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 psychobuggers
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DUAL CAB RECOVERY (CUSTOM)
I have the job of fixing up this dual cab, unfortunately most of the back is rusted out and all internal floors and sills are gone or stuffed, so I'm
going to change a few things, ideas and assistance along the way would be greatly appreciated. I know this would generally be in tech section but
some of you with the best ideas may not go there. As it sits-
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:50 PM |
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Today I got stuck into it, removed and cleaned up all rear sections, rebuilt back wall and lowered beams for a tray to sit as close to engine and
wheel tops as possible.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:52 PM |
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I cut and sectioned internal floor area and welded in internal back wall. Before-
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:53 PM |
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After-
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psychobuggers
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:54 PM |
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I also repositioned a fuel filler, as the fuel tank and the battery will be located under the back seat in enclosed cells. As-
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:55 PM |
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:57 PM |
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Now I am going to graft in to the cab to finish the corners, sections cut from a van (not from a good van, but from a wreck)
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 08:59 PM |
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S**t, out of light again, here's one pic from earlier today, side view, imagine a tray sitting very close to those rims and let me know what you
think
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 09:01 PM |
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Brendan.. From memory, this is a 71 or 72 with a new front grafted.. I spent some time today looking at the setup for my project DC.. This includes
relocating the fuel tank further back to accomodate more stowage on the lower floor.. Possible add on will be a side treasure chest (like the SC).. I
am not convinced (as yet) that the EJ2.2 is the "only" way to go.. I had a look at a Holden v6 3.8 today and it is very well done.. Also just about
convinced to adapt an inspection hatch on the rear of the tray.. The possibilities are all out there mate..
Look forward to swapping notes and seeing how you go..
Rob
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:17 PM |
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I think you will find it is a 68 at least i thought that when i had it. (looks like the one i had) Hope you get it finished as it would look sweet
finally done.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:45 PM |
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wow, not much of the rear left. looking forward seeing what you do. I reckon you should go the V6 too. Go heaps better with one than with a subie I
think.
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 10:54 PM |
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must be something wrong with your subi then did you do your own conversion
[size=4] Terry - Custom Off RoadComponents[/size]
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| posted on April 16th, 2005 at 11:53 PM |
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yeh gotta admit i reckon in a kombi I would go a ecotek or the new model v6. Or injected V8 if it is legal. There is no substitute for cubes and
torque in a heavy car.
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 11:25 AM |
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Don't get me wrong.. from what I have learned and read about re-engined type 2's.. The EJ2.2 appears to be the front runner.. Smooth power delivery,
good useable power range, etc etc.. Also the setup by Custom Offroad is definately the best I have looked at (only in pictures so far) for a type 2
dual cab.. The dual cab gives more options as there is more room under the upper floor so, with that in mind I am still studying other power plants..
As this is my 1st re-engine project and reliability, parts availability over long miles in remote locations is as important as power performance.. For
this reason, GMH is worth considering..
Sorry Brendan, didn't mean to hijack your thread.. Sort of related though..
Rob
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yeh gotta admit i reckon in a kombi I would go a ecotek or the new model v6. Or injected V8 if it is legal. There is no substitute for cubes and
torque in a heavy car.
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 02:37 PM |
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Hey all.
I have seen the custo offroad conversion in the flesh,and how it performs.
Brad called in on his little trip to Vic and i have to say, the hole job was realy well done.
you couldn't pick that there was a subi engine in there.
And although it wasn't a speed demon, it got up to speed pritty quicklywith a fast approching traffic when he left.
I have to hand it to them, this is a realy great conversion.
well worth a look at.
Sorry for the bit of a hijacking there psychobuggers
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 02:41 PM |
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Would look a lot better if the floor sheets rib where the join is are the same. Some big fella over the shoulder reckons they should run the oter
way, Easier to sweep all the s**t out.
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 03:47 PM |
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come on Terry. Don't be silly. yes I did do my own conversion but what's that got to do with it? It's 2.2l versus 3.8l or 5l. No contest. Even if
the big ones don't rev, they win on torque and besides, the V6 comes with a factory blower...mmm...blower (drooling on keyboard)...mmm....
[Edited on 17/4/2005 by pete wood]
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 04:11 PM |
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wow!
I remember that car.
It's a '69 by the way.
so are you goung for the cab chassis look?
one thing I thought about doing to it was kinda like a stepside.
the other thing I wanted to do was crew doors on both sides.
and a big rag top sunroof.
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| posted on April 17th, 2005 at 04:40 PM |
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yeah, i really like the idea of the corners your doing, should be intreesting to see how the low tray looks, i actually recon teh std tray looks a bit
awqward and low without the sidegates on, but looks like going lower may look cool also
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| posted on April 18th, 2005 at 12:06 PM |
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I remember seeing it for sale but WOW never thougth the dancer was that bad :blush
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| posted on April 19th, 2005 at 12:39 AM |
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You found me a Monaro yet ?
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| posted on April 23rd, 2005 at 12:33 AM |
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its about time you step up to a subaru donk , I have a adapter plate in the shed .
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
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