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Graeme

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3rd Aug 13 at 21:16

Cheers all. Trying to source parts is a ball ache.

Found out the oil pump rebuild kit is all wrong.

Need to buy a pump now. Think I've sourced one for £38 plus clutch kit for £49

Graeme

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6th Aug 13 at 20:24

Got more of the engine built up. Waiting on a few bits and looking for what electronic ignition to use so that's why the dizzy is out still.

Pretty much done though. Pretty pleased how its turned out.

Painted a few bits at work. Not going to really all be seen but because I can for free I did.

And got home and fitted them.

DansCorsaSXi

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6th Aug 13 at 21:41

Very nice.

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M Sutton

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7th Aug 13 at 07:08

Looking good!!

Christopher

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7th Aug 13 at 10:07

Looks sooo fresh buddy! I hope I get to see this soon! Haven't seen it for years! Think I saw it at pv 11?

Graeme

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7th Aug 13 at 20:20

I'm just hoping it doesn't have any leaks when it fires up.

Paul_JC

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8th Aug 13 at 09:05

Looking good mate, keep seeing your pics on Instagram.
You used used HS or base and clear?
Shine looks awesome

Gary

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8th Aug 13 at 09:21

Awesome as usual.

Guessing the shock goes through the spring on the standard setup? If so a pair or aero sport bags will sort you out as they have a hole through the middle

Graeme

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8th Aug 13 at 16:27

quote:
Originally posted by Paul_JC
Looking good mate, keep seeing your pics on Instagram.
You used used HS or base and clear?
Shine looks awesome

Just 2k hs black off the scheme.

Graeme

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8th Aug 13 at 16:29

quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Awesome as usual.

Guessing the shock goes through the spring on the standard setup? If so a pair or aero sport bags will sort you out as they have a hole through the middle

Looked into those but the way the arms move it will squash the bag on the shock. Hopefully found another way to do it now with a different mounting point so just need new shorter shocks and a but of welding.

Graeme

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26th Aug 13 at 23:07

So it was pretty much ready for gearbox on time..

I put the flywheel on, lines up the clutch and then the gearbox just wouldn't slide on.

Thought possibly fouling on something or clutch not fitting but no all good. So too flywheel off and the small brass pivot locating bush had cracked in 2.

Had to get a new one which I'm waiting for in the post. Hopefully be here in a few days and then bolt all together again.

In the mean time thought I would do the easiest ways of getting the engine in and drop the cross member down. All went fine apart from some very tight bolts and brake pipe nipples very tight on. Still got it done and ready for engine to be bolted on.

Got a deadline of under 3 weeks to have it running and mot'd for the show I'm helping to organise.

Christopher

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27th Aug 13 at 08:17

What shows that buddy?

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27th Aug 13 at 12:24

Great progress Greame. Seriously hope you get it all back together in time for the show

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Graeme

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27th Aug 13 at 15:03

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What shows that buddy?

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Graeme

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27th Aug 13 at 15:04

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Great progress Greame. Seriously hope you get it all back together in time for the show

Likewise. Gona be pushed I think.

Graeme

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27th Aug 13 at 22:00

Gearbox all fited.

Paul_JC

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28th Aug 13 at 12:09

Looking good graeme, you gonna have it bagged for Duxford or is that gonna happen afterwards?

Graeme

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28th Aug 13 at 21:58

probably not.

Graeme

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29th Aug 13 at 23:16

So its finally in.

Thursday night is normally pub night for me and the guys but decided to fit my engine instead. Got a few bits sorted and getting there with alot of other bits.

Need to try find all the parts now but hopefully ill have it all somewhere.

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30th Aug 13 at 07:06

Graeme this is as cool as ever.... Needs a v8 though

Graeme

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30th Aug 13 at 08:37

No. Not in keeping with the car. Simple small clean engine will do for me. When the body is all redone its going to be a very simple clean bay. Not keen on a huge engine.

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30th Aug 13 at 09:13

Simplicity says a lot.

taylorboosh

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30th Aug 13 at 09:46

But the noise

BeetleGav

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30th Aug 13 at 12:47

true the noise does make a difference... mmmmm v8

taylorboosh

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30th Aug 13 at 13:41

Plus the powahhh, i dont really think bags and bbs are inkeeping either but meh its cool whichever way you go

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