Question about vehicle engineers ?

[John Abbott]

Whoa  A whole month Gee there could be a coffee catch up I reckon.

[restoreid]

Dont get me wrong over the years iv done a few engine swaps & I think I have modifyed just about all the cars i have owned & a few for my sons but here in NSW it's all getting TOO hard Wishn I lived in NZ you guys can get away with anything haha Anyway these days I would rather spend my money on a trick paintjob big brakes nice wheels & lowered with airbags that's what the trend is in the states stock dechromed bodys & trick interiors hot up the motor it came with but that's just me everybody is different & that's what makes the world go round Cheers Reid

[Bas / NZ]

I had a mate that built up a Bedford van when I was a lot YOUNGER  it was a ground up rebuild, no body moods except tinted windows all round and a set of 10" rims on the back and 8" rims on the front, they did extend out past the guards a little, but was allowed back then., the motor was a mild worked blue printed and balanced 202 with a fully rebuilt Trimatic, and fully rebuild Cresta diff, I think he spent 20k + back then, this van drove real well with plenty of power, so yes I understand what you are talking about, but for some reason, we like to take the long hard road, when in fact the short easy road might be just as good..

[SkippyThBushKangeroo]

 202?? might as well 253??  more economical... ( yes i know... the 70,s called an wanted their engine back )..