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Originally Posted by cleanspeed1
I might do a poll to see what chassis to put the combo into.
You know, that would be a good idea.
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If you are after suggestions:
- 1960-70s VW MicroBus - they have a lot of interior space and the engine compartment is easy to work in. Be sure and get a manual transaxle so you have the option to change the motor-to-gear ratio. Brakes and steering are manual but I would recommend rebuilding the front steering linkages and ball joints as part of the project.
- GEO Metro - anything you do to it would be an improvement and they can probably be gotten very cheap.
- Ford Focus/Toyota Echo - again, manual transmission, they are small enough going manual steering and braking is probably going to be OK.
Also, design the engine mount to support each swap/change-out. You may want to consider some advanced engine options later.
Seriously, GOOD LUCK! It sounds like a great project.
Bob Wilson