Winter progress ?

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:45 am

How are the projects going ? any pics or info to keep us up to date.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:47 am

No progress, still waiting on my LS1 engine (already paid for) which was promised in November (promised soon though). I'm not doing a thing until I get it as i will have to modify chassis etc to suit. Starting to wish I'd not gone down this route - have already sold all my Ford 351C stuff (broke even). Seller is a chap my brother recommended as he has purchased bikes (harleys and old British stuff) through him for the last 15 years, so is reputable enough - I hope.
Been too busy spending time and dosh on new bathroom, rear garden makeover etc etc to look near cars.

Pete

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:10 pm

I would show you some pics if someone could host/post them for me?
Anyone willing and able?

Cheers

Martin

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:27 pm

BigDawgV8 wrote:I would show you some pics if someone could host/post them for me?

I can do it if you email them to me - alex *at* alexholden (dot) net.

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:04 pm

Ok alex,

Thanks.

Will do as soon as I can.

Cheers

Post by **BigDawgV8** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:36 pm

Pics on their way!

Post by **alex_holden** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:30 pm

BigDawgV8 wrote:Pics on their way!

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:28 am

Looking good, not sure about metal seat though

Post by **plastic_orange** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:52 pm

My LS1 engine should be arriving next week all going well.

Pete

Post by **Peetee** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:14 pm

Well Albert is ready for an MOT (you will notice I avoided the word 'finished'

). I've just got to get beyond the post Christmas financial lull

Mind you, I have no real pressing desire to take him out in this filthy weather.

Post by **matt993fod** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:18 pm

I got some stainless kickplates and outer sills for my own moggy, but otherwise nowt doing. Electric fan as well. Nothing as mad as these projects.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:00 pm

My LS1 engine arrived at last:

Post by **Orkney** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:21 pm

Sweet !!!!!

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:52 pm

OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHER, proper motor, let me know if you need an ECU, or does that come in the package.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:05 pm

Jonathon, ECU and wiring supplied. Still waiting for radiator, prop and gear linkage though. I'm sure it will be fun to wire, but a mate is pretty clued up with wiring.

Pete

Post by **matt993fod** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:11 am

Is that a BRAND new engine?!!

You lucky sod!

Post by **plastic_orange** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:28 pm

No, It's a 1999 as far as I know - very clean though.

Pete

Post by **tickman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:49 pm

Looking very nice Pete, as is the whole project!
do you have any dates as to when it will hit the road, especially with the motivation the new engine will bring?

Post by **plastic_orange** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:42 pm

Depends how hard I work.

some pics from today;

Stripping unwanted stuff from engine

On Hoist

Sitting in correct orientation for trial fitting on chassis

Going in

It fits

Back under shell

Side view - engine isn't very tall, so should be able to keep bonnet brace

Engine from my other Minor - should sit about the same position, but lower

Post by **aussiemike** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:42 pm

that looks the business!!!!! you dont do things by halves so you!!!!!!
should absolutley fly! there alot of aussie guys running really quickly in much heavier cars too. Top engine.
keep us up to date with the progress please.
cheers, michael.