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 Post subject: Subframe Puzzler
PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 1:46 pm 
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What model is this off then?

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It doesn’t look to have been modified...


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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:35 pm 
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Looks like my 1500 subframe, unless I'm missing something?


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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:01 pm 
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1500 auto :bluewave:

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Since when have 1500s had twin bolted mounts at the front of the engine?


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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Same shape mount as the 1850, two bolts to the subframe, one to the donk.

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Could have sworn they were single bolt, both sides...must be age catching up with me...or the drugs...or both!


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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Question is then, where did I get it from??? I've had it sitting in my yard since goodness knows when on the misapprehension it was Sprint!

Anyone need a 1500 subframe?


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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Its only for the 1500 Auto, the subframe for a 1500 manual as the extra A shape at the rear to take the gearbox mount doesn't it?

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Only just seen this, Jod and Julian are perfectly correct, it's a 1500 Auto subframe and unique to that model. I have one just like it lying around in my yard from the white car I broke last year. I'd not seen one before that turned up either! I'll take it off your hands if you like, it's one I can safely cut about for my Vauxhall conversions and it'll never be missed by someone needing a slant frame.

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Its only for the 1500 Auto, the subframe for a 1500 manual as the extra A shape at the rear to take the gearbox mount doesn't it?
Yes it does, quite right.

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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Also suitable for 1500 O/D, even though they usually have the triangular extension which isn't actually needed with the overdrive gearbox.

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 Post subject: Re: Subframe Puzzler
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I would take it as a spare if nearer or if i get down that way some time soon.

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