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Always a fan of your stuff/IG, that picture of the BEBs got me inspired to get my ACL bearings ordered.

I have close friends we visit in Portland every year, next time im out there I will suggest a bend trip/hike and swing by the shop.
 
I didn’t realize they had a phone number, but found it. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
Finally got in touch with Expedition Centre and they are no longer selling the Gullwings since the manufacture is not reliable on time frames.
 
Finally got in touch with Expedition Centre and they are no longer selling the Gullwings since the manufacture is not reliable on time frames.

I have some from CSW. No secret they take 12-16 weeks, but we’ll worth it.

I ordered another one today, with 12 week lead time starting after 6th Jan.
 
How did you do that? I was told that Expedition Centre is NO longer selling them, even though they are still on their website. Who did you contact?

I have been searching and searching almost everyday and stumbled across this:


They look really nice. I'm now in the process of trying to figure out what to do about side boxes on the back windows. I can't find anyone that makes them, so I may have to do it myself.
 
How did you do that? I was told that Expedition Centre is NO longer selling them, even though they are still on their website. Who did you contact?

I have been searching and searching almost everyday and stumbled across this:


They look really nice. I'm now in the process of trying to figure out what to do about side boxes on the back windows. I can't find anyone that makes them, so I may have to do it myself.

I contacted Luke salt CSW (Complete Sliding Windows) direct.

His email address is completeslidingwind@bigpond.com

They’re not brilliant at responding, as is the case with so many in this industry, so I also called him to see what the deal was.

+61 8 8261 5535

Extremely happy with their product. Their delivery times are shocking, but I’m at peace with that considering how good their Gullwings are.
 
Thanks. I was trying to go direct too, but couldn’t find their contact info.
 
I finally camped in this one. Felt the holidays were a perfect time to explore an already desolate location with the reassurance everyone would be at home. 3 of us that couldn't care less about Christmas got out there. It was cold, but the alucab made me feel like a damn prince.

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How much longer for the engine???
 
Did some things. Finally picked up the 21 Spline H55 from Scott.
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Got a Shadow Awning. This was absolutely hell to install and should really be done at the same time as the top.
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We had the same issue as well. We did ask about installing the brackets to the roof before installing the roof but Alu Cab said it wasn’t possible.
 
All the parts are here and every day driving that 3F kills me.

I'm morally conflicted though as I should really finish a customer project before starting the swap...

I'll come by and help you, by watching, from 6' away. :coffee:
 
A substantial update:

After one final camp trip getting 8mpg and smoking up a storm, I tore the 3F out along with the 10spline H55:

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A complete delousing of the engine bay ensued. Junk removed-

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Routed the wiring harness through the fender outers:
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Engine mounts sourced

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Old mounts cut off and the new ones welded into place. Also, HZJ75 power steering lines.
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Somewhere in here the new engine was installed, followed by the transmission. I only have this picture of the clutch/flywheel/pressure plate combo though!
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Snuck a new Gturbo in there as well!
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