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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 07:48 PM
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I bought this car when I was 15 and am going to get started , again on it. We have had a few Subaru's and decided I want to put Subaru drive train under it. It is a 1960 Vauxhall super Victor wagon. My question for you folks is: Is there any dimensions with elevation differences regarding mounting for front & rear suspension, transmission and engine I could get ahold of? The Vauxhall is narrower than our old Outback. Would there be a better model to start with?
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:08 PM
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Wow, I have a 1962 vauxhall victor FB

Also a 1965 hillman super minx, sorry I can't answer questions
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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The width of the engine will be one of your stumbling blocks! Nothing will fit and a lot of fabrication will be needed. Good luck be nice to see it done
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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We have an ornamental Iron company and in the winter I look for projects to keep the guys busy. I will have to deal with the width like we do with every problem. Pull a rabbit out of the hat. It just seems like someone would have mapped out the mounting spots on one of these Subaru's.
Rick www.ornamentalgate-fence.com
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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watch Project Binky on youtube for inspiration
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 04:36 AM
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riiidaa That link is awesome. I watched the first one. Just what I was looking for.
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