Bloodyaussie's GQ

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Dont think you realise how much crap I have on this car and how long it would take to swap everything over.....????

It would be far quicker and easier to swap and engine than all the other crap???

All my stuff is new and anything I buy will no way have had just about everything replaced..

My main goal is to find a rusted or rollover and only just missed out on a very good one as I stated earlier so they are out there.

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Yeah I really do appreciate what may be new and worth coin. If though you find a "Rusted Out" TD wagon are you buying a good motor ou of a neglected POS?? Or risking a motor that has probably also been neglected? Almost certainly the latter.

A written off would be a better option IMO. I have no idea but do you need the TD Loom for the conversion? Certainly all the bolt ons will be needed on the engine.

You should get a pen and list what you actually want to keep on this car. List t, write it down. Value it. If you sell the car how much of that list can you take off first and not affect the sale price? -(bonus stuff)

If you sell your very sweet TB GQ ready to go you will get good coin for it. You are then looking for a very nice TD42 Wagon that will likely have a nice lift, a locker or 2, bar, winch. Happy days! Drive on!

I brought back my written off GQ way back when I drowned it because I thought the stuff fitted to it was worth keeping. Silly! Should have taken the money and bought again.

Just my thoughts mate, happy to be the guy steering you another way. ;)

I have a front diff centre in a 4.1:1 you'd be welcome to so you can take your front locker centre out mate.

Actually Darren, he'll be needing those 4.11's after the TD conversion coz the TB's Run 3.9's so his locker need to be removed and the crown wheel and pinion needs to be swapped to suit the TD. Thats front and rear i might add.....

Will the locker be able to be used in the new diff centre or is it then no use to him?

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Originally Posted by Winnie

Will the locker be able to be used in the new diff centre or is it then no use to him?

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No it will bolt straight in. Has he still got the bits out of his front diff?

My GUiV has 3.9s with the TD42Ti and its not too bad, he could get away with it until he finds some new centres. When he finds some I would be chasing at least some 4.3s rather than the 4.1s. If he wants to run 35s often then 4.6s for the win. I'd like to swap out my 3.9s for some 4.3s on the GUIv

Actually my mistake, i'm thinking his run 3.9 like mine but mines an auto he's already running 4.11's lol and your right he'd be better running 4.3 or 4.6's for better acceleration

I love ya Daz but this is how it is going to be and I need you all to stay the course.

I will be looking to do the conversion and my reasons are as stated.

I got slack today doing stuff with the kids so have not managed to get the ride on on the market..

So as I am sticking with my plan of action I ask again is it worth putting my engine on the market now?

Does anyone have good connections with engine supply.

I want to turn this year around and end on a high as the first 6 months (since Brindabella) has been dogs balls.

Ill be there to help with whatever decision you make muffins!

Rosscos was a sand rollover so they are out there. If you want me to make some enquiries then let me know bud.

Rossco I'm sure will be available and will be a huge asset to the install as well.

Yes Andy can you use your great influence and see what prices you can come up with from the trade otherwise I am looking out for a complete car but more than likely for the money will be a non turbo????

I can come along and point at what needs doing.

What are your thoughts on taking a little more time and whatever TD you get atleast give a minor freshen up. This means you can give it an inspection the throw some new rings and bearings at it as well.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

What are your thoughts on taking a little more time and whatever TD you get atleast give a minor freshen up. This means you can give it an inspection the throw some new rings and bearings at it as well.

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Comes down to the almighty dollar.. I am only working a third of what I use to and am not doing any landscaping jobs so the income is greatly reduced..

I promised margherita that I would only use money from the sales of my gardening equipment.

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Originally Posted by Winnie

I can come along and point at what needs doing.

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I've already bagged that job. You can pass me the beer while I do it! LMAO

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Originally Posted by Winnie

I can come along and point at what needs doing.

