Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Looks odd with 2 handbrakes 
Whats the benefits of making the compartment in the boot?Could you not just mount it using brackets?
For rallying, anything fuel related can't actually be inside the car, hence the reason for building the fireproof (eventually) cell for the pumps to sit in! 
Ben
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Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by TomWilly
Excellent work dude!
How old are you if u dont mind me asking?
Great project and im sure it will be a beast when finished
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Ben
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broster
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you running it with carbs then?
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Bendy
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Yes, Weber 40DCOEs. Used them when the engine was in the Nova! Possibly considering 45s next year when the engine is built to a higher spec.
Ben
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broster
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why dont you look at upgrading to throttle bodies rather htan changing to 45's?
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Bendy
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Hmmm, may do! I'll probably think about that nearer the time as I need to get her up and running first!
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Rallycorsa
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Get it on TBs just put Jenveys and Omex on mine best money spent in a while.
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broster
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the difference between carbs and tb's is massive really
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Akeemking
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I like what i see here!!! 
Keep on...
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loo_goblin
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any updates?? love followingthis build
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Acid
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just read this whole thread
amazing work I would love to do something like this but you have the space i would love to have
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Rich H
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 Awesome project!! Will be keeping an eye on this! Will look smart with planned paintjob etc too 
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Bendy
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UPDATE: 14th May '07
Finally got round to doing some more work on the rally car today (about time too I hear you say), so less of the chat and more pics:
First thing, mounted my tripmeter where it will eventually sit:
Then finally mounted the spoiler to the bootlid (all fibreglass items):
Then mounted the bonnet pins to the car and drilled holes in the boot:
Just need some new catches for the top as my bonnet pin idea won't work at the top due to the spoiler being in the way  :
Then measured, cut and bent a panel for the centre of the dash:
Marked all the bits out on it:
Then cut out all necessary holes and fitted the gauges, cut out switch and extinguisher pull:
Finally the dash is starting to take shape! New panel just needs a good polish and it'll look as good as new!
And how I left this evening after trial fitting the co-drivers seat aswell!
And to finish off, next Monday (21st) interior will be sprayed, and by the 4th June at the latest it WILL be orange!!!!
Watch this space..................
Ben
[Edited on 14-05-2007 by Bendy]
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Whittie
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Its going to get tangoe'd
Dash has really taken shape mate
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SAL
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 taking shape there
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broster
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just a pointer about the new center panel, paint it stain or matt black, the glare is bad on them.......
looks familiar lol!
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Bendy
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Thats a very good point actually thank you! Yeah, I have seen yours aswell! I thought of the idea before I'd seen yours to be honest!
Ben
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broster
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looks good tho, like this build.
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Looks good
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Bendy
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UPDATE: 21st May 2007
I promised you it would have the interior painted today, and I didnt lie! I spent more than half of the day wet and drying the floor, cage and roof and then my dad put some lovely gloss white on, and quite a few coats (and 5 litres later) its finally sprayed and we can start motoring with this build.
Piccies:
Spraying in process (and this wasn't easy around the cage!!)
While we were painting, I wiped down the rear arches and got some paint on them aswell:
Pile of bits and pieces removed from the car:
And pretty much how I left it tonight:
So now, time to get the exterior painted........but will it be the colour I originally planned for?! Only time will tell!!!!
Ben
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SAL
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this is so
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liamcorsa
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Love it. looking good.
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Jules
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quote:
Originally posted by Bendy
Pile of bits and pieces removed from the car:
You keep a stand up vacumn cleaner in your car?! Excess weight surely?!?!
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Wonderboy
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Amazing work done here, looking forward to more progress.
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