P_Star Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Probably of zero interest to anyone but I will stick any progress on here for as well as over on ore... mainly coz you guys know all about weird vehicles Ok, I am picking this bad boy up on Saturday and figured I should start a build thread of sorts... not that I have many plans other than drive, break, repair, rinse, repeat. But also figure a good spot for discussions around tyre choice etc etc Pics: I will likely slap a coat of paint on it due to it's horrendous ugliness. however most important thing right now is tyres... I am trying to figure out the best way to go. It isn't going to be road legal (at least at this stage) so I just want some grunty muds that won't ruin the gearing... not too worried about height as such as I'm happy to trim/raise stuff to make it work, just want the best combo for the little thing. So, best height and width? I have done a bit of reading and it sounds like up to about 32 is ok... but not sure about width... horribly tempted to put a set of 34" swampers on it but fairly sure the thing will cease to move lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 fiat 8v conversion asap plz. slam some 31s on it and be done are you gonna trailer/a frame it everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 yup A-Frame is current plan, may get re-reg at some point but will wait and see what sort of condition it is actually in. 31's are likely what will end up on it, just keeping an eye out for some superhyperturbo ones to come up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 sweet deal I'll keep my peels eyed for you down this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Chur Bruv! you can come to lada meet... well when SP gets his shit (pots of cash) together and sorts his one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Glad I read coat of paint. Was about to suggest remove stickers and paint red oxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 haha, yeah current paint and stickers are rank... I do like the black stripes though... pondering orange(although beige/brown would work too) with the same stripes in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 jsut drive it plz. paint is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Oh I will be, don't be concerned about that lol, but I'm sure I will get sick of it being thaaat ugly/do half assed paintjob one weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Ladaspeed approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Well, she is at home... let's say she should be a fairly good base to work with. Seller translation: Rust in the normal places, but I have sorted these - means - Rust in normal places, now filled with expanding foam project that I have worked on for the last 3 years - means - I filled the holes with space invader and used blocks of wood in various places. hmmm Ok well to be honest I'm not too fussed about the rust but I will pull the foam out and use her to practice my welding, ended up home late last night so havn't had a chance to see how bs his claims of mint brakes/clutch/gearbox.. hopefully they aren't full of foam too but shall report back. Need to suss out the electrics too, only the indicators work via the trailer plug but that shouldn't be to complex. today I am going to go pick up the new rubber from up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Foam is lush. Good to hear the wheels didn't fall off. Unless they did but you don't want to admit it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 expanding foam... thats gold, and wood! even better. I had an anglia once that had the rust in the rear end filled with concrete! I thought she had been lowered in the rear LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Haha, nope the wheels stayed on surprisingly well... actually towed pretty damned well.. may however need a couple more hp in the hilux... big hills were a bit sloooow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 how's the whole combo handle when a framing? never a framed anything before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 not too bad at all, if you sit between 80 and 90 it just trundles along easy enough, didn't have any major issues except when forgetting and looking in the mirror thinking "why the fuck is that cunt so close!!... oh, that's mine" lol. Made a few knocking/rattling noises but only when low speed manoeuvres which was I think mainly due to the low of the lux and hitting stuff with the towbar/frame/chain when pulling into driveways and whatnot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 nice one man, looks like a Cossack, probably says it too under that ugly powerbuilt sticker. lol missmatched suzuki rims. should be good. sing out if you have any probs, ive also got the fat manual/bible if needed w/ exploded views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cheers man that could be helpful don't worry those rims and tyres are history, picked up some 16's with SAT's on the weekend which will go on once I have done a lift So much for buy, tyres, drive... this is OS after all... can't help myself. Mind you id does need lift... and i have to pull all the fucking foam out and see what's really there/chop bits off/remove bits/ fit new bits lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I can make you a cheap lift kit if ya want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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