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by LOK15
Mon May 17, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

useless update. I tried to retro fit a powr steering unit from a subaru, but because the steering rack was dropped to clear the V8 sump, it just wont work. All the angels are wrong, and the shaft wont come anywhere near lining up to the intermedial shaft.
by LOK15
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

So bonnet is ready for undercoat, and the speedo issue has been fixed, had a broken cable!! Also modded shifter so it now only starts in park, as the lnkage is slightly out and it wuld start in drive!!! Almost ready to go to a new home who will maybe drive it instead of have it sitting around like i...
by LOK15
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

Jonno wrote:Actual bat s*#t or?
Yes. its highly acidic and eats paint if you leave it on too long.
by LOK15
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

Scoop bonnet getting some love.. HAd a bat s*#t on it eating the paint, and had a few blemishes i wasnt happy with the first time, so here we are.. doing it all over again!!!

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by LOK15
Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

Front and rear screen are in, grill is cable tied into place, all thats left is put passenger seat into car, take it off the stands, coolant in radiator, and fit bonnet. Then it should be good to test drive and make sure everything still works and doesnt leak anymore water!! https://i.ibb.co/T0nLksw...
by LOK15
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

Fitted bumper and grill on, but didnt have all the bits i needed to get it all lined up right.. Tomorrow job!!!

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Roof lining is in, now to be stretched out and windows roped in.

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by LOK15
Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: #SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
Replies: 461
Views: 192773

Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem

So im going to update this a little.. Was meant to be ready for 2020 gem nationals, but the corona virus cancelled EVERYTHING!, so i'd been tinkering away at this thing to get it repaired and painted for the big cruise day. Anyways... Car in shed, rust cut out and repaired, primered and painted, the...
by LOK15
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Car is back on the ground, about to be towed out to sit under a car cover for a few months
by LOK15
Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Jonno wrote:Did it start?
Carby spacer doesnt work with this carb. Butterflys wouldnt open more than a fifth. Secondrys had no chance. had to take it off. Took me about 1.5 hours to clean what im presuming was the original intake gasket. Sky went really dark, motor got a tarp thrown over it.
by LOK15
Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Diesel TE wrote:what's involved in the caliper mounting bracket mod?
Holes need to be "elongated" as they are approx 3mm wider than the stub axle holes
by LOK15
Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Fitted new hubs and discs. modded Caliper mounting bracket, just awaiting hoses to turn up, then i can bleed the brakes and have the car able to stop. Maybe sunday arvo i'll finally get this engine in and to turnkey stage. https://i.ibb.co/C1t6wHB/VX-hub-fitted.jpg https://i.ibb.co/yV7MJ1M/VX-disc.j...
by LOK15
Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:57 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Sump on and painted, carby and intake, well.. the gasket wont fit properly, so have to buy another one. Radiator cutcout is pretty much right, just need to drill holes so it can be mounted in place. https://i.ibb.co/K9Hr8Lp/rad-support-cutout-for-radiator.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vZ0fccd/notched-chasssi...
by LOK15
Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:40 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Radiator is back, nice clean fresh paint 3 core copper radiator!!

Also got extractors back and gave them a coat of paint

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by LOK15
Mon Feb 03, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Radiator is in getting reconditioned, they think its a 3 core from a hilux.. $200 later lol
by LOK15
Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Gemini Gallery
Topic: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"
Replies: 47
Views: 27747

Re: 253 Wagon Engine conversion "The Anchor"

Well D day was yesterday, but due to a few late afternoons where i didnt get home early enough, ive been doing some catchup. Ive mounted the booster and master, and made up a mechanism that works with the offset pedal/ master pushrod. Front brakes are hooked up, but rears arent. Plan to fit engine t...