The Gemini axles are exactly the same as the 1972 GTR-UX1 Torana (fine spine edition). They cross fit perfectly (apart from the 4 stud and 5 stud configuration). The XU1's raced with 300+ hp so the axles will not be a problem.
agreed, they need to go for a cruise in both once the Gem is done. Bonus win if Al and some friends can bring the FB and the mini along for the full retro line up!
Good to see Darren. Used to chat with him on forums like Oz gemini for ages. Between him and Elky there's so many parts and info. Also quick trick, if you want negative camber or caster, swap the arms left to right. Cheap trick from the gemini race series.
Ahhhhh , I used to chat with Elky heaps, I even think my build thread might still be on ozgemini, for my td 4ze1 gt3082r coupe build, Incomplete of course , but I still have it here, and nearly running with the turbo :phahaha
Marty will have a smile from ear to ear when he'll drive this. Revamping your steering components from scratch, from nut to washer is one of the best things you can possibly for an old car. Even if it's just a revamp with same-same parts.
aaaaw yeah 🙂 This car is known here in The Netherlands as an Opel Kadett C. My granny used to drive a green metallic one, with riffles over the rear window.
Torana as well, people pay close to millions here for a good chassis. They don't realize its probably cheaper to import a Kadett from the UK and custom make the body parts that are different then sell it 250,000+ 🤣
loved the old kadetts. i was stationed in germany for a bit and saw several generations of em. from "Oliver" to this one to the more modern hatchbacks. i always liked their quirkiness. this may turn into the prettiest kadett cousin on the planet
There are cars that are simple and just work. The Gemini is one of those cars and its great to see a build like this bringing a legendary car back to life.
hhmmm Turbo it will have! looking forward to seeing Alan back. Also brilliant that you guys are always showing a lot of support to Blue Collar Australians through your builds. Different specialty suppliers (consistent with the Brumby build) just sharing the love.
The world's first and only $100,000+ Gemini! :) For sound deadening, follow the rule of 75: Once you have covered 75% of a panel with sound deadening, you have removed 95% of the noise. But in most cases, simply adding a small piece of deadening to any part which rings when you hit it, will resolve all your noise issues.
As we get older in finding more fascination with projects that revolve around memories or feelings over performance. Cars are getting faster and heavier and more digital and secluded. Thanks for keeping the spirit of hot rodding alive by building what you like. Not someone else everyone should be able to love what they do even if it doesn't make sense on paper.
i remember watching the video of you guys picking up the gemini from japan. epic. i love seeing the project come together. your dedication is truly legendary!
Restored a Datsun Prairie few years ago, watching this build reminds me of the simplicity of everything and how easy it was to work on as an older car. No nonsense, or electric gubbins. Just basic mechanical parts which made it great fun to do. I love everything about this so far, great restoration/build.
Really enjoying the series so far. I remember watching the episode where you bought the Gemini and have been eagerly awaiting this build. There's always something special about these dream builds. Absolutely love the color and wheel combo. Looking forward to following the journey from here in the states.
I pushed about 180 hp through a Chevette(UK version) axle for just over 2 years,which lasted just over 2 years more than I thought it would😂😂before letting go during a semi hard launch, breaking the pinion gear clean off of the pinion shaft. My plan was to fit a Dolomite sprint axle when the original inevitably broke,but at the time I chose the easy route and used another Chevette axle I already had, needing it ready for a track day that weekend but that axle gave up almost immediately and the replacement for that exploded spectacularly on the weekend at about 50-60 mph simultaneously forcing or allowing the nearside rear wheel, brake drum and half shaft to make a bid for freedom 😊 I gave in after that and actually discovered that the Dolomite axle needed very little to adapt to the GM shell anyway,FFS!
i fucking love this channel lol love how marty just got a few parts from a guy who turned out to be a fan and just brought him on to help so freakin cool
The only channel (well the best) for good vibes in the auto space. Always great to watch at a troublesome time - to lift your spirits as you know there are MAAAD mates out there doing great fun stuff. Thanks lads.
I know you've mentioned the engine that was on the racking isn't the one thats gone in...., i can only hope that means you've only swapped from the the 20xe to the 20let. Hints at Al (turbo yoda) the front hidden in the gemin poster suggest boosted whatever youve gone with...... loving the series already.
