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  1. 10th April 2010, 01:09 PM #1
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    Smile Series 2 or 2a ute, motor conversion.

    Hi all,
    I am thinking of buying an old series 2 or 2a LWB Ute, but i want to do a motor conversion on it. I was thinking along the lines of an old commodore v6 and an auto trans, my Son and I ( who is 6) would like to take it on a high country trip some time in the near future. I was wondering if any one else out there has done an similar conversion in the past before ?
    We want to build it up similar to Otis the comp truck, but still use it as my daily ride. As well as the motor and box conversion, we will have to replace the springs, diffs, axles and brakes of course to suit the V6, probably the whole driveline in fact.
    Any suggestions or ideas would really be appreciated, as I do not know were to start or more importantly what the best driveline combination would be. we both dont want it to hard core, but we want a really good reliable tuff little truck that will conquore all the tracks we throw at her.
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  2. 10th April 2010, 01:23 PM #2
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    Have a look at Slunnies (member on here) website - he has done a top build up along similar lines to what you are describing, although a different motor.

    www.slunnie.com - Aussie Built Rovers

    There are a few other series builds on here, search around in the projects area and you'll find everything you're looking for! It's a massive undertaking, but what a great Father/Son project

    Cheers,

    Adam
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  3. 10th April 2010, 02:26 PM #3
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    Thanks Adam, i will check out that web site.
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  4. 11th April 2010, 12:27 PM #4
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    This links might also help
    www.slunnie.com :: View topic - Ute2 Reincarnation
    www.slunnie.com - Ute2 Reincarnation
    Cheers
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  5. 11th April 2010, 12:37 PM #5
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    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    This links might also help
    www.slunnie.com :: View topic - Ute2 Reincarnation
    www.slunnie.com - Ute2 Reincarnation

    Thanks One awesome truck, well done to all that were involved. Have you got any photos of her in action? Thats pretty close to what we want to do with one except throw in an commodore v6 and keep the standard tray on the back. But well done indeed, absolutely sweet.
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  6. 13th April 2010, 04:28 PM #6
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    G'day bingrames

    Why not go diesel? fit a 300Tdi and Auto from a Disco1 that would keep it all Landrover,4 cyl and then all you would have to do is fit the Disco rear diff (disc brakes) then disc the fronts.

    cheers
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  7. 13th April 2010, 04:51 PM #7
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    I didn't think they let you do conversions on old Landies here. Or does that only apply to the old holden sixes?
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