Mark90 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cool! I just went and looked over the first pictures again, my engine bay used to be just as bad hahaha. I didn't know the original radiator caps are still available? Send me a link to the as if you have it and I'll grab one :) My ODO says 13000 miles, sure it's been around once! Can't wait to see the wheels on your car. Wish I had money for wheels hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) i'm not saying it has, but its quiet possible the odo's been around, mine was 0n 98,000m when i got it, the interior is perfect, hoodliner, seats and door trims all perfect, under the cars clean as too, so possilble its done more than that and still as good, but who gives a rats ass anyways, if its good its good, iv'e got a link to mine below this if you wanna have a look :y: Edited January 21, 2014 by glenpos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah I was getting at the same thing Glenn, my beast is spotless underneath, has less rust and inside and bumpers are clean as a nizzle. So it is possible :) but like Glenn said, who cares! Anyways... Show us MOAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT81Guy Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 i've scanned both of your build threads in depth! its tough to get any info on these. I can't find that radiator cap atm mark but it was available on ebay in decmber in multiple listings so it'll pop back up. I see you are running 2" blocks and a 1.5" drop up front. whats the clearance like? (directed @ mark) miles wise i'm happy to believe its legit! could have been around but i'd expect at least some sun damage etc if it had done 122 miles in 17 years. used and abused daily. it still had quite original looking sparks and leads. i'd have to re-check but they were all marked tomoco etc. plus its fitted with ek holden mudflaps. that havent completely perished. rubbers are all still good etc. it really doesn't appear to have had over 100,000 miles. theres always a maybe but i think if you saw it in the skin you'd agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Clearance is good, exhaust scrapes a very lightly if your rough over speed bumps - take it slow and it's fine. The new crossmember we made up sits a little lower than the exhaust now, if I go over bumps slow it's sweet but I hacked up a speed bump at work just after the conversion. The crossmember is 10mm thick steel so it's not going anywhere - will be modding it so it's not hanging down so low though. All in all, 1.5 on the front and 2 at the back is great I'll be going lower after my respray though :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 mines dropped 2" in the rear and about 1.5-2" in the front, but i have 16's so its still got heaps of clearance haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT81Guy Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 can you guys both clarify what theyre lowered with? do you have measurements for the lowering kit or off the shelf? might save me some time. also i spotted an rt81 in thailand i'll throw picures up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 2 inch lowering blocks in the rear, my fronts are chopped but king springs do sell "low" front springs for these. Can get the part number from work if you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 yeah i made 2" blocks for the rear and cut the front springs too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral4K Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Mines got inverted leaves in the rear and king superlows in the front, still handles like a bathtub full of water but lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT81Guy Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Cleveland / feral 4k... when you inverted the leaf springs did you also reverse the shackles? (diff mounted elow the leaf) also pics?????!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asirike20 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 cool project maaaannnnnnn................. love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral4K Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Cleveland / feral 4k... when you inverted the leaf springs did you also reverse the shackles? (diff mounted elow the leaf) also pics?????!!!!! So heres a few pics of my setup, from what i think has happened, is the leafs have been pulled apart, and the bottom one put on the top of the set (or vice versa I'm not sure) and its been flipped upside down like that hence inverted leaf springs. I didnt do it myself, its how i got the car, but I'm pretty sure the shackles havent been reversed. How it sits: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT81Guy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 jeez thats a bit all over the shop. ill give it a go. i've got some 14"s so thatll raise it plus yours doesnt look super low. shackles havent been flipped as the diff is above the spring like normal. but ive had a look underneath and i recon it's doable if needed. just shave the bump stop and i'll probably buy new shackles and bolts... just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral4K Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 hey clevos dad here its only a matter of separating the leaf spring pack and inverting the bottom leaf and then reassembling, this flattens out the whole spring pack and gives a good 2 1/2 to 3" drop simple effective way of lowering the rear. ps the boys car tows our dirtbikes and ride on mowers etc etc so thats why its not on its arse, also cops don't even look at it which is always good in a 40 yo car i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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