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Anyone making assumptions about incorrect fuel economy figures be aware that American gallons are smaller than the gallon measurement in most of the rest of the world, so figures would seem unbelievable.
I think that the difference is about 20% from memory.

If pursuing the electric conversion, make sure that you have torque limiting on the controller for that warp motor. It will snap an axle like a stick of celery if you have full traction and full torque. I would really like to see a hybrid electric setup using a Capstone or Bladon microturbine "...

If anyone is chasing 5.99 ratio ring and pinions, give Jez an email.

jez@super8racing.com

http://www.flyingspanners.net/

He's looking to do another batch but needs numbers first.
380 pound or 350 each for 3 or more.

Tell him Hec (from Australia) sent you.

Looking good with the progress so far . Are the health issues still slowing you down? Any further details/Photos of the F5000 steering setup?

http://www.tellico4x4.com/index.php/cPath/14262_2880_87_3027 Various places sell them, shop around for the best price? It would all come down to being able to get a drive sleeve made up or matched to the ZF input shaft. If it could be made to work, I could see the 14bt/ranger/ZF becoming a popular ...

Option 3. Ranger overdrive, http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/rangeroverdrive.htm Designed to go between bell housing and transmission, not sure how difficult it would be to adapt to the Volvo gearbox. Only thinking on that option, which adds 7.5" to the drivetrain length because...

Also wondering what clearance issues there are with the 14bt? What sort of clearance issues would there be if (for instance) the motor was about 8" further forward? Only trouble yourself if your health is up to it. As for the motor further forward would cause you issues with WEIGHT distributio...

Dave has done a deal with Eric to swap a pair of 6:1 diffs for your old truck. Nice guy, totally helpful. He has spent a lot of time for me, chasing up the vehicle I want. I assume the Volvo C303's must be out there in general population in OZ, but no one wants to give them up !! Mick As far as I c...

Dave has done a deal with Eric to swap a pair of 6:1 diffs for your old truck. Nice guy, totally helpful. He has spent a lot of time for me, chasing up the vehicle I want.

I know the whereabouts of 3 of the tray backs and 1 van. mmmmmmmmmmmm..........If they are in Oz, it would be interesting to know where they are ???? Mick I can give you hints, but I'm trying to negotiate for one at the moment, in need of a new motor. Geckoadventure, if the lead is David, we were t...

When you see the truck this weekend (if?), can you take some snapshots of the Ford Tractor power steering solution? Also wondering what clearance issues there are with the 14bt? What sort of clearance issues would there be if (for instance) the motor was about 8" further forward? Only trouble y...

THAT thread (my favorite)! Yep, that model was also sold in limited numbers in Australia (best report says less than 20). I know the whereabouts of 3 of the tray backs and 1 van.

Thanks Vince, I couldn't locate the thread. Do you have a link to it?
Cheers
Hec

As the title says. I was trolling the Internet and found these photos, but no details. I know that the high roof is a custom (or is it?) but I was wondering if the looooong wheelbase 4x4 was ever a factory option, or if this was a custom stretched C303, or if it is a C304 6 wheeler with the middle a...

Looking forward to seeing what modifications are required to fit the 14bt. Priority number 1 though, RETURN TO HEALTH!! Otherwise it will be someone else enjoying your project.