SO after a while away from projects, I bought this little project in Melbourne. Honestly I have no real idea of where the project will go, but it is completely rust free. The only thing I have known that I wanted to do from the outset, is to have a Subaru 3.0 H6 engine transplanted into it
The Bus loaded and ready to go to Sydney
Complete interior, but still thinking about what to change it to
Test fit 18" staggered Mercedes Benz SL AMG Wheels (18"x8.5" up front ET30 and 18"x9.5" out back ET32). Sliding side door just opens past the wheels
Bought a complete Subaru 3.0 H6 that was written off after a minor bingle. 101,000 Km's on the car and a complete service history.
10+kg wiring looms and ECU's on their way to AGT Engineering be converted to run in the Bus.
The complete wiring loom returns, including a Subatronics Canbus Emulator and wired for Aircon and Cruise Control. The joys of a fly-by-wire system sorted. Thanks to Andrew Todd @ AGT Engineering in Newcastle for sticking with it. Had a few run-ins with Subaru to get the Codes, but eventually got them from my local Dealership - They were GREAT!
Engine taken out and serviced by our mechanic.
Engine hanger fabricated and ready for install.
Engine bay repainted white (I'm thinking the Bus will become white) and engine goes in.
Engine lowered (to ensure engine lid closes) and plumbing continues. Engine fired up first time.
A long way to go, but exhaust will be fabricated this week.
More updates to come 馃檪.
grazza7755 路
Great job so far.
You're going to love the result.
You probably already know but just in case, smallcar.com make nearly everything for this type of conversion. Cables, hoses, brackets, exhaust, catalytic converter, muffler, adapter, wiring etc.
I bought everything that was needed.
The stainless exhaust kit I bought for my H6 in a T3 was and is fantastic.
Enjoy the result.
Cheers
rocknrob 路
nice work...whats it going to be? family car, sunday cruiser?..i,m liking the T3 more and more..
karmann141 路
Excellent.
zoofish 路
grazza7755 wrote:Great job so far.
You're going to love the result.
You probably already know but just in case, smallcar.com make nearly everything for this type of conversion. Cables, hoses, brackets, exhaust, catalytic converter, muffler, adapter, wiring etc.
I bought everything that was needed.
The stainless exhaust kit I bought for my H6 in a T3 was and is fantastic.
Enjoy the result.
Cheers
Thanks. Yes Smallcar has great stuff. The plan is to get the transplant up and running and then probably get their stainless exhaust to add to the car. Thanks for your message. I saw your H6 build and was inspired 馃檪
zoofish 路
rocknrob wrote:nice work...whats it going to be? family car, sunday cruiser?..i,m liking the T3 more and more..
Don't know just yet, but probably a completely restored weekend car
mackaymanx 路
If you want some more room for the intake hose against the bulkhead try a Cobra Head elbow.
The Bus is almost done with its Subaru H6 engine transplant and will hopefully be back on the weekend. In the meantime, a set of 19"x8" AMG Replica wheels (ET35) - NO rubbing issues
The original paint does shine quite nicely after a polish, even though I am not sold on the colour (yet)
Bizarre 路
馃憤馃憤 sweet
Scottkombi 路
Wow thats very nice.
I am taking my 30 odd kgs of Subaru wiring up to Andrew next week to get sorted ready for an EJ 25 install in my syncro.
Just waiting for my speed sensor to come from RJES in the UK then my wiring loom will be complete.
Have you had yours running yet?
The colour looks great.
zoofish 路
Scottkombi wrote:Wow thats very nice.
I am taking my 30 odd kgs of Subaru wiring up to Andrew next week to get sorted ready for an EJ 25 install in my syncro.
Just waiting for my speed sensor to come from RJES in the UK then my wiring loom will be complete.
Have you had yours running yet?
The colour looks great.
Hi Scott,
Yes the Bus is done and comes back this week from the Mechanic. The Bus sounds awesome and cannot wait to get it back.
As for the colour it is growing on me, so I might leave it as is for a while.
Cheers,
Trevor.
scoob02 路
man that is cool!
Just picked up a T3 with the 2.5L in it - goes well
I want to put some wheels on, those reps look good - are they a direct fit?
and clear the hubs?
stock bolts?
Cheers mate
zoofish 路
scoob02 wrote:man that is cool!
Just picked up a T3 with the 2.5L in it - goes well
I want to put some wheels on, those reps look good - are they a direct fit?
and clear the hubs?
stock bolts?
Cheers mate
Hi Scoob,
The wheels are a direct fit, with zero issues. I did fit longer studs into the brakes (Front & Back). I will have to fit shorter grease caps up front and a smaller spacer out back in order to run the centre caps on the wheels.
