CarMod

Latest revision as of 02:14, 8 September 2011

This page is solely for brainstorming and listing of vehicle modding ideas.

Any ideas that become decently fleshed out should go to their own page.

[edit] Light Control

• Have all lights inside and outside car be computer controllable. (think of how cops and alarm systems can flash headlights independantly). Target: lights in UFO (rotating around) or disco (random flashing) modes.

[edit] Travel Van

• Take a late 70's holden 2tonner flatbed (based on the shared kingswood frontend), and mod thus:
  • and attach a stretched panelvan to the rear
  • 4seat interior based off station wagon (so the rear seats can fold down)
  • allow access by using the doors from a monaro coupe doors. Side windows too for visibility.
  • campervan-style popup roof.
  • interior rollcage from which a bed can be sat at the top.
    • or string a hammock from it! :)
  • LS1 GM V8 has similar engine mount, so a basic adaptor?
    • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine
    • http://www.hpsalvage.com/lt1.htm ...LT1 had same mount
    • http://forums.nicoclub.com/lt1-ls1-in-motor-mounts-t256628.html ...LS1 has different, but similar. Adaptors are cheap apparently
  • ...Result: huge.
  • bonus idea: 4WD, or at least, 4WD height clearance?

note:

• Wheelbase differs between sedan (coupe?), wagon, and cab chassis (ute/van?)
  • http://holdenpaedia.oldholden.com/HZ_Holden_Specifications

[edit] Rotary Mini

• One mini cooper (original style) + one mazda rotary engine. Mix well. Drive. Replace pants.

[edit] Party Ute

• One ute (as wide bodied as you can get - so 70's Kingswood or Falcon), add rollcage and insert speakers within. Add a fridge and toys (including projector unit) behind the cab, then couch, then a swing-door tailgate which opens down to a BBQ grill. Probably more speakers too. Result: Party on, dudes!
  • First "draft" from a Mighty Boy perhaps though? Kind of fun that way.

[edit] Dodgem Mini

• Regular mini (original style), with fake "bumpers" and a sparkler assembly on the roof to simulate hte look of an electric powered dodgem car

[edit] Oversize Tonka

What vehicles look like they were made by Tonka?

• Toyota TD-23 - Tractor for Freight/Baggage
  • http://www.toyotaforklift.co.za/brocures/Toyota/Brochures/2TG20_30.pdf
  • This vehicle is within 1% the length and width of a mini. Bodyswap?
  • http://www.industrysearch.com.au/Products/Toyota_Towing_Tractors_-_TGTD_Models_10_%E2%80%93_45_Tonne_Pneumatic_Tyre-11224
  • http://www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au/ourproducts/productview.aspx?id=9
  • http://www.toyota-forklifts.is/Is/Products/ProductRange/Products/Pages/Toyota_2TD20.aspx
  • http://davin-inc.com/post-it/Tractor_Freight-Baggage-Toyota_Model_TD25_1987.htm
  • http://www.omegaaviation.com/baggage_tractor_aviation_ground_support_equipment/tow_tractor_toyota_td_23_5000lbs_draw_bar_pull_diesel_engine.html