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I was wondering if anyone out there knows any information on the 4 x 4 kingswood. I have seen a few over the years and was wondering if they are customs or were actually released like that. If im not imagining things and they do exist, any information provided to help me track one down / build one would be greatly appreciated as i want to take the running gear out and put it in my vh commodore so i have something fun to go bush in on a rainy day
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Byron can answer that one, I think he currently owns one.
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I've seen them built up on a Toyota chassis (landcruiser I think)
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As Terry says, Byron will be the best to ask. But I believe the original "Overlanders" were built up on the Holden chassis, whereas later "copies" have been built up on land cruiser, hilux, or patrol chassis. I have heard varying reports that the hilux
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the under carriage 4WD running gear for the overlander was willys, one of the mechanics at work worked on them many years ago.
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The gear is all Dana. 44 front axle, 20 transfer and 60 rear axle. Basically the same as a narrow track early 80's Jeep Cherokee, expept the Cherokee also used a 44 rear axle. Also same stuff as a J10 Jeep, Blazer and F100 (except these all used a 44 rear |
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check out this page http://gallery.oldholden...beards/overlanda-build/
not a genuine one, but some good photo's of the build up.
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you guys never fail to amaze me with your knowledge... :o keep up the good work :)  there are no stupid questions, only stupid people
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There is a one tonner 4x4 for sale on ebay at the moment. Try this : cut and paste http://cgi.ebay.com.au/H...2030QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I've got a word document set up that lists spares for the original overlanders, like balljoints, tierods, discs, pads etc. When I get time I'll stick it on my website. |
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