jimh
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Post by jimh on Nov 27, 2014 21:36:02 GMT 1
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Post by jimh on Nov 29, 2014 14:59:52 GMT 1
Had time today to remove some bits from the donor van. I now have a pedal box, throttle pedal, steering column and wiper assembly to offer up to the Mk1 on the right hand side. Need to get the IFS in first though. In answer to my own questions about the heater box and transmission tunnel, Its going to be the original heater and floor pan.
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Post by FredTransit on Nov 29, 2014 17:16:03 GMT 1
That looks pretty sound. You are lucky!
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Post by jimh on Nov 29, 2014 17:46:15 GMT 1
That why got it from Italy. The 1972 camper we had in 2003 was rotten. We had to replace the front 3 foot of the chassis and front cross member. There's got to be some rot on this one somewhere but i ain't found it yet.
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Post by jimh on Dec 8, 2014 20:13:48 GMT 1
Got the front axle off today. I'm now in a quandary about whether to move the IFS axle back and if so how much? 40mm apparently will center the wheels in the arches but then the steering column UJ's have problems. Maybe 20mm'll do?
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Post by sidewaysjas on Dec 8, 2014 22:01:31 GMT 1
T'is a challenge for sure. Great to see this project coming along.
Jason
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Post by irishtransit on Dec 9, 2014 1:26:59 GMT 1
progress is looking good.
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Post by jimh on Dec 10, 2014 23:51:38 GMT 1
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Post by irishtransit on Dec 11, 2014 0:45:09 GMT 1
nice work.
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Post by FredTransit on Dec 11, 2014 9:50:53 GMT 1
This is turning into a bit of a how to! top work.
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Post by jimh on Dec 11, 2014 17:41:31 GMT 1
Making these today. A direct copy of Oldskoolers, hope they're not pattented :lol: but they certantly are a fab idea! I decided to cut the bottom of the chassis rail out above where the infill part is to be welded on so it becomes part of the chassis box section not one of it's own. Then when the inside gets rust treated it will too.
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Post by jimh on Dec 12, 2014 18:57:42 GMT 1
More progress. Other side done. A scrap Di lump & MT75 slung together to offer in. In we go with the aid of a engine crane ( the huge assistant is optional). "Up- back- down- forward- down- back- hang on- just a bit- Down- what does that look like? Bout there? yep- Coffee!
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Post by jimh on Dec 13, 2014 18:03:08 GMT 1
After more toing and froing today to get the engine & gearbox in the right place, I decided to lift it out again to cut the corner out of the bulkhead where the gearbox got too close. Got the shocker top mounts and drivers foot well cut out of the Mk5 as well today.
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Post by irishtransit on Dec 13, 2014 18:11:05 GMT 1
fantastic work
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Post by FredTransit on Dec 13, 2014 21:03:58 GMT 1
"Up- back- down- forward- down- back- hang on- just a bit- Down- what does that look like? Bout there? yep- Coffee!" classic you're doing the footwells too?
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