January 22, 201313 yr comment_644772 looking good mate and flyinwall had a square headlight conversion setup that i gave him from Corollaandy somewhere worth asking him about one if you need one mate? Report
January 23, 201313 yr comment_644861 can i get some pics of how the struts where done on the rear door Report
January 27, 201313 yr comment_645249 Sleepcorty.... What length are your gas struts in both extended and closed position? What particular vehicle have they come from? and does that set up work without problems ? Any assistance appreciated.....in the process of this conversion now! Cheers Teza40 Report
February 5, 201313 yr Author comment_646312 the struts were already on the car and don't work very well but if i end up keeping them and make it wirk will put pics up Report
February 5, 201313 yr comment_646319 the struts were already on the car and don't work very well but if i end up keeping them and make it wirk will put pics up Hey.........no worries and thanks. Yeah I'm getting the feeling these ke 36-8 wagon/vans just are not suited to a gas lift strut conversion!!! Have tried many ways with short struts and turn up epic fail every time....ahh well.... Cheers Terry Report
February 5, 201313 yr comment_646347 Try flipling the gas lifters so the cylinder is at the top. Report
March 24, 201313 yr comment_651192 if u can get me a pic of how there mounted and the length of the struts would be boss. Report
March 31, 201313 yr Author comment_651914 if u can get me a pic of how there mounted and the length of the struts would be boss. i would not recommend the gas strut conversion this is the second van that i have removed some from and both had bent hinges, when closed the gas struts are still putting pressure on the tail gate and over time bend the hinges and you have a gap at the top of the tail gate and roof. Report
April 1, 201313 yr Author comment_651916 Getting closer should have gearbox back this week and can put the engine in and start to make pipework for turbo Report
April 1, 201313 yr comment_651926 looking great mate..! can't wait to see this thing in person Report
April 4, 201313 yr Author comment_652204 motor and gearbox is in, will be interesting to see how the convertor works. not to many people have done a histall convertor for a 1.3 with boost and large camshaft lol Report
April 4, 201313 yr comment_652208 haha nice mate..! that carby hat looks secksee..! what brand stall is that mate? and good to see you also run powerade in your autos MORE POWA!! :-P Report
April 4, 201313 yr Author comment_652238 haha nice mate..! that carby hat looks secksee..! what brand stall is that mate? and good to see you also run powerade in your autos MORE POWA!! :-P its a gilroys gearbox and convertor, the convertor should be around 3500rpm and has a full manual valve body and heaps more clutches than standard so should be good Report
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