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Bowser. LWB J20a + 03-72LE & 33s

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:13 am
by ScottieJ
I've had this for a while and the plans for it have changed a few times but it's probably time to start a build thread for it, I was going to fit my j20a in it but that's being saved for a future build now.

The plan, to build a comfortable, relatively simple and reliable Sj for daily use, laning and camping trips.

Planned Spec (subject to change)
1.6 16v mpfi
Rocklobster or 5:1 Tbox, raised to give a flat belly
Virtual lift
Tucked sills
410 grill
2" lift, rear springs up front with 410 Spring spacing, maybe 2" lift springs or YJs on the rear?
Tube bumpers and rock sliders
Maybe an internal cage

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1.3 out and 1.6 16v mounted using anadapter plate, tweaked 1.3 mounts and an offset mount for the driver side.
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Overall the body isn't too bad, but there's still plenty of welding for me to do. Luckily some of the usual places, front foot wells and area behind the front seats are pretty good, other bits however are pretty bad!
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Unfortunately a previous owner had the sills done.....badly and the rust was just plated over so I'll be chopping it all out and doing it again, they will be tucked like the sills on my blue 410 to maximise clearance at the sides.
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The worst area is at the back, but nothing I can't handle, I started making some repair panels this evening.
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Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:10 am
by kiwizook
And we're ready for another great build

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:20 am
by Anton
:popcorn:

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:59 am
by Rabid Rhino
I'm sorry I can't stand by and watch you cut up a rare LWB Sammi...........








Without popcorn.....


Got some...

Proceed.

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:24 am
by SlimGrim
:popcorn: loving this already!

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:27 am
by zook123
:popcorn: :popcorn:

What happened to the White / Algae one you had?

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:24 am
by ScottieJ
zook123 wrote::popcorn: :popcorn:

What happened to the White / Algae one you had?
This
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And this
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I'll finish the camping trailer after this Lwb is finished and it'll be painted to match and have the same wheels and bumpers.

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:45 am
by ScottieJ
Rabid Rhino wrote:I'm sorry I can't stand by and watch you cut up a rare LWB Sammi...........








Without popcorn.....


Got some...

Proceed.
:lol: apart from the sills and bumpers I'm going to try and keep it pretty standard looking...... sort of as it might end up with 410 arches as well just to confuse people :lol:

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:00 pm
by mattmiles
Looks good bud! :rockin:

Re: Lwb daily drive and laner build

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:33 pm
by dan_2k_uk
Finished yet? :)