Hello all, thought you might be interested, im just about to start my 1980 ex horsebox mk2 pick up project with a mercedes c63 AMG v8 motor,
Ive done away with the auto gearbox, and have decided on a 6 speed tremec t56 magnum manual box from the states,
Im using jaguar xjr supercharged running gear and doing away with the front and rear leafsprings/axles, and steering box.
As i said this was bought by myself in 2006 as a horsebox for £350, it was heavy duty damp timber and weighed more than 3.5 tons, it was definitely over engineered !
power to weight was not good !
The leaf springs were horizontal and on the bumpstops due to the weight of it all, i had great pleasure removing and burning it !
The chassis for 35 years old is excellent, never welded, no swollen crusty areas between seams, will look like new when ive done,
However the cab has seen better days, mainly the floor area inner arches down by your feet, also the front cross member, closing panel, and steps/sills
I have seen worst though, it should repair pretty straight forward.
Im just going to put new wings, bonnet, front panel, closing panel and cross member,
I am struggling for some doors though, im going to put an ad in the wanted section but if anyone has some good ones or NOS please get in touch,
I will get some photos up as it is now, with nothing removed nothing added (yet) and as me make some progress with it.
Paul.