Threeonthetree Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Bad ASS!! plan's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 +1 badass! camper spec inside still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 that paint job would be supreme restored. crossflow six? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 that paint job would be supreme restored. crossflow six? Â Non-crossflow. The cylinder head has been reconditioned and it pootles along rather nicely. Just need to set the valve clearances, clean the carburettor and adjust the kickdown linkage. I really like the paintjob too. If anything, I may just change the green to a slightly different hue and add a bit of filigree here and there. Â Â +1 badass! camper spec inside still? Â Sure is. Double bed, curtains, stove, fridge et cetera. I've got receipts for $14000 from 1994 when the camper conversion was carried out in Henderson. Super comfortable bed. My partner and I gave it a thorough road test hahaha. Â Â Bad ASS!! plan's? Â My family were toying with the idea of purchasing a caravan as extra accommodation both at home and away. I think a Van is a better idea. Â Just looking to keep it running and on the road while tidying it up. Eventually a refit will take place and I'll rewire everything. Â Just need to weld in my home-made replacement beaver panel and fix the headlight switch for a WoF. Dealer-plated it all the way home haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS 2 THE DEEE Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Fuck that's cool! I was just in the hawkes bay and come across a 77 transit with a pop top and camper spec. It has a v4 and will be making an offer on it when it's running again. We could cruise haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 shit yeah so ken for o/s camper division. need me a sweet CF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2marty Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Think I saw this on Trademe and wanted it a lot. Simply begging for a sweet retro fitout inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndog Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I looked at this van maybe 4 or 5 years ago, near P Nth. Quite bizzarely, it has a fibreglass bullnose grill and bonnet. Somebody must have been making these panels in fg back in the day for people who wanted to do do engine conversions. At least it won't rust! Â (It took me bloody ages to find the bullnose for mine, and the bonnet took even longer to find. Then shortly after, I found another one of each, typical! Â ) Â It seemed a bit gutless when I drove it, probably just needed a tune up I think. Â The nine inch diff conversion was a nice touch. Â I have a few spares here and there if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That nose.... so fugly yet so awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I looked at this van maybe 4 or 5 years ago, near P Nth. Quite bizzarely, it has a fibreglass bullnose grill and bonnet. Somebody must have been making these panels in fg back in the day for people who wanted to do do engine conversions. At least it won't rust!  (It took me bloody ages to find the bullnose for mine, and the bonnet took even longer to find. Then shortly after, I found another one of each, typical!  )  It seemed a bit gutless when I drove it, probably just needed a tune up I think.  The nine inch diff conversion was a nice touch.  I have a few spares here and there if you need anything.   Yes. The bullnose grille and bonnet are fibreglass. I found this very unusual too. It runs acceptably, but is certainly on the underpowered side. The automatic transmission seems to soak up more than a few ponies. I've thought of fitting a SOHC AU Falcon motor in it with a manual transmission but this is very low on the list of priorities.  I was just going to ask you if you have any spares. I have a few bits that I'm after currently; Two headlight surrounds, two taillights (complete) and the indicator stalk. I'll also need to refer to your expertise when it comes to other parts too, if that's okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Indicator stalk look to be the same as Mk3 Cortina if I remember how those stalks look on the Mk1 Trannie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndog Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes. The bullnose grille and bonnet are fibreglass. I found this very unusual too. It runs acceptably, but is certainly on the underpowered side. The automatic transmission seems to soak up more than a few ponies. I've thought of fitting a SOHC AU Falcon motor in it with a manual transmission but this is very low on the list of priorities.  I was just going to ask you if you have any spares. I have a few bits that I'm after currently; Two headlight surrounds, two taillights (complete) and the indicator stalk. I'll also need to refer to your expertise when it comes to other parts too, if that's okay yes of course, happy to help in any way possible. PM me and I will give you my email addy.   I think it should have gone better than it did. Possibly retarded ignition timing, or stuck distributor advance weights? The old pre- crossflows did not rev, but had loads of torque. From memory the engine sounded quiet, and was not smoky, so I would check those things out first. Even with an auto, that thing should haul along quite nicely. I would investigate further before contemplating an engine conversion.  I don't have those parts (might have an indicator stalk) but should be able to find them without too much problem.  cheers conrad   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bags the pre-xflow if/when you go that way. I just binned a 4.1 block and bits month or so ago, was suitable for a rebuild, stink luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm going to paint the wheels and rear bumper black too. It looks better in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Also, the 90s Nissan door mirror on the passenger side annoys me greatly. I mean sure, it provides far superior vision than the rusty old unit on the drivers door, but it doesn't suit the van. If anybody has something better, let me know please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 this thing rules me way too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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