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Old 2 Dec 2010, 07:42 (Ref:2798458)   #76
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terence should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridterence should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Mike,any idea as to the construction of the Wing and Sides? Ally would be nice for the sides,obviously shaped etc. PM if you like,I'm just about to finish a contract and was going to take a couple of months off,but---------.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 07:56 (Ref:2798461)   #77
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My long-term project, the BMW 1800 TiSa rep., is progressing.
Everything has been removed, and has revealed practical, no rust.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 10:51 (Ref:2798524)   #78
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Iain,have you not read my text yet? RE Bonnet and Bootlid.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 11:56 (Ref:2798557)   #79
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My long-term project, the BMW 1800 TiSa rep., is progressing.
Everything has been removed, and has revealed practically, no rust.
better than an old Cortina then!
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 12:05 (Ref:2798564)   #80
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Or were they Dellorto?
Yes.....or to be rather less concise - the Alfa Twin-cams that had twin carbs ran either Weber or Dell-orto twin 40s - I've never worked out whether there was any method to the choice of which one - probably just what was in stock when they threw the car together around the lovingly built engine....

The twin carbs in the Boxer-engined Suds were downdraught Solex IIRC - they were in demand by those funny people who like VW Beetles.

My winter project should be to get rid of a lot of stuff in my unit and get down to doing something with the Sud Sprint that's been sat there for a couple of years, or the Giulia saloons that have been there even longer.....

and also dig my way through to the 924 that's lurking almost at the back of the unit, that a friend wants to buy - which in turn would let me get at the 33 Sportwagon that is destined to go up to Dundee, and the (Imp-based) Husky that's looked at me sadly every time I've walked past it for the last 5 years......

I shouldn't be sat here, should I? But I can't do any of the above until I can move the big block of ice that is my Transit recovery truck...and that doesn't look like being anytime soon......
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 12:07 (Ref:2798566)   #81
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I really donĀ“t know !!
Leo, the Dutch driver, who bought my Cortina GT, became second overall, out of 40+ drivers.
But then, it might also be down to the driver.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 14:21 (Ref:2798637)   #82
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Or were they Dellorto?

OK, the big project where am definitely going to need some help. If possible and affordable I wish to recreate this rear wing for my little MTX. Any volunteers or anyone suggest a volunteer? Any help appreciated. PM if you want to keep names to yourselves.....



Mike, try Ian at WDK - ian@wdkmotorsport.com
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 15:02 (Ref:2798653)   #83
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Am i allowed to alter the steering column.I would like to have it collapsible also we have just dummied in the seat' steering column and steering wheel and the driving position is like driving a bus.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 15:19 (Ref:2798665)   #84
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Am i allowed to alter the steering column.I would like to have it collapsible also we have just dummied in the seat' steering column and steering wheel and the driving position is like driving a bus.
Can you sing as good as Matt Monroe though ?
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 16:24 (Ref:2798676)   #85
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 16:45 (Ref:2798684)   #86
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If you remember in the film MM was the driver in one scene
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 18:39 (Ref:2798738)   #87
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I thought Matt Monro was a bus conductor. Either way, he had one of the best ballad singer voices ever, and George Martin captured it brilliantly.

Anyway...

About time I showed my winter project (actually, the project is entering its second winter)

Here it is in the wild

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I bought it from its original owner, who raced it between 1973 and 1978. It was exactly as it had finished its last race.

Here's a front suspension "before"

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It won't be long before I'm on to Al to reproduce the stickers
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:01 (Ref:2798748)   #88
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Am i allowed to alter the steering column.I would like to have it collapsible also we have just dummied in the seat' steering column and steering wheel and the driving position is like driving a bus.
Not for Gp 1 but like a lot of things expect it happens...... sure Jason would be happy to sell you a nice electric power steering set up for it as well

Can't agree about the driving position- maybe you have been driving too many single seaters recently
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:04 (Ref:2798751)   #89
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Anyway...

About time I showed my winter project (actually, the project is entering its second winter)

It won't be long before I'm on to Al to reproduce the stickers
Very nice Alan! Were the wheels unique to Elden?
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:18 (Ref:2798757)   #90
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I doubt it. The car is a Supervee, so the hubs, brakes, driveshafts etc have to be VW. The wheels must be some sort of VW aftermarket product, although the resident VW expert in the Historic FF2000 Association had never seen these ones before. Actually, the two fronts are the only wheels of that type. The others are all boring Revolutions.

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...should be putting the gearbox back together at Iain's on Saturday
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:28 (Ref:2798763)   #91
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I doubt it. The car is a Supervee, so the hubs, brakes, driveshafts etc have to be VW. The wheels must be some sort of VW aftermarket product, although the resident VW expert in the Historic FF2000 Association had never seen these ones before. Actually, the two fronts are the only wheels of that type. The others are all boring Revolutions.
That's why I asked, they are certainly unusual and very good looking. American perhaps? Shame it hasn't got a complete set! Car looks like it will be a lot of fun
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:37 (Ref:2798769)   #92
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Alan: That is a nice car. There is some traces of the Falconer formula Ford car in its lines, or?
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 19:57 (Ref:2798783)   #93
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Do you a swop Al. I will build gearbox if you paint the floor on Escort.
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Old 2 Dec 2010, 22:39 (Ref:2798866)   #94
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Alan: That is a nice car. There is some traces of the Falconer formula Ford car in its lines, or?
I think Dennis Falconer was involved in the bodywork design, and the sidepod and cockpit moulds still live with Len Marchant. The nosecone mould has disappeared, unfortunately, so I'm getting a new one made - better safe than sorry

The car was so original that, rather than replace everything, I'm refurbishing as much as I can.
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Transit models up to year 2000 ran Ford parts bin 9 inch brakes...
Should anyone need yet another alternative source!

Lots of lovely new toys out there, good luck to all of you for the winter.

My 'winter Project' is almost complete. Service and repair on the camera kit!
All was well until the bloody long lens aperture jammed after return from repair. Luckily, it did it IN the shop!
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Old 3 Dec 2010, 19:22 (Ref:2799231)   #96
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My winter project should be to get rid of a lot of stuff in my unit and get down to doing something with the Sud Sprint that's been sat there for a couple of years, or the Giulia saloons that have been there even longer.....

Do you need anything for the Sud? A friend of mine's father raced one for a while about 12 years ago (built from the Sud they had bought and run as his wife''s car from brand new). The car has long since been sold but i have a feeling there are a number of useful spares which did not get sold with it (cloverleaf heads, doors, bits of trim etc) . PM me if you need anything and I will ask .
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5 mph Alfa write off.

I had a couple of alfasuds. I wrote one off (a Ti) at about 5mph. It was the mid seventies and I was crawling along in the queue of an Army road stop (NI) when I noticed my cartridge belt sitting on the floor in front of the passenger seat. (I had left it there after some Pheasant shooting at the weekend). I reached over to tuck it in under the seat out of sight, when the guy in front - I think it was a Hillman Avenger - with a tow bar-, hit the brakes while I sailed merrily on. The papier mache front end folded up pushing the rad into the fan, which then bent its way onto the timing belt causing it to jump a few notches, and that was that.
Phoned the bro and got a tow home. Thems was the days
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Thanks Cliff.Yes please.
HI Iain, I have two door cards and what looks like two rear quarter trim panels (ex works AVO ) which you will probably also need. I will bring them to the Ace, let me know if you need them sooner.
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