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[Dr Terry]

I assume that you want to fit the longer 6-cyl LC/LJ front, not the 4-cyl LC/LJ, which are the same as the TA.

 

It's a huge job, because the firewall very different also.

 

IMHO it would be better to do a cut & shut thru the A-pillar & the floor under the driver's seat.

 

There are also minor differences in the rear suspension mount points. 

 

Big job either way.

 

Dr Terry

[Redzone]

Probably easier to swap the side panels from the 2 door TA to the 4 door LJ.

[Potta]

Probably easier to swap the side panels from the 2 door TA to the 4 door LJ.

 

Yeah fix up the 4 door with bits from the TA.

 

If you want a 2 door you can unpick the side panels and swap them, and move the B pillar.

 

Easier with a better end result.

 

You could leave it as is and stick a good four in it. Something like a 4AGE with a 20 valve head, 5 speed and a G142 diff from a RN20 Hilux.

 

http://www.billzilla.org/4agstock.htm

 

TA's are the UC of the LC/LJ family, you know what I'm saying

[UCgazman]

TA's are the UC of the LC/LJ family, you know what I'm saying

 

They're awesome?

[Potta]

They're awesome?

 

Yes, exactly what I meant

[S pack]

Yeah fix up the 4 door with bits from the TA.

 

If you want a 2 door you can unpick the side panels and swap them, and move the B pillar.

 

Easier with a better end result.

I don't believe the OP stated if the TA is 2dr or 4dr. He did mention though that he has a 2dr HQ Holden.

[Covert]

I like grandpa toranas but TA s a grandma torana

Perhaps you could leave as is and drive to crochet lessons or to the chemist to buy some adult nappies

[Dr Terry]

I don't believe the OP stated if the TA is 2dr or 4dr. He did mention though that he has a 2dr HQ Holden.

What would be the point of grafting an LC/LJ front from a 4-door LJ (donor) to a 4-door TA ? You end up with the same thing !!

 

Dr ETerry

[Ice]

Hello all..
 
I have the opportunity to pic up a very cheap TA Torana... but it really isn't what I am after (currently have a 2dr HQ which is a bit more my thing) but the TA is the right price.
 
I understand that it would be a big job, but what would be involved to convert the TA Torana to a LC-LJ front end (Firewall forward)?
 
I may have a donor 4dr LJ lined up that could be used to swipe parts from..
 
Any links or suggestions would be helpful..
 
Thanks,
Chris

Honestly your money but imho i wouldnt bother all that work and it might be worth a couple of grand tops
think long and hard about why you want to do this

[S pack]

What would be the point of grafting an LC/LJ front from a 4-door LJ (donor) to a 4-door TA ? You end up with the same thing !!

 

Dr ETerry

I agree Dr T, however, I was just stating an observation in relation to the OP's post.