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Post by kiwijeff on Jun 2, 2010 18:23:46 GMT -5
Hi from New Zealand I have been reading and looking at photos for a while and thought it was time I attched a photos of my project. Self built chassis , Mitsubishi L200 front suspension converted to coil over shocks, Leyland P76 alloy block V8 ( Australian built car ), 1965 beetle body. Seating for 4 people Cheers Jeff Attachments:
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Post by Mock1racer on Jun 3, 2010 6:44:11 GMT -5
That's cool that you built something a little different with some parts that we dont see here in the states. I would like to see some more pics of the chassis and get some more info on the drivetrain. I bet its hard getting any parts over there.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 3, 2010 9:01:23 GMT -5
Very cool and it looks like you've done a good job. I agree about it being different. I would also like to see some more pictures of this project.
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Post by kiwijeff on Jun 3, 2010 20:07:51 GMT -5
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Post by Mock1racer on Jun 4, 2010 6:55:32 GMT -5
Looks pretty good so far, You've done a great job. I like how you are gonna use four bucket seats instead of a bench in the back, cool idea. I still want to know more about your engine /trans setup, Power, cubic inches, or CC's ( you guys use the metric system over there?) The trans looks like what we have over here called a two speed power glide, real long and narrow and only two gears, great for drag racing. Looks like you got a good setup and a good layout, keep the pics coming and all the info you can spare.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 4, 2010 9:01:51 GMT -5
Nice work! BTW, your steering wheel is on the wrong side. LOL. The tube frame looks good. Have you taken it for a drive yet?
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Post by kiwijeff on Jun 16, 2010 22:10:14 GMT -5
Std Leyland P76 engine details: V8 OHV , 4414 cc (270 cu in) BHP 192 @ 4250 rpm, 285 lb/ft @ 2500 rpm. Parts are getting hard to get for these motors. A lot of guys use them in Jet boats as they are a nice light revvy motor. Auto trans: borg-Warner 35, 3 speed.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 18, 2010 12:06:56 GMT -5
Cool!
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Post by Mock1racer on Jun 18, 2010 13:51:14 GMT -5
That's gonna make for a good little run a round car. If you plan out your exhaust with the right stuff,( and I mean the right size pipe and a good sounding muffler) it will be a cool cruzer. Need to stay no bigger than a 2" pipe size on the runs and the same inlet/outlet on the muffler, maybe try to get some flowmasters. Dont know how much shipping would cost ya but that would give you a one-off sound that nobody would have there.
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Post by kiwijeff on Jun 21, 2010 21:19:04 GMT -5
Planning to have side pipes the same as on my cobra. Will be totally different than anything else here in NZ
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Post by mev8bug on Nov 23, 2010 16:59:41 GMT -5
Looks pretty good so far, You've done a great job. I like how you are gonna use four bucket seats instead of a bench in the back, cool idea. I still want to know more about your engine /trans setup, Power, cubic inches, or CC's ( you guys use the metric system over there?) The trans looks like what we have over here called a two speed power glide, real long and narrow and only two gears, great for drag racing. Looks like you got a good setup and a good layout, keep the pics coming and all the info you can spare. that transmission looks to be a Borg-Warner 35 the engine derived from the 215 buick v8 sold to Rover in the 60s same sort of engine as in range rovers here in the states L200 front end is same as mitsubishi mighty max here
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Post by Carmen Dottoli on Mar 29, 2011 11:40:00 GMT -5
Very cool and very different as well.
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Post by kiwijeff on Mar 30, 2011 19:31:25 GMT -5
Very cool and very different as well. have modified extractors and made side pipes. Attachments:
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Post by kiwijeff on Mar 30, 2011 19:33:45 GMT -5
Very cool and very different as well. have modified extractors and made side pipes. Also more of inside finished. Attachments:
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Post by Carmen Dottoli on Mar 30, 2011 20:05:40 GMT -5
VERY cool Jeff, LOVE the side pipes.
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