Chris.QCR 9,677 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Yeah I swapped a 521 cab onto a 720 chassis with discbrakes and a Z16 column change. Was rough as guts and never got it legal. Was sold quickly amongst people before some guy tried to drive it between citys and got stickered and never heard about it again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 29,081 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 On 17/01/2021 at 11:44, Early jap nuter said: I’ve got a 69 Datsun 521 Ute with a shit chassis, I’ve found a 73 Datsun 620 chassis that is near perfect. I’ve gone over all the part numbers and measurements on both chassis and the only real difference is the petrol tanks are mounted on different sides (521 on left,620 on right). So if I bolt the cab into the 620 chassis how do I get this on the road? The 521 has dead reg but the 620 has live plates on hold, it’s just a bolt over swap You want to find a later model 620. The later ones have ball joints instead of the disgusting king pins. And D21 Navara disc brake hubs and stubs bolt straight on. (Plus you then have access to D21 drop spindles too!) You literally just unbolt the top ball joint, and Robert's your grandmothers son. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dspec_tt131 1,244 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 My certification guy has disappeared from face of planet it seems. I have had inspection done and fixed everything on list and awaiting recheck for 8 weeks (understand holiday period and they are busy people being a small business owner myself) I assume recheck with someone else would mean re inspection and the $700 odd fee paying again? I don't wish to name as I see no merit in it, I am completely happy with the process other than this hurdle and I would just like my car certified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KKtrips 23,286 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 34 minutes ago, dspec_tt131 said: My certification guy has disappeared from face of planet it seems. I have had inspection done and fixed everything on list and awaiting recheck for 8 weeks (understand holiday period and they are busy people being a small business owner myself) I assume recheck with someone else would mean re inspection and the $700 odd fee paying again? I don't wish to name as I see no merit in it, I am completely happy with the process other than this hurdle and I would just like my car certified. Yes it will mean starting again unfortunately. PM me please. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M.H. 6,246 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Is there any way to avoid having to fit driveshaft hoops on my land rover if I turbo it? The factory turbo diesel engines had the same driveshafts, just really want to avoid drilling holes in a galv chassis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajg193 9,246 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Galv chassis is the one type that could handle having a hole drilled in it if anything. Zinc has a reasonable throwing power for protection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyteler 60,522 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Cold galv the holes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 39,246 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, M.H. said: Is there any way to avoid having to fit driveshaft hoops on my land rover if I turbo it? The factory turbo diesel engines had the same driveshafts, just really want to avoid drilling holes in a galv chassis There is an exemption for diesels with turbos fitted if you meet the requirements of the lvvta info sheet 07-2016 From memory can only be exempted if its mechanically injected and uses a OE turbo off a factory turbo version 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M.H. 6,246 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 3 minutes ago, cletus said: There is an exemption for diesels with turbos fitted if you meet the requirements of the lvvta info sheet 07-2016 From memory can only be exempted if its mechanically injected and uses a OE turbo off a factory turbo version Mines a little bit different in that its an ex Australian army one in which they were built by land rover Australia with 3.9l isuzu diesels, what kind of proof would be needed to satisfy this part? Quote In the case of a vehicle which has had a bolt-in OEM (original equipment manufacturer) model variant engine or transmission conversion, or a bolt-in OEM model variant turbocharger/supercharger addition, a driveshaft safety-loop is not required provided that documented proof is provided by the vehicle manufacturer or their agent, verifying that all drive-shaft components are identical between the two vehicles, and that the drive-shaft remains unmodified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ul9601 782 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Number plates have this reflective finish and some sort of hologrammish thing on them, right? Anyway, mines are all falling apart - about 1/3 of the plate is flaking off and just about to fall off. Can I just strip and paint it white? (then paint the letters black) I don't think WOF guys are too fussed about that but police might be different if they spot it after dark and it doesn't show the reflective finish... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,301 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 not permitted - classed as modifying it. can get duplicate plates https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/licensing-rego/number-plates/ https://consumer.licensys.co.nz/plate-vehicle-details like $30 for standard plates if you can return them 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 39,246 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 @M.H. sorry, it's in the standard not in the info sheet Was the aussie built one ever made with a turbo on it on that particular engine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M.H. 6,246 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 18 minutes ago, cletus said: @M.H. sorry, it's in the standard not in the info sheet Was the aussie built one ever made with a turbo on it on that particular engine? Most of the turbo ones were 6x6 but they did do a couple of turbo 4x4s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zep 361 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Hey @cletus - I'm looking to fabricate new caliper mounts for some Brembos I've got my hands on. Essentially, they will be similar to those in the pics below, but the bolt holes will be spaced wider apart and will sit back towards the car about 10mm more than current. Is there anything I need to be aware of in terms of metal types, strength, thickness etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 39,246 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 I'd say 10mm thick steel minimum. Have you got a plan for making them the right shape? I assume they will have a dogleg in them like those ones do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zep 361 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, cletus said: I'd say 10mm thick steel minimum. Have you got a plan for making them the right shape? I assume they will have a dogleg in them like those ones do? Sweet. I need to double check that 10mm wont mean the bolts interfere with the hub, but it should be okay. I am still in the planning stage of working out the shape, but yes, they will dogleg back like the stock ones, maybe 10mm further back. I may be able to have a mate CAD them up and CNC cut them so they are one piece with no welding needed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banga 121 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Hi @cletus I’m looking to do some upgrades on my cortina and looking at retro Ford stuff- any obvious issues from a certain perspective with these struts? Cheers! https://www.retroford.co.uk/product/ss016/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 39,246 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Yes. The fact that the lower part is a casting/forging and it has had a new strut tube and gussets welded to it, getting that legal would be unlikely or at least extremely difficult Unfortunately with early ford stuff , you are limited to modifying the original parts or spend large amounts getting parts custom made to get around the 'no welding to cast or forged parts' rule Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nominal 56,685 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 @KKtrips Is there a go-to place for NDT in Wellington? The guy who did this last time for me seems to have vanished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banga 121 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, cletus said: Yes. The fact that the lower part is a casting/forging and it has had a new strut tube and gussets welded to it, getting that legal would be unlikely or at least extremely difficult Unfortunately with early ford stuff , you are limited to modifying the original parts or spend large amounts getting parts custom made to get around the 'no welding to cast or forged parts' rule Thanks! Good to know before pulling the trigger- back to the drawing board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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