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  1. Where are you guys mounting your  GM or Jeep Split system master cylinders  for your 4 wheel disc set ups ?     On the firewall with a Vac Booster  or unboosted under the floor on original position ?     Hmm  maybe a dual diaphragm 7"  booster will fit under the floor ?? 

    Im thinking about a DCM disc conversion for the front of my '49 Ute & they state they work fine with original MC ,     but Im also thinking of swapping a Jeep XJ rear end  into mine  as my  rear drums are  skimmed beyond safe limits ,   XJ  Drum rear ends are getting a little hard to find so perhaps I should go a  disc YJ back end , but  no way I'll be putting the Master cylinder on the firewall.     

  2. Very interesting & cool conversion,  I didn't realise the Dodge bypass filter were no longer avaliable,  Anyone  remember the old Frantz bypass filter that used a toilet roll as the filter media,  I wonder if you could modify the Dodge housing to accept a toilet roll ?

    The LandRover Discovery2  Td5  uses a spin on full flow filter as well as a centrifuge bypass filter  ( part number ERR6299 ).  I'm pretty sure you machine up an adaptor  to accept the centrifuge filter that would fit inside the original Dodge bypass housing .  The filter  is quite small, about 3" diam & 2" high , but very efficient , it spins at about 30,000 RPM  by the action of the drain oil being ejected at angle via small jets.     It would be a cool mod as when you shut the engine down you can hear the filter slowing down for about 5 seconds, sounding like a turbine slowing down. 

     

  3. Anxious wait while our new Dodge delivery is completed.
    Bought sight unseen from a FaceBook Marketplace  sale notice , Travelled 1700km  via  Webtow,  http://www.webtow.com.au

    Can't be happier, non runner but way better than expected.    Original books  and paperwork included , receipts showing 4 previous owners. 

    Toyed with the idea of converting it to EV , but its too damn good, going to bring back to new .

     

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  4. 1 hour ago, TodFitch said:

     

    Your photo reminded me that I wanted to ask you about the J1772 charging cable connector you are using. I was under the impression that it was a North American standard and that other parts of the world used something else. Is the J1772 also standard in Australia? Or is your use of it based on using some North American designed components?


    Good pickup,  I chose the J1772 because I did most of my research  at diyelectriccar.com  which is USA centric , and yes it seemed to be the standard at the time.   There is no standard in Australia & we are a shambles here & just tagging along behind the rest of world.  TBH  I could have used a Caravan / RV power inlet  as I mostly charge it via my 15A welder outlet in the shed.     I did buy a $350 adaptor that allows me to charge for free at a 'Tesla Destination Charger'  Incase I get caught out too far from home ,  have not needed it  yet. 

  5. I'm pretty sure my Dodge will stay a Flathead 6  unless its a basket case, its been sitting in a barn since 1995 with the head bolts undone.   I wont get a chance to look at it for several weeks. 
    Having said that,  having converted the LandRover to EV the Dodge would be a no brainer , we have access to better cheaper motors and improved batteries just 2 years on, the tech is improving fast. 

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  6. Talking of Speed Week ,  when I went to get my EV LandRover  engineering certified for road use the test driver was one & the same Lionel West  of Bronze Aussie fame , he owns & drives the Worlds Fastest 4 door sedan at Australias version of Speed Week  https://www.bronzeaussie300mph.com .     Lionel said it wont be long till the Electrics start taking  the records like they have at Pikes Peak.

     

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  7. Electric Conversions are more of a thing now that salvage Tesla and Nissan Leaf parts are becoming avaliable .   Tesla motors can be reconfiguired to replace a conventional Engine &  transmission   
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    I have converted my 1973 LandRover to EV and is a huge success, done 8700km  over the last 2 years, now  100% reliable and  outperforms gas in every way.  The value Regenerative braking alone is worth it.     for those interested the build is here http://goingbush.com/ptev.html   


      Im so happy with it I'm considering converting our otherwise original '49 Pilothouse .   I know a guy in NZ  is also converting a '41 WC12 to EV. 

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