The torque tube is a design used by Opel on the Kadette and the Manta. The Manta A is the same width as the Gemini but is stronger . There are aftermarket steel torque tubes available. The front brake disks can be swapped for Audi 80 rear vented disks retaining the 246mm diameter but are 23mm wide vented . They just need to be re-drilled for the 4×96mm PCD of the disk mounting flange . Couple this with Opel Calibra/ Vectra (I'm sure there's an Aussie equivalent GM) brake calipers with carriers, these will bolt on and they're single pot , sliding fist design.
Marty, my Opel GT has the same rear end with the torque tube/3rd link. My car was built as a very competitive autocross car about 20 years ago and has a rare ZF LSD. Iirc it has FB RX7 rear coils. The GT went goofy with the front end too and has a transverse leaf spring in the front subframe that connects to the lower control arms, but luckily Opel GT Source in the states makes custom lowering leafs.
Oh I’m so excited to see what engine you guys pick. Also that aftermarket sound deadener is an underrated game changer for the quality of your car. My dad and I covered the inside of our old 80 series Cruiser with it and it’s a night and day difference.
I love this build. Properly done, probalby best on youtube. Usually influencers just drop turbo kit and widebody with wrap onto clapped out car and call it a "sick build bruh"
Yeah I hate the wheels, coilovers & turbo build. MCM does the same and that's why I skip a lot of their vids. But when they swap an actual good engine (like with marty's civic) I'm always here.
This is so awesome!!! Not only is it a really good looking car... It has that sentimental love written all over it. Thumbs up to Dominoes for sponsoring the whole thing too. I haven't ordered their pizza for quite some time... Yet, Dad ordered it all the time while I was growing up. I ate sooo so many entire medium pizzas in one sitting from the ages of 8-12. This car reminds me of dad... He had a blue Torino Cobra when he married my mom in 1969... It is just really special to see very pleasant and good feelings go into a lovely automobile.
I'm getting "will this fit on my Honda" vibes from that lil teaser at the end. Both the "who" and the "what powerplant" vibes, but I guess we'll see next episode
It better be turbo yoda! Loving the build. Can’t believe I have to buy another poster. I only missed the first one ore two but have the rest in my office.
I drove 19000km in my gemini back in 2015,it was the best car I've ever owned. Definetly split opinions but on the whole people loved it. It was metal flake blue with chrome pepper pot wheels and I lived it so much, miss that car. This series has bought back some great memories, thanks
It Is when your from the depths of Wales in the UK. I do appreciate in ozzie standerds that might as well have been a trip to the shops though, place is massive
If the manual rack is too much, you can always adapt a japanese electric motor for power assist.... like toyota.... im sure there is a way to adapt it. you can adapt anything if you put your mind to it. lmao. I hope whatever engine you choose for this.... you use a cherry bomb vortex muffler. trust me please. it sounds so damn good. like really really good. quiet at idle but decent sound at full throttle. and then the tone is just, chef kiss. and it flows slightly more than typical glasspack mufflers too.
Loving this project. I think it’s really satisfying watching an old car especially one you owned along time ago. Being able to go to town on restoring all the components and improving on the original car.
I think this is one of my favourite builds. People frothed over commodores and falcons of the same era back int the day but I always loved a Gemini. Between the Gemini and the 75 Celica GT.
short and sweet, Just Gemini's Darren is awesome for parts, but surprised you didn't mention the diff ratios of the diesel diff and the petrol 3.58 and 3.9 and how that may affect your engine combo and gearbox/trans.. upcoming episode perhaps
Japanese spec petrol diffs like Marty's still had 3.9 gears, even though they both use the same housing and axle setup. Only the diffs specifically fitted to diesel cars had 3.58.
Giving me flashbacks to my 86 isuzu p'up diesel. So many same parts! Chevy luv is same, too. Here in the usa, we would just Ls swap engine it, but a 1.8 duramax turbo deisel would be amazing! Isuzu is chevy is holden is pontiac is gm.
