Ratwagon1600 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Typical lazy arse RW response. So the wheelbase, which I have measured from centre of stub axle to centre of rear hub is approximately 110 inches or in Straylian 2.80 metres. Ill Google this soon. My Egay go to supplier, given these bits arent available here is... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-720-short-bed-4-hook-ute-set-hand-brake-cable-NEW-handbrake-N-S-truck-/361248276826 Thanks in advance for any response, though im pretty sure its short wheelbase. Edit: And..... Picked up this afternoon $100 worth (fucking expensive!!!!) of urethane rear leaf spring shackle bushes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I quit tracking the expenses incurred on my 520 after I was screwed for $2,000 by a painter/body beater. If you worry about the cost you are likely not going to finish it. Stop doing the math and enjoy the transformation. This will be a fun and enjoyable journey! Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 A lot of stuff to update with this build. Straylian compliance plate which needs to be fitted in the engine bay says LW. Question solved. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 RW I have a 1980 standard cab short bed tray that I would give you if you want it. The only thing is you would have to pay shipping. It is silver and has a sweet tailgate. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 This thread lacks oics.... Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 RW I have a 1980 standard cab short bed tray that I would give you if you want it. The only thing is you would have to pay shipping. It is silver and has a sweet tailgate. Thank you, thats very ! generous but I love the flat bed. I was thinking of making an ulralight rear bed for it but with the supercharged V6 swap now on track Im going to need some weight in the back to keep the rear wheels glued to the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 This thread lacks oics.... True this. Ill post some more this weekend (its Friday here today). Going to try and get some oics of the engine today. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Donor vehicle. New heart. 2 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Mmmmmm super charger.... 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Get on it!!! LOL 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Supercharged! Mmmmmm super charger.... Get on it!!! LOL Patience kids! Theres a bit of work to do yet 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oics oics oics!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oics oics oics!!!! Theres a whole lotta nothing going on with this project atm. Might cut the rust out of the floors today. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just doing some research on the donor car. Original specs were 229 hp with a car that weighs approximately 3350lbs. Once its shoehorned into the 720 this should make for something that will fry tyres quite nicely! Off to look at possible power steering options. 3 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hey ratwagon what is the donor vehicle and motor?.... Love the idea either way... good luck with the swap... 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hey ratwagon what is the donor vehicle and motor?..... 2002 Straylian built V6 Supercharged VX model Commodore. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore_(VX) 3 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Seat out. Rust point on floor where cab mounts to chassis. Urethane bushes for leaf springs. 3 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Well done, brother Ratgoon! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Registration paid today so I can finally start driving it (woohoo). Pulled the motor and gearbox out of the donor car on the weekend so now have a pile of V6 supercharged goodness waiting for a bit of love. Registration cost me $1236 for a year so need to save a few pennies and order the conversion kit which will take a couple of weeks for the manufacturer to make (they don't keep them on the shelf). Things are slowly moving forward :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 What! $1236 per year? I'd have to pick up a part time job just to register my cars. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 ^^^^^ Yup, we get arse raped down here on vehicle registration. It's a major revenue source for the local Gubment, and in the Territory (State) I live in there is very poor public transport infrastructure so the Gubment knows we have to rely on cars, hence the exorbitant registration costs. Just rechecked the receipt, $1223 and 70 cents. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I could register and smog test my 86 king cab for 40 years and have enough left over to fill the gas tank!!! Damn Dude now I know what they mean by "Down Under"!!!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment
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