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The original bulkhead
had been cut so I replaced it with a one piece item. Here I am making a template.
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The finished bulkhead
welded in with cross brace.
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The 1600cc engine hung
in position. It is mounted as low as and far back as possible.
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Engine mounts are easy.
Two pieces of flat 3mm steel tacked together. They are then removed and gussets
added and welding completed.
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The engine mount in position
for tacking. Notice the reinforcement at the back of the engine bay. This
is a weak point on Minors and normally cracks, this van will not crack.
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The gearbox crossmember
uses a Ford Cortina engine mounting rubber. The carriers at each end weld
to the chassis rails.
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The rear floor was also
rough so I cut it out. The crossmembers were also removed so I could get more
axle movement. Its also easier to work on with no floor.
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The rear suspension will
be converted to 5 link and coilovers. As much axle movement as possible will
be allowed as this means I can use softer springs so get better traction.
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The Toyota axle with
new chassis mounts. The radius arms are spherically jointed.
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A new rear crossmember
is tied into the rollcage and coilover mounts. The rear most crossmember
is the petrol tank mounting.
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