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VW Kombi Campervan - Commodore V6 |
| Instead of making an engine cradle out of box-tube we decided to modify the VN Commodore K-frame. This would be a lot stronger, allow us to use Commodore engine mounts, and provide some protection for the sump. |
| The completed Engine Cradle with chassis brackets in a fresh coat of gloss black. This part was probably over engineered, but at least no one can say we didn't make it strong enough! |
| The engine is lifted into place for a test fitting. It looks pretty good in there. |
| One side of the new 'Engine Cradle' is welded up and in primer. |
| The additional brackets were fabricated from 6mm steel plate, which is more than strong enough for this application. |
| Here you can see how the 2ltr box fits onto the adaptor plate. The high torque reduction starter motor is necessary to turn over the much larger engine. |
| The adaptor plate and flywheel are bolted on to the V6 motor. |
| The adaptor plate fits well on the gearbox. |
| The adaptor kit was supplied by John Sherman at Volks Conversions. It consists of an adaptor plate, flywheel, h/duty clutch and pressure plate, and a high torque reduction starter motor. |
| Plenty of room for a V6 here. The 1600 gearbox will be used while everything is dummied into place, but will probably be replaced later with a 6-rib 2ltr box. |
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After the engine conversion is complete we will modify this panel so it can be bolted back on in place. |
| This project is the most comprehensive and well documented of all the conversions. The project vehicle is a '72 VW Campervan in average condition. It belongs to my brother who did most of the work on this one. The V6 engine was built specifically for this project and has a number of modifications that I'll explain along the way. |
| The Kombi is an early bay window 'lowlight' with a type I 1600 motor. Here it is just prior to removing the motor. |
| In order to get the V6 in and out of the Kombi we had to remove the rear filler panel. |