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Irish Yobbo
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Something that I've always wanted to do - a diesel conversion for a mini ute. I'll be keeping a close eye on this build.

Mini vans are lighter than the saloons, aren't they? And with a lot of the van bit gone too, it looks like your power to weight ratio should be pretty good!
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hey Hallsey,
That looks great. Always wanted a pickup but have always heard that taller folk don't fit in them. Those extra inches will come in handy I am sure.
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Hi Irish yobbo
not sure about weight sedan vs van, vans are longer so maybe more weight, either way be about the same once the cage goes in


G'day Floss
I'm 6ft and theres plenty of room, but i think a genuine ute would be tight

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I was also under the impression vans were lighter than a sedan.

I'm sure someone will come along with numbers soon enough.

Ute looks great Hallsey, indcredibly envious!

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Vans are lighter depending on which handbook you read. About 20 kgs. lighter.
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Thanks Ad
Should be a lot of fun when its finished

Well there you go 20kg lighter, with the roof ,windows and rear doors gone its probably dropped 50 kg

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Keep up the good work Hallsey.

Can't wait to go racing with you! :lol:

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Cant wait either James :D :D

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We all cant wait..... :D

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Got a bit more done this week

Filled in the wedges in the rear quarters,a bit of welding ,a bit of cooling
and a bit of panel beating ,coming up pretty good so far

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Dave's getting pretty handy with a grinder now :D

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Just triming the back of the roof section

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I started to fix the big wollop in the drivers side, got up to the door
pretty good but under the door is gunna be difficult

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I just love the look of the ute's

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Man. That is sweet stuff right there. Paint it black! When you say track car will it be registerable?
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looking good!

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I'd be chopping a bit out of another car and welding it in there
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I would agree Simon

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id be making use of the tub and putting another engine in there
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What seats have you put in there? How much space is there for stuff like elbows and knees?
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