Phoenix Estate Vvc K-Series Diy Subframe Conversion

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Today's progress.
I Ate a pot noodle. Then used it.

Still not pretty but it'll be fine. Just got to take front subframe out and repeat the process from the outside now. 

3-19-2014

Got my gearbox mount nearly sorted.
I moved the bush on the OE sump bracket over a bit, so that the OE gearbox steady arm would fit inside my frame.
Then got the OE bracket tacked on. It will need welding properly when the frame is out next.

The n/s drive shaft isn't quite central and doesn't pass through the mini tower holes quite as I'd planned. I can't be arsed to move the gearbox mount, so I will have to either mod the lower arm bolt like Darren's photo, but we'll see.

3-15-2014

Finally grabbed another afternoon up the workshop.
A couple of little jobs ticked off.
Welded a brace in between the engine mount tubes.

And between the subframe part of the engine mount

Then added a piece to support where I've cut away the subframe to clear the diff.

Then I finished off the subframe part of the sump mount.