I hope some banging speakers and a giant sub are on the list of mods. You can't deliver pizzas in a Gemini in Sydney and not blast Frenzel Rhomb with the windows down the entire time
I truly appreciate you guys! I love the fact that still enjoy working on nuggets vs. all the other car youtubers who are working on wrecked supercars that most of us can never afford. Much Love from America!!!
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That cut to Darren after reading the letter got me good
Same here mate. 😢 So cool. 😎
Yeah man, actually made my day what a legendary move. Support a small business and make a new mate in the process!
The respect for just inviting people to help after seeing their shared interest in projects is top tier. Never stop
Reading your spoiler right before getting to enjoy it myself got me good
Can't explain why but that made my day I thought that was cool i had a big grin on my face!
My Dad’s funeral was yesterday. We used to watch you guys together and he would have loved this build. Thank you for these latest episodes 🥲
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that mate
Look after yourself
Sorry for your loss mate
Sorry for the loss mate ❤
Ooof. Hope things start getting easier for you. Thats heavy. Make sure you talk to someone or get professional help if you are not coping well.
I think it’s turbo Yoda making a comeback 👏👏👏
Definitely! He hasn't been on in quite a while.
Well he did a star wars tune, yoda being star wars 😅
We should the entrance music to the imperial march...
@@benvickridge so is Dose vader too...
Can’t wait to see what spice Yoda puts under the bonnet!!!
15:24 Oh, snap. Turbo Yoda is coming. That tape is comin' off to reveal an intercooler. 😍
He sung the imperial march - that's Vader's theme... It's gotta be Dose Vader aka Miles Stinton.
@@MozzieSquad It's AL, Marty said in a past episode that he will be working on the Gemini
Yoda coming in for a K-Swap
Exactly my thought! Heading to watch the next episode now 😁
Bringing in Darren is the best. What a resource and chill guy.
Love it! Also, what a chill legend Darren is, love people like that! The cut from you reading his letter to him just being there was hilarious haha.
The Gemini axles are exactly the same as the 1972 GTR-UX1 Torana (fine spine edition). They cross fit perfectly (apart from the 4 stud and 5 stud configuration). The XU1's raced with 300+ hp so the axles will not be a problem.
The 240Z had been my favorite project so far, but this is giving it a run for its money! No one does these in-depth dream builds like you guys.
agreed. i adore old styling. shoving new hardware underneath is fun. taking that old car faster and better than the factory ever thought possible.
agreed, they need to go for a cruise in both once the Gem is done. Bonus win if Al and some friends can bring the FB and the mini along for the full retro line up!
Good to see Darren. Used to chat with him on forums like Oz gemini for ages. Between him and Elky there's so many parts and info. Also quick trick, if you want negative camber or caster, swap the arms left to right. Cheap trick from the gemini race series.
Ahhhhh , I used to chat with Elky heaps, I even think my build thread might still be on ozgemini, for my td 4ze1 gt3082r coupe build, Incomplete of course , but I still have it here, and nearly running with the turbo :phahaha
You know it's good day when MCM drops a new episode of the Gemini project
totally agree
Right when I got home from work too!
Marty will have a smile from ear to ear when he'll drive this. Revamping your steering components from scratch, from nut to washer is one of the best things you can possibly for an old car. Even if it's just a revamp with same-same parts.
aaaaw yeah 🙂 This car is known here in The Netherlands as an Opel Kadett C. My granny used to drive a green metallic one, with riffles over the rear window.
Torana as well, people pay close to millions here for a good chassis. They don't realize its probably cheaper to import a Kadett from the UK and custom make the body parts that are different then sell it 250,000+ 🤣
loved the old kadetts. i was stationed in germany for a bit and saw several generations of em. from "Oliver" to this one to the more modern hatchbacks. i always liked their quirkiness. this may turn into the prettiest kadett cousin on the planet
in the Brazil this car is known as an Chevrolet Chevette...
Where abouts are people paying close to millions for a chassis? @@adamrandell7946
Really great little car especially when you sort it out with good parts.
Darren is a great fella! I bought some parts from him for my Gem … loving this build and keeping the Gemini legacy alive ❤
With the look of that suspension you guys really are the best 4WD channel out there.
There are cars that are simple and just work. The Gemini is one of those cars and its great to see a build like this bringing a legendary car back to life.
