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Really coming on very nicely Johann...

i had the same problem with my quads on those edelbrock intakes.... i just kept them as spares for the El-Camino

PS!
thx for the badges you sent me... some polish & they were good as new!!


Good seeing you here

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-- Edited by craigd on Friday 2nd of April 2010 12:34:15 PM

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Hullo  Craigd,
Great to see you've joined this forum. Some great guys to talk to.

Glad those badges came out good. They are better on a really good el Camino than on mine that going to become a highly modified ute and have superficial repairs.  Know of a 327 motor that I can get.  Depends on the $$$$

Johann

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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Hi Johann,

Dave here from St. Francis Bay. I happened on this forum by chance while looking for Kommando's on the web. My mom used to drive a standard 4.1 straight six 1974 model that i hoped I would take over. my dad sold it when I was sixteen and that was the end of it. i am now looking to get one if I can find one in driveable condition. It is to use to get to work and back (only three km's) but as a project car that I can put a v8 in at a later date etc.

Yours looks great and i'm looking forward to seeing the progress.

Dave

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Hullo Dave,
I'm originaly from Port Elizabeth.
Just keep looking around, they are out there!smile

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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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That El Camino belongs to Craig from Capetown and I helped him with El Camino badges!

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  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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I am having difficulty in getting new pics uploaded.  body should be complete by Friday.biggrin

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Ah yes! I remember it well!!! (With Pictures)

  1. 1965 Malibu 4dr Sedan L6 (Original)
  2. 1975 Chevrolet Kommando 305 (Monaro Clone)
  3. 2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L
  4. 1996 VW Golf Chico
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Great progress Johann, and it's neat to hear and see the banter coming live from SA!

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Yes   nice photos and comments

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