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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:09 am Post subject: Normal? |
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The cab is a bit small, which is why I have changed the doors to Suicide opening. I am 170 cm (5"9') tall and I just fit, so as an every day Ute it wont be to good, but I just hope it turns heads.
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frosty moderator
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3832 Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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graham At rest
Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Posts: 744 Location: Wanguri NT
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Power is a Toyota 5K with a Tighe Cam - HO113, fresh rings and bearings, 32/36 webber, Exhaust is 2" Mandrel bent with an auger muffler (it sounds like a Hyabussa), Lightend flywheel, 5 speed box and Toyota B/W diff.Check out the build at
http://www.canberrarodandkustomklub.org/Car_Morris_%20ute_clockwork_P1.htm
there are a heap of photos on the site
Bruce
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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oliver-morrisminor Full Licence
Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 998 Location: Brisbane, Redlands.
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Good one Bruce, kooking good.
It will be good to see the panel and paint work done.
Should be a show stopper!
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Got my report back from the engineer today
only some small issues
1-Rear has to come up about 20 mm
2- Gear box cross member not strong enough
3- Wheels & tyres to big, (seems the rules changed in 2006)
I can only run a max width of tyre of 195
4- Front and rear track too wide 44 mm front and 90mm in the rear
so: I need the specs of the track of the diff on a KE30
I have a set of too big Dragways for sale
I have to re design the tray to suit 195 rather than 235 tyres
I have to possibly re design the front brakes to bring them inboard 22mm
may be a different diff from a KE55 if narrower.
I hope the wheel and track issues will go away with new rims and tyres.
Good news is the roof chop, doors, seats, harnesses, engine, gearbox, diff, shaved handles, brakes and all the other mods are OK
so a small set back but all possible to fix.
Bruce
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bigcarle Full Licence
Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 578 Location: lota, brisbane bayside
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:26 am Post subject: |
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all i know is a KE36 van diff is exactly the same width as the minor's, i believe the sedan diff if a little narrower?, also if you are thinking of a marina diff it is wider by approx 20mm
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morris62 I'm new - be gentle
Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 7 Location: uk
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:28 am Post subject: |
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i have to say i love the pickup
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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I need to pick up a new diff, the KE30 is 20mm wider than a Morris one which I can live with, but some how the pinion angle is wrong, the built in lowering blocks need to be reduced and as the wheels are useless I will go to corolla bolt pattern, it will be just as easy to modify a standard diff than to play with the one in it.
I will then machine the front hubs to take Corolla bolt pattern as well, then I will try and find a set of Corona 14" rims which if needed can be off set to suit the requirements.
New gearbox cross member is finished, just needs a coat of paint
I am laying down some bog to get the cabin ready for paint this week
Bruce
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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libbor Banned for bullying.
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 1341 Location: Ghoulbon
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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On a side note Bruce, Dis you know that John Wilson has been given the flick by road user services in ACT
I wonder where that leaves him now
Darren
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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I would not use him anyway, he once looked at my Yellow convertible and noticed it had duel exhaust tips and he advised me I need an engineers certificate for it. In QBN he was known at the Hungry Jacks engineer as that is where he would meet to hand over the certificate. When its my life driving down the Highway I want the car safe, thats why I would only use Ray Spence.
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:12 am Post subject: |
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My wheels and tyres have arrived in Australia, I hope to have them at home this week once they get through customs. I will post some photos as soon as I get them on the Ute.
I plan on getting clockwork on the road this year, even if it kills me
Bruce
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frosty moderator
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3832 Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Sir Frosty
My wife & Daughter will get to decide on what will happen with the Ute when or if it kills me, currently its killing me financially, my lungs will get destroyed when I do the painting, my knees will give out when I start driving it due to them being under my arm pits, my back will seize up from getting in the thing. If I crash it I only have about 6" of movement in any direction before my head hits something.
I should be on anti depression medication because the time it has taken to get done.
I just want the thing finished so I can hopefully enjoy driving it and showing it off.
But I will tell them that you have first offer to purchase when i'm gone. My wife will need the money to pay for the pine box.(wonder what paint job I can have on a coffin?)
Bruce
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tonynoosa valued contributor
Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 556 Location: noosa Queensland
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: coffin paint job |
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Bruce
Here is your chance, you can get a cardboard coffin (cheap) and paint it any way you want.
Wife went to an exhibit on them at the local Art gallery few weeks back some nice paint jobs.
Or with your metal skills just run up one and even add wheels if you want .
Seems there are no rules.
Just a bunch of people that want your estate to pay through the nose for what they sell at the time of most need.
Boy Scout Moto.
Be Prepared...
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3832 Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld
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