Oh this thing is going to be unbelievable when complete. The attention to detail with the sound deadening was literally inspirational.
hhmmm Turbo it will have! looking forward to seeing Alan back. Also brilliant that you guys are always showing a lot of support to Blue Collar Australians through your builds. Different specialty suppliers (consistent with the Brumby build) just sharing the love.
1:00 onward. what brilliant editing right there. deadset perfection
The world's first and only $100,000+ Gemini! :)
For sound deadening, follow the rule of 75: Once you have covered 75% of a panel with sound deadening, you have removed 95% of the noise.
But in most cases, simply adding a small piece of deadening to any part which rings when you hit it, will resolve all your noise issues.
Darren is a legend, I have bought plenty of stuff off him for my Gem over the years. True gentleman, and always happy to help…….. 👍
I'm 58 this with the 240z is the best build you guys have done cheers boys
Love how you guys are so keen to have people on the show for the ride
Darren is a Legend
Can’t remember a project I’ve been this invested in. Paint work looks mint 👌
I had a 1972 Opel 1900 wagon which is the same platform car. That thing was so much fun to drive
As we get older in finding more fascination with projects that revolve around memories or feelings over performance. Cars are getting faster and heavier and more digital and secluded. Thanks for keeping the spirit of hot rodding alive by building what you like. Not someone else everyone should be able to love what they do even if it doesn't make sense on paper.
Turbo Yoda on his way to bolt a massive turbo onto that C20LET. Scotty get the pg up button ready!
This has been the best MCM build of late. Love Geminis.
Loving the build so far
i remember watching the video of you guys picking up the gemini from japan. epic. i love seeing the project come together. your dedication is truly legendary!
Turbo Yoda is coming to fight the Empire... Nice beatz on this one, btw.
No. Someone else said it's "Dose Vadar" aka Miles Stinton.
@@The.Drunk-Koala Na it's AL
@@The.Drunk-Koala Maybe. We shall see.
Restored a Datsun Prairie few years ago, watching this build reminds me of the simplicity of everything and how easy it was to work on as an older car. No nonsense, or electric gubbins. Just basic mechanical parts which made it great fun to do. I love everything about this so far, great restoration/build.
Loving the regular content on both channels. Thankyou ✌️
Really enjoying the series so far. I remember watching the episode where you bought the Gemini and have been eagerly awaiting this build. There's always something special about these dream builds. Absolutely love the color and wheel combo. Looking forward to following the journey from here in the states.
Cool 😎 My first car was a 1980 Gemini. Bought it 1981 for $4500. It definitely left some Gemini DNA in my bloodstream.
..and now this is my fave build, The colour dude ....ah Soo good, and go Darren, you rock!
Ahh the old Gemini torque tube. I broke so many of them. My first car was a Gemini too Marty at the same time you had yours. I'm loving this.
I pushed about 180 hp through a Chevette(UK version) axle for just over 2 years,which lasted just over 2 years more than I thought it would😂😂before letting go during a semi hard launch, breaking the pinion gear clean off of the pinion shaft. My plan was to fit a Dolomite sprint axle when the original inevitably broke,but at the time I chose the easy route and used another Chevette axle I already had, needing it ready for a track day that weekend but that axle gave up almost immediately and the replacement for that exploded spectacularly on the weekend at about 50-60 mph simultaneously forcing or allowing the nearside rear wheel, brake drum and half shaft to make a bid for freedom 😊 I gave in after that and actually discovered that the Dolomite axle needed very little to adapt to the GM shell anyway,FFS!
Love the way this one is coming together - ordered a poster after the last episode dropped, excited to get it! Cheers from Salt Lake City, Utah.
i fucking love this channel lol love how marty just got a few parts from a guy who turned out to be a fan and just brought him on to help so freakin cool
The only channel (well the best) for good vibes in the auto space.
Always great to watch at a troublesome time - to lift your spirits as you know there are MAAAD mates out there doing great fun stuff.
Thanks lads.
Loving this build and restoration
Loving how consistently close these episodes are dropping! Absolutely epic not waiting weeks for the next episode.
that will be the only TURBO YODA , IT CAN'T BE ANYONE ELSE ,WHAT A BRILLIANT COLOUR AND KILLER PAINT JOB ❤ EPISODE 4 WOOHOO
Ahahahahahahah. Obviously you have forgot about Miles Stinton aka Dose Vadar.
