So......... it seems I've forgotten to mention this, but I Have acquired a Turbo for this project. In light of this I have decided to upgrade my trans and sold the type 1 IRS box. Now I'm on the lookout for a Porsche trans. If you know of anything, let me know please! Also, since I'm looking for said trans, I've also decided to use the aluminum arms I originally bought for this project and move the IRS pivot brackets inboard. This will require cutting out out the framehorns and 'hoop' I put in and fabbing a front and rear mount for the drivetrain. No biggie, its just metal right?

Your bus will be a sweet ride. You might want to consider this kit:
http://www.creative-engineering.com/...mart&Itemid=26

In England these guys have gained a lot of respect.

Holy **** that's awesome! However It probably wouldn't work on my bus as I raised the steering box...... and at £790, that's pretty pricey for steering. If anything I'll ditch the beam and go with a Porsche set up....

Gosh I wish I could post pics from my phone. I've cut the dash on my bus And am adding 914 gauges. Gonna be sick when I'm done. I tried the uploader below and it didn't work, so y'all are gonna have to wait for pics til I can get in front of a desktop. Sorry. :(

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First cut......... no turning back.

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Tacking it together. . . . .

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Almost there.

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And done-zo.


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Gonna weld it in the dash tomorrow.

Try to find a combo gauge with oil temp, that would make cluster even more awesome!

That's what a friend suggested. I need to find a matching boost gauge to add in the top center too.

I ran this boost gauge on my honduh http://www.frsport.com/Garrett-Turbo...SI_p_7793.html Just paint the bezel black and your good to go.

Awesome.

Picked up a 901 today. Thanks Randy! Pics as soon as I get in front of a desktop computer.

Here's the dash tacked in.

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And a pic of the transaxle.


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Bye bye framehorns.


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And the first test fitment. Its gonna push the engine back a bit.....


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cool project - did you consider going the IRS framehorn route? 2 birds with one stone then?

Originally yes. However, since I decided it'd be cooler to use the aluminum arms I have, I had to move the pivots inboard by 1.5" and that meant removing the framehorns entirely.

ah right fair enough! keep the progress pictures coming - looking forward to seeing this one done!