it nice to see you all help out ???????
it nice to see you all help out ???????
DogginDan use the search feature on the forums (top right corner) and you'll get a few hits on engine removal etc.
I have done 3 now, and they were the first 3 I ever did... I took plenty of photos, lots and lots of photos! Every angle, every detail - take a wide all over shot then zoom in to the bits if this is your first time.
Put everything in bags and mark them what they are and from. e.g. Hoses, nuts and bolts, wires, brake and fuel lines. You will be glad you did when it comes to putting it together.
Unbolt as you go and you will soon work out what order to do it all in.
ps- do you have an engine crane? You'll need one!
Last edited by Blocker; 17-10-2011 at 10:03 PM.
1 : Disconnect, undo or cut everything attached to engine/box.Originally Posted by doggindan1
it nice to see you all help out ???????
2 : Remove.
Patience. Looking at that shell you're going to need a lot of it. Get hold of a Gregory's manual. It's going to be a lot more comprehensive than a few words typed on the net. A full "how to" guide isn't exactly an easy/fun thing to type out and these vehicles have had all sorts of modifications over the years and extra wires and stuff added. Best thing to do is just dive in head first and figure it out as you go. At least you have the luxury of pulling it all apart yourself. That's where you learn everything about your car and it makes it a lot easier to put back together. These things are a lot simpler than they look so don't be scared.
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If you have all the front sheetmetal off already it makes it easy. Good access to everything and you can pull the whole engine and box out together.
g'day all just a quick up date i have a rolling shell to play with for parts or replacment shell have not desided yet as you all know my van is prity rooted
would like some info on what you would do should i try and do my shell up or replace it ????
g'day all could anyone give me an idea how much it would cost to get a panelvan shell and chassis soda blasted ????
thanks dan
About $1000 - $1400 depending on whether you do the inside....
Mauser
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yes i would like the inside done
thanks mauser
Dan
Find a blaster that specializes in car bodies, hopefully you can see some examples of their work.
Some blasters will blast all panels, others will not blast the flat panels (roof, sides) because they may warp due to heat.
For outside, indoes and under body you could be up for about $2000 depending, but prices vary so good luck.
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