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Subject:Re: What parts could I use?
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:32:01 -0700

Buy the whole thing and take back the pieces you don't use.

You need:
motor mounts and cradle with attaching hardware
pan and oil pickup
bell housing
transmission input shaft
flywheel & clutch
starter motor
exhaust system and manifold

Jim
On Thursday, Oct 28, 2004, at 18:42 US/Pacific, Robert Fisher wrote:
>
> I'm wondering what can be used from that van for a conversion, as
> opposed to going the 'conversion kit' route- I seem to recall reading
> about the oil pan and the frame-side motor mounts, but nothing else
> jumps out.
> Sorry to be vague, but- can anybody detail this for me, or point me to
> a list or report from somebody that's done it? Or should I forget it
> and focus on a kit?