"The rusty-nail" build
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
Looks like it should perform well. A LWB without the rear overhang.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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ektoz
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
rear is nearly finished wating for some buchings to make the bumper and
start cutting some fenders
wile wating for that bushings i started working on the front axle
the final result with 35 inch tires and tube roll cage will be fantastic!, but i have to wait
for that .
start cutting some fenders
wile wating for that bushings i started working on the front axle
the final result with 35 inch tires and tube roll cage will be fantastic!, but i have to wait
for that .
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Anton
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
You're turning into Mike...ektoz wrote:the final result with 35 inch tires and tube roll cage will be fantastic!, but i have to wait
for that .
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
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ektoz
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
Here is the update from last week
Am in uk for medical reazons for one month so this project is on hold hope everything goes well and continue my normal life
I find a perfect 35s tires on sale but am in uk now :(
Am in uk for medical reazons for one month so this project is on hold hope everything goes well and continue my normal life
I find a perfect 35s tires on sale but am in uk now :(
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ektoz
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
Finally i got to work on my rig!! done a lot of work done this month 
rebuild the tranfercase
custom stainless steel beer keg can for fuel tank
lot of welding/cutting
making the shafts to fit, crazy compinations
(front half toyota half patrol, and half suzuki and patrol at the rear)
and got some 35s fited!!
still needs a lot of work, but the final work that will show how the car will look is buy welding full tube rollcage and stinger i have the plans redy
rebuild the tranfercase
custom stainless steel beer keg can for fuel tank
lot of welding/cutting
making the shafts to fit, crazy compinations
(front half toyota half patrol, and half suzuki and patrol at the rear)
and got some 35s fited!!
still needs a lot of work, but the final work that will show how the car will look is buy welding full tube rollcage and stinger i have the plans redy
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ektoz
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after a few test's really nice smooth running crawling. sorry for the crappy photo our camera was at the work shop 
now we started working on the fun
part... TUBES!
2 days of work apout 8 hours and the front end is ready. starting next full rollcage
now we started working on the fun
part... TUBES!
2 days of work apout 8 hours and the front end is ready. starting next full rollcage
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donkeychomp
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
This is going to be ace! Looking forward to more progress pictures 
nice work so far!
nice work so far!Re: "The rusty-nail" build
Is it a SsangYong Korando that the springs are off? Only korando I could find on google??
How long and wide are they?
How long and wide are they?
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Cyprus Geoff
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build
I get to see it this week in the flesh. Looks great Chris.