4x4 help Glenn and Ant B

Dobbo · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject:

I've done all the measurements today it seems that the cav floor is a hell of a lot bigger than the Mk1 it seems that this is going to be more of a task then first intended but oh well I better get my finger out this car is deftly going to be ready for billing so i better start put the hours in big grin

exuptoy · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:30 pm Post subject:

Didn't AntB use a calibra 4x4 floorpan cut down to fit?

AntB · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:25 pm Post subject:

Yes i did !! The width is spot on to fit between the inner sills on the mk1, but its way too long, i took 65mm out of the wheelbase by splitting the floor pan on the join in the rear footwell and cutting a slice out, then just shorten the bit behind the rear wheels until it fits, cant remember how much exactly to cut out but probs abot 200mm or so, hope this helps

Ant

Dobbo · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject:

That is a great help but don't suppose you took any pictures

AntB · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject:

Loads of pics but none were digital at the time, theyre all in an album which youre welcome to look at if you like

GT/Estate · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:29 am Post subject:

i have a link at home to a guy's project on migweb where a cali rear floorpan and rear arch's is grafted in to mk3, but he fitted a saffy middle floorpan for gearbox clearance as it was going to be rear wheel drive, lots of pics so might be helpfull

will post it up tonight unless someone already knows of it

Regs
Rich

Dobbo · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject:

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

buy this months total vauxhall some handy pics of a mk3 astra 4x4 underneath

Dobbo · Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:27 pm Post subject:

The rear floor is in now but I'll pick the mag up and have a look anyway thanks big grin

tuffty · Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject:

I hope your taking lots of pictures for a build thread. smile

Dobbo · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:27 pm Post subject:

Sorry mate haven't had time to take any pictures I'd been far too involved cutting welding swearing etc the rear end of the car is almost complete and not really any point starting now big grin

Dobbo · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:28 am Post subject:

The back end of the car is now completely finished and starting on the front could do the little advice what is the best way to attach the rear gearbox mount and is there a different antiroll bar that fits or do i simply move the original one up out of the way also do I need to have the prop shaft shortened or is there one that fits any advice would be much appreciated

glenn · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:25 pm Post subject:

Gearbox probably have to make a custom mount, we did. Rollbar I believe we moved up out the way and propshaft I'm not actually sure!

My 4x4 system was done for me by PTS Tuning (who no longer exist apart from mail order), they said the propshaft didn't need changing, not sure I believe that though! Will let you know when I offer it up properly in a few weeks time.

Dobbo · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks mate big grin

just one more question for you what petrol tank did you use

AntB · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject:

my anti roll bar was a one off made by a local blacksmith !! The rear engine mount i modified slightly so it sits on the passenger side TCA bracket at the bottotom of the engine bay, the propshaft will need shortening to suit the shortened floor pan and again, my tank is a one off as well

Ant