Now remove your caps and kneel before me.
I know you've mentioned the engine that was on the racking isn't the one thats gone in...., i can only hope that means you've only swapped from the the 20xe to the 20let. Hints at Al (turbo yoda) the front hidden in the gemin poster suggest boosted whatever youve gone with...... loving the series already.
Japan has all the good parts. The quality is amazing.
The torque tube is a design used by Opel on the Kadette and the Manta. The Manta A is the same width as the Gemini but is stronger . There are aftermarket steel torque tubes available. The front brake disks can be swapped for Audi 80 rear vented disks retaining the 246mm diameter but are 23mm wide vented . They just need to be re-drilled for the 4×96mm PCD of the disk mounting flange . Couple this with Opel Calibra/ Vectra (I'm sure there's an Aussie equivalent GM) brake calipers with carriers, these will bolt on and they're single pot , sliding fist design.
Marty, my Opel GT has the same rear end with the torque tube/3rd link. My car was built as a very competitive autocross car about 20 years ago and has a rare ZF LSD. Iirc it has FB RX7 rear coils. The GT went goofy with the front end too and has a transverse leaf spring in the front subframe that connects to the lower control arms, but luckily Opel GT Source in the states makes custom lowering leafs.
Oh I’m so excited to see what engine you guys pick.
Also that aftermarket sound deadener is an underrated game changer for the quality of your car.
My dad and I covered the inside of our old 80 series Cruiser with it and it’s a night and day difference.
That colour, those wheels, so nice. So nice.
I hope next episode it's Turbo Yoda coming to help stick a turbo K20 in that thing!
Wait, Alan is getting involved??? Super excited!
I love this build. Properly done, probalby best on youtube. Usually influencers just drop turbo kit and widebody with wrap onto clapped out car and call it a "sick build bruh"
Yeah I hate the wheels, coilovers & turbo build.
MCM does the same and that's why I skip a lot of their vids.
But when they swap an actual good engine (like with marty's civic) I'm always here.
Love those wheels! Want them on my Cube. Gemini is looking great.
This is so awesome!!! Not only is it a really good looking car... It has that sentimental love written all over it. Thumbs up to Dominoes for sponsoring the whole thing too. I haven't ordered their pizza for quite some time... Yet, Dad ordered it all the time while I was growing up. I ate sooo so many entire medium pizzas in one sitting from the ages of 8-12. This car reminds me of dad... He had a blue Torino Cobra when he married my mom in 1969... It is just really special to see very pleasant and good feelings go into a lovely automobile.
7:55 “Pan hard, Rod!” 😂 Gold!
everyones just here for the terrible (but original) dad jokes
All day m8, absolute legends
Will be great to see Alan back at MCM using the Force to work his Turbo magic...
Hopefully for more than 1 episode
You guys are definitely smashing it going back to old styles and congrats on so many subscribers 🎉🎉 keep up the creative work guys 👍
Loving the build boys. Glad you got a W.A boy to help you. I just pre-ordered the poster, it will go nicely with the Silvia one
I'm getting "will this fit on my Honda" vibes from that lil teaser at the end. Both the "who" and the "what powerplant" vibes, but I guess we'll see next episode
My money is on C20XE
Gemini blue, perfect. This series has been excellent so far!!
Darren at Justgems is the man when chasing parts for gems 👌
Loving the content. Keep up the great work guys. Appriciate all yout hard work and time.
Wow STACKS of work and good progress, loving this one 👍
I know almost nothing about cars but I absolutely love this channel. Learning more every day. Thanks!
That cut was wholesome AF
It better be turbo yoda! Loving the build. Can’t believe I have to buy another poster. I only missed the first one ore two but have the rest in my office.
Mad project... loving this one guys.
It's insane waiting years for this, and now getting new episodes regularly
Can't wait to see more progress on your Gemini Marty!
Good on Darren for flying in from Perth, what a legend!
Fire car I can remember my mum having when I was young was a blue Gemini, so once I saw you were doing blue I had to grab a poster.
