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Winter progress ?
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:45 am
by jonathon
How are the projects going ? any pics or info to keep us up to date.
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:47 am
by plastic_orange
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
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:10 pm
by BigDawgV8
I would show you some pics if someone could host/post them for me?
Anyone willing and able?
Cheers
Martin
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:27 pm
by alex_holden
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:04 pm
by BigDawgV8
Ok alex,
Thanks.
Will do as soon as I can.
Cheers
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:36 pm
by BigDawgV8
Pics on their way!
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:30 pm
by alex_holden
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:28 am
by Kevin
Looking good, not sure about metal seat though
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:52 pm
by plastic_orange
My LS1 engine should be arriving next week all going well.
Pete
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:14 pm
by Peetee
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.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:18 pm
by matt993fod
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.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:00 pm
by plastic_orange
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:21 pm
by Orkney
Sweet !!!!!
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:52 pm
by jonathon
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:05 pm
by plastic_orange
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
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:11 am
by matt993fod
Is that a BRAND new engine?!!
You lucky sod!
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:28 pm
by plastic_orange
No, It's a 1999 as far as I know - very clean though.
Pete
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:49 pm
by tickman
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?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:42 pm
by plastic_orange
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
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:42 pm
by aussiemike
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.
