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M54 conversion help
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Oklahoma, United States
Joined: October 13, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 08:09 AM UTC
I have a few questions.
How much do I lengthen the fenders.
What size half round stock do I need for the ribs on top of the fenders. Were can I get the demensions for the turbo canister or what size round stock do I need to scratchbuild. Im little nervous cutting on a $40.00 kit but Ive been wanting to try the conversion for a while so wish me luck and thanks for youre help.
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Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 08:19 AM UTC
Dave "Animal" Willet's article tells it all. The fenders get lengthened the same as the hood. 0.030 half round works great for the fender stiffeners. The air cleaner from the Italeri M925 kit is perfect for the M54 air cleaner, with a few mods for the securing strip, it work s just fine.

Animal's M54 Conversion article.
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Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 08:34 AM UTC
Thanks Gino im using Daves article. I read to widen the fenders 1/8 inch but I must of over looked what to lengthen them.
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