I drove 19000km in my gemini back in 2015,it was the best car I've ever owned. Definetly split opinions but on the whole people loved it. It was metal flake blue with chrome pepper pot wheels and I lived it so much, miss that car. This series has bought back some great memories, thanks
Only 19,000 that's not much.
It Is when your from the depths of Wales in the UK. I do appreciate in ozzie standerds that might as well have been a trip to the shops though, place is massive
If the manual rack is too much, you can always adapt a japanese electric motor for power assist.... like toyota.... im sure there is a way to adapt it. you can adapt anything if you put your mind to it. lmao.
I hope whatever engine you choose for this.... you use a cherry bomb vortex muffler. trust me please. it sounds so damn good. like really really good. quiet at idle but decent sound at full throttle. and then the tone is just, chef kiss. and it flows slightly more than typical glasspack mufflers too.
Loving this build. I learned to drive in a the UK equivalent, a Vauxhall Chevette and it was fantastic to see one being retored to better than new.
Does anything feel just quite as handy and satisfying as using a sandblaster? Can't wait to see the finished product!
Loving this project. I think it’s really satisfying watching an old car especially one you owned along time ago. Being able to go to town on restoring all the components and improving on the original car.
I recall late gems in oz had rts - radial tuned suspension . May pay to copy the alignment etc. They handled great!
I know its not practical, but ive really enjoyed this fast pace of video updates on this build.
Can't wait for Al
Idk that was the empire theme he was doing im thinking Dos Vader
@@JeffTurple he's retired from youtubing so he's gone to the dark side ... Hence why the Vader theme? Hehehe
@@zeeent5463 he shall now be known as Lord Turbo
@@JeffTurpleTurbo Yoda
The torque tube is actually a suspension arm. It's like a 4-link, where the 2 top links are replaced by this tube. Simple but effective.
I GIVE THIS THE MIGHTY CAR MODS THUMBS UP OF APPROVAL
I haven’t watched you guys for years but this series got me hooked again!!
Those things were everywhere here in Brazil, although it was called Chevette.
Those wheels on the rx7 look sick!!!
Enjoying the lunch time uploads
I think this is one of my favourite builds. People frothed over commodores and falcons of the same era back int the day but I always loved a Gemini. Between the Gemini and the 75 Celica GT.
Delivered in 40 seconds, hot and fresh!
A proper build, the full works to make something you love. Well worth the wait!
short and sweet, Just Gemini's Darren is awesome for parts, but surprised you didn't mention the diff ratios of the diesel diff and the petrol 3.58 and 3.9 and how that may affect your engine combo and gearbox/trans.. upcoming episode perhaps
Japanese spec petrol diffs like Marty's still had 3.9 gears, even though they both use the same housing and axle setup. Only the diffs specifically fitted to diesel cars had 3.58.
Giving me flashbacks to my 86 isuzu p'up diesel. So many same parts! Chevy luv is same, too. Here in the usa, we would just Ls swap engine it, but a 1.8 duramax turbo deisel would be amazing! Isuzu is chevy is holden is pontiac is gm.
It's going to be Turbo Yoda. yes a snail for the Gemini
It's going to be Dose Vadar.
He's the turbo yoda, but he is also expert in engine swaps. My bets are this car is going to be N.A
I had it wrong!
Darren is an absolute Legend!
I hope some banging speakers and a giant sub are on the list of mods. You can't deliver pizzas in a Gemini in Sydney and not blast Frenzel Rhomb with the windows down the entire time
the song towards the beginning is sick
From one Darren to another Darren.. The next episode will be a riot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only two others I could think of.. Dennis or Thomas… but probs Darren he’s the closest aye
@@Dynamo_Industries I don't think I know the blokes you're talking about.. I think you may mean Dennis Mobbs?
Damn, got me scratching at the imaginary bugs underneath my skin, asking “you got any more of that Gemini build series?!” Top work.
This is why you guys are my favourite 4x4 channel on youtube!
the music from this episode reminds me of the mission pre-planning music from Payday 2 at it goes so hard
Yaaaaaay Al! Turbo yooooooda
I truly appreciate you guys! I love the fact that still enjoy working on nuggets vs. all the other car youtubers who are working on wrecked supercars that most of us can never afford. Much Love from America!!!