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304 to rover conversion
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:23 pm
by rusty_042
hey guys im just finishing getting all the bits an pieces for my conversion, and i was just wondering if anyone has been or knows how to modify a vn/vp commodore dash (the whole thing) to a 86 rover
im looking at putting a cage in at the same time with the new motor so the whole car is getting striped anyway so i thought its time to upgrade inside as well
if anyone knows how to or has pics that would be awsom i seen one ages ago but lost the pics when i formated an cant remeber how it all mounted up
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:43 pm
by Loanrangie
why, it would be much easier to graft in a D1 dash complete with gauges etc ?
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:20 pm
by rusty_042
because i am wanting to run a full commodore dash an wiering loom hence me asking for info on the commodore dash conversion.
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:09 pm
by rusty_042
doesn anyone have any infomation in regrds to this?
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:38 pm
by closet1092004
I think I saw this in a Rangie ute a couple of years ago but that is all I can tell you - other than it looked pretty good!! Maybe the ute was red??
John
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:43 pm
by closet1092004
I also like your thinking here about using the entire loom. My Disco is closing on 400k and I have been thinking along the same lines of a VP-VR swap including the 700r4. Using the dash would solve a lot of things - I wonder if I could use the AC too??
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:51 pm
by rusty_042
technicly as long as tthe airco system is still adr compliant u could u would just need new lines made up
it is a way of fixing alot of the lil problems with rover wireing an a welcome upgrade which im am hoping to do but looks like i wont have much help
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:55 pm
by cloughy
rusty_042 wrote:
it is a way of fixing alot of the lil problems with rover wireing an a welcome upgrade which im am hoping to do but looks like i wont have much help
Because its a crunt of an idea, I can assure you, the dash conversion, to get right(<<<<<operative word), WILL be harder than the engine conversion yourself
Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:13 pm
by rusty_042
nahh lol got a rolled 5ltr rangie ute in my backyard lol everything is done just needs swap it over which is nearly done
an i have a spair half cut to dummy everything up on so will be easyer then ud think lol
was just hoping someone may have some assistance for me but o well
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:39 am
by cloughy
rusty_042 wrote: so will be easyer then ud think lol
So the dash has been done in this one already??, all vents/recirc/hot/cold etc work?
Its only easier than I think if your just swapping it over, cause the conversion is already done
