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Title: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 07, 2014, 02:59:23 PM
Hiya   8)
Yesterday we became the proud owners of a 4x4 SWB. It has duel fuel (petrol/lpg), 304chev V8?, 9in diff, F100 running gear, alloy wheels, sidesteps and barwork, power steering, custom dash with thousands of gauges (2diff temps, tranny temp etc). Think we got a steal at $2500 from gumtree. Hubby is NOT getting any more. I think 7 is plenty to play with.  ;D
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Gordon on August 07, 2014, 03:01:27 PM
Now that was a steal Shaz. Good on you for allowing one more in the shed  :)
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: BusyKiwi on August 07, 2014, 03:04:50 PM
Isn't it eight is enough ;)
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: rumax on August 07, 2014, 05:43:54 PM
I don't see any problem.....
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Dano on August 08, 2014, 12:57:12 AM
Awesome well done.... me feels a trip to australind comin on.... cool guys, you just saved me from a very expensive beddie....I mean devorce....lol

Now that's 4 4x4 beddies in WA.... can't wait for that van run, a not so gentle trec through the south west forrest.... hope you like fishing...
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Dano on August 08, 2014, 04:06:42 AM
Pics please
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Gordon on August 08, 2014, 06:27:45 AM
Yea, Dano's right. Pics please Shaz or it didn't happen  :)
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: wendyh on August 08, 2014, 11:13:44 AM
AHHHH yep pics please  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 08, 2014, 01:15:16 PM
I can't upload pics cos they are too large for the forum. However, I have added some to my gallery folder on pg 3  8)
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: BusyKiwi on August 08, 2014, 01:42:08 PM
The gallery link: http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=8&g2_itemId=13996 (http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=8&g2_itemId=13996)
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Gordon on August 08, 2014, 03:50:06 PM
Geez Shaz, she looks bloody good. What an absolute bargain.
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 08, 2014, 05:53:45 PM
Check out the modern dampers on this beast!!
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 08, 2014, 05:58:12 PM
Just needs a little work!
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: wendyh on August 08, 2014, 05:58:33 PM
Check out the modern dampers on this beast!!
wow very hig tech!  :D
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: johnb44 on August 08, 2014, 09:31:25 PM
nice  ;D
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Dano on August 11, 2014, 10:02:43 AM
awesome....do you have to do much to rego?, does it start run / drive etc?
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: vanpyre on August 11, 2014, 10:31:37 AM
got to admit im glad i didnt go for it when i was buying you got it for a brilliant price  as it was offered to me for 400 or 4500 for memory
for those of you who havent seen the van its got so much potential 
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: SkippyThBushKangeroo on August 12, 2014, 08:16:18 PM
  :o im in love  :o ...  ...   :)
 
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 13, 2014, 12:10:37 AM
awesome....do you have to do much to rego?, does it start run / drive etc?

We only had to install the fuel pump that the guy had on the front seat and put in a new battery and some fuel. It started up in under 30 seconds. We drove it home to Australind on a permit!! Definitely needs new tyres, it was a rocky ride home and low beam N/O. Hubby drove home by brail and my tail lights!!  Needs a new radiator and hoses etc and have to sort out some electrical stuff. Brakes are ok, but hubby will do them up. Suspension feels ok, but will replace the springs and shockies as they are old and rusty. He was happy with how it drove home, he actually enjoyed it!  :-\
He has got the gas working so it runs on LPG. Couple of minor oils leaks. Tiny bit of rust and needs a paint job.  Seems to be solid. Hubby is pleased, tho I do wish he would shut up!  ::)
Does anyone know if the bolt patterns for engine mounts and bell housing is the same through all the small block range? It has a 305 Chevy in it, could we drop a 383  stroker straight in it?
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: 6pac on August 13, 2014, 09:23:18 AM
Shazbot,

The bellhousing bolt pattern on the Chev blocks is the same through all the V8/V6 engine range.

The engine mount boss on the block (where the mount bolts onto the block) will be the same so if you get a 383 and use the existing engine mounts it will bolt straight up.

Regards

Rhett

PS  Great find, enjoy it. Hubby will enjoy some fun on the beach north of Australind.
Title: Re: New Bedford
Post by: Shazbot on August 14, 2014, 12:22:02 AM
Thanx for the info 6pac. Hubby will have to wait for a new engine tho. He can dream for a while  ;D
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