Nominal

Yeah, it had extractors which I cut and shut to get at the starter motor once. Plenty loud for a paddock basher.

I had a Chevette years ago that had an 18R-GU motor. Lotsa fun. Sold it though, last seen in lower grutt about 10 years ago.

T.

Someone mention Chevette parts?

Don't think there is much good left on it though...

T.

Hilux head (non-LSD) weighs just under 25kg. I've just sold one on Trademe and need to consider shipping methods so I slung it on the scales. Should get the P.O ladies grunting

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Name: Trevor

Location: Otaki

Cars you own: Morris Minor Roadster Pickup + Morris Traveller, Holden Kingswood, 2 Yank Tanks

Mods to them: Custom chassis, SR20DET, Hilux Diff, etc. Ongoing project

Link to pics:See this thread://oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2540&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20

How you found out about oldschool: Google search

what sort of front brakes are ya using? the roadster pickup stylz will be out of this world will definatly freak the import boyz out keep up the good work and keep us updated on ya progress

dave

At the moment it's just the Cortina (Mk3, Mk4? Not sure) dsics at the front. They'll probably do the job.

I'm trying to freak out the Nissan boys, Morris boys, and my hot rod mates all at the same time

OK, here are some more pics. Apologies for the crappy quality. I've been buying parts instead of a digital camera.

SR20DET red-top + 5 speed, all standard so far.

Hilux diff, LSD, just checked centre & its a 4 spider!

All custom suspension. Front is lotus-7 clone style with fabricated A-arms, coilovers, cortina uprights and discs, and escort rack. Rear is 5 link with coilovers.

Chassis and suspension is pro-built by Graham Berry Race Cars.

HR31 Skyline steering column. Underfloor brake and clutch.

Body is cut-down Morrie van, roadster pickup style.

5 years and counting on this project. Currently getting driveshaft built, and AFM/intercooler piping organised. Current headache - fuel tank.

Chassis/front suspension:

Rear set-up:

Side view with lowered bumper:

Helpfull. Whats the difference with the axle in the 6stud one? I have a 6stud housing drums and axles that i was intending to shorten with a LSD head. Am I on the right track?

Also what car you got above Nominal and where ya from?

The one 6 stud axle I've got is about 40mm shorter than the 5 stud. Also one of the housings has an offset centre by about 10mm. I'm guessing that a 4WD hilux might have 6 studs, and an offset centre to work with a transfer box. This would mean 1 shorter and 1 longer axle. If so you could get two short axles and narrow 1 side of the diff only. You could gain a bit by shaving the inner end of the axle off and inserting it further onto the splines. I had this done with a TE51 diff a few years ago, but it was fairly pricey.

Best get your tape measure out.

Here's a pic of my project that has the hiace diff:

SR20DET, etc. I live near sunny Otaki.

I've found the cheapest source is rusted-out Hiace vans. These are the same basic diff but are unlikely to be LSD. I think I've got an LSD centre here that I plan to use, but the crownwheel/pinion are rust pitted.

Here's a pic of the splined end of a Hilux axle. It would need to be cut down into the thick area for re-splining. There seem to be shorter and longer axles, but some are 6 stud so watch out. I decided it was easier to widen the bodywork than narrow the axle.

Here's a couple of pics of my disc-setup-in-progress. Discs are rears from a GD (?) Telstar that have the same stud pattern. Had to get the outer flange of the axles trimmed a little to fit inside the bisc hat. Calipers are S14 silvia rears that include a handbrake mechanism. Mounts are cut from 8mm plate. I still need to get spacers machined and welded to the mount plates.