Popular Post Leone Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 Here we go……quite a few sharns were had about this project at Nat’s 23. While I was meeting a bunch of good bastards, a mate of mine went and picked this absolute weapon of a vehicle up for me. No wof, no rego, no cert and certainly no worries -yup it is rusty and dereg. Few things I want to accomplish in no particular order…. ~400hp capable motor- still to be decided thanks for a lot of interesting suggestions. The chassis rails are quite narrow so really limiting if I don’t want to chop the chassis if you have anything unique, throw up a comment in the discussion thread. Keep it 4x4. Likely with a 6speed box etc - this is where it will get a bit over the top to actually make this work, will certainly need some kind of brake upgrade and probably lots of custom kit to make it all work Fix the rust- a loooot of rust. Get it back on the road. Certed etc I do realise this is not going to be a cheap or quick project and it maybe a case of putting on the road in somewhat stock form first then chopping it. The good things: It’s quite complete and runs and drives (or at least did recently) It’s reasonably straight Pic below of my mate collecting it. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leone Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Got a lead on a parts car that looks like it might have some bits and pieces. Massive thanks for that piece of spicy intel. Really need a “plates on hold” parts car….iykyk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Leone Posted February 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 Couple pics while I was broken down this afternoon… plus a few photos of the easy to spot rust (the rest is lurking in the shadows for another day) Going to attempt to start the motor then strip the interior next time I’m there. Will only be able to take out what fits in the boot/back seat of the daily as I will have to store all that off site Also does anyone have any ideas where to get a decent car cover. The generic ones are trash lol or anyone have anything suitable they are not using? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Leone Posted March 6, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2023 1st day back in the office… not so fun after 6 hrs me- hey boss it’s a nice day and summers running out I’m take the rest of the day off to work on my new car boss - another car?! And ok soo off I trudged to do some work. Dash out, loom out, any easy to remove stuff out, motor and box still in but about 10 bolts or less to pull it. Thought I took an in cab shot but clearly not Couple of rust pics to keep you entertained with a side of 18in for the lols 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Leone Posted March 19, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2023 Basically just headlining, front windscreen, fuel tank and running gear to remove then get the rust cert man to write the list, I’m gunna have a crack at doing as much of this as possible while being supervised haha.(one of the team says I’m a grinder not a welder so this could be interesting) Few pics of the tear down, some made a bung to maybe hide this… Where the wiper moter sits under the scuttle-panel, not sure what the theory is here… both sides tho And under where the guards sit… have been recommended sandblasting the front as that’s where 99% of the rust is… I guess that will be the next big update. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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