davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 well, i know the year of manufacture doesn't really suit the oldschool thing, but it is still a "mk1" and the design/origin is some 32 years old so i decided to stick it in here anyways. started with this: *** # very much liked what chris did with his wagon and also the crazy NSW boys with the bagged v8 niva so, soon i couldn't keep my hands off it so I started with a quick chopski to set it off: discussion: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20904&hilit=2121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 # then to attack the exhisting setup (cheer ruski bros for the 4 corner springage): horrifically long front bumps on that last pic, 10mm clearance at that height! back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Next in line was trial and error, measure and remeasure stz new gear: custom springs all around, shortened shocks in the back, custom bumps up front (lovely piece of kit they are), some 80mm shorter: # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 # comparison old vs new: # as she sits now, wee bit more to go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 at some stage will hit it with a paint job and epic communist vinyl, concepts to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 state of affairs in the front, some camber and mudflap scrape noted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 WOF TIMEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davidian Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 ok she's been sitting for eons. brakes are all blead with new fluid. clutch slave hasnt got the full motion so i'm taking it off this weekend to replace the top hose (reservoir to master) and blow out the metal line from master to slave, then re-bleed and look at starting her up. If anyone here is keen, Im willing to look at offers. May wof it if anyone's keen she can get moving. Also have 2 or so spare engines in bits, spare box, bullbars and various shit to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 been umming and ahring about this for ages. was going to sell for peanuts but will be moving to bigger better premises soon so I will go trough with the re-paint and will pull apart the spare engines i have to select the best one. at the moment starting with this sketch but the decals are likely to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 peow peow, just arrived will be venturing out this weekend to investigate some engine and box options trough a mate. will put up pix also with different coloured rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 small update - preview of the wheels. need to widen the centre bore by just 1mm or so as they stick out from the hub. around 5mm on the rear ,more on the front. not 100% fitting over the hub centre, but almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 thanks Arrow. choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Lame pictureless update. New motor and box sourced for a repower, as well as a heap of shit from a donor car including guages, sensors, dash, cables, looms, pumps etc. Seems the car is now dubbed the Lazda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davidian Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 pressing right along heater bastard coming out transfer case gearbox end where the TC came off of engine bay looking down left engine mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 putting the engine and box together to drop in, which didnt work out as they need to go in separately mx5 vs tx3 [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 doing the gearbox by myself gave me the shits, especially with blocks and 2-3 jacks. Looked at getting transmission jacks, saw the price and decided to make oneup, actually works mint. stable, swivels, generally loltastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 engine pretty much where it sits. will need to move half inch or little more to the passenger side to clear steering on the drivers side. Still fouls on the steering arm tho, will need some help with that one for sure. main issue for now: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 also bought these, both need some work but a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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