Logo - 74 Twin Slider Panel Van

dogsndubs · Last edited by dogsndubs on Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:40 pm; edited 3 times in total

I have a 74 Twin Slider Panel Van with a 2.0 Forester motor and a Red 9 Design front beam set up.

The Subaru installation was done by Beanie at A2B with parts mainly from RJES.

The donor car was a 99 Forester (Chelsea Tractor)

Once the bus was running OK I fitted a Red 9 Design twin wishbone coilover front beam which has improved the handling no end Happy

I am about to uprate the gearbox from the original 1600 3 rib to an 022 6 rib 2.0 box plus a new clutch kit.

I will also be lowering him a little and maybe look at getting a cut down sump in the near future.

Here are some pics...

As he was before the conversion.

The 2.0 engine.

The T25 hatch for easy access.

The front suspension.

New shoes.

Logo with Cargo (1965 Westfalia Funeral Trailer)

Alex (FTS) · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject:

Love it!

What do you think of the red9 set up? Drivability etc?
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dogsndubs · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject:

Alex (FTS) · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject:

Does it widen the front track? Do the wheels stick it out a little more?
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dogsndubs · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:57 pm Post subject:

Alex (FTS) · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:03 pm Post subject:

Brilliant stuff! I think the red9 kit looks liek a great up grade. i'm interested in one my self but I run air suspension so gotta work out if I can get the red9 set up running on air with out to much modifying before I think about getting one.

Great all round conversion though chap, I bet she's just like a modern car to drive now!

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dogsndubs · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject:

sven · Jedi Guardian Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 814

Jaw dropping! Totally amazing, that's one of the best looking buses I've seen. Happy

dogsndubs · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:42 am Post subject:

jp · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject:

Woow that's stunning Cool

What have you done about cooling? think I can spy an undermount rad setup ? Does it perform well?

Look forward to checking this out at the shows.

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dogsndubs · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject:

Yes, the radiator sits underneath with a scoop. There's a temp gauge on the dash and its been fine.

We will be trading at most shows so you should be able to find us for a nosey Grin

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject:

Sweet ride dude Happy

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