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  1. 23rd November 2013, 02:11 PM #1
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    It has begun.... MUD's mods



    I've just given my SIII SWB a new paint job.
    As he's my toy and a bit of a basher, its only a quick rattlecan job, but with more mods to come, it'll make it easier to touch up
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  2. 24th November 2013, 09:29 PM #2
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    Looks bloody awesome, all it needs is some chunky tyres and some bar work and its ready to go, keep us posted!
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    Looks mint!
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  4. 26th December 2013, 10:47 PM #4
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    Well my plans have changed..... M.U.D. was getting a quick patch up to get him back on the road so I could move to Cairns. Not getting married anymore means no move, which in turn means more money and time for my baby. Time for a proper restro

    Now the bigger question, powerplant? If I'm going to pull him down i might as well build him back up properly, the 186 needs an extreme makeover and 2nd gear is on the way out lol maybe time for a change
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  5. 28th December 2013, 11:27 PM #5
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    If you've got a bit of money to spend get a Ford 4.0L and 4 speed auto from an EL or AU (they're all the same motor) and series t/case and you'd end up with a ripper of a shorty with power like you wouldn't believe in a Series. You then get cheap parts and probably better fuel economy and no carbies to stuff around with. Or if you really wish to keep the 186 give it a full rebuild and maybe a few mods like decent exhaust, better carby and maybe a new cam.
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  6. 29th December 2013, 12:05 AM #6
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    I'm not really a holden fan, so the chances the 186 staying are low.
    If I stick with a 6cyl petrol, the ford motor has the best chance.
    There's also a good chance I'll convert the beast to diesel.
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  7. 30th December 2013, 05:11 PM #7
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    Well I've decided, since MUD will become not only a Patrol/Cruiser recovery vechile, it will also serve as my Zombie Apocalypse Vechile. Hence I'll be most likely swapping the holden 186 for a diesel. Any suggestions on a descent bullet proof 4 or 6cyl diesel and 5 spd combo for my '88 ?
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  8. 2nd January 2014, 09:46 PM #8
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    throw a 300 tdi in or a td5 would be a good engine in that, should be some smashed disco 2's around or even a wrecked short wheel base defender to get and swap the engine, etc out of.
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  9. 2nd January 2014, 10:13 PM #9
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    Yeah atm I'm torn between either a 300tdi or an isuzu motor and gearbox
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  10. 20th February 2014, 05:57 PM #10
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    Well I'm seriously looking going auto if I can as ive developed knee problems... especially my left knee.
    Anybody know of a good diesel motor auto box combo that'll fit in my series 3 swb?
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