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Suby engine conversion into type 3 wagon
stephenianjames - November 27th, 2007 at 02:54 PM

Hey guys,

I'm contemplating having a suby engine conversion done to my 66 Squareback that I purchased this weekend, but personally wouldn't feel capable of doing the work.

Is there a workshop in Melbourne capable of doing a good job at a fair price? Has anyone in Melbourne done this conversion? If not Melbourne, I'd certainly be willing to take a roadtrip, but would prefer Vic as engineering and rego issues would be more easily solved locally.

Any leads would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Steve


OZ Towdster - November 27th, 2007 at 05:22 PM

Steve give Custom Off Road a ring here in Brisbane as they can help you out in regards to a complete kit for this conversion with probabley the only item needing a complete fabrication in victoria being the radiator to the body which i don't think would be that big a problem as it would probaley fit easily into the spare wheel area with holes cut through the front for air flow etc

Custom Off Road ~ 07 33564356


vwjon - November 27th, 2007 at 07:02 PM

shame you're not in perth. billy did one at volkswest, it was a piece of art!! lots of work but very well worth it! brilliant.


vwjon - November 27th, 2007 at 07:03 PM

shame you're not in perth. billy did one at volkswest, it was a piece of art!! lots of work but very well worth it! brilliant.


fastyman66 - November 27th, 2007 at 08:29 PM

SHAMBLES!!! you paid too much for that car to start f en it up.


seagull - November 28th, 2007 at 12:57 AM

cut it up , go on do it :)
you will never lean forward again


stephenianjames - November 28th, 2007 at 09:07 AM

Thanks for the lead for Custom Off Road...really after someone to do the work though rather than just a kit.

Pat..just thinking about it mate. Dont really want to spend thousands more fixing a rooted engine...


rocknrob - November 29th, 2007 at 06:35 AM

So buy the kit and have someone install it:yes: its worth it. you will have a grin from ear to ear every time you drive it:smilegrin:


boof2332 - January 9th, 2008 at 11:38 AM

Its not that difficult... working through the process will also enable you to pull the motor etc when you blow your first box up.

Plenty of advice on this site to help you through the fabrication side.

Matt


JVLRacing - January 9th, 2008 at 09:09 PM

Get Matt(boof2332) to do it! he knows how to do them:cool:


GTMac - January 9th, 2008 at 09:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by boof2332
Its not that difficult... working through the process will also enable you to pull the motor etc when you blow your first box up.

Plenty of advice on this site to help you through the fabrication side.

Matt


He is alive! :lol:

Matt have not seen you on board for ages. Whats the latest toy. PM sent as well.

Cheers, Andrew

ps. yes plenty of guidence to do a suby conversion on this site and its good to see your self whats going on, cause it wont stay together for ever.