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  1. Aussie Iron

    Are Iveco Replacing Mitsi And Isuzu?

    That's why for me I'm staying with my 2000 model Canter. NO Computer, No Electronics. I can rebuild it to what I want and still work out cheaper than a new vehicle. Not saying that I don't like the new Iveco 4x4 - I've certainly had a good look and I like the vehicle in principle but too...
  2. Aussie Iron

    February 2016 Kel Suu, Kyrgyzstan Trip

    Absolutely Terrific report and photos. Loved it. That would be an adventure to see. Thank You, Dan.
  3. Aussie Iron

    1996 Canter 4x4 FG639 front prop shaft

    It is common with us, we have done it to other vehicles and yet to have a problem. I machine them up so that they are located the same as the end yoke and in size with the outer diameter of the yoke. I bore the inner out as well to decrease as much weight as possible and being solid steel...
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    1996 Canter 4x4 FG639 front prop shaft

    With our lifted front springs I run a 25mm spacer on the front of the tail shaft at the diff yoke just bolted in between as I found under articulation the shaft doesn't have enough spline engaged for my liking. It was never a problem but better safe than sorry (It didn't look right to me). Dan.
  5. Aussie Iron

    1996 Canter 4x4 FG639 front prop shaft

    Certainly are replaceable, I've replaced them before. Dan.
  6. Aussie Iron

    FGs for sale

    That's my view as well. It really doesn't take much to turn them the right way and post them (or don't post them). Dan.
  7. Aussie Iron

    Anyone have a source for a rock guard for the windshield? (FUSO FG 2007)

    I've taken them off mine as you say they distract the view to much when you are trying to place wheels in the right place. I've had them on trucks and find I still had just as many windscreen hits as a lot of rocks are lobbed into the air and come from up high. Dan.
  8. Aussie Iron

    The Aussie Bushman's Grand Plan.

    It's good to see that you have finally come to this great site. I'm sure you will find other followers here as well. Dan.
  9. Aussie Iron

    out with the old in with the new

    I just looked through the Photos of your trip on the Whipsaw trail. Really good to see your Canter being put through it's paces. Some really good angles. Dan.
  10. Aussie Iron

    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    At this stage it will be u-bolted back to the chassis rail as it was. It has timber runners between tray and chassis. The camper boxes will be mounted to the tray (not hard bolted) and will not really be removed. Spring mounts will be looked at when it finally gets it's full camper build. Dan.
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    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    Sure have. The new Canter didn't have aircon but it does now, retro fitted from the old one. And it's cool too. Had to change over a fair bit of wiring to make it all work. Tray has been removed again, striped the old tool boxes and guards from it and am about to clean and paint the under side...
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    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    It is not a Turbo Kit but a custom built setup. The manifold was made out of pipe fittings. The turbo is a Garrett. Exhaust has been custom made. Seems to work well which is the reason that we are changing out the engine to the old one. The original motor is going to make a good spare. Dan.
  13. Aussie Iron

    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    This is the front axle assembly from the old Canter, which I striped down and had the front Centre that I picked up at Alan fitted. As well as cleaning and repacking the knuckle and wheel bearings. Brakes are good on this axle and it also had our modified springs fitted all ready. Dan.
  14. Aussie Iron

    Bush Winch

    Been around in one form or another for a long time. Dan.
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    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    The chassis was soaked with rust converter in between the double chassis rails and along the rails then pressure cleaned at 3500psi. This was also done in the double rails and left to dry. Another rust converter was then injected between the rails using a syringe and fine needle. This time it...
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    Canter Fg637 Rebirth

    I believe you are right as it has been a local truck down there from new. It will certainly get a new life in a nice warm "retirement". IT HOPES. There is nothing really wrong with it other than syncro on 4th gear but we are making quite a few changes. As Henny said we drove our Canter on a rush...
  17. Aussie Iron

    THE TRIP - Cape York 2015

    Only just started this thread today. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/152764-Canter-Fg637-Rebirth Dan.
  18. Aussie Iron

    Another FG build

    Here you go. Nice looking Canter. Dan.
  19. Aussie Iron

    unURBAN Adventures - Alaska to Argentina to AFRICA!

    This has been an adventure that I believe a lot of people would like to do, myself included. Great photos, great report, wish I was there. Thank You Again, Dan.
  20. Aussie Iron

    Front hub help

    Hopefully all is good then. Dan.
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