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sammm Posted a lot [][] Posts: 1,931	Slims Fab Shop Van sammm @sammm
	Apr 9, 2010 14:44:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I put a couple of early build shots of this in the Blog finds thread a while back. Someone (I think it was Norm?) questioned the slightly odd drivetrain arrangement and I only hope these new photos can appropriately address those concerns. Apparently the big block was a little too much ballast so a Mopar 360 is now rigged up to the V drive and providing the wheelstanding capabilities. More info on the Slims Fab blog slimsfab.blogspot.com/
	Last Edit: Apr 9, 2010 16:10:18 GMT by sammm Mk2 Zephyr Utility BMW E12 520 1972 Toyota CROWN SE 1977 E3 3.0L 1973 E3 2500

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Mike East Midlands Posts: 3,387	Slims Fab Shop Van Mike @mike
	Apr 9, 2010 14:53:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's odd, but cool.


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Nathan Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 5,650 Club RR Member Number: 1	Slims Fab Shop Van Nathan @bgtmidget7476 Club Retro Rides Member 1
	Apr 9, 2010 15:08:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats wicked, Love the different direction they have gone for drivetrain. A Hater will be along soon to poopoo the lot I bet tho, as it seems to be haters week
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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,136	Slims Fab Shop Van HoTWire @admin
	Apr 9, 2010 15:24:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 9, 2010 15:08:37 GMT Nathan said: A Hater will be along soon to poopoo the lot I bet tho, as it seems to be haters week I do hope not, that van is ace! No doubt one of the people who are clearly building world beating modified cars on here will be along to comment about a wheel arch angle, or the colour of the dashboard though.
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Rich606 South West Posts: 3,635	Slims Fab Shop Van Rich606 @rich606
	Apr 9, 2010 16:34:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ahh, there's photos in there (that it won't let me post) that clear up all my confusion. Sweet. You could probably still even carry some stuff in there. Open the back doors, floor it, quick unloading ;D
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Team Blitz Posted hell of a lot Curator of 1972 Tour de France Grp2 winner! Works RS2600, Weslake 2.9L, Kugelfischer, ZF. Posts: 6,163	Slims Fab Shop Van Team Blitz @teamblitz
	Apr 9, 2010 17:01:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As in the original post, will be inneresting to see if the 180-deg boat drive will handle the abuse. The waterborne shafts incorporate a shear pin. Nice back door lettering, Slim, on the upper LH side.
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Camp Davy Posted a lot Posts: 1,441	Slims Fab Shop Van Camp Davy @davidastramk2
	Apr 9, 2010 17:32:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cool van reminds me of something tho a very cool version of the mystery machine lol
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tonmawrtiki Part of things do you kiss you moma with that mouth Posts: 224	Slims Fab Shop Van tonmawrtiki @tonmawrtiki
	Apr 9, 2010 19:46:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Few links to my blog of stuff this guy has turned out, frankly the guy is awesome straight out of the wonky box!! I cant think of anything he has built i wouldnt own in a heart beat! 3.bp.blogspot.com/_Mbh2if5e0ac/Spxdt0atblI/AAAAAAAACLQ/L1hPUMujnMs/s1600-h/mp2.jpg 1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mbh2if5e0ac/SleuQ4soKiI/AAAAAAAAB0w/rbB8zOpx0fI/s1600-h/D64.jpg 1.bp.blogspot.com/_Mbh2if5e0ac/SkaRI1Y9m0I/AAAAAAAABwY/7Kq4r5XIksU/s1600-h/chopmag30+388.jpg 2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mbh2if5e0ac/Sf4Jko_bMrI/AAAAAAAABeY/_I-bW9-Ww10/s1600-h/gav.jpg 3.bp.blogspot.com/_Mbh2if5e0ac/Sd9ULAwJpYI/AAAAAAAABQo/2ajanrLmmyI/s1600-h/SmokeOut32008045.jpg


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namless Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 580 Club RR Member Number: 26	Slims Fab Shop Van namless @namless Club Retro Rides Member 26
	Apr 9, 2010 21:05:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	mmm interesting, but I am a bit puzzled but how does that setup work? is it a transfer-box under the gearbox and the prop is running a fan on the radiator?


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mdh Posted a lot Posts: 3,865	Slims Fab Shop Van mdh @mdh
	Apr 9, 2010 21:19:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love this long time... ;D
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Team Blitz Posted hell of a lot Curator of 1972 Tour de France Grp2 winner! Works RS2600, Weslake 2.9L, Kugelfischer, ZF. Posts: 6,163	Slims Fab Shop Van Team Blitz @teamblitz
	Apr 10, 2010 2:25:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 9, 2010 21:05:52 GMT namless said: mmm interesting, but I am a bit puzzled but how does that setup work? is it a transfer-box under the gearbox and the prop is running a fan on the radiator? He's bending the power back 180-degrees. Power comes from the AT output to the veedrive, then right back the same direction whence it came, with a propshaft below the trans propshaft. The under prop shaft goes to the live axle underneath the engine's placement. You can just make out the pinion input u-joint in one of the pics (the under prop shaft is not yet attached in that pic). See it now? Norm
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sammm Posted a lot [][] Posts: 1,931	Slims Fab Shop Van sammm @sammm
	Apr 10, 2010 3:01:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	Last Edit: Apr 10, 2010 4:23:10 GMT by sammm Mk2 Zephyr Utility BMW E12 520 1972 Toyota CROWN SE 1977 E3 3.0L 1973 E3 2500

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waveman1500 Posted a lot Posts: 3,743	Slims Fab Shop Van waveman1500 @waveman1500
	Apr 10, 2010 3:43:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love that, it's nuts! Marine V-drive ftw. I reckon I would be keen to put a roof skin back on it though!
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namless Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 580 Club RR Member Number: 26	Slims Fab Shop Van namless @namless Club Retro Rides Member 26
	Apr 10, 2010 9:39:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ahh! yes I sees it now thanks Norm. pictures by sammm show the setup better


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valman Part of things Posts: 603	Slims Fab Shop Van valman @valman
	Apr 10, 2010 9:50:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	that is ace! presume the powertrain arrangement is like that to allow easy wheelies?
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BenzBoy Probably posted too much Posts: 17,940 Club RR Member Number: 7	Slims Fab Shop Van BenzBoy @benzboy Club Retro Rides Member 7
	Apr 10, 2010 11:22:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love that! Completely insane! Really like the unusual drivetrain set-up too.
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gotwood Wales Posts: 3,361	Slims Fab Shop Van gotwood @gotwood
	Apr 10, 2010 12:02:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It's chopped , it wheelies and it got's a honkin great V8 in it , what's not to like ? ;D
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Potter Part of things 'E who dares wins,eh Rodders??! Posts: 304	Slims Fab Shop Van Potter @potter
	Apr 10, 2010 16:47:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 10, 2010 12:02:57 GMT gotwood said: It's chopped , it wheelies and it got's a honkin great V8 in it , what's not to like ? ;D My sentiments exactly,old boy!
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retrowagen1234 Guest	Slims Fab Shop Vanretrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Apr 10, 2010 16:53:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	was gonna say this was posted in my blog thread as per norms comment... has it actually done a wheel stand yet? or is that just the plan.. i can see it going bang in a big way otherwise... cool idea tho.. and a amazing van. just cant help thinking a 4x4 transfer box would have done the job better?


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sammm Posted a lot [][] Posts: 1,931	Slims Fab Shop Van sammm @sammm
	Apr 10, 2010 16:56:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 10, 2010 16:53:47 GMT @retrowagen1234 said: has it actually done a wheel stand yet? Are the pics not working?
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