Building a V8 minor

Post by **53buick** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:13 pm

I agree on the sound, I love the V8 and a chassis isn't that hard to build it is all the other bits like trying to get the steering through the headers and starter motor and past the suspension uprights!!
I have made a few V8 conversions and the moggy traveller that I am doing is a V6i and that is giving me problems with steering etc!
but that is mainly because I want it very very low and a 5 seater (with roof chop and 4" channelled).
It can be done easy but think of braking, steering and safety!
I am a hotrodder by nature and we get so much grief when something goes wrong you have to be squeeky clean with safety...
you don't want to give the hobby a bad name and kill someone when something fails!!

Post by **motherofgod** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:52 pm

53buick, we require piks to satisfy my need for projects........

James

Post by **53buick** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:17 pm

I am still quite early in the build but I have had to stop until the Buick chassis is finished and the other moggy traveler is painted...
So this traveller should be started again around june 2008, after the Buick has been chopped...

Post by **motherofgod** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:58 pm

Excellent, just what the doctor ordered, look forward to the finished machine.

James

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:38 pm

jonathon wrote:James ,Goodwood, Snetterton and Oulton Park are the main events we are invited too. They are charity days and only interesting cars are invited, no max power loonies or Caterham pilots. Usually between £120-240 for a full day of maybe 5x20 laps, more than enough. I'll keep you posted on dates.
Look forward to seeing the car in the flesh.

Hi Jonathon,
Please keep us all posted on the dates.

My V8 Convertible should be road-ready by Christmas, just in time for a few track days next year!

As for building a V8 Minor - it IS a lot of work.
It will take longer and cost more than you think.
In my case, most of the parts on the car have been machined and modified to work and it is this that takes the time.

Once I've sorted my camera, i'll post some pics (how long have I been saying that!)

Cheers

Martin

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:29 pm

Oh to have access to all those workshop spaces!!

Post by **aussiemike** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:09 pm

Just what I was thinking!!!!!!!!! that v8 trav looks excellent!!! cheers for showing the pics.
Great inspiration to get out tothe cold workshop and do some more to the project!!
cheers, michael.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:40 pm

And - there's gas heater blasting away - luxury!

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:32 pm

My V8 Convertible should be road-ready by Christmas, just in time for a few track days next year!

Heard that before Martin.

In my case, most of the parts on the car have been machined and modified to work and it is this that takes the time.

Bespoke bits are great when you have access to quality facilties