shavenYak Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 viewtopic.php?f=17&t=20196 Gonna start digging for cancer this weekend to see what's in store, but I reckon it won't be too bad. Aiming to have it ready and providing me with summer camping goodness by early next year, so that should be plenty of time! Pretty sure it's like a 4K engine or something like that? where is the engine number? If anyone has any ideas about driveshaft donors, or anyone know of a wreck sitting somewhere that I could pillage for driveshaft and petrol tank that would be suuuper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 21r probably brew. sweet deal, too. beautiful whip there's a few at wreckers here and there. almost bought a truck version one time but the guy wouldn't pull his tardme auction for me ballz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrx Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Looks like a sweet little project I found this pic: Is this like your van? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yeah that's it - where's that photo from? So with the power of the mighty wikipedia I have determined that the engine is a 2T. edit: Actually it's more likely a 12R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrx Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yeah that's it - where's that photo from? I got the pic of oldschool forums were someone had gone into a recking yard and takin some photos.(Someone on here maybe able to tell you where it is) I saved the picture to show a mate who wants one. Also another mate i kinda know has one he is restoring/driving around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 dannevirke. me or richy prolly took that pic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wilf's is awesome. Much leik this van. Also, waiting for alto on fins plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrx Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 dannevirke.me or richy prolly took that pic lol Sorry little off topic. By any chance do know if there was any old mazdas there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 an 808 coupe and that's really bout it. 808 had everything worthwhile ratted out if it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Awesome, wack plates on and roll as is once driveshaft straightened.. How bad is it? As they can be straightened and balanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mean! Such a sweet looking Hiace IMO. As seen in the NZ movie, Sleeping Dogs http://blog.retro-classics.co.nz/?p=1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Awesome, wack plates on and roll as is once driveshaft straightened..How bad is it? As they can be straightened and balanced yeah it's pretty mangled and crushed, but I'll take it out in the weekend and get a better look. The petrol tank needs to be fixed or replaced too, there's a three inch long stab wound to the bottom of it.. is it kosher to weld fix them? obviously needs to be pretty sound so no silicone patch up job or anything right? but yeah can't wait to roll it around, will probably pull out most of the camper interior and use as transport for my drumkit. (the suzuki's only got so much cargo space..) Then later in summer take it for a nice long trip with the missus and the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 So once I get back from the two day cruise over new years I'm gonna get some paint on to the thing. Having trouble deciding what to go with - definitely don't want anything newschool like ford zany orange / kermit green or whatever.. here are some ideas: digging the greenish/grey one and the red one, also quite like the white with white grill. of course there's nothing wrong with the glossy black with whitewalls. hmmm decisions decisions.. One thing I do know is that I'm gonna try paint using rollers. Seen a few examples/guides online and looks like people achieve some good looking finishes. Everything I've found suggests using "Rust-oleum" which is a paint-on-steel enamel they have in the states. Think I can get it here at MMP coatings in Mt Wellington. Might call in on tuesday and see what they've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Wheels look the part, get them on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I heart this van, Gives me motorvation for mine Wide steels ftw ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 What year is Front setup out of? Looks exactly like mine but with discs, Bring it to Meet on tuesday so i can take a couple measurements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 sure thing - umm not sure what year... square headlight third gen one - somewhere between '82 and '90.. Had a 2L engine. I'll leave it in the back of the van. (can't be fucked moving it anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Gives me motorvantion for mine The windscreen washer bottle thing is great! I would probably have never thought of it and just cried instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Gives me motorvantion for mine The windscreen washer bottle thing is great! I would probably have never thought of it and just cried instead. yeah I was almost at that point, but my dad's tips saved the day. - was a real "use the force, luke" moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxtoy Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 probably my favourite ever shape of van. very cool. but thats not why i'm posting............... there's a truck version at Tauranga pick a part, looks reasonably tidy for how old it is. interior is a bit rough but there might be some hard to find bits if you need them. i had a quick look at the drivers door and a good look at the passengers, couldn't see any rust. the whole thing is painted in white house paint, not sure if its hiding anything. front plastic is there, although its been badged and somebody has taken a headlight out of each side. not sure where you're located, give me a yell if anything sounds interesting and i can have a better look, i've got to head back in the next few days to grab a few things. cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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