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29 Nov 2010, 07:43 (Ref:2797037) | #1 | ||
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Prompted by Robyn .Winter rebuild thread hopefully we can bounce idea's and problems on here and help each other on task ahead.
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29 Nov 2010, 07:50 (Ref:2797041) | #2 | ||
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First thing to do IMO is to sort out the engine and gearbox. Those bits tend to have the longest lead times.
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Im lucky there Peter.Engine and box will be built at Delta Towers.
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BTW. As far as brakes are concerned I'd go for AP calipers, don't go Willwood because they tend to expand under race conditions. (I speak from experience). |
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29 Nov 2010, 12:06 (Ref:2797130) | #5 | |
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trouble is Iain, you've got to do everyone else first so you can affor dto play with your own . . . . spent a week on the Anglebox, now I'm knee deep in engines.
I have pieced together parts for the anglia engine and gearbox however, even found some ally castings floating round in the back of the lock up. |
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29 Nov 2010, 12:14 (Ref:2797134) | #6 | ||
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That was another point I was going to make. You need to earn a living too. My winter project? I'm looking at buying a boat. |
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29 Nov 2010, 14:03 (Ref:2797173) | #9 | ||
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This is my winter project !
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29 Nov 2010, 14:28 (Ref:2797186) | #10 | ||
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Iain, going back to the important matter of your dash search have you tried Escort-Tec down Gatwick way? Also, Prepfab had my crash pad molded by a tame glassfibre bod, but remember at time they suggested could do a complete dash that would replace pod as well. Worth a thought. Last edited by Mike Bell; 29 Nov 2010 at 14:48. |
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29 Nov 2010, 15:03 (Ref:2797196) | #11 | ||
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My project is to get some heat in me shed! Just back from sunnier climes to six inches of snow!
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Meanwhile, a pic of the '6hr' 924. Engine rebuilt and ready to go in, gearbox rebuilt and in, fuel supply redone, all hubs and brakes rebuilt or renewed. When wiring finished will all start to come together! |
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29 Nov 2010, 16:33 (Ref:2797236) | #14 | ||
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Funny how things work out. Been for my 10 k run dinnertime,. Come back now have bonnet, boot and two 6 pot dash instruments.The owner of the bonnet has a fiberglass one and would like to keep his steel one if poss so I'm still up for your mates Tel. That's if you have forgiven me for the picture post. Roll cage should arrive next week. Good old Jason.
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29 Nov 2010, 16:46 (Ref:2797242) | #15 | ||
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Broke the Kitchen Table mike? Perhaps the Engine was too heavy. |
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Hate 924 engine as due to slant installation won't stand up on own. Give me a TR or B series any day....... So you don't need any more suggestions for dashboard, Iain. |
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29 Nov 2010, 17:42 (Ref:2797265) | #17 | |
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[QUOTE=Mike Bell;2797264Hate 924 engine as due to slant installation won't stand up on own. Give me a TR or B series any day.......:[/QUOTE]
what becuase they're so feckin heavy once they're down they're down whatever the angle? |
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29 Nov 2010, 17:45 (Ref:2797268) | #18 | |
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I was tempted by a Delta, or Albatross last winter . . . this week I've mostly got TVR Vixen withdrawl symptoms, really fancy another one just for the road
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29 Nov 2010, 18:35 (Ref:2797292) | #19 | ||
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Zef- 'boat anchors' have their uses. If weather stays like this will be loading one in back of van to help traction!
The next project is to turn the rather tired looking Mk2 RS2 in pic1 into competition for the Delta Mk1 So far it has reached this stage. The shell took a lot of work to get sorted but is now complete with bolt in cage, seam welding and all that stuff. It will be Group 1 spec with HTP but closer to period regs than nowadays. Original interior apart from FIA seats in front and no rear, race tank instead of normal one. It will though keep M16 calipers & Gp1 ventilated discs and drum rears. Hopefully will be fun & would go well on Tour Britannia Just need the man building engine to come up trumps.... |
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29 Nov 2010, 20:14 (Ref:2797328) | #20 | ||
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1. Getting my Caldwell D9 assembled, after it has been in 1000 bits. I am still waiting for the reactionsarm and wishbones from chromingguy. Engine and gearbox has been rebuild. 2. Getting the wings on my Palliser F3 car for the coming season. |
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29 Nov 2010, 22:10 (Ref:2797368) | #21 | ||
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I have to finish off the IROC engine and install then remove engine and box on yellow Camaro, repair or replace sump and check out clutch and do something with the gearbox, probably reshell the engine while out.
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29 Nov 2010, 22:39 (Ref:2797387) | #22 | |
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After a wasted season due to engine maladies main priority is with getting that properly sorted so that is currently with my guy and am awaiting news. My job is to dig out my old standard engine from the depths of the garage, get the block sleeved if it can be done then build that up myself as a spare (this will also be my errrr legal engine for pre 66 events - should be fun with standard spec & parts - 270hp if I'm lucky )
Have been offered a cheap respray if I do the prep but must be completed by Xmas!!! That sounded ok till I realised how close that is and how little spare time I have to do the prep. Oh, and I really need to get a larger trailer which will probably need some extra fabrication adding to it as I can't afford an enclosed one which I'd like. Not much really..............Simples |
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I,ve got the anglia engine in bits on the bench.Trying to decide the cheapest way to increase capacity to 1500.Looks like it may be a complete new bottom end £££££££££
Cars is on stands as i need to make some suspension alignment adjustments. Going to collect the new project on saturday.......watch this space. |
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29 Nov 2010, 22:53 (Ref:2797394) | #24 | ||
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Isit worth getting the block sleeved Moose, I did that once and it never held up as did a competitor I was talking to earlier in the year and that was done by a top UK engine builder. I was also talking to someone else who is building an Apps K Ford V8 and recons the block has to be welded up at some incredible cost on the Ford, whats that all about?
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