Christopher Schimke (From T3Technique.com) is on TheSamba as well and he was a great help with regards the various wheel fitments and has extensive posts on wheel fitments on TheSamba.
I hope this helps,
Trevor馃檪.
zoofish 路
Time to take the Dashboard out and start changing the Brown interior to Black, whilst also addressing Blower motor issues
Before:
After:
I'll have to lift the front, as it is just too low - even though the stance upfront, unloaded is perfect
Scottkombi 路
Awesome job.
What was the diagnosis on your heater blower motor?
I have a dead motor in my caravelle too.
Thanks,
Scott
zoofish 路
Thanks.
Yes, the blower motor was seized, so I got one from JustKampers and it was a simple plug and play really. Once the Dash and heater is out, it really is quite easy.
Cheers,
Trevor馃檪.
Scottkombi wrote:Awesome job.
What was the diagnosis on your heater blower motor?
I have a dead motor in my caravelle too.
Thanks,
Scott
Scottkombi 路
Thanks
zoofish 路
After much consideration, I've decided that the colour will be changed. Test paint of the nose over the weekend looks promising.
Considering I've never done this before, I'm quite happy with how it has started. Just annoyed that we ran out of paint 馃檨.
Goodbye Cream and Bamboo...Hello White...
Scottkombi 路
That looks nice.
The roof is the hardest as its a massive area to get even and shiny all in one go.
zoofish 路
Scottkombi wrote:That looks nice.
The roof is the hardest as its a massive area to get even and shiny all in one go.
Yeah...Not really looking forward to that part of the process 馃檨
Bizarre 路
Scottkombi wrote:That looks nice.
The roof is the hardest as its a massive area to get even and shiny all in one go.
meh.......... no one can see it
looking great Zoofish
zoofish 路
And the nose is nearly done
fusqueiro 路
zoofish wrote:Time to take the Dashboard out and start changing the Brown interior to Black, whilst also addressing Blower motor issues
Before:
After:
I'll have to lift the front, as it is just too low - even though the stance upfront unloaded is perfect
hey mate, nice project you have there.
i just bought an 1982, same colour and im looking for a few parts 馃檪
Just wondering if you have the original grill (round light)?
cheers
zoofish 路
After much consideration, I decided to bite the bullet and have a go at installing a Vintage Air Gen IV Air Conditioner kit.
Wiring fun
Making Templates
Air Block off
zoofish 路
AC Condenser installed
Whilst we wait for AC Hose kit and Controller, test fitted the new seats
zoofish 路
AC Hose kit, Controller and Hose Crimping tool arrived and we kicked on
First Hose crimp - This tool is incredibly simple to use
AC Dash Unit is in and wired up...
Wiring still to be cleaned up and tied into place
zoofish 路
Final Dash Install
Before
After - Installed AC hoses & Switches added along with Vintage Air dash vents.
Final AC lines installed, gassed and tested. Runs ice cold. Very happy.
Bizarre 路
VERY impressive
Scottkombi 路
Sensational job.
Seems to fit well without major dash alterations.
Which particular Vintage Air model did you use?
Cheers,
Scott
zoofish 路
Scottkombi wrote:Sensational job.
Seems to fit well without major dash alterations.
Which particular Vintage Air model did you use?
Cheers,
Scott
Thanks Scott. I used a Gen IV system. I had read that it was a tight fit, but it seemed to fit nicely - just had to be mindful of where and how to route the hoses etc which all worked out in the end .
Cheers,
Trevor馃檪
zoofish 路
New Door Cards arrived - All up 9 pieces, each with chrome strips and I chose the deep black vinyl. Thanks to Newton Commercial in the U.K.
A long way to go yet before they can be installed 馃檨
zoofish 路
A small but rather major update. Goodbye to the two-tone Bus (with test panels of various shades of white) and hello to 'bright white'.
Roof liner and windows are next...
Bizarre 路
馃憤馃憤 very nice 馃憤馃憤
hellbugged 路
Yeah that's cool
zoofish 路
Finally home...New roofliner is in and now for the rest of interior to be completed and a thousand other small things 馃檪
85 velle 路
Love your bus! Some inspiration in there for me
zoofish 路
Finally dusted off the Bus, after a long time sitting on the back burner. Installed the GoWesty Gauge Upgrade with the LED bulbs etc.this afternoon after work. Wow! What a difference, I now have dash lights. Honestly, pretty simple install - my Gauge Cluster has an analogue clock and no tachometer.
Now onto other minor things this weekend, like power windows, new dual horn and a thousand unseen things.
