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yeah LS1 . Close to testing if itll fit between rails ,hahaha

And then started mocking up the engine placement

So ive been a busy boy on my old commer lately. Stock 1725 basically died so i started an engine swap. While i was at it ive Zed the front chassis rails to drop the crossmember 100mm to fix some low commer bump steer problems assosiated with the extreme angles, also gain some suspension travel...

unsure on exact measurement but its basically exact same width as commer diff

been a while , but shes still running (just)and getting cruised around on sunny days

As far as I no 1967

Fitted smaller tyres , got engine running good enough , new brake lines all round , and first test drive , success… drives really good actually, but carb needs replacing as super dupper rich at idle , have fitted new seals - orings and played with it a bit but no success, so found a Weber 34ich...

Also used Toyota Hilux / commer mix leaf pack and diff is on top of leafs for extra low plus stiffer than stock , also using mini front shocks for the rear , front springs are d23 Nissan navara with Hilux shocks . Have about 30mm of travel in rear . Will fit a small chassis notch to look as...

So on first start up found valve tobe seized and bent pushrod , unseized valve and straightend push rod and got engine running . Brakes are stuffed all round so made my own local Ford falcon 300mm disc brake kit , using Toyota Land Cruiser dual circuit master cyclinder , out back is Mitsubishi...

Drag home and cleaned her up

As I found her in my local town of rosedale Victoria Australia , so it’ll be an aussie build using local and easy toget parts to make maintenance and breakdowns easier .

First proper test drive since owning van , has all gears , actually rides pretty good , very happy and can’t wait to really get into fixing it for road worthy . Disc brakes stop good , gotta sort carby issues still tho , have found Weber 34ich local to me in Aus , hoping someone can help me with...

Fitted more suitable tyre size to match the 4.1 ratio diff , also to try make wheel removal easier …… it didn’t , so still have to drop rear shackle .

Long winter break from working on my com,mer but finally fitted Mitsubishi l300 diff properly , with Toyota Hilux / commer hybrid leaf pack , mini shocks should fit nicely also . Also refurbished original radiator , put new gaskets prints etc in stock carb got running pretty good ( very very...

Not bad original autosleeper setup

Few general pics

Spindle thread had tobe shortend to fit normal grease cap , Ford hub used with machined ring to match disc id , plus custom caliper bracket

I haven’t taken any , but it’s really good underneath

Com,mer is rolling again finally .