89 4x4 pathfinder hybrid build - March 07th 2018 3:24 am
So I thought I would start this thread to show everyone what's going on and share ideas. I have had chevy pathfinder vans for 20 years now. This will be my 3rd one. I have worked on a ton of 2x4 vans also. Chevy has always been my favorite from when I was a little kid. So my first van was an 86 carbed van. Just a ratty old cargo van with 2 seats and a sliding door that never worked right and a ton of rust. I found a 92 chevy van that was 2 wheel drive and swapped everything over to it and made it a 4x4. In 2012 I purchased a Ramjet 350 crate engine and put in the van. I had a lot of fun in the van but years have past and the rust has once again won the battle. 2 years ago I found an 89 g30 2 wheel drive for sale in Las Vegas NV and bought it and flew a buddy there and he drove it back. It is in immaculate shape other than being white which will be taken care of shortly. I am getting ready to place an order for an atlas 2 transfer case. The van will have an nv4500 manual transmission in it. Already have the hydraulic clutch pedal installed. I will try to remember to post pictures as I go. Going to set the motor in soon.
Description: 92 van just after 4x4 build 2008
Description: Ramjet 350 uncrated
Description: 89 van from vegas totally stripped
Description: Installing new insulation and covering engine well with treadbrite
Description: Custom front leaf spring perches completed yesterday
Description: 9.5 14 bolt ready to go in. Upgrading to a 10.5 14 bolt soon
Description: Fuel tank is back in. I cut a neat access hole so I will never have to remove the tank again to get to fuel pump.
Description: Inside of van sprayed with fire retardant foam to kill noise and strengthen body panels