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So finally i got a little time to tack weld in the rear lower crossmember, shock and airbag mounts will come later. But at least now i can remove that old, PO butchered crossmember just behind it and move on to the rear suspension/ SC400 IRS. John

 

Got a chance for an initial trial fit of my engine and trans, looks like it will fit back onto the stock Lexus engine mounts....so i might only have to build a trans mount crossmember. And looks like it will fill the engine bay nicely. john

 

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Wow John, That is really clean! Nice work man! or Mate!

 

Thanks mate, LOL

still a long way to go of course, but yeah its getting there slowly. Kinda exciting to have an engine sitting in it now,and i like the way the off the shelf headers fit with no dramas too. John

 

Continue to go forth bravely - It's cool

 

This is turning out to be a very clean install...nice to see a good plan come together. Well done!

 

Thanks for the kind words guys, i would really like to be progressing a little quicker but life and earning a living keep getting in the way, LOL. John

 

That motor looks like it belongs in there!

 

Looking real good John.

 

I ordered some new engine mounts, so whilst i am waiting for them to turn up i thought i might start on the dash conversion to RHD.
I bought a LHD (left hand drive) dash from another Aussie FTE member so i started with that. After some head scratching i marked it out for the initial cuts, and have now tacked the glovebox area back in. More pics to come as i progress.
John

 

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