Miller's 1972 MWB

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RiverPatrol wrote:So I would imagine they keep the same offset as well. What an awesome idea!

they could make it what ever offset you want RP.... I had a real junky rim that had a good center. I held onto it for just this purpose.. I'm not sure if it made the Madtripper or not..
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Speedway sells the hoops

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Wheel-She ... 8,218.html

RP, I'm sure someone out there is doing them.. all the cools offroad stuff is out in Ca... Look for vw shops and offroad shops. Just look for shops that widen or narrow wheels....

http://www.ericvaughnmachine.com/

http://www.diybeadlocks.com/

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=85788
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Yeah, there are a lot of wheel shops out here. It sure would be nice not having to take the wheels to a truck tire shop every time I need something done.

Let's not hijack miller's thread anymore. :text-threadjacked:
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Good news... Will have the '72 registered early June! :dance: :banana-blonde: :banana-rock:

To say I'm excited would possibly be a little bit of an understatement.. its been a LONG 3 years!
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That is a big hurdle...........Congrads :happy-wavemulticolor:
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Hey, that's awesome!!! Congratulations! :banana-dance: :banana-linedance: :banana-rainbow: :banana-wrench: Now you'll be looking to fit a baby seat in it? :lol:
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glad youre getting it all sorted mate,will have to organize a trip sometime.
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Tim- Your Patrol is awesome, using the windshield latch on the rear door is genius.

How often do extractors come up in the market in Australia?

hmmm, will a header fit in the crate with a 5 speed transmission? :think:

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moore_rb wrote:Tim- Your Patrol is awesome, using the windshield latch on the rear door is genius.

How often do extractors come up in the market in Australia?

hmmm, will a header fit in the crate with a 5 speed transmission? :think:

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Thanks Robert! Extractors pop up every now and then. I have an extra set but in all hosesty it would be cheaper for you just to get a set made up in the states. Any exhaust shop worth their salt could whip one up for you.
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yeah, I've made a couple sets of custom headers in the past... you are right, they are not that expensive in terms of materials. The toughest part is cutting out the flange plate that bolts to the cylinder head. It's much easier to make that piece if you have access to a Plasma cutter.

I just might give it a go (assuming I ever get my shop area finished so I'll actually have a place to work on my Patrol, lol)
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