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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

I've already bagged that job. You can pass me the beer while I do it! LMAO Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

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I'll join in the finger pointing and drinking action aswell!! I'll make 3 motorized recliners with side mounted eskys you guys organize the long sticks and i rekon we need a megaphone.... Anyone know where we can get a megaphone from???

Jonathan like winnie said if you put the motor on the market now and sell it your car will be sitting around till you find a donor/motor so are you going to re register the bluebird or wait till start the conversion before you immobilize your trol??

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Originally Posted by Alitis007

I'll join in the finger pointing and drinking action aswell!! I'll make 3 motorized recliners with side mounted eskys you guys organize the long sticks and i rekon we need a megaphone.... Anyone know where we can get a megaphone from???

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Your a WOG, you don't need a megaphone, you should be loud enough. Lol

Well make it happen ba, you of all people need a td42...lol

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Originally Posted by AB

Well make it happen ba, you of all people need a td42...lol

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And a free highmount

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Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy

And a free highmount

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That is so kind of you benny...wow...this forum generosity never ceases to amaze me!

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

What are your thoughts on taking a little more time and whatever TD you get atleast give a minor freshen up. This means you can give it an inspection the throw some new rings and bearings at it as well.

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This is my thought. At the minimum, pull the head off and give it a quick hone and new rings. Do it once and do it right. I'm glad to help out at cost prices for any OEM bits you need too. Just need time to order them and wait though mate.

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Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER

Your a WOG, you don't need a megaphone, you should be loud enough. Lol

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Hahahaa!! I didn't say it was for me ;)

Been working on the mower for half the day getting it ready for sale and Sean has someone who might be interested...?

Matty has been texting me most of the morning with lots of good advice and its getting my juices flowing.... woot woot.

Here are some pics of the mower...
44 inch deck with 17hp motor.
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This is exciting. My local mechanic here bought a rolled diesel gq for a thousand dollars. Chucked the engine and box into his GU and reckons it was the best thing he could have done to the thing. There's a rolled gq silver top here at the wreckers at the moment with about 140k on it. Hire a trailer and head north I say....

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Originally Posted by Parksy

This is exciting. My local mechanic here bought a rolled diesel gq for a thousand dollars. Chucked the engine and box into his GU and reckons it was the best thing he could have done to the thing. There's a rolled gq silver top here at the wreckers at the moment with about 140k on it. Hire a trailer and head north I say....

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How much?????

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

How much?????

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Let's go for a drive!

No idea. Ring Tonys parts and see what he says.

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Originally Posted by Winnie

Let's go for a drive!

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Road Trip!

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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

Road Trip!

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You offeeing your ford territory as a tow car......ha ha

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

You offeeing your ford territory as a tow car......ha ha

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I'm offering my GQ as a tow car!
Come on I have next week off remember.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Been working on the mower for half the day getting it ready for sale and Sean has someone who might be interested...?

Matty has been texting me most of the morning with lots of good advice and its getting my juices flowing.... woot woot.

Here are some pics of the mower...
44 inch deck with 17hp motor.
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I can vouch for that mower, it's a little ripper. Comfortable and does a cracking job.

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Originally Posted by Irish

I can vouch for that mower, it's a little ripper. Comfortable and does a cracking job.

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Cuts peoples grass real well does it.........

How did you go today mate?

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Cuts peoples grass real well does it.........

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Well, in a word, yes. I've used it a few times:driving2:

Sorry, I'll go back to lurking now..

Have you put your high flow thermostat in yet mate?

Much difference?

Thats funny..... it turned up in the mail the day you cracked it about having to buy another after misplacing your one.

No I have not as yet and will do it mid next week or maybe this Sunday?? Gasket is the only thing I dont have.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Thats funny..... it turned up in the mail the day you cracked it about having to buy another after misplacing your one.

No I have not as yet and will do it mid next week or maybe this Sunday?? Gasket is the only thing I dont have.

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So you stole mine ;)

Now that I think about it I may have put your